Depot Glacier (Washington) (original) (raw)

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Glacier in the state of Washington

Depot Glacier
Map showing the location of Depot GlacierMap showing the location of Depot GlacierDepot Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Location Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°57′29″N 121°18′06″W / 48.95806°N 121.30167°W / 48.95806; -121.30167[1]
Length .65 mi (1.05 km)
Terminus Barren rock and icefall
Status Retreating

Depot Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the northeast slopes of Mount Redoubt.[2] Depot Glacier descends from the 7,400 to 6,000 ft (2,300 to 1,800 m). Melt from the glacier feeds into Depot Creek which flows into Chilliwack Lake. The Redoubt Glacier lies to the east while the West Depot Glacier is separated from Depot Glacier by a ridge.[3]

  1. ^ "Mount Redoubt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Redoubt, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. ^ Beckey, Fred (2008). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. The Mountaineers Books. p. 143. ISBN 9781594854309.