Sandnesstaven Peak

Sandnesstaven Peak (71°41′S 9°39′E / 71.683°S 9.650°E / -71.683; 9.650Coordinates: 71°41′S 9°39′E / 71.683°S 9.650°E / -71.683; 9.650) is a peak, 2,030 m, at the north end of the Conrad Mountains in the Orvin Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Mapped by Norway from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named Sandnesstaven (the sand point staff).

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