Wild Knoll facts for kids
Wild Knoll (which is called Bulgarian: могила Уайлд, romanized: mogila Uajld in Bulgarian) is a mountain peak in Antarctica. It reaches a height of 2,370 meters (about 7,775 feet) above sea level. This peak is located in the middle part of the Bastien Range, which is a mountain range within the larger Ellsworth Mountains.
Wild Knoll has steep western sides that are partly free of ice. It also stands above the upper part of the Minnesota Glacier to its south-southwest.
This peak is named after a Swiss artist and illustrator named John James Wild (1824-1900). He was part of a big British science trip called the Challenger Expedition from 1872 to 1876. John James Wild was special because he took the very first photographs in the Antarctic area back in 1874!
Where is Wild Knoll?
Wild Knoll is located in a very cold and remote part of Antarctica. Its exact spot is at 78°46′04.2″S 86°29′12.8″W / 78.767833°S 86.486889°W.
To give you an idea of where it is compared to other places:
- It's about 12.76 kilometers (nearly 8 miles) southwest of Mount Klayn.
- It's also around 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) west-southwest of Mount Fisek.
- And it's about 13.65 kilometers (around 8.5 miles) northwest of Patmos Peak.
Maps of this area were made by the United States in 1961 and again in 1988.
Mapping Wild Knoll
Scientists and explorers use special maps to understand and navigate the vast icy landscapes of Antarctica. These maps help them locate important features like Wild Knoll, other mountains, and glaciers. They are crucial for planning expeditions and studying the unique environment of the continent.
