Everett Range

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Everett Range is a rugged, mainly ice-covered mountain range nearly 60 miles (97 km) long between Greenwell Glacier and Ebbe Glacier in northwest Victoria Land, Antarctica.[1] Mountains of the range include Mount Regina (2,080 metres (6,820 ft)).

[edit] Discovery and naming

Everett Range is located in Antarctica
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Everett Range
Map depicting the location of the Everett Range in Antarctica

Everett Range was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and aerial photographs taken by the United States Navy in the period 1960–63. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Commander William H. Everett, U.S. Navy, Commander of Antarctic Squadron Six (VX-6), 1962–63.[1]

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

Coordinates: 71°20′S 165°40′E / 71.333°S 165.667°E / -71.333; 165.667


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