Reid Glacier

Reid Glacier is an 11-mile-long (18 km) glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska.[1] It trends north to Reid Inlet in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, two miles (3 km) south of Glacier Bay and 72 miles (116 km) northwest of Hoonah. It was named by members of the Harriman Alaska Expedition for Harry Fielding Reid.

For the glacier on Mount Hood in Oregon, see Reid Glacier (Oregon).
Reid Glacier
Reid Glacier
Map showing the location of Reid Glacier
Map showing the location of Reid Glacier
Reid Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationHoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, U.S.
Coordinates58°46′27″N 136°48′23″W
Length11-mile (18 km)
Terminussea level
Statusretreating

See also

Cited references
  1. "USGS Mount Fairweather D-3 (AK) Topo Map". Topozone. Retrieved 2007-01-25.


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