Young Nunataks

Young Nunataks

Young Nunataks (coord|66|44|S|54|8|E|) is a group of nunataks in the Napier Mountains standing 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Mount Elkins. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936-37. Remapped from aerial photos taken by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) in 1956 and named for W.F. Young, electrical fitter at Mawson Station in 1961.


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