Information About

Wright Glacier

Wright Glacier

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Juneau
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 16 mi (25.75 km)
Elevation:
  • 5321 ft (1621.84 m)
About

Heading in British Columbia S of Mount Ogden, at 582200N 1332200W and flowing NW across the international boundary for approximately 20 mi toward the S bank of the Taku River, 31 mi. E of Juneau, Coast Mts.

History of Wright Glacier

Named in 1891 by C. W. Hayes, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for George Frederick Wright, 1838-1921, professor at Oberlin Theological Seminary from 1881-1907.