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Blue Glacier (Chelan County, Washington)

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Glacier in Chelan County, Washington, United States
Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue GlacierMap showing the location of Blue GlacierBlue GlacierLocation in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusIcefall/Barren rock
StatusRetreating

Blue Glacier is in the U.S. state of Washington. Blue Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest and flows east from Gunsight Peak, descending from nearly 8,000 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m). The much larger Chickamin Glacier is on the west side of Gunsight Peak.

See also

References

  1. "Blue Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.


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