Fremont Glacier (Washington)
Fremont Glacier | |
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![]() Fremont Glacier seen from Mount Buckner | |
![]() ![]() Fremont Glacier Location in Washington | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Location | North Cascades National Park, Skagit County, Washington, United States |
Coordinates | 48°31′47″N 120°57′26″W / 48.52972°N 120.95722°WCoordinates: 48°31′47″N 120°57′26″W / 48.52972°N 120.95722°W[1] |
Length | .5 mi (0.80 km) |
Terminus | Icefall |
Status | Retreating |
Fremont Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Logan, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is approximately .50 mi (0.80 km) long but nearly 1 mi (1.6 km) wide and flows down from just southeast of the summit of Mount Logan to an elevation of approximately 7,200 ft (2,200 m).
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Fremont Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ^ Mount Logan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2013-01-12.
Categories:
- Glaciers of the North Cascades
- Glaciers of Skagit County, Washington
- Glaciers of Washington (state)
- Washington (state) glacier stubs