It was discovered by the United States Antarctic Service (USAS; 1939–41), and takes its name from Land Glacier which descends into the bay.

Holcomb Glacier flows north into the bay to the east of the island and the west of Trenholm Point.

Named for Chief Warrant Officer Desmond Burnette, United States Army, helicopter pilot on the Marie Byrd Land Traverse, 1966-67.

A glacier which drains northward to the coast of Marie Byrd Land 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) southeast of Groves Island.

Named by US-ACAN for Rudy Castillo, aerographer, United States Navy, with the Marie Byrd Land Survey party and at Hallett Station, respectively, during Operation Deep Freeze 1968 and 1969.

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