Hitov Spur Explained

Hitov Spur (Bulgarian: Хитов рид, ‘Hitov Rid’ \'hi-tov 'rid\) is the narrow, rocky ridge descending from elevation 1700 to 500 m,[1] and projecting from Forbidden Plateau 6.3 km east-southeastwards into Hektoria Glacier on Oscar II Coast in Graham Land. The feature is named after Panayot Hitov (1830-1918), a leader of the Bulgarian liberation movement, in connection with the settlement of Panayot Hitovo in Northeastern Bulgaria.

Location

Hitov Spur is located at -64.7992°N -61.8897°W, which is 16.5 km northwest of Mount Quandary, 6.3 km north of Marchaevo Peak in Zagreus Ridge, 6.35 km east-northeast of Mount Walker, and 12.7 km southeast of Pishtachev Peak on Danco Coast. British mapping in 1978.

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Notes and References

  1. https://livingatlas2.arcgis.com/antarcticdemexplorer/ Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica.