Browse Map

Explore away

Explore Map Collection

Check out our basemaps

Print a Map Plus

Generate a high-quality PDF

Field Guide

Discover local flora, fauna, geology, and more

Local Flora & Fauna

Learn the ecology of your area

Local Geology

Learn the geologic formation at your feet

Get Started or Sign In

Welcome

Continue with Apple

Already have an account? Sign In

MAP

Topo

Measure

Topo

Ecoregions

Public Lands

...

BASEMAPS

Default Weather

Temperature

Smoke

...

WEATHER

Cinder Lake Crater Field #2

Historical Place in Coconino NF near Doney Park, AZ

Official Website

Print Map

Generate High-Quality PDF

On the Web

On Official Website

Located in what is now known as the Cinder Hills OHV Area just northeast of Flagstaff are the remnants of the Cinder Lakes Crater Fields (Field #1 and Field #2) that were designed and constructed in July 1967 for astronaut training. Cinder Lake Crater Field #2 is located in an area that is used quite frequently by OHV enthusiasts, where basaltic cinders cover clay beds, and thus a light colored clay was excavated by the blasts and produced distinctive markings. Field #2 is 1,200 x 1,200 feet and contains 354 craters, which required 1,153 lbs of dynamite, 28,650 lbs of nitro-Carbo nitrate, and 40,000 ft of Primacord. Several sets of explosions were detonated to create the field and designed to overlap, which simulated lunar impact craters of intermediate age.

Classified As

Historical Place