Swan Glaciers

Swan Glaciers
Map showing the location of Swan Glaciers
Map showing the location of Swan Glaciers
Swan Glaciers
Location in Montana
TypeMountain glacier
LocationSwan Range, Flathead County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates47°43′31″N 113°38′28″W / 47.72528°N 113.64111°W / 47.72528; -113.64111[1]
TerminusBarren rock
StatusUnknown

The Swan Glaciers are in the U.S. state of Montana. Situated around Swan Peak, a total of six to ten small glaciers can be found at an elevation of 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level.[2] The glaciers are in the remote Bob Marshall Wilderness.

References

  1. ^ "Swan Glaciers". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Swan Peak, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 30, 2012.

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