Mesahchie Glacier | |
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Mesahchie GlacierLocation in Washington | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
Coordinates | 48°34′56″N 120°51′56″W / 48.58222°N 120.86556°W / 48.58222; -120.86556 |
Length | .35 mi (0.56 km) |
Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
Status | Retreating |
Mesahchie Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Mesahchie Peak. Mesahchie Peak is the highest summit along a ridge known as Jagged Edge. Mesahchie Glacier is approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) in width and is immediately east of Katsuk Glacier.
See also
References
- "Mesahchie Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ^ Mount Arriva, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 352–355. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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