Blair Glacier

Blair Glacier (66°45′S 124°32′E) is a glacier draining northward to the western corner of Maury Bay. It was delineated from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump (1946–47), and named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for James L. Blair, Midshipman on the sloop Peacock during the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Lieutenant Charles Wilkes.

Blair Glacier
Map of Antarctica, with Wilkes Land slightly to the right
Location of Blair Glacier in Antarctica
LocationWilkes Land
Coordinates66°45′00″S 124°32′00″E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusMaury Bay
Statusunknown

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References
  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Blair Glacier". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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