Peterson Island

Peterson Island

Geography
Location	Antarctica
Coordinates	66°28′S 110°30′E
Archipelago	Windmill Islands
Administration
Antarctica
Demographics
Population	0

Peterson Island (66°28′S 110°30′E) is an Antarctic rocky island, 2 mi long, with two inlets indenting the north side, lying immediately west of Browning Peninsula in the south part of the Windmill Islands. It was first mapped from air photos taken by USN Operation Highjump and Operation Windmill in 1947 and 1948. It was named by the US-ACAN for Lt. Mendel L. Peterson, USN, supply officer with Operation Windmill which established astronomical control stations in the area in January 1948.

Benlein Point

Benlein Point is the southernmost point of the island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Construction Man Franklin J. Benlein, USN, a member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958.

Mackemer Point

Mackemer Point is the northwesternmost point of Peterson Island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Aerographer's Mate Frederick W. Mackemer, USN, another member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958.

Knowles Passage

Knowles Passage separates Holl Island from Peterson Island. It was named by US-ACAN for Lt. Lloyd C. Knowles, USN, engineer officer of the USS Burton Island, who took part in survey and photographic operations in January 1948.

See also

• Composite Antarctic Gazetteer
• List of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
• List of Antarctic islands south of 60° S
• SCAR
• Territorial claims in Antarctica