Mount Bridger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Bridger |
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 Mount Bridger
Location in Antarctica
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| Elevation | 2,295 m (7,530 ft) |
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| Location | Borchgrevink Coast, Victoria Land, Antarctica |
| Parent range | Pearl Harbor Glacier, Cartographers Range, Victory Mountains |
Mount Bridger is a tall mountain located in Antarctica. It stands about 2,295 meters (7,530 feet) high. This mountain is found along the southern edge of the Pearl Harbor Glacier.
It is situated in a region called Victoria Land. Specifically, it's part of the Cartographers Range within the larger Victory Mountains. Mount Bridger is about 9 kilometers (5 miles) north-northeast of another peak called Conard Peak.
Discovering Mount Bridger
How the Mountain Was Mapped
Mount Bridger was first mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). They used information from ground surveys. They also used photos taken from planes by the United States Navy (U.S. Navy). This mapping work happened between 1960 and 1964.
Who Mount Bridger Is Named After
The mountain was named by a group called the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (ACAN). They chose the name to honor William D. Bridger. He was a U.S. Navy aviation machinist's mate and flight engineer. This means he helped keep aircraft, like the large Hercules planes, working well.
William D. Bridger worked at Williams Field on Ross Island. He was part of an important mission called Operation Deep Freeze in 1968. This operation helps support scientific research in Antarctica.
