- McGinnis Peak
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McGinnis Peak (84°32′S 177°52′W / 84.533°S 177.867°W) is a prominent peak (1,270 m) with a large, bare cirque in the north slope, standing near the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf, just east of the lower part of Kosco Glacier and 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) southwest of Oppegaard Spur. Discovered by the United States Antarctic Service (USAS), 1939-41. Surveyed by A.P. Crary in 1957-58, and named by him for Lyle McGinnis, seismologist with the U.S. Victoria Land Traverse Party in 1958-59.
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