Matthes Glaciers Explained

Matthes Glaciers
Type:Mountain glacier
Map:USA California
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:37.2278°N -118.7592°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.1miles
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

The Matthes Glaciers are a group of glaciers east of the Glacier Divide in the Sierra Nevada, in the U.S. state of California. The glaciers were named for François E. Matthes.[1] There are approximately 10 small glacierets situated above in the John Muir Wilderness of Sierra National Forest which comprise the Matthes Glaciers.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. 263269. Matthes Glaciers. 2012-09-30.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Henry, CA. 2012-09-30.