Beacon Valley
Beacon Valley (77°49′S 160°39′E) is an ice-free valley between Pyramid Mountain and Beacon Heights, in the Quartermain Mountains of Victoria Land, Antarctica. It was mapped by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910–13, and named by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) (1958–59) after Beacon Heights.
Beacon Valley Camp | |
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Field Camp | |
A helicopter prepares to land at Beacon Valley camp. | |
Beacon Valley Camp Location of Beacon Valley in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 77°51′32″S 160°34′26″E | |
| Country | United States |
| Location in Antarctica | Beacon Valley Victoria Land Antarctica |
| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Seasonal |
| Status | Operational |
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