A strange discovery in the mountains of New Mexico has left internet users puzzled and intrigued.
Google Maps users recently spotted a large, white disc-like structure rising from the ground at an elevation of 7,400 feet.
This unusual object, located about 34 miles from the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, has prompted widespread speculation and even an investigation into its origins.
The Strange Object’s Location and Speculation
Situated in the remote Sierra Ladrones mountain range, the structure appears isolated, with no clear roads or nearby homes.
The coordinates for the site are 34°24’21.6″N 107°05’44.5″W, and images from Google Maps show the disc-shaped object, which some believe could be a long-lost UFO or perhaps a mysterious underground structure.
The top of the object is visible with metallic hardware, while some parts of it have been overgrown by vegetation.
The shape of the disc and its location have caused people to speculate that it could be related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or even an alien crash site.
Investigations and Theories About the Object
Some users of the Google Maps platform are suggesting that the structure could be a weather station or perhaps an old water reservoir.
Others are more adventurous with their theories, speculating that it may be part of an alien crash site, with some even suggesting that it has been lodged in the mountain for centuries.
A YouTuber known as MrMBB333 posted a video in August, suggesting the object is a crash-landed UFO that has become embedded in the ground over time.
According to his measurements, the disc is approximately 30 feet across.
However, not everyone believes the UFO theory.
A more grounded investigation by a user on Mick West’s Metabunk website concluded that the object is likely a rainwater catchment system that has been replaced by a newer structure.
This theory was supported by historical images dating back to 1975 that show a similar structure in the same location, although in a different shape.
Historical Images and the Ongoing Mystery
Upon reviewing historical data from the US Geological Survey, a clearer picture emerged.
Images from 1975 show a black dot at the same coordinates where the white disc appears today.
The investigation revealed a well-established path leading to the structure, casting doubt on the idea that the object is something newly arrived, like a UFO crash site.
Despite the more rational explanations, many online users continue to believe there’s more to the story.
Other Google Map Mysteries Around the World
This isn’t the first time that a Google Maps discovery has sparked widespread curiosity.
Recently, a similar situation occurred in Los Angeles when users noticed the word “HELP” spelled out with various materials on a plot near a storage facility.
The discovery quickly gained attention on social media, and some speculated it was an SOS message related to human trafficking, due to the site’s proximity to shipping containers often linked to such activity.
However, further investigation suggested the messages were the work of an individual named José, who had been leaving similar marks for years.
While these unusual discoveries continue to fuel wild theories, many of them turn out to have simpler explanations.
Nevertheless, these moments serve as a reminder of how technology and curiosity can sometimes reveal the mysteries lurking just beneath the surface of our everyday landscapes.