Information About

Watson Glacier

Watson Glacier

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 4 mi (6.44 km)
Elevation:
  • 2874 ft (876 m)
About

trends S to Yakataga Glacier, 11 mi. NE of Cape Yakataga and 95 mi. NW of Yakutat, Chugach Mts.

History of Watson Glacier

Named in 1945 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for Ben Watson who "has contributed to knowledge of the Territory as a collector for the Smithsonian Institution and other natural history museums."