Jerry Glacier

Jerry Glacier
Map showing the location of Jerry Glacier
Jerry Glacier

Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.

Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°44′36″N 120°54′58″W / 48.74333°N 120.91611°W / 48.74333; -120.91611Coordinates: 48°44′36″N 120°54′58″W / 48.74333°N 120.91611°W / 48.74333; -120.91611[1]
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Jerry Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slope of Crater Mountain.[2] Descending from 7,400 to 6,900 ft (2,300 to 2,100 m), Jerry Glacier has retreated, leaving a proglacial lake at its eastern flank.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jerry Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Crater Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
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