Harriman Glacier
| Harriman Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Type | tidewater glacier |
| Location | , Anchorage and Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 60°58′30″N 148°26′30″W / 60.97500°N 148.44167°WCoordinates: 60°58′30″N 148°26′30″W / 60.97500°N 148.44167°W |
| Length | 8 miles (13 km) |
| Terminus | Sealevel |
Harriman Glacier is an 8-mile (13 km) long glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska. It trends northeast from Passage Peak to its terminus at the head of , 16 mi (26 km) northeast of Whittier, Chugach Mountains. It was named by members of the 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition after Edward H. Harriman, who funded the expedition.[1]
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References[]
- ^ "Harriman Glacier". USGS National Mapping information. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
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