Barkell Platform () is a narrow, level rock platform on the north end of Mawson Escarpment in

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. This promontory, high, was the site of a

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survey station during the

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Prince Charles Mountains The Prince Charles Mountains are a major group of mountains in Mac. Robertson Land in Antarctica, including the Athos Range, the Porthos Range, and the Aramis Range. The highest peak is Mount Menzies, with a height of . Other prominent peaks ...

survey in 1971. It was named for V.G. Barkell, helicopter pilot with the survey.

References

* Ridges of Antarctica Landforms of Mac. Robertson Land {{MacRobertsonLand-geo-stub