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Milan Rock (76°1′S 140°41′W / 76.017°S 140.683°W) is a rock along the eastern margin of Land Glacier, 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of Mount Hartkopf, in Marie Byrd Land. It is the southernmost outcrop near the head of the glacier. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photography, 1959-65. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Frederick T. Milan, aviation structural mechanic, U.S. Navy, a member of Squadron VX-6 air crew on LC-130 aircraft for several seasons; crew member on first midwinter flight to Antarctica, June 25, 1964.
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