Blue Glacier (Chelan County, Washington)

Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue Glacier
Blue Glacier
Location in Washington
Type Alpine glacier
Location Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056Coordinates: 48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056[1]
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus Icefall/Barren rock
Status Retreating

Blue Glacier is in the U.S. state of Washington. Blue Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest and flows east from Gunsight Peak, descending from nearly 8,000 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m). The much larger Chickamin Glacier is on the west side of Gunsight Peak.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Blue Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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