Bishop Peak (Antarctica) facts for kids
This article is about Bishop Peak (disambiguation). For other uses, see Bishop Peak (Antarctica) (disambiguation).
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 Bishop Peak
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 3,460 m (11,352 ft) |
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| Location | Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Royal Society Range |
Bishop Peak is a peak, rising to 3,460 m (11,352 feet), near the center of Rampart Ridge, in the Royal Society Range. It was mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from ground surveys and Navy air photos, and named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names in 1963 for the Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, which has been active in Antarctic research.
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