Utopia Planitia on a Mars Map
Utopia Planitia
| Object type | Planitia |
| Size (km) | 350 |
| Coordinates (lat, lon) | 46.7, 117.5 |
A large plain within the largest recognized impact basin on Mars, it is notable for its smooth surface and the location of the Viking 2 landing site.
Mars Surface Features Facing Earth
Valles Marineris
Vallis
Vast canyon system stretching over 4,000 km, sometimes called the 'Grand Canyon of Mars'.
Amazonis Planitia
Planitia
Large, relatively smooth plain in the northern hemisphere, lighter in color and easily distinguishable.
Tharsis Montes
Mons
Chain of three large shield volcanoes (Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons, Ascraeus Mons) on the Tharsis bulge.
Olympus Mons
Mons
The largest volcano and mountain in the solar system, towering about 22 km above the surrounding terrain.
We would like to acknowledge the invaluable resources provided by
Solar System Scope
for the high-resolution planetary textures, and the
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
for accurate planetary naming conventions. These contributions have greatly enhanced the quality and accuracy of our project. However, we take full responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies in our use of these resources.