Morgan Nunataks

Morgan Nunataks

Morgan Nunataks (75°22′S 70°35′W / 75.367°S 70.583°W / -75.367; -70.583) is a small group of nunataks located at the southwest extremity of the Sweeney Mountains, in Palmer Land. First observed from the air by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947-48. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961-67. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for William R. Morgan, cook at Eights Station in 1965.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Morgan Nunataks" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).