Sholes Glacier

Sholes Glacier
Map showing the location of Sholes Glacier
Map showing the location of Sholes Glacier
Sholes Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationWhatcom County, Washington, USA
Coordinates48°48′46″N 121°46′22″W / 48.81278°N 121.77278°W / 48.81278; -121.77278[1]
Length.65 mi (1.05 km)
TerminusMoraine/talus
StatusRetreating

Sholes Glacier is located on the northeast slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington.[2] The glacier lies on the north side of the ridge known as The Portals.[2] Between 1850 and 1950, Sholes Glacier retreated 3,838 ft (1,170 m). During a cooler and wetter period from 1950 to 1979, the glacier advanced 187 ft (57 m) but between 1980 and 2006 retreated back 278 ft (85 m).[3]

Sholes Glacier is named in honor of Charles H. Sholes, who served as president of the Mazamas in the early 1900s. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Sholes Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  2. ^ a b Mount Baker, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. ^ Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Retreat". Nichols College. Retrieved 2012-11-03.