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Glacier in Washington, United States
Mesahchie Glacier
Map showing the location of Mesahchie GlacierMap showing the location of Mesahchie GlacierMesahchie GlacierLocation in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
LocationSkagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°34′56″N 120°51′56″W / 48.58222°N 120.86556°W / 48.58222; -120.86556
Length.35 mi (0.56 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

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

  1. "Mesahchie Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Arriva, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. 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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