Tiny Glacier

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Tiny Glacier
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Tiny Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
Coordinates 43°03′13″N109°33′56″W / 43.05361°N 109.56556°W / 43.05361; -109.56556 Coordinates: 43°03′13″N109°33′56″W / 43.05361°N 109.56556°W / 43.05361; -109.56556 [1]
Length.10 mi (0.16 km)
TerminusTalus
StatusRetreating

Tiny Glacier is in the Wind River Range, Bridger-Teton National Forest, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The glacier is situated in a north-facing cirque immediately west of the Continental Divide. [2]

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References

  1. "Tiny Glacier". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  2. Fremont Peak South, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 26, 2012.