Peoples Rocks

Peoples Rocks (64°45′S 64°6′W / 64.750°S 64.100°W / -64.750; -64.100Coordinates: 64°45′S 64°6′W / 64.750°S 64.100°W / -64.750; -64.100) is a group of small islands off the coast of Anvers Island in Wylie Bay, located northeast of Norsel Point. Named for Ann Peoples, who served in a variety of positions from 1981–96; selected as the Berg Field Center Manager for McMurdo Station in 1986; first woman hired as a Station Manager; Palmer Station Manager 1991-96.

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


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