Waldo Glacier

Waldo Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the south-southeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near an elevation of 9,000 ft (2,700 m), the glacier extends down to 7,500 ft (2,300 m).[2] The glacier is named after John B. Waldo, as is Waldo Lake.[3]

Waldo Glacier
Map showing the location of Waldo Glacier
Map showing the location of Waldo Glacier
Waldo Glacier
Location in Oregon
TypeMountain glacier
LocationCascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates44°39′46″N 121°47′46″W[1]
Length.6 mi (0.97 km)
TerminusMoraines/Talus
StatusRetreating

See also

References
  1. "Waldo Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. Mount Jefferson, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  3. Snowshoe Routes: Oregon, Shea Andersen, 2001, The Mountaineers Books ISBN 0-89886-833-5


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