Lewis Glacier (Washington) Explained

Lewis Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.5117°N -120.7972°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.2miles
Terminus:Talus
Status:Retreating/Extinct

Lewis Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is 1miles southeast of Black Peak.[2] Lewis Glacier is located on the north flank of Corteo Peak just east of the border of North Cascades National Park and has a pronounced terminal moraine now well below the current terminus of the glacier.

Lewis Glacier is now said to have disappeared.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1522042. Lewis Glacier. May 4, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Arriva, WA. May 4, 2013.
  3. Web site: Washington Glaciers That Have Disappeared Since 1984 List. North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. June 25, 2023.