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Granite Glacier

Coordinates: 45°10′12″N 109°48′22″W / 45.17000°N 109.80611°W / 45.17000; -109.80611
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Granite Glacier
Map showing the location of Granite Glacier
Map showing the location of Granite Glacier
Granite Glacier
Location in Montana
TypeMountain glacier
LocationBeartooth Mountains, Park County, Montana, U.S.
Coordinates45°10′12″N 109°48′22″W / 45.17000°N 109.80611°W / 45.17000; -109.80611[1]
AreaApproximately 40 acres (0.16 km2)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusUnknown

Granite Glacier is located in the US state of Montana. The glacier is situated in the Beartooth Mountains at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,400 m) above sea level and is on the north slope of Granite Peak, the highest summit in Montana.[2] The glacier covers approximately 40 acres (0.16 km2).

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References

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