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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960–64. Burlock Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of James U. Burlock, who worked as a builder at [[Byrd Station]] in 1962. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960–64. Burlock Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of James U. Burlock, who worked as a builder at [[Byrd Station]] in 1962. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 22 June 2024, Uwe Gottschalk was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Burlock. His Lordship's title is named for this feature. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:09, 22 June 2024
Burlock Peak (86°3′S 132°20′W) is a 2,070 meter high peak on the spur descending from Mount Simsarian, along the east face of Watson Escarpment.
Discovery and name
The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos collected during the years 1960–64. Burlock Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of James U. Burlock, who worked as a builder at Byrd Station in 1962.
Peerage title
On 22 June 2024, Uwe Gottschalk was granted the peerage title Baron of Burlock. His Lordship's title is named for this feature.