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Lizard Head Glacier

Coordinates: 42°47′34″N 109°12′23″W / 42.79278°N 109.20639°W / 42.79278; -109.20639
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Lizard Head Glacier
Map showing the location of Lizard Head Glacier
Map showing the location of Lizard Head Glacier
Lizard Head Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationFremont County, Wyoming, USA
Coordinates42°47′34″N 109°12′23″W / 42.79278°N 109.20639°W / 42.79278; -109.20639[1]
Area50 acres (20 ha)
Length.20 mi (0.32 km)
Width.40 mi (0.64 km)
TerminusTalus
StatusUnknown

Lizard Head Glacier is located in Shoshone National Forest, in the U.S. state of Wyoming, .35 miles (0.56 km) WNW of Lizard Head Peak.[2] The glacier descends from 12,400 to 11,200 ft (3,800 to 3,400 m) and is north of and not observable from the popular climbing destination known as the Cirque of the Towers.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Lizard Head Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Lizard Head Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved October 19, 2013.