Waldo Glacier Explained

Waldo Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Map:USA Oregon
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:44.6628°N -121.7961°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.6miles
Terminus:Moraines/Talus
Status:Retreating

Waldo Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the south-southeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near an elevation of 9000feet, the glacier extends down to 7500feet.[2] The glacier is named after John B. Waldo, as is Waldo Lake.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1151816. Waldo Glacier. 2012-07-29.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Jefferson, OR. 2012-07-29.
  3. Snowshoe Routes: Oregon, Shea Andersen, 2001, The Mountaineers Books