Matthes Glaciers

Glacier in the Sierra Nevada of California

37°13′40″N 118°45′33″W / 37.22778°N 118.75917°W / 37.22778; -118.75917[1]Length.10 mi (0.16 km)TerminusBarren rockStatusRetreating

The Matthes Glaciers are a group of glaciers east of the Glacier Divide in the Sierra Nevada, in the U.S. state of California. The glaciers were named for François E. Matthes.[1] There are approximately 10 small glacierets situated above 12,200 feet (3,700 m) in the John Muir Wilderness of Sierra National Forest which comprise the Matthes Glaciers.[2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Matthes Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Mount Henry, CA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved September 30, 2012.
Glacier Divide, a couple glacierets visible


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