Bailey Ridge

Bailey Ridge (77°12′S 145°2′W / 77.200°S 145.033°W / -77.200; -145.033Coordinates: 77°12′S 145°2′W / 77.200°S 145.033°W / -77.200; -145.033) is a serrate ridge 4 nautical miles (7 km) long, standing between Mount Blades and the Fleming Peaks in the Ford Ranges of Marie Byrd Land. It was discovered on aerial flights of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition in 1934, and named by the United States Antarctic Service (1939–41) for Clay W. Bailey, a member of both expeditions.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Bailey Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-17.

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