Land Glacier

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The Land Glacier (75°40′S 141°45′W) is a broad, heavily crevassed glacier, about 35 nautical miles (60 km) long, descending into Land Bay in Westarctica.

Map showing the Land Glacier in relation to Mount McCoy.

Discovery and name

It was discovered by the U.S. Antarctic Service (1939–41) and named for Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission.