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Martin River Glacier
PSM V79 D432 Martin river glacier viewed from chezum group.png
Martin river glacier viewed from Mt. Chezum group. Photo dated 1911.
Map showing the location of Martin River Glacier
Map showing the location of Martin River Glacier
Location in Alaska
Coordinates 60°34′05″N 143°52′09″W / 60.56806°N 143.86917°W / 60.56806; -143.86917
Length 25 mi (40 km)
Status Retreating
Copper River
Southern portion Copper River showing the location of Martin River Glacier

Martin River Glacier is a 25-mile-long (40 km) glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska in Yakutat-Copper River region. It flows southwest to its terminus at the head of the Martin River, 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Katalla, in the Chugach Mountains.

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