It was named for Lewis Strauss, Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, 1953–58, longtime friend and advisor to Admiral Byrd who recommended that the Antarctic be used to demonstrate peaceful employment of atomic energy.

A small cluster of isolated nunataks located directly at the head of Strauss Glacier.

Mapped by USGS from surveys and United States Navy air photos, 1959-65.

Named by US-ACAN for James H. Kinsey, USARP auroral scientist at Byrd Station, 1963.

A rock on the west side of Kinsey Ridge, which lies in the middle of Strauss Glacier.