Is a glacier about 12 miles long located Mendenhall Valley, in the southeast area of Alaska.
its called Sitaantaagu or Aak'wtaaksit. the glacier was named Auke glacier by naturalist John Muir for Tlingit Auk Kwaan band in 1888. In 1891 it was renamed in honor of Thimas Corwin Mendenhall.
The lake is a result of the run off from the glacier and increasing in size as recession continues. The lake began formation in 1931 and has continues to grow since then. the lake has its own unique ecosystem and its a popular location. For sport fishing . Fishers can find salmon and trout in the lake.
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