Benson Glacier (Oregon)
| Benson Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Benson Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 45°09′45″N 117°18′9″W / 45.16250°N 117.30250°WCoordinates: 45°09′45″N 117°18′9″W / 45.16250°N 117.30250°W[1] |
| Terminus | Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Benson Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Wallowa Mountains at an elevation generally above 8,500 feet (2,600 m) on the eastern slopes of a ridge which culminates in Eagle Cap.[2] The glacier was named in honor of Frank W. Benson, former Governor of Oregon.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Benson Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ↑ Eagle Cap, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-28.
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