Packwood Glacier
Packwood Glacier is located in the Goat Rocks region in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier is adjacent to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and in the Goat Rocks Wilderness of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, .30 mi (0.48 km) northwest of Old Snowy Mountain.[2] McCall Glacier is .50 mi (0.80 km) to the east.
| Packwood Glacier | |
|---|---|
 Packwood Glacier is the snowy area on the right, below Old Snowy Mountain at center | |
  Packwood Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 46°30′59″N 121°27′37″W[1] |
| Length | .10 mi (0.16 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
Like the town of Packwood, the Packwood Glacier is named in honor of William Packwood.[3]
References
- "Packwood Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- Old Snowy Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-16.
- Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington Geographic Names. University of Washington Press. p. 205.
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