Williamson Glacier (66°40′S 114°6′E / 66.667°S 114.100°E / -66.667; 114.100) is a glacier draining northeastward from Law Dome into Colvocoresses Bay. Delineated by G.D. Blodgett (1955) from air photos taken by U.S. Navy Operation Highjump (1946–47). Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) after John G. Williamson, crew member on the sloop Vincennes of the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Lieutenant Charles Wilkes.

Williamson Glacier
Map of Law Dome with Williamson Glacier towards center
Map showing the location of Williamson Glacier
Map showing the location of Williamson Glacier
Location of Williamson Glacier in Antarctica
LocationWilkes Land
Coordinates66°40′00″S 114°06′00″E / 66.66667°S 114.10000°E / -66.66667; 114.10000
Thicknessunknown
TerminusColvocoresses Bay
Statusunknown

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