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Glacier in Oregon, United States

Whitewater Glacier
Whitewater Glacier on Mount Jefferson, Oregon
Map showing the location of Whitewater GlacierMap showing the location of Whitewater GlacierWhitewater GlacierLocation in Oregon
TypeMountain glacier
LocationCascade Range, Jefferson County, Marion County, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44°40′53″N 121°47′27″W / 44.68139°N 121.79083°W / 44.68139; -121.79083
Length.6 mi (0.97 km)
TerminusMoraines/Talus
StatusRetreating

Whitewater Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the east and northeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near the summit at an elevation over 10,000 ft (3,000 m), the glacier extends down to 7,500 ft (2,300 m). From north to south, the glacier is nearly 2 mi (3.2 km) wide.

See also

References

  1. "Whitewater Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. Mount Jefferson, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  3. Jackson, Keith (2009). "Glaciers of Oregon". Glaciers of the American West. Portland State University. Retrieved July 29, 2012.


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