Diobsud Creek Glacier Explained

Diobsud Creek Glacier
Type:Alpine glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.6636°N -121.5203°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.8miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

Diobsud Creek Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the east slopes of Bacon Peak. Diobsud Creek Glacier has a shallow gradient, descending to the east from 7000feetto6000feetft (toft) for a distance of nearly 1miles.[2] [3] The ridge is an arête which separates Diobsud Creek Glacier from Green Lake Glacier to the north.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1516025. Bacon Peak. March 17, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Bacon Peak, WA. March 17, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Rainy Pass to Fraser River. 2000. The Mountaineers Books. 978-1-59485-136-0. 83. March 17, 2013.