Coordinates: 38.7201323°N, -115.677186°W
Approx. Elevation: 5,243 feet (1,598 meters)
USGS Map Area: Meteorite Crater
Feature Type: Crater
| Feature | USGS Topo Map |
|---|---|
| Easy Chair Crater | Lunar Crater |
| Lunar Crater | Lunar Crater |
| Sedan Crater | Oak Spring |
| Scooter Crater | Oak Spring |
| Buster Jangle Crater | Oak Spring |
| Teapot Crater | Oak Spring |
| Ubehebe Crater | Ubehebe Crater |
| Little Hebe Crater | Ubehebe Crater |
| Cinder Crater | Cinder Crater |
| Tabernacle Crater | Tabernacle Hill |
Meteorite Crater is listed in the Craters Category for Nye County in the state of Nevada. Meteorite Crater is displayed on the "Meteorite Crater" USGS topo map. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Meteorite Crater are 38.7201323 (North), -115.677186 (West) and the approximate elevation is 5,243 feet (1,598 meters) above sea level. If you are interested in visiting Meteorite Crater you can print the free topographic map, terrain map, satellite/aerial images, and other maps using the link above. The location, topography, nearby roads and trails, and towns around Meteorite Crater (Crater) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have already visited Nevada's Meteorite Crater in Nye County, the nearest Craters are listed above for your consideration.
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