Wise Peak

Wise Peak (78°35′S 158°18′E / 78.583°S 158.300°E / -78.583; 158.300Coordinates: 78°35′S 158°18′E / 78.583°S 158.300°E / -78.583; 158.300) is a small peak (1,580 m) marking the south end of Warren Range in Oates Land. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Keith A.J. Wise, biologist working out of the McMurdo Station for five seasons, 1960-61 to 1964-65.

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