Packwood Glacier Explained

Packwood Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Old Snowy Mountain, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:46.5164°N -121.4603°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.1miles
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Packwood Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is adjacent to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and in the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 0.3miles northwest of Old Snowy Mountain.[2] McCall Glacier is 0.5miles to the east.

Like the town of Packwood, the Packwood Glacier is named in honor of William Packwood.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1524133. Packwood Glacier. 2012-11-16.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Old Snowy Mountain, WA. 2012-11-16.
  3. Book: Meany, Edmond S. . 1923 . Origin of Washington Geographic Names . University of Washington Press . 205 . Edmond S. Meany .