Sahale Glacier

Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Map showing the location of Sahale Glacier
Sahale Glacier
Location in Washington
Type Mountain glacier
Location North Cascades National Park, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°29′15″N 121°02′30″W / 48.48750°N 121.04167°W / 48.48750; -121.04167Coordinates: 48°29′15″N 121°02′30″W / 48.48750°N 121.04167°W / 48.48750; -121.04167[1]
Length .25 mi (0.40 km)
Terminus Icefall/barren rock
Status Retreating

Sahale Glacier is located on the south slope of Sahale Mountain, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] It is approximately 0.25 mi (0.40 km) in length and descends from 8,200 to 7,800 ft (2,500 to 2,400 m). Sahale is separated by ridges from Davenport Glacier to the northeast and the Quien Sabe Glacier to the north.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sahale Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
  2. ↑ Cascade Pass, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2013-02-02.
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