Lewis Glacier (Washington)

Lewis Glacier
Map showing the location of Lewis Glacier
Lewis Glacier
Location in Washington
Type Mountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°30′42″N 120°47′50″W / 48.51167°N 120.79722°W / 48.51167; -120.79722Coordinates: 48°30′42″N 120°47′50″W / 48.51167°N 120.79722°W / 48.51167; -120.79722[1]
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Lewis Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is 1 mi (1.6 km) southeast of Black Peak.[2] Lewis Glacier is located on the north flank of Corteo Peak just east of the border of North Cascades National Park and has a pronounced terminal moraine now well below the current terminus of the glacier.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lewis Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  2. ↑ Mount Arriva, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 4, 2013.
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