Information About

Alsek Glacier

Alsek Glacier

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Yakutat
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1033 ft (314.86 m)
About

heads at 591500N1375500W trends S and W 11 mi. to its 1961 terminus on Alsek River, 1 mi. E of Gateway Knob and 61 mi. SE of Yakutat

History of Alsek Glacier

Named by Lieutenant Commander Moser (1901, pl. 43 and p. 388), U.S. Navy (USN).

Places Near Alsek Glacier
Glaciers:

Alsek Glacier, Grand Plateau Glacier, Netland Glacier,

Hills:

Gateway Knob,

Lakes:

Alsek Lake, Lower Doame Lake, Upper Doame Lake,

Mountain Ranges:

Deception Hills,

Streams:

Clear Creek,

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