Sierra Madera crater

The Sierra Madera crater is a meteorite crater (astrobleme) in southwestern Pecos County, Texas, United States.^[1] The central peak of the rebound structure of the impact crater rises 793 ft (242 m) above the surrounding land.^[3] The peak is visible from U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton, Texas and Marathon, Texas. The Sierra Madera crater is located on private property on the La Escalera Ranch.

Sierra Madera Crater
Sierra Madera viewed from US Highway 385
Impact crater/structure
Confidence	Confirmed[1]
Diameter	8 mi (13 km)
Age	100 million years
Exposed	Yes
Drilled	Yes
Location
Location	Pecos County, West Texas
Coordinates	30°36′N 102°55′W[2]
Country	United States
Sierra Madera Sierra Madera in Texas
Topo map	Sierra Madera

Air photo of central peak complex

It is 13 km (8 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 100 million years (Cretaceous or younger).^[1]

Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt did some of their geological training here.^[4]

See also

• Odessa Meteor Crater
• Marquez crater
• Barringer Meteor Crater, Arizona
• Trans-Pecos
• Pecos River
• Llano Estacado