West Depot Glacier
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 7,400 to 5,900 ft (2,300 to 1,800 m). 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]
| West Depot Glacier | |
|---|---|
  West Depot Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 48°57′29″N 121°18′06″W[1] |
| Length | .70 mi (1.13 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock and icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Mount Redoubt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- Mount Redoubt, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- Beckey, Fred (2008). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. The Mountaineers Books. p. 143. ISBN 9781594854309.
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