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Glacier in Alaska, United States
Martin River Glacier
Martin river glacier viewed from Mt. Chezum group. Photo dated 1911.
Map showing the location of Martin River GlacierMap showing the location of Martin River GlacierMartin River Glacier
LocationAlaska
Coordinates60°34′05″N 143°52′09″W / 60.56806°N 143.86917°W / 60.56806; -143.86917
Length25 mi (40 km)
StatusRetreating

Martin River Glacier is a 25-mile-long (40 km) glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska in Yakutat-Copper River region. It flows southwest to its terminus at the head of the Martin River, 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Katalla, in the Chugach Mountains.

Southern portion Copper River showing the location of Martin River Glacier

See also

References

  1. "Martin River Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
  2. Geological Survey (U.S.) (1949). Geological Survey bulletin. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey; Washington, D.C. pp. 608–. Retrieved 10 December 2011.


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