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Image: Jack Mountain North Cascades

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Description: Nohokomeen Glacier at the head of May Creek on the northwest face of Jack Mountain (2,721 m). This active glacier is east of the rain shadow formed by the Picket Range. Only small glaciers can be seen on the mountains in the background, many of which exceed 2,700 m in altutude. Pasayten Wilderness, Whatcom County, Washington. September 20, 1966. Published as plate 3-H in United States Geological Survey Professional paper 705-A. 1971.
Title: Jack Mountain North Cascades
Credit: USGS Denver Library Photographic Collection
Author: Austin Post
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