Muir Inlet is an inlet in Glacier Bay in Alaska in the United States. Muir Inlet heads in Muir Glacier, and extends for 48 kilometers (30 mi)[1] south to Glacier Bay, 51 miles (82 km) northwest of Hoonah, Alaska.[2] Muir Inlet is separated from Chilkat Inlet and Lynn Canal by the Chilkat Range. Muir Inlet has several glaciers' termini in addition to that of Muir Glacier; most prominent among them are Casement Glacier, McBride Glacier, and Riggs Glacier. In the west lies Wachusett Inlet and in the east Adam's Inlet.[3]
Muir Inlet was named in 1883 by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey for John Muir (1838–1914), who visited the area in 1890.[2]
Muir Inlet is popular kayaking destination.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Fjords as temporary sediment traps: History of glacial erosion and deposition in Muir Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, southeastern Alaska" GSA Bulletin (2010) 122 (7–8): 1067–1080.
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- ^ Muir Inlet MapCarta.
- ^ Water: Muir Inlet, AK
- ^ Glacier Bay National Park: Muir Inlet Paddle
External links
- Marine Benthic Habitat Mapping of Muir Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska With an Evaluation of the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard III By Luke D. Trusel, Guy R. Cochrane, Lisa L. Etherington, Ross D. Powell, and Larry A. Mayer. U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3122