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WHATCOM GLACIER Latitude and Longitude:

48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722
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Whatcom Glacier
Map showing the location of Whatcom Glacier
Map showing the location of Whatcom Glacier
Whatcom Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeMountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°51′52″N 121°22′02″W / 48.86444°N 121.36722°W / 48.86444; -121.36722 [1]
Length.35 mi (0.56 km)
TerminusBarren rock/icefall
StatusRetreating

Whatcom Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the northeast of Whatcom Peak. [2] Whatcom Glacier is approximately .50 mi (0.80 km) north of Challenger Glacier.

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References

  1. ^ "Whatcom Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Challenger, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.