Young Nunataks

Young Nunataks (66°44′S 54°8′E / 66.733°S 54.133°E / -66.733; 54.133Coordinates: 66°44′S 54°8′E / 66.733°S 54.133°E / -66.733; 54.133) is a group of nunataks in the Napier Mountains standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Mount Elkins, Antarctica. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from aerial photos taken by the Lars Christensen Expedition, 1936-37. Remapped from aerial photos taken by ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) in 1956 and named for W.F. Young, electrical fitter at Mawson Station in 1961.

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