Sexton Glacier Explained

Sexton Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Glacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, U.S.
Map:USA Montana
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.7017°N -113.635°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Area:Approximately 68acres in 2005[2]
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Sexton Glacier is located in the U.S. state of Montana in Glacier National Park. The glacier is situated in a cirque north of Going-to-the-Sun Mountain and on the southeast slope of Matahpi Peak at an elevation between 8000feet and 7000feet above sea level.[3] The glacier covers an area of approximately 68acres and lost over 30 percent of its surface area between 1966 and 2005.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 776387. Sexton Glacier. 2012-07-30.
  2. Web site: Retreat of Glaciers in Glacier National Park. United States Geological Survey. 2010. pdf. 2012-07-30.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Logan Pass, MT. 2012-07-30.