Waldo Glacier
| Waldo Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Waldo Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°39′46″N 121°47′46″W / 44.66278°N 121.79611°WCoordinates: 44°39′46″N 121°47′46″W / 44.66278°N 121.79611°W[1] |
| Length | .6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Terminus | Moraines/Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Waldo Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the south-southeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near an elevation of 9,000 ft (2,700 m), the glacier extends down to 7,500 ft (2,300 m).[2] The glacier is named after John B. Waldo, as is Waldo Lake.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Waldo Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ↑ Mount Jefferson, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-29.
- ↑ Snowshoe Routes: Oregon, Shea Andersen, 2001, The Mountaineers Books ISBN 0-89886-833-5
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