Information About

Shiels Glacier

Shiels Glacier

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 2 mi (3.22 km)
Elevation:
  • 3474 ft (1058.88 m)
About

trends NE to its terminus 2.5 mi. W of Copper River, 50 mi. N of Katalla, Chugach Mts.

History of Shiels Glacier

Named in 1914 by Lawrence Martin for Archie Shields (sic) of the Copper River and Northwestern RR.