Nohokomeen Glacier

Nohokomeen Glacier

Nohokomeen Glacier below Jack Mountain as imaged in 1966
Map showing the location of Nohokomeen Glacier
Nohokomeen Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°46′47″N 120°58′05″W / 48.77972°N 120.96806°WCoordinates: 48°46′47″N 120°58′05″W / 48.77972°N 120.96806°W[1]
Length 1.10 mi (1.77 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Nohokomeen Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque on the north slope of Jack Mountain.[2] Nohokomeen Glacier is heavily crevassed, especially after the midpoint of its descent from 8,200 to 6,100 ft (2,500 to 1,900 m).[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nohokomeen Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jack Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.