Jeffers Glacier

Glacier in Washington, United States
47°46′43″N 123°40′28″W / 47.77861°N 123.67444°W / 47.77861; -123.67444[1]Length.35 mi (0.56 km)TerminusIcefall and Talus

Jeffers Glacier is southeast of Mount Olympus in the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park, Washington, US. The glacier is relatively small compared to the nearby Hoh Glacier.[2] Beginning at the foot of a very steep headwall at about 5,800 feet (1,800 m), the glacier descends northeast to about 4,900 ft (1,500 m) before terminating. Meltwater from the terminus flows to the Queets River.

The Jeffers Glacier is named for Olympia photographer Joseph Jeffers, who died after falling into a crevasse there in 1924.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jeffers Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  2. ^ Mount Olympus. WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-05.
  3. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
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Glaciers of the Olympic Mountains
Mount Olympus
  • Blue Glacier
  • Hoh Glacier
  • Hubert Glacier
  • Humes Glacier
  • Ice River Glacier
  • Jeffers Glacier
  • White Glacier
Mount Anderson
  • Anderson Glacier
  • Eel Glacier
  • Hanging Glacier
Other mountainsSee also
  • Glaciers of Mount Adams
  • Glaciers of Mount Baker
  • Glaciers of Mount Rainier
  • Glaciers of Mount St. Helens
  • Glaciers of other Washington mountains


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