Lost Creek Glacier

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

Lost Creek Glacier
Map showing the location of Lost Creek Glacier
Map showing the location of Lost Creek Glacier
Lost Creek Glacier
Location in Oregon
TypeMountain glacier
LocationCascade Range, Lane County, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44°06′27″N 121°47′01″W[1]
Length2,500 ft (760 m)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

See also

References
  1. "Lost Creek 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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