- Matterhorn (Antarctica)
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Matterhorn (77°40′S 162°27′E / 77.667°S 162.45°E) is a peak, 1,600 m, surmounting the north wall of Taylor Valley between Lacroix and Matterhorn Glaciers. So named by Griffith Taylor of the British Antarctic Expedition under Scott, 1910–13, because of its resemblance to the famous Swiss mountain.
Matterhorn Glacier (77°41′S 162°27′E / 77.683°S 162.45°E) is a small alpine glacier on the edge of the north wall of Taylor Valley, just west of the Matterhorn, in Victoria Land. Named after the Matterhorn by U.S. geologist T.L. Pewe, who visited the area in December 1957.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Matterhorn (Antarctica)" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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