Maple Creek crater | |
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Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed |
Diameter | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
Age | <75 Ma Late Cretaceous or younger |
Exposed | No |
Drilled | Yes |
Location | |
Location | Williston Basin |
Coordinates | 49°48′N 109°6′W / 49.800°N 109.100°W |
Country | Canada |
State | Saskatchewan |
Province | Division No. 4, Saskatchewan |
Maple Creek is a subterranean meteorite crater in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is 6 km (3.7 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be less than 75 million years ( Late Cretaceous or younger). The crater is buried beneath younger sediment and cannot be seen at the surface. [1]