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- ↑ Evans, A. (1968). "New Zealand Antarctic Place Names Committee". Antarctic. New Zealand Antarctic Society. 5–7.
- ↑ "Arena Saddle". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2011-05-12.
- ↑ "Foggy Pass". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2012-03-29.
- ↑ "Frame Ridge". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ↑ "Marshall Stream". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2013-08-15.
- ↑ "Burrows, Mount". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ↑ "Jennings, Mount". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2012-07-24.
