Twins Glacier
| Twins Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Twins Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 43°08′59″N 109°39′15″W / 43.14972°N 109.65417°WCoordinates: 43°08′59″N 109°39′15″W / 43.14972°N 109.65417°W[1] |
| Length | .25 mi (0.40 km) |
| Terminus | talus |
| Status | retreating |
Twins Glacier is west of the Continental Divide in the northern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The glacier is located in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, and is among the largest grouping of glaciers in the American Rocky Mountains. The glacier is situated in a northeast facing cirque, below the summit of Winifred Peak.[2]
References
- ↑ "Twins Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ↑ Gannett Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-08-26.
See also
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