Meade Glacier
Meade Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is within the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Snoqualmie National Forest, .25 mi (0.40 km) south of Conrad Glacier and immediately east of Gilbert Peak. Meade Glacier is split into three sections and the lower ablation zone at 6,400 ft (2,000 m) is not connected to the upper accumulation zone at 7,800 ft (2,400 m).[2]
| Meade Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Meade Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 46°29′08″N 121°24′03″W[1] |
| Length | .15 mi (0.24 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Meade Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- Walupt Lake, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-16.
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