Mendel Glacier

Glacier in California, United States

37°10′42″N 118°40′58″W / 37.17833°N 118.68278°W / 37.17833; -118.68278Length.10 mi (0.16 km)TerminusTalusStatusRetreating

Mendel Glacier is on the north side of Mount Mendel in the Sierra Nevada, California.[1] The name is commonly used; however, the name is not recognized by the United States Geological Survey in the Geographic Names Information System. Mendel Glacier is .35 miles (0.56 km) north of Darwin Glacier at 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above sea level.

The middle and lower portions of the glacier are covered with rock debris.

A US Army plane crashed above or into the glacier in 1942 with four airmen on board during a navigation training mission.[2]

  • Upper Mendel Glacier July, 2006
    Upper Mendel Glacier July, 2006
  • Mendel Glacier Terminus July, 2006
    Mendel Glacier Terminus July, 2006

See also

References

  1. ^ Mount Darwin, CA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Stekel, Peter. "Final Flight". Wilderness Press. Retrieved March 16, 2010.


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