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Lyell Glacier

Head of Glacier Lake, Lyell Glacier, rear, 1902. (GAI NA-3551-50)

Head of Glacier Lake, Lyell Glacier, rear, 1902. (GAI NA-3551-50)

Category : Glacial
 

The glacier takes its name from Mount Lyell. The name “Lyell Snowfield” was noted in 1912, and the glacier was officially named “Lyell Glacier” in 1964.

National Topographic System (NTS) : 82 N/14
 
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Concise Place Names of Alberta

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