Polar Record Glacier (69°45′S 75°30′E / 69.750°S 75.500°E / -69.750; 75.500) is a large glacier flowing between Meknattane Nunataks and Dodd Island to the central part of Publications Ice Shelf. Delineated in 1952 by John H. Roscoe from aerial photographs taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump, 1946–47. Named by Roscoe after Research Institute, Cambridge, England.

Polar Record Glacier
Location of Princess Elizabeth Land
Map showing the location of Polar Record Glacier
Map showing the location of Polar Record Glacier
Location of Polar Record Glacier in Antarctica
LocationPrincess Elizabeth Land
Coordinates69°45′S 75°30′E / 69.750°S 75.500°E / -69.750; 75.500
Thicknessunknown
TerminusPublications Ice Shelf
Statusunknown

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  •   This article incorporates public domain material from "Polar Record Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.