Matthes Glaciers

Matthes Glaciers
Map showing the location of Matthes Glaciers
Matthes Glaciers
Location in California
Type Mountain glacier
Location Sierra National Forest, Fresno County, California, U.S.
Coordinates 37°13′40″N 118°45′33″W / 37.22778°N 118.75917°W / 37.22778; -118.75917Coordinates: 37°13′40″N 118°45′33″W / 37.22778°N 118.75917°W / 37.22778; -118.75917[1]
Length .10 mi (0.16 km)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Retreating

The Matthes Glaciers are a group of glaciers east of the Glacier Divide in the Sierra Nevada, in the U.S. state of California. The glaciers were named for François E. Matthes.[1] There are approximately 10 small glacierets situated above 12,200 feet (3,700 m) in the John Muir Wilderness of Sierra National Forest which comprise the Matthes Glaciers.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Matthes Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  2. ↑ Mount Henry, CA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-09-30.


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