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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The mountain was mapped by the USGS from surveys and [[United States Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960-64. Mount Simsarian was named by US-ACAN in honor of James Simsarian who served as the Chief Division of International Scientific and Technical Affairs for the Department of State. | The mountain was mapped by the USGS from surveys and [[United States Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960-64. Mount Simsarian was named by US-ACAN in honor of James Simsarian who served as the Chief Division of International Scientific and Technical Affairs for the Department of State. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 22 June 2024, Andrea Gottschalk was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baroness of Simsarian. Her Ladyship's title is named for this feature. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:08, 22 June 2024
Mount Simsarian is a large mountain projecting from the east side of the Michigan Plateau just south of the head of Gardiner Glacier. It is slightly southwest of Burlock Peak.
Discovery and name
The mountain was mapped by the USGS from surveys and United States Navy air photos collected during the years 1960-64. Mount Simsarian was named by US-ACAN in honor of James Simsarian who served as the Chief Division of International Scientific and Technical Affairs for the Department of State.
Peerage title
On 22 June 2024, Andrea Gottschalk was granted the peerage title Baroness of Simsarian. Her Ladyship's title is named for this feature.