Kennicott Glacier, White ice mass in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
The Kennicott Glacier extends 43 kilometers southeast from Mount Blackburn to the Kennicott River, filling a four-mile-wide valley with dense ice formations.
The United States Geological Survey geologist Oscar Rohn named the glacier in 1899 to honor Robert Kennicott, who directed scientific operations for the Western Union Telegraph Expedition.
The glacier's presence influenced the development of McCarthy and Kennecott communities, with transportation networks and buildings constructed along its edges.
Visitors can reach the glacier through a 310-mile drive from Anchorage, followed by the McCarthy Road and a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Kennicott River.
The glacier contains Packsaddle Island, a natural rock formation that emerges from the ice near the base of Mount Blackburn, creating a distinct geographical feature.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 61.60030,-143.07000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:35
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Kuskulana River Bridge
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