Softbed Ridges

Softbed Ridges (83°3′S 163°45′E / 83.050°S 163.750°E / -83.050; 163.750Coordinates: 83°3′S 163°45′E / 83.050°S 163.750°E / -83.050; 163.750) is a series of parallel rock ridges interspaced by small snow-covered valleys, the whole trending north-south for about 15 nautical miles (28 km) and forming a portion of the divide between Lowery and Robb Glaciers. The name was applied in about 1960 by New Zealand parties working in the area.

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


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