2018 Map of Meteor Crater

About this map

Meteor Crater dominates the southeastern portion of this Coconino County landscape, a profound topographical feature preserved in remarkable detail. The northern edge of the survey is defined by the historic corridor of Old Sixtysix, which parallels the modern interstate. Along this route, small named points like Two Guns, Rimmy Jims, and Sunshine mark the human footprint in an otherwise arid expanse of canyons and draws. The map illustrates a transition from the deep incision of Canyon Diablo in the southwest to the broad plateaus punctuated by livestock water sources such as Prosperity Tank and Horse Pasture Tank. This modern USGS data provides a precise view of the relationship between the legendary Mother Road and the geological landmark that draws visitors to the region, including the access via Meteor Crater Rd.