McDonald Glacier

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McDonald Glacier
McDonald Glacier
Mission Mountains, Lake County, Montana, USA
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 47°23′13″N 113°55′02″W / 47.38694°N 113.91722°W / 47.38694; -113.91722Coordinates: 47°23′13″N 113°55′02″W / 47.38694°N 113.91722°W / 47.38694; -113.91722[1]
Area Approximately 45 acres (0.18 km2)
Terminus Talus
Status Unknown

McDonald Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,600 feet (2,600 m) above sea level and is immediately north of McDonald Peak.[2] The glacier covers approximately 45 acres (0.18 km2) and is located in a cirque below McDonald Peak.

References

  1. ↑ "McDonald Glacier". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-29. 
  2. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Calowahcan, MT (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=47.38688&lon=-113.91732&datum=nad83&zoom=4. Retrieved 2012-07-29.

See also

Glaciers of Montana
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