Mesahchie Glacier

Glacier in Washington, United States
48°34′56″N 120°51′56″W / 48.58222°N 120.86556°W / 48.58222; -120.86556[1]Length.35 mi (0.56 km)TerminusBarren rock/icefallStatusRetreating

Mesahchie Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Mesahchie Peak.[2] Mesahchie Peak is the highest summit along a ridge known as Jagged Edge.[3] Mesahchie Glacier is approximately .75 mi (1.21 km) in width and is immediately east of Katsuk Glacier.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mesahchie Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Mount Arriva, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 352–355. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.


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