Katsuk Glacier

Katsuk Glacier
Location in Washington
Katsuk Glacier

Location in Washington

Type Mountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°34′57″N 120°53′47″W / 48.58250°N 120.89639°W / 48.58250; -120.89639Coordinates: 48°34′57″N 120°53′47″W / 48.58250°N 120.89639°W / 48.58250; -120.89639[1]
Length .50 mi (0.80 km)
Terminus Barren rock/icefall
Status Retreating

Katsuk Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the north of Katsuk Peak and east of Kimtah Peak.[2] Both Katsuk and Kimtah Peaks are prominent summits along a ridge known as Jagged Edge.[3] Katsuk Glacier consists of three disconnected sections, the largest of which stretches for over 1 mi (1.6 km) in width. Kimtah Glacier is immediately west of Katsuk Glacier, while the Mesahchie Glacier lies to the east.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Katsuk Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Mount Logan, 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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