George Nunatak

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Map showing location of the George Nunatak in relation to the Harold Byrd Mountains.

George Nunatak (85°35′S 145°26′W) is a 1,050 meter (3,440 ft) high nunatak located midway between the eastern part of the Harold Byrd Mountains and Leverett Glacier in Westarctica.

Name

It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Paul George, a member of the U.S. Army helicopter unit which supported the United States Geological Survey Topo West and Topo East surveys of 1962–63.

Peerage title

On 17 January 2019, Nina Patricia Jacobasch received the peerage title Baroness of George. Her title is named for this feature.