Katsuk Glacier
| Katsuk Glacier | |
|---|---|
  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°WCoordinates: 48°34′57″N 120°53′47″W / 48.58250°N 120.89639°W[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
- ↑ "Katsuk Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- 1 2 Mount Logan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ↑ 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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