This large boulder was used by Morton Elrod and other scientists as a baseline to measure the retreat of Grinnell Glacier’s terminus. It is now referred to as “Elrod’s Rock,” and the glacier’s terminus is no longer visible from this point.

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This large boulder was used by Morton Elrod and other scientists as a baseline to measure the retreat of Grinnell Glacier’s terminus. It is now referred to as “Elrod’s Rock,” and the glacier’s terminus is no longer visible from this point.
Sources/Usage: Some content may have restrictions. Visit Media to see details.Grinnell Glacier from Elrod's Rock 1924. Images that were acquired from the University of Montana may be protected by copyright. Permission may be required for use. View the image's collection record for more info and download options: http://content.lib.umt.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/pharchives/id/3290… ID: 486.XII.114.013
Grinnell Glacier from Elrod's Rock 2008 in black and white. Public domain
Grinnell Glacier from Elrod's Rock 2008 in color. Public domain