Smith Glacier (Alaska)
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| Smith Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Type | glacier |
| Location | College Fjord, Alaska, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 61°16′26″N 147°46′49″W / 61.27389°N 147.78028°WCoordinates: 61°16′26″N 147°46′49″W / 61.27389°N 147.78028°W |
| Length | 5.5 miles (8.9 km) |
| Terminus | 2201 ft (671 m) |
Smith Glacier is a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) long glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska. It trends southeast to Harvard Arm of College Fjord, 2.8 miles (4.5 km) northwest of College Point and 51 miles (82 km) west of Valdez. It was named for Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts by members of the 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition.[1]
See also
Cited references
- ↑ "Smith Glacier". USGS National Mapping information. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-06-23.
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