Walsh Glacier

Walsh Glacier (69°33′S 158°45′E / 69.550°S 158.750°E / -69.550; 158.750Coordinates: 69°33′S 158°45′E / 69.550°S 158.750°E / -69.550; 158.750) is a tributary glacier in the central part of Wilson Hills. It drains east-northeast along the south side of Goodman Hills to enter the lower part of Tomilin Glacier. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-64. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Gary Walsh, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) biologist at Hallett Station, 1968-69.

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