Granite Glacier Explained

Granite Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Beartooth Mountains, Park County, Montana, U.S.
Map:USA Montana
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:45.17°N -109.8061°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Area:Approximately 40acres
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Unknown

Granite Glacier is located in the US state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 11000feet above sea level and is on the north slope of Granite Peak, the highest summit in Montana.[2] The glacier covers approximately 40acres.

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Notes and References

  1. 784168. Granite Glacier. 2012-07-30.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Granite Peak, MT. 2012-07-30.