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'''Goldstream Peak''' (86°41′S 148°30′W) is a peak rising to about 2,800 | [[File:Goldstream-Peak.png|thumb|Small map showing area around Goldstream Peak, Mount Grier, and Johansen Peak]] | ||
'''Goldstream Peak''' (86°41′S 148°30′W) is a peak rising to about 2,800 meters (9,200 ft) at the junction of ridges from Mount Gjertsen, [[Mount Grier]], and [[Johansen Peak]], in the [[La Gorce Mountains]] of [[Westarctica]]. | |||
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The peak was geologically mapped by a United States [[Antarctic]] Research Program – Arizona State University field party during the 1980 - 81 season. Goldstream Peak was named by Edmund Stump, the leader of the party. The name was selected to recognize a geological phenomena on the west face of the peak which has produced gold, yellow, and brown coloration along a meandering line. | |||
==Peerage title== | |||
The [[Duke of Goldstream|Dukes of Goldstream]] derive their title from this peak. The 1st duke also possessed the title Viscount Grier, so-named for the neighboring [[Mount Grier]]. Upon his passing in 2023, the titles were separated and bestowed upon members of the [[Honorary Consular Corps]]. | |||
Sterling MacLeod is the 2nd Duke of Goldstream and current holder of the title. | |||
[[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]] |