Mount Carlisle

Mount Carlisle is a stratovolcano located on Carlisle Island in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, with a distinct cone shape and snow-covered summit region. The volcano's lower slopes give way to exposed rock and ice formations higher up, creating a dramatic profile visible from surrounding waters.

The volcano was named in 1894 by the United States Navy Hydrography Office to honor John G. Carlisle, a government official who held the office of Secretary of the Treasury. This naming reflects a period when Western institutions systematically documented and labeled remote Arctic and subarctic territories.

The Aleutian Islands, where Mount Carlisle stands, represent territories with deep connections to indigenous Alaskan communities and their traditional knowledge.

This location sits in a remote part of the Aleutian Islands and is accessible only by boat or helicopter, making visit planning quite challenging. Harsh weather, unpredictable conditions, and the lack of monitoring by volcano observers demand careful preparation and local knowledge before attempting an approach.

A small glacier persists on the western slopes below the crater rim in conditions that would normally be too warm for glacier formation at this latitude. This icy feature makes it an interesting example of how volcanic geography and climate patterns interact in remote regions.

GPS coordinates: 52.89123,-170.05737

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20