Logan Glacier

Logan Glacier extends across the international border between Alaska and Yukon, forming the headwaters of the Chitina River system in North America.

The glacier received its name due to its position on the slopes of Mount Logan, which was named after Sir William Edmund Logan, founder of the Geological Survey of Canada.

Local indigenous communities of the Yukon and Alaska regions maintain traditional knowledge about the changes in glacial landscapes through generations of observation.

Researchers access the glacier through specialized permits from both United States and Canadian authorities due to its location in protected national park areas.

The glacier demonstrates different flow rates between its Canadian and American sections, creating distinct patterns in the ice visible from aerial surveys.

Location: Alaska

Location: Yukon

GPS coordinates: 60.77741,-141.18014

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:46