Harrower Glacier

Harrower Glacier
Map showing the location of Harrower Glacier
Harrower Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 43°06′02″N 109°35′18″W / 43.10056°N 109.58833°W / 43.10056; -109.58833Coordinates: 43°06′02″N 109°35′18″W / 43.10056°N 109.58833°W / 43.10056; -109.58833[1]
Length .2 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Harrower Glacier is located on the west side of the Continental Divide in the northern Wind River Range in the US state of Wyoming. The glacier is in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, and is among the largest grouping of glaciers in the American Rocky Mountains. Harrower Glacier flows to the north and is situated in a cirque, below the summit of Knife Point Mountain (13,001 ft (3,963 m)).[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Harrower Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  2. ↑ Fremont Peak South, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-08-26.


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