Highton Glacier

Highton Glacier is a glacier on the east coast of Clarence Island in the South Shetland Islands, south of Sugarloaf Island, flowing northeast to the sea.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jerez Peak and Sugarloaf Island.

Peak

Jerez Peak is the ice-covered peak rising to 1400 m at the south extremity of Ravelin Ridge on Clarence Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.

Islet

Sugarloaf Island is a conspicuous small island which lies close to the east side of Clarence Island, midway between Cape Lloyd and Cape Bowles, in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Sugarloaf Island is situated 3 km northeast of Highton Glacier.

Mount Llana is the ice-covered peak rising to 1300 m at the north extremity of Urda Ridge on Clarence Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Mount Llana is situated 3½ km west of Highton Glacier.

Latitude

-61.2374° or 61° 14′ 15″ south

Longitude

-54.0634° or 54° 3′ 48″ west

Elevation

83 metres (272 feet)

Open location code

38C7QW7P+2J

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