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Peletier Plateau

Plateau in Antarctica

Field	Value
country_type	Continent
country	Antarctica
parent	Queen Elizabeth Range
coordinates
map	Antarctica

The Peletier Plateau () is an ice-covered plateau, about 20 nmi long and 5 nmi wide, forming the southern part of Queen Elizabeth Range.

Exploration and name

The Peletier Plateau was named by the United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Rear Admiral Eugene Peletier, CEC, United States Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, who was of assistance to Rear Admiral George J. Dufek in the preparation of United States Navy Operation Deep Freeze II, 1956–57.

Location

Southern tip of Peletier Plateau in northwest of map

The Peletier Plateau is in the southwest of the Queen Elizabeth Range between the head of Marsh Glacier to the west and Law Glacier to the southeast. Mount Allsup is at its southern tip, at the southwest end of the Canopy Cliffs, which face the Law Glacier. Mount Ropar is at the northeast end of the Canopy Cliffs. The Sandford Cliffs extend along the west side of the plateau, facing the Marsh Glacier. Mount Wyman stands west of them, extending into the glacier. Bullseye Mountain and Dakota Pass are to the northeast of the plateau, leading to Prince Andrew Plateau.

Features

Mount Allsup

Canopy Cliffs

Mount Ropar

Sandford Cliffs

Mount Wyman

Bullseye Mountain

Dakota Pass

References

Sources

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