Collins Peak

Collins Peak (72°58′S 167°49′E / 72.967°S 167.817°E / -72.967; 167.817Coordinates: 72°58′S 167°49′E / 72.967°S 167.817°E / -72.967; 167.817) is a small but noteworthy peak, 1,810 metres (5,940 ft) high, at the east side of Malta Plateau, on the end of the ridge overlooking the confluence of Hand Glacier and Line Glacier, in the Victory Mountains, Victoria Land. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and from U.S. Navy air photos, 1960–64, and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Eric J. Collins, biologist at Hallett Station, 1965–66.

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•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Collins Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).