Glisan Glacier
Map showing the location of Glisan Glacier
Map showing the location of Glisan Glacier
Glisan Glacier
Location in Oregon
TypeMountain glacier
LocationHood River County, Oregon, United States
Coordinates45°23′27″N 121°43′10″W / 45.39083°N 121.71944°W / 45.39083; -121.71944[1]
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Glisan Glacier is an alpine glacier located on the northwest slope of Mount Hood in the US state of Oregon.[2] It lies at an average altitude of 7,500 feet (2,300 m).

See also

References

  1. "Glisan Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  2. Mount Hood North, OR (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved August 11, 2012.


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