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'''Walgreen Peak''' (77°3′S 145°43′W) is a prominent rock peak (570 m) which forms the northwest extremity of the [[Sarnoff Mountains]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of Westarctica. It was mapped by the United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939–41), under the command of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd | '''Walgreen Peak''' (77°3′S 145°43′W) is a prominent rock peak (570 m) which forms the northwest extremity of the [[Sarnoff Mountains]], in the [[Ford Ranges]] of [[Westarctica]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | |||
It was mapped by the United States [[Antarctic]] Service Expedition (1939–41), under the command of Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]]. Walgreen Peak was named for Charles R. (Buck) Walgreen Jr., vice president of Walgreen Co., who contributed malted milk powder used on the exhibition. | |||
==Protection by the government== | |||
On 20 April 2025, [[Grand Duke Travis]] protected the peak under the oversight of the [[Westarctican Parks Service]] as part of [[Billboard National Monument]]. It was protected in the first group of sites named by the government. | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:25, 25 April 2025
Walgreen Peak (77°3′S 145°43′W) is a prominent rock peak (570 m) which forms the northwest extremity of the Sarnoff Mountains, in the Ford Ranges of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
It was mapped by the United States Antarctic Service Expedition (1939–41), under the command of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Walgreen Peak was named for Charles R. (Buck) Walgreen Jr., vice president of Walgreen Co., who contributed malted milk powder used on the exhibition.
Protection by the government
On 20 April 2025, Grand Duke Travis protected the peak under the oversight of the Westarctican Parks Service as part of Billboard National Monument. It was protected in the first group of sites named by the government.