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Mount Weddell
Mount Weddell is located in Falkland Islands
Mount Weddell
Mount Weddell
Location in Falkland Islands
Highest point
Elevation 383 m (1,257 ft)
Prominence 383 m (1,257 ft)
Geography
Location Weddell Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Mount Weddell is the highest point on Weddell Island, which is part of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. This mountain stands tall at 383 meters (about 1,257 feet) above sea level. It's an important landmark on Weddell Island, helping people find their way around.

Mount Weddell is located in a specific spot on the island. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northeast of a place called Race Point. It's also 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) east of Pillar Bluff. The mountain is quite close to the main settlement, being only 4.35 kilometers (2.7 miles) southwest of Weddell Settlement. It's also 4.6 kilometers (2.9 miles) west-northwest of Circum Point.

Exploring Weddell Island Maps

Maps are super helpful for understanding where places like Mount Weddell are. They show us the shape of the land and how high mountains are. Over the years, different maps have been made of the Falkland Islands and Weddell Island.

Historical Maps of the Falklands

One interesting map is called The Falkland Islands. It was made in 1901 by Fitzroy and others. This map has a scale of 1:401280, which means one unit on the map represents 401,280 units in real life. It was printed in London by Edward Stanford. Old maps like this can show us how our understanding of the islands has changed.

Modern Island Maps

More recent maps also help us explore. The Falkland Islands Explorer Map was made in 2007. It has a scale of 1:365000. This map is great for general travel and finding your way around the islands. There's also a detailed series called the Falklands Topographic Map Series. These maps are very precise, with a scale of 1:50000. They were made between 1961 and 1979 and come in 29 different sheets, covering the whole area in great detail.

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