US Meteorite Map: 1,954 Recorded Falls & Finds
Every officially recognized meteorite recovered in the United States — 169 witnessed falls and 1,785 finds, mapped from the scientific record. The biggest: Tucson (975 kg, Arizona).
Recent fireballs over the US
US-government sensor detections of bright atmospheric fireballs — NASA/JPL CNEOS, updated continuously. Most burn up; a few drop meteorites.
Meteorites by state
Is it legal to hunt meteorites?
On BLM public land, casual meteorite collecting is legal without a permit under BLM policy (IM 2012-182): surface finds only, up to 10 lb per person per year, for personal use — not for sale. Metal detectors are allowed. Closed areas include developed recreation sites, wilderness, and other special units.
National parks: all collecting is prohibited. Private land: the meteorite belongs to the landowner — get permission first. Knowing which is which is exactly what the land-ownership overlay is for.
Coordinates are historical find locations from the scientific record, often approximate — not guaranteed collecting spots. Data: names, classifications, masses, and dates from the Meteoritical Bulletin Database (Meteoritical Society). Fireballs: NASA/JPL CNEOS.