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Roosevelt Glacier
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Map showing the location of Roosevelt Glacier
Map showing the location of Roosevelt Glacier
Roosevelt Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 48°47′25″N 121°49′43″W / 48.79028°N 121.82861°W / 48.79028; -121.82861
Length 2 mi (3.2 km)
Terminus Icefall/cliffs/talus
Status Retreating

Roosevelt Glacier is located on the north slopes of Mount Baker in the North Cascades of the U.S. state of Washington. Roosevelt Glacier descends to nearly 5,000 ft (1,500 m) at Chromatic Moraine. In the middle of its course, Roosevelt Glacier is connected to Coleman Glacier to its south.

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