Saddleback Ridge (62°35′S 59°56′W / 62.583°S 59.933°W / -62.583; -59.933Coordinates: 62°35′S 59°56′W / 62.583°S 59.933°W / -62.583; -59.933) is a ridge rising to 125 m in the north part of Half Moon Island, Moon Bay, Livingston Island. A descriptive name applied following geological work by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), 1975-76. The "saddle" refers to a cover of permanent ice on the lower, central part of this 0.75 mile long ridge.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Saddleback Ridge" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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