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The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected from 1959–65. Matikonis Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of William P. Matikonis, U.S. Navy, a damage controlman aboard the [[USS Glacier|USS ''Glacier'']] during the 1961–62 research season. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected from 1959–65. Matikonis Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names in honor of William P. Matikonis, U.S. Navy, a damage controlman aboard the [[USS Glacier|USS ''Glacier'']] during the 1961–62 research season. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 29 November 2023, James Patrick Howard II was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Baron of Matikonis in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His title was named for this peak. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 29 November 2023
Matikonis Peak (75°21′S 138°14′W) is a small, isolated rock peak that protrudes through the snow mantle of the central Coulter Heights, near the coast of Westarctica.
Discovery and name
The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos collected from 1959–65. Matikonis Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of William P. Matikonis, U.S. Navy, a damage controlman aboard the USS Glacier during the 1961–62 research season.
Peerage title
On 29 November 2023, James Patrick Howard II was granted the peerage title Baron of Matikonis in recognition of his support of Westarctica. His title was named for this peak.