Maple Creek crater facts for kids
 Location in Canada
Location in Saskatchewan
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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 sediments and cannot be seen at the surface.
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