Vinten-Johansen Ridge

Vinten-Johansen Ridge (71°49′S 8°58′E / 71.817°S 8.967°E / -71.817; 8.967Coordinates: 71°49′S 8°58′E / 71.817°S 8.967°E / -71.817; 8.967) is a high, bare rock ridge in the north-central part of the Kurze Mountains of Queen Maud Land. Mapped from surveys and air photos by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1956–60) and named for A. Vinten-Johansen, medical officer with Norwegian Antarctic Expedition (1957–58).

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