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]
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- ^ "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.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Muir Inlet
- ^ Muir Inlet MapCarta.
- ^ Water: Muir Inlet, AK
- ^ Glacier Bay National Park: Muir Inlet Paddle