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Lewis Glacier
Map showing the location of Lewis Glacier
Map showing the location of Lewis Glacier
Lewis Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
Type Mountain glacier
Location Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates 48°30′42″N 120°47′50″W / 48.51167°N 120.79722°W / 48.51167; -120.79722
Length .20 mi (0.32 km)
Terminus Talus
Status Retreating

Lewis Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is 1 mi (1.6 km) southeast of Black Peak. Lewis Glacier is located on the north flank of Corteo Peak just east of the border of North Cascades National Park and has a pronounced terminal moraine now well below the current terminus of the glacier.

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