Vinson, Antarctica Paperweight by Geo-Situ

$39.95

SKU: EV_GSU_PW_VINSON

3 1/4 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Felt backing With soft fleece pouch In clear-vinyl covered box PLACE NAME: Vinson Massif ELEVATION: 16,067ft. / 4898 meters COORDINATES: S78 35' W85 25' LOCATION: Sentinel Range, Antarctica Ranked sixth of the "Seven Summits' is Vinson Massif, the highest point of Antarctica and last to be conquered. Unlike a number of other mountains in Antarctica, Vinson is not a volcano; under the snow is solid rock without a hint of magma. This continental high point was first spotted by U.S. Navy aircraft in 1957 and named in the same year after U.S. congressman, Carl G. Vinson, an advocate for exploration.

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3 1/4 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Felt backing With soft fleece pouch In clear-vinyl covered box PLACE NAME: Vinson Massif ELEVATION: 16,067ft. / 4898 meters COORDINATES: S78 35' W85 25' LOCATION: Sentinel Range, Antarctica Ranked sixth of the "Seven Summits' is Vinson Massif, the highest point of Antarctica and last to be conquered. Unlike a number of other mountains in Antarctica, Vinson is not a volcano; under the snow is solid rock without a hint of magma. This continental high point was first spotted by U.S. Navy aircraft in 1957 and named in the same year after U.S. congressman, Carl G. Vinson, an advocate for exploration.

Map Type	Ornamental
Publisher	Geo-Situ
Usage Type	Gifts
Usage Type	Hiking Maps