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Stuart Glacier

Coordinates: 47°28′45″N 120°54′06″W / 47.47917°N 120.90167°W / 47.47917; -120.90167
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Stuart Glacier
Map showing the location of Stuart Glacier
Map showing the location of Stuart Glacier
Stuart Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationWenatchee National Forest, Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°28′45″N 120°54′06″W / 47.47917°N 120.90167°W / 47.47917; -120.90167[1]
Length.20 mi (0.32 km)
TerminusIcefall
StatusRetreating

Stuart Glacier lies to the north of Mount Stuart, in the U.S. state of Washington. Stuart Glacier is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Wenatchee National Forest.[2] The glacier is approximately .20 mi (0.32 km) in length, .25 mi (0.40 km) in width at its widest and descends from 7,400 to 6,400 ft (2,300 to 2,000 m), where it terminates as an icefall. Less than .50 mi (0.80 km) to the southeast lies Sherpa Glacier.

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References

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  1. ^ "Stuart Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Stuart, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 3, 2013.