Richardson Glacier (Washington)
| Richardson Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Richardson Glacier Location in Washington | |
| Type | Alpine glacier |
| Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°03′23″N 120°58′11″W / 48.05639°N 120.96972°WCoordinates: 48°03′23″N 120°58′11″W / 48.05639°N 120.96972°W[1] |
| Length | .90 mi (1.45 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
Richardson Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the south slopes Luahna Peak and north slopes of Clark Mountain. Richardson Glacier descends from 7,800 to 6,600 ft (2,400 to 2,000 m).[2] Richardson Glacier is connected to Clark Glacier to the east at its upper margins. Richardson Glacier is named after J.B. Richardson, an early settler to the region.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Richardson Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ↑ Clark Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ↑ Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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