Eugene Glacier

Eugene Glacier is located in the US state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation generally above 9,000 feet (2,700 m) and is east of Lost Creek Glacier. Eugene Glacier is on the northwest slopes of South Sister, a dormant stratovolcano.[2]

Eugene Glacier
Map showing the location of Eugene Glacier
Map showing the location of Eugene Glacier
Eugene Glacier
Location in Oregon
TypeMountain glacier
LocationCascade Range, Lane County, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44°06′37″N 121°46′50″W[1]
Length1,000 ft (300 m)
TerminusBarren rock/Talus
StatusRetreating

See also

References

  1. "Eugene Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. South Sister, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 15, 2012.


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