West Depot Glacier Explained

West Depot Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.9581°N -121.3017°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.7miles
Terminus:Barren rock and icefall
Status:Retreating

West Depot Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slopes of Mount Redoubt.[2] Depot Glacier descends from 7400feetto5900feetft (toft). Melt from the glacier feeds into Depot Creek which flows into Chilliwack Lake. A ridge separates West Depot Glacier from Depot Glacier to the east.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 1507763. Mount Redoubt. May 11, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Redoubt, WA. May 11, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. 2008. The Mountaineers Books. 9781594854309. 143.