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Matney Peak (79°10′S 86°14′W / 79.167°S 86.233°W) is a mostly ice-free peak, 1,810 m, near the middle of the line of peaks at the east side of Webster Glacier in the Heritage Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961-66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate William R. Matney, U.S. Navy, who contributed significantly to improving fuel operations in Antarctica and for a portion of Operation Deep Freeze 1966, acted as fuels officer.
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