McDonald Glacier

McDonald Glacier
Location in Montana
McDonald Glacier

Location in Montana

Type Mountain glacier
Location Mission Mountains, Lake County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates 47°23′13″N 113°55′02″W / 47.38694°N 113.91722°W / 47.38694; -113.91722Coordinates: 47°23′13″N 113°55′02″W / 47.38694°N 113.91722°W / 47.38694; -113.91722[1]
Area Approximately 45 acres (0.18 km2)
Terminus Talus
Status Unknown

McDonald Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,600 feet (2,600 m) above sea level and is immediately north of McDonald Peak.[2] The glacier covers approximately 45 acres (0.18 km2) and is located in a cirque below McDonald Peak.

References

  1. "McDonald Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  2. Mount Calowahcan, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-29.

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