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[[File:Langford Peak.jpg|350px|thumb|Map showing location of Langford Peak]] | |||
'''Langford Peak''' (85°33′S 135°23′W) is an isolated peak in [[Westarctica]] located 2 nautical miles (4 km) west of the lower part of [[Reedy Glacier]] and 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of [[Abbey Nunatak]]. | '''Langford Peak''' (85°33′S 135°23′W) is an isolated peak in [[Westarctica]] located 2 nautical miles (4 km) west of the lower part of [[Reedy Glacier]] and 5 nautical miles (9 km) northwest of [[Abbey Nunatak]]. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected over the years 1960–63. Langford Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Lawrence G. Langford, Jr., who served as a builder with the [[Byrd Station]] winter party during the 1958 research season. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected over the years 1960–63. Langford Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of Lawrence G. Langford, Jr., who served as a builder with the [[Byrd Station]] winter party during the 1958 research season. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 3 February 2021, William Lozano-Rivas was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Count of Langford in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His title is named for this feature. | |||
[[Category: Mountains]] | [[Category: Mountains]] | ||