Wyeth Glacier
| Wyeth Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Wyeth Glacier Location in Washington | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Chelan County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°29′40″N 120°56′21″W / 48.49444°N 120.93917°WCoordinates: 48°29′40″N 120°56′21″W / 48.49444°N 120.93917°W[1] |
| Length | .50 mi (0.80 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
Wyeth Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the west and north of Storm King, a peak 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Goode Mountain.[2][3] Wyeth Glacier is broken into several sections descending from 8,000 to 6,600 ft (2,400 to 2,000 m).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Wyeth Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- 1 2 Goode Mountain, 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. p. 339. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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