Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Worthington Glacier
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
1. Worthington Glacier Marker
has been designated a
National Natural Landmark
This site possesses exceptional value
as an illustration of the nation’s natural
heritage and contributes to a better
understanding of the environment
1968
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 61° 10.027′ N, 145° 42.853′ W. Marker is in Valdez in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It can be reached from Worthington Glacier Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28.7 Richardson Hwy, Valdez AK 99686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southcentral Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 2100 Pounds of Gold Abandoned on Thompson Pass (here, next to this marker); Ice Creatures?! (a few steps from this marker); Cracked Ice (within shouting distance of this marker); Worthington Glacier Through Time (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Where to Find a Glacier (about 400 feet away); Gold Rush Pioneer Trail: The Richardson Highway, Oldest Highway in Alaska (approx. 5.2 miles away); Horse and Sled Trail (approx. 8.3 miles away); Old Railroad Tunnel (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdez.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2926
2. Worthington Glacier Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
3. Worthington Glacier Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2026
4. Worthington Glacier
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
