Thomas Mountains
Appearance
- Not to be confused with Mount Thomas (Antarctica)
Thomas Mountains (75°33′S 70°57′W / 75.550°S 70.950°W) is a separate cluster of rocky mountains, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) long, standing 15 nautical miles (28 km) northeast of Mount Horne in Palmer Land. Discovered by the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE), 1947–48, under Ronne, who named these mountains for noted author and radio commentator Lowell Thomas, a supporter of the expedition.
This article incorporates public domain material from "Thomas Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.