Villard Glacier
Villard Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation between 9,000 and 8,000 feet (2,700 and 2,400 m). It is on the northeast slopes of North Sister, an extinct shield volcano.[2]
| Villard Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Villard Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Deschutes County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°10′11″N 121°46′13″W[1] |
| Length | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
| Terminus | Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
References
- "Villard Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- North Sister, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 15, 2012.
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