Geology
Coconino County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Best-preserved simple impact crater on Earth—about 1.2 km across and 170 m deep—formed ~50,000 years ago by a nickel-iron meteorite on the Colorado Plateau. Privately operated Barringer Crater visitor center on the north rim offers overlooks, exhibits, and guided rim walks; the site is a National Natural Landmark used for Apollo astronaut training.
| Region | Coconino County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.0281, -111.0232 |
| Access | Paved spur south of I-40 between Flagstaff and Winslow; admission fee |
| Operator | Barringer Crater Company (private) / National Natural Landmark |
| Age | ~50,000 years (Pleistocene impact) |
| Size | ~1,200 m diameter, ~170 m deep |
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