Blue Glacier (Chelan County, Washington)

Blue Glacier is in the U.S. state of Washington. Blue Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest and flows east from Gunsight Peak, descending from nearly 8,000 to 6,800 ft (2,400 to 2,100 m). The much larger Chickamin Glacier is on the west side of Gunsight Peak.[2]

Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue Glacier
Map showing the location of Blue Glacier
Blue Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°18′31″N 120°59′26″W / 48.30861°N 120.99056°W / 48.30861; -120.99056[1]
Length.25 mi (0.40 km)
TerminusIcefall/Barren rock
StatusRetreating

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References edit

  1. ^ "Blue Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  2. ^ Agnes Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 10, 2013.