Williamson Glacier

Williamson Glacier (66°40′S 114°6′E) is a glacier draining northeastward from Law Dome into Colvocoresses Bay. Delineated by G.D. Blodgett (1955) from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump (1946–47). Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) after John G. Williamson, crew member on the sloop Vincennes of the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Lieutenant Charles Wilkes.

Williamson Glacier
Map of Law Dome with Williamson Glacier towards center
Location of Williamson Glacier in Antarctica
LocationWilkes Land
Coordinates66°40′00″S 114°06′00″E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusColvocoresses Bay
Statusunknown

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


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