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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The mesa was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the 1960–1964 research season. Haworth Mesa was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Leland J. Haworth, Director of the National Science Foundation and a member of the Antarctic Policy Group. | The mesa was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the 1960–1964 research season. Haworth Mesa was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Leland J. Haworth, Director of the National Science Foundation and a member of the Antarctic Policy Group. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 2 January 2024, Maximilian L. Friedrich von Han received the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duke of Haworth in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His Grace's title is derived from this feature. | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||