Matthes Glaciers
For the glacier in Antarctica, see Matthes Glacier.
| Matthes Glaciers | |
|---|---|
  Matthes Glaciers Location in California | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Sierra National Forest, Fresno County, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 37°13′40″N 118°45′33″W / 37.22778°N 118.75917°WCoordinates: 37°13′40″N 118°45′33″W / 37.22778°N 118.75917°W[1] |
| Length | .10 mi (0.16 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
The Matthes Glaciers are a group of glaciers east of the Glacier Divide in the Sierra Nevada, in the U.S. state of California. The glaciers were named for François E. Matthes.[1] There are approximately 10 small glacierets situated above 12,200 feet (3,700 m) in the John Muir Wilderness of Sierra National Forest which comprise the Matthes Glaciers.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Matthes Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
- ↑ Mount Henry, CA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-09-30.
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