Mistake Crag

Mistake Crag

Mistake Crag (62°9′S 58°11′W / 62.15°S 58.183°W / -62.15; -58.183) is a slightly bowed crag extending north from Cinder Spur and rising to about 90 m above the presently unnamed glacier on its west side. The name is derived from the mistaken belief that Cinder Spur was mainly composed of cinders from the supposed adjacent volcanic vent, now proved by snow retreat to be a cirque. The crag is formed of sedimentary rock, whereas Cinder Spur is a dyke.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Mistake Crag" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).