Depot Glacier (Washington) Explained

Depot Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.9581°N -121.3017°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.65miles
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 7400feetto6000feetft (toft). 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]

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Notes and References

  1. 1507763. Mount Redoubt. May 11, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Redoubt, WA. May 11, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. 2008. The Mountaineers Books. 9781594854309. 143.