Whatcom Glacier

Whatcom Glacier
Location in Washington
Whatcom Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722Coordinates: 48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722[1]
Length .35 mi (0.56 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Whatcom Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Whatcom Peak.[2] Whatcom Glacier is approximately .50 mi (0.80 km) north of Challenger Glacier.

See also

References

  1. "Whatcom Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. Mount Challenger, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
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