Whitewater Glacier
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TypeMountain glacier
LocationCascade Range, Jefferson County, Marion County, Oregon, U.S.
Length.6 mi (0.97 km)
| Whitewater Glacier | |
|---|---|
 Whitewater Glacier on Mount Jefferson, Oregon | |
  Whitewater Glacier Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Marion County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°40′53″N 121°47′27″W / 44.68139°N 121.79083°W[1] |
| Length | .6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Terminus | Moraines/Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Whitewater Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the east and northeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near the summit at an elevation over 10,000 ft (3,000 m), the glacier extends down to 7,500 ft (2,300 m).[2] From north to south, the glacier is nearly 2 mi (3.2 km) wide.[3]
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