Perkins Glacier
Perkins Glacier ( WikiMiniAtlas
74°54′S 136°37′W / 74.900°S 136.617°W / -74.900; -136.617) is a broad, low gradient glacier 8 nautical miles (15 km) south-southeast of Cape Burks on the coast of Marie Byrd Land. It drains west from McDonald Heights into the east side of Hull Bay. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–65. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for , biologist with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1933–35.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Perkins Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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