Roosevelt Glacier

Roosevelt Glacier
Map showing the location of Roosevelt Glacier
Roosevelt Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, USA

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°47′25″N 121°49′43″W / 48.79028°N 121.82861°W / 48.79028; -121.82861Coordinates: 48°47′25″N 121°49′43″W / 48.79028°N 121.82861°W / 48.79028; -121.82861[1]
Length 2 mi (3.2 km)
Terminus Icefall/cliffs/talus
Status Retreating

Roosevelt Glacier is located on the north slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Roosevelt Glacier descends to nearly 5,000 ft (1,500 m) at Chromatic Moraine.[2] In the middle of its course, Roosevelt Glacier is connected to Coleman Glacier to its south.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Roosevelt Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  2. 1 2 Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-28.
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