Cottonwood Crater

The Cottonwood crater is an atomic bomb impact point in the Mojave Wasteland in 2281. It is connected to Fire Root Cavern on the north and located due east of Searchlight Airport.

Background
The crater is one of the few atomic impact sites found in the Mojave Wasteland. While 77 atomic warheads were launched at Las Vegas and the surrounding area, 59 were forcefully disarmed mid-flight by intricate defense systems set in place by wealthy businessman Mr. House, nine were blasted out of the sky by a laser defense system atop the Lucky 38 Hotel & Casino, and the remaining nine hit the surrounding desert.

Layout
This highly irradiated area overlooks Cottonwood Cove from the southern mountains and contains highly radioactive pools (up to 20 rads per second) of water. Enemies found in the area include golden geckos. The remains of a dead prospector with a Fat Man in poor condition will be found along the western edge of the crater.

Notable loot
A Fat Man can be found on a dead prospector.

Appearances
The Cottonwood crater appears only in Fallout: New Vegas.

Bugs

 * Sometimes the dead prospector will not spawn.
 * Sometimes the dead prospector will not be wearing combat armor.
 * Upon entering, a golden gecko may just drop dead.
 * The Fat Man may sometimes not spawn there.