The feature marks the southeast end of Getz Ice Shelf.

It extends seaward between Siniff Bay and the western end of the Getz Ice Shelf.

Like Shepard Island, Grant Island is surrounded by the Getz Ice Shelf on all but the north side.

Shepard Island is ice capped except at its northern, seaward side, and is almost wholly embedded in the Getz Ice Shelf.

Wrigley Gulf is an embayment about 115 miles wide along the coastline of Antarctica, lying seaward of the Getz Ice Shelf.

IceBridge team turns attention to the Getz Ice Shelf, the Thwaites and Recovery glaciers and several other Antarctic targets during recent flights.

It goes along the north sides of Siple Island, Getz Ice Shelf and Carney Island, from Pranke Island to Cape Gates.