Upper Curtis Glacier Explained

Upper Curtis Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8294°N -121.6108°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.4miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

Upper Curtis Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the west slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] Upper Curtis Glacier is not connected to Lower Curtis Glacier downslope to the southwest, but is to Hanging Glacier to the north and to Sulphide Glacier to the east.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1527621. Upper Curtis Glacier. April 20, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Shuksan, WA. April 20, 2013.