Granite Glacier

Granite Glacier
Map showing the location of Granite Glacier
Granite Glacier
Location in Montana
Type Mountain glacier
Location Beartooth Mountains, Park County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates 45°10′12″N 109°48′22″W / 45.17000°N 109.80611°W / 45.17000; -109.80611Coordinates: 45°10′12″N 109°48′22″W / 45.17000°N 109.80611°W / 45.17000; -109.80611[1]
Area Approximately 40 acres (0.16 km2)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Unknown

Granite Glacier is located in the US state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,400 m) above sea level and is on the north slope of Granite Peak, the highest summit in Montana.[2] The glacier covers approximately 40 acres (0.16 km2).

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Granite Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  2. ↑ Granite Peak, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-30.


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