Record SL-837570 · Wikidata Q7155360
Paulsen Peak
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Elevation
1,875
m
6,152 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
54.3333° S,
36.6667° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPaulsen Peak (54°20′S 36°40′W) is a rock peak, 1,875 m, standing near the head of Lyell Glacier, 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Mount Sugartop in the Allardyce Range of South Georgia. Named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC), following mapping by the SGS, 1951–52, for Harald B. Paulsen (1898–1951), a leading figure in the Norwegian whaling industry. This article incorporates public domain material from "Paulsen Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marikoppa | 1,840 m | W 286° | 2.8 km |
| Mount Fagerli | 1,880 m | W 270° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Sugartop | 2,325 m | SE 150° | 4.3 km |