The Cloudmaker

The Cloudmaker (84°17′S 169°25′E / 84.283°S 169.417°E / -84.283; 169.417 (The Cloudmaker)) is a massive mountain, 2,680 metres (8,790 ft) high, standing at the west side of Beardmore Glacier, just south of Hewson Glacier in the Queen Alexandra Range, Antarctica.

It is easily identifiable by its high, ice-free slope facing Beardmore Glacier.

[1] The Cloudmaker was discovered by the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, and so named because of a cloud which usually appeared near the summit, providing a useful landmark during their journey up the Beardmore Glacier.

Morrison Hills extend along the northern side of Hewson Glacier, and Bell Bluff is further north.

Named by the United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) after Lieutenant I. James Morrison, United States Navy, who did preliminary work leading to the induction of C-130 aircraft into Antarctica in February 1960, and who also participated in United States Navy Operation Deep Freeze for several seasons 1958-59.

The Cloudmaker towards northwest of map