Amherst Glacier is a physical feature (glacier) in Chugach Borough. The primary coordinates for Amherst Glacier places it within the 99686 ZIP Code delivery area.
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Feature Name: | Amherst Glacier |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Glacier |
Description: | trends NW to a lake, 5.5 mi. NE of Point Pakenham and 52 mi. SW of Valdez, Chugach Mts.; 4 miles long. |
History: | Named in 1899 by members of the Harriman Alaska Expedition for Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts. |
Borough: | Chugach Borough |
Latitude: | 61.0064353943 |
Longitude: | -147.825271606 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Amherst Glacier: Amherst Glacier.
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Golden, AK (6 miles WSW) |