Bryn Mawr Glacier
| Bryn Mawr Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Type | glacier |
| Location | College Fjord, Alaska, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 61°15′13″N 147°49′29″W / 61.25361°N 147.82472°WCoordinates: 61°15′13″N 147°49′29″W / 61.25361°N 147.82472°W |
| Length | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
| Terminus | 2972 ft (906 m) |
Bryn Mawr Glacier is a 4.5-mile-long (7.2 km) glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska. It trends southeast to Harvard Arm of College Fjord, 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of College Point and 52 miles (84 km) west of Valdez. It was named for Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania by members of the 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition.[1]
See also
Cited references
- ↑ "Bryn Mawr Glacier". USGS National Mapping information. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
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