Sunrise Glacier (Montana)

Sunrise Glacier
Location in Montana
Sunrise Glacier

Location in Montana

Type Mountain glacier
Location Mission Mountains, Missoula County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates 47°21′26″N 113°53′16″W / 47.35722°N 113.88778°W / 47.35722; -113.88778Coordinates: 47°21′26″N 113°53′16″W / 47.35722°N 113.88778°W / 47.35722; -113.88778[1]
Area Approximately 35 acres (0.14 km2)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Unknown

Sunrise Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. Sunrise Glacier is situated in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,800 feet (2,700 m) above sea level and is east of Mount Shoemaker.[2] The glacier covers approximately 35 acres (0.14 km2).

References

  1. "Sunrise Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  2. Saint Marys Lake, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-07-29.

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