Bowers Corner facts for kids
Bowers Corner (79°1′S 84°21′W / 79.017°S 84.350°W) is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It is found in the Sentinel Range, which is part of the large Ellsworth Mountains. This peak is a notable landmark in a very icy and remote part of the world.
Where is Bowers Corner?
Bowers Corner is located about 17 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Lishness Peak. It sits in a part of the Sentinel Range called Owen Ridge. This ridge is at the very southern end of the main Sentinel Range.
The peak stands right where the Nimitz Glacier ends. This huge river of ice makes a turn, or a "corner," as it joins another glacier called the Minnesota Glacier. This unique location is how Bowers Corner got its name.
How Bowers Corner Got Its Name
Bowers Corner was first mapped between 1957 and 1959. This mapping was done by the United States Geological Survey using special surveys and air photos from the United States Navy.
A group called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names officially named the peak. They named it after Lieutenant Richard A. Bowers. He was a member of the United States Navy Reserve. Lieutenant Bowers was in charge of building the IGY South Pole Station. This important station was built during the 1956–57 season.
