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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960–64. Heathcock Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Joe D. Heathcock, a U.S. Navy Seabee stationed at [[Byrd Station]] in 1962. | The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1960–64. Heathcock Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in honor of Joe D. Heathcock, a U.S. Navy Seabee stationed at [[Byrd Station]] in 1962. | ||
==Peerage title== | |||
On 13 August 2024, Paul Rother was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Count of Heathcock in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]]. His Lordship's title is named for this peak. | |||
[[Category:Mountains]] | [[Category:Mountains]] | ||