The moraine was named in association with Schüssel Cirque by the Soviet Antarctic Expedition (SovAE) which obtained air photos of the feature in 1961.

An isolated nunatak lying 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) west of Eckhörner.

A ridge about 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) long forming the east wall of Schüssel Cirque.

Mapped from air photos and surveys by NorAE, 1956-60; Remapped by SovAE, 1960-61, and named after Soviet author Maxim Gorky.

A peak, 2,035 metres (6,677 ft) high, in the north part of Gorki Ridge, overlooking Schüssel Moraine.

Prominent peak, 2,365 metres (7,759 ft) high, at the base of the spur separating Schüssel and Grautskåla Cirque.