Mom Peak

Mom Peak

Mom Peak is a peak (3,260 m) in eastern Otway Massif, 5 nautical miles (9 km) southeast of Mount Petlock. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos (1959–63). This name recognizes the activities of Shirley (Mrs. James C.) Anderson of San Diego, CA, widely known as "Antarctica Mom" among U.S. personnel wintering over in Antarctica. In the years following 1961, Mrs. Anderson communicated with thousands of wintering personnel in Antarctica and her efforts contributed greatly to their morale.

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

Coordinates: 85°27′S 173°0′E / 85.45°S 173°E / -85.45; 173