Geology
Nye County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Prominent Quaternary cinder cone on the Lunar Crater Back Country Byway—named for its high-backed ‘easy chair’ silhouette. Part of the Lunar Crater volcanic field (National Natural Landmark district) with scoria, volcanic bombs, and large olivine/clinopyroxene crystals. A short dirt spur from the byway reaches the foot of the cone for day hikes into the crater.
| Region | Nye County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.4382, -116.0368 |
| Type | Basaltic cinder cone |
| Age | Quaternary (~140 ka for Easy Chair complex) |
| Access | Dirt byway off US-6 |
| Nearby | Lunar Crater maar ~7 km S |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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