Swan Glaciers

Swan Glaciers
Location in Montana
Swan Glaciers

Location in Montana

Type Mountain glacier
Location Swan Range, Flathead County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates 47°43′31″N 113°38′28″W / 47.72528°N 113.64111°W / 47.72528; -113.64111Coordinates: 47°43′31″N 113°38′28″W / 47.72528°N 113.64111°W / 47.72528; -113.64111[1]
Terminus Barren rock
Status Unknown

The Swan Glaciers are in the U.S. state of Montana. Situated around Swan Peak, a total of six to ten small glaciers can be found at an elevation of 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level.[2] The glaciers are in the remote Bob Marshall Wilderness.

References

  1. "Swan Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  2. Swan Peak, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-30.

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