Bracken Peak facts for kids
Bracken Peak is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It stands tall at about 1,240 meters (or 4,068 feet) high. This peak is located in a part of Antarctica called the Ellsworth Mountains, which are known for their impressive size.
Bracken Peak is found on the eastern side of the Sentinel Range, a long mountain chain within the Ellsworth Mountains. It's specifically in an area known as Sostra Heights. To its west, you'll find the Anchialus Glacier, and to its east, the Vit Ice Piedmont. It's also near the end of the Newcomer Glacier and about 3 kilometers (or 2 miles) northeast of Mount Malone.
How Bracken Peak Was Discovered and Named
Bracken Peak was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey. This mapping happened using information from ground surveys and special photos taken from the air. These air photos were captured by a U.S. Navy airplane squadron called VX-6. The flights that took these important pictures happened on December 14 and 15, 1959.
The peak was later named by a group called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. They decided to name it after H.J. Bracken. He was a plane captain, which means he was in charge of the airplane during those important photographic flights. Naming geographical features after people who helped explore or map them is a common way to honor their contributions.
