Buckner Glacier Explained

Buckner Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:North Cascades National Park, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.4864°N -120.9936°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.7miles
Terminus:Icefall
Status:Retreating

Buckner Glacier is located on the south slope of Buckner Mountain, North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is approximately 0.7miles in length and is split in two mid-distance along its course. The upper section descends from 8400feetto7500feetft (toft) and the lower section lies from approximately 6800feetto6300feetft (toft). Buckner Mountain is situated between the glacier and the much larger Boston Glacier to the north.

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Notes and References

  1. 1517062. Buckner Glacier. 2013-02-02.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Goode Mountain, WA. 2013-02-02.