Katsuk Glacier

Katsuk Glacier
Katsuk Glacier Location in Washington
Type	Mountain glacier
Location	Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates	48°34′57″N120°53′47″W / 48.58250°N 120.89639°W / 48.58250; -120.89639 [1]
Length	.50 mi (0.80 km)
Terminus	Barren rock/icefall
Status	Retreating

Katsuk Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the north of Katsuk Peak and east of Kimtah Peak. ^[2] Both Katsuk and Kimtah Peaks are prominent summits along a ridge known as Jagged Edge. ^[3] Katsuk Glacier consists of three disconnected sections, the largest of which stretches for over 1 mi (1.6 km) in width. Kimtah Glacier is immediately west of Katsuk Glacier, while the Mesahchie Glacier lies to the east. ^[2]

See also

• List of glaciers in the United States

References

1. "Katsuk Glacier". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved April 27, 2013.
2. Mount Logan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 27, 2013.
3. Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 352–355. ISBN   978-0-89886-838-8.