Humes Glacier

Humes Glacier
Map showing the location of Humes Glacier
Map showing the location of Humes Glacier
Humes Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMount Olympus, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Coordinates47°47′22″N 123°39′02″W / 47.78944°N 123.65056°W / 47.78944; -123.65056[1]
Length1.25 mi (2.01 km)
TerminusIcefall and Talus

Humes Glacier is located in the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park, approximately 2.25 miles (3.62 km) southeast of the summit of Mount Olympus.[2] The glacier starts at nearly 6,000 ft (1,800 m) and descends downslope 1.25 mi (2.01 km), terminating at 4,800 ft (1,500 m) above sea level.

It was named by members of The Mountaineers climbing club in 1907 for Grant and Will Humes, who were guides, explorers, and pack-train operators.[3]

  1. ^ "Humes 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 2012-10-06.
  3. ^ About Washington Place Names, Tacoma Public Library, retrieved 2020-04-13