Victoria Upper Lake

Victoria Upper Lake (77°19′S 161°35′E / 77.317°S 161.583°E / -77.317; 161.583Coordinates: 77°19′S 161°35′E / 77.317°S 161.583°E / -77.317; 161.583) is a meltwater lake at the terminus of Victoria Upper Glacier in Victoria Land. It was named for its position at the terminus of the glacier by American geologist Parker E. Calkin, in 1964.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Victoria Upper Lake" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).


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