Odbert Island
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Odbert Island () is a rocky Antarctic island, 1.5 mi long, between Ardery Island and Robinson Ridge in the Windmill Islands. It was first mapped from air photos taken by USN Operation Highjump and Operation Windmill in 1947 and 1948. It was named by the US-ACAN for Lt. Jack A. Odbert, USN, assistant aerological officer with Operation Windmill which established astronomical control stations in the area in January 1948.
Haunn Bluff
Haunn Bluff is a steep rock bluff which surmounts the eastern part of the south shore of the island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Marvin G. Haunn, meteorologist and member of the Wilkes Station party of 1962.Swan Point
Swan Point is the westernmost point of the island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Aerographer's Mate John R. Swan, USN, a member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958.See also
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