Stevenson Glacier

Stevenson Glacier (70°6′S 72°48′E) is a glacier flowing northwest into the eastern side of the Amery Ice Shelf, just north of Branstetter Rocks. Delineated in 1952 by John H. Roscoe from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump (1946–47), and named by him for Lieutenant James C. Stevenson, co-pilot on Operation Highjump photographic flights in the area.

Stevenson Glacier
Location of Princess Elizabeth Land
Location of Stevenson Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPrincess Elizabeth Land
Coordinates70°6′S 72°48′E
Thicknessunknown
TerminusAmery Ice Shelf
Statusunknown

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



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