Edmunds Glacier Explained

Edmunds Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Mount Rainier, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:46.8678°N -121.8128°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.2miles
Terminus:Icefall
Status:Retreating

Edmunds Glacier is located on Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Named in 1883 for Vermont senator George F. Edmunds,[3] the glacier lies on the western flank of the volcano below the steep, rocky Mowich Face and Sunset Face. Starting from an elevation of about 9900feet, the glacier flows northwest down to 7000feet and ends northeast of the Jeanette Heights region of Mount Rainier. Meltwater from the Edmunds Glacier feeds the Mowich River which eventually merges with the Puyallup River.

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Notes and References

  1. 1519192. Edmunds Glacier. 2012-12-15.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Rainier West, WA. 2012-12-15.
  3. Book: Majors, Harry M. . Exploring Washington . Van Winkle Publishing Co . 1975 . 125 . 978-0-918664-00-6.