Mazama Glacier (Mount Baker) Explained

Mazama Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8036°N -121.8011°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.5miles
Terminus:Moraine/talus
Status:Retreating

Mazama Glacier is located on Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Mazama Glacier retreated 7700feet. During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 1476feet but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 1509feet.[3] Situated on the north slopes of Mount Baker, Mazama Glacier is bordered by the Park Glacier to the south and Rainbow Glacier to the east.

Mazama Glacier was named for the Mazamas, a mountaineering organization based in Portland, Oregon.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1522833. Mazama Glacier. 2012-10-20.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Baker, WA. 2012-10-20.
  3. Web site: Pelto. Mauri. North Cascade Glacier Retreat. Nichols College. 2012-10-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20121022041322/http://www.nichols.edu/departments/glacier/Bill.htm. 2012-10-22. dead.
  4. Book: Majors, Harry M.. Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. 1975. 30. 978-0-918664-00-6.