Chicago Pile 1 Plot M
historic site
- Material
- granite
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- CAUTION – DO NOT DIG BURIED IN THIS AREA IS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FROM NUCLEAR RESEARCH CONDUCTED HERE 1943–1949. BURIAL AREA IS MARKED BY SIX CORNER MARK- ERS 100 FT. FROM THIS CENTER POINT. THERE IS NO DANGER TO VISITORS. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 1978
- 2.9 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 13.5 mi off the Lincoln HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Des Plaines River · 6 mi
- Fabyan Windmill · 23 mi
- Viewing area · 26 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 18:27 | 19:04 |
| June solstice | 05:18 | 19:48 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:40 | 18:14 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 15:40 | 16:25 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
41.70729, -87.91055
Elevation 216 m (modelled from terrain)