McDonald Glacier

The McDonald Glacier is in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is in the Mission Mountains at an elevation of 8,600 feet (2,600 m) above sea level and is immediately north of McDonald Peak.[2] The glacier covers approximately 45 acres (0.18 km2) and is located in a cirque below McDonald Peak.

McDonald Glacier
Map showing the location of McDonald Glacier
Map showing the location of McDonald Glacier
McDonald Glacier
Location in Montana
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMission Mountains, Lake County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates47°23′13″N 113°55′02″W[1]
AreaApproximately 45 acres (0.18 km2)
TerminusTalus
StatusUnknown

References

  1. "McDonald Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. Mount Calowahcan, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 29, 2012.

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