New-Mexico Points of Interest

Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5


The Battleship Bunker, also known as Creutz Test Ta-18-5, is a fascinating point of interest nestled in the heart of New Mexico's national parks. At this site, visitors can explore an underground bunker that was built to test the effects of nuclear blasts on military equipment during the height of the Cold War.

There are several good reasons to visit the Battleship Bunker. First and foremost, it's a unique opportunity to peek into a piece of Cold War history. Visitors can see firsthand how the U.S. government prepared for the possibility of a nuclear attack, and gain a deeper understanding of the political tensions that defined the era.

In addition to its historical significance, the Battleship Bunker is also a remarkable feat of engineering. The bunker is built into a natural ridge, and was designed to withstand the force of a nearby nuclear blast. Visitors can explore the maze-like tunnels and rooms that make up the bunker, and marvel at the ingenuity of the engineers who designed it.

Overall, the Battleship Bunker is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting New Mexico's national parks. It offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the technology and engineering of the Cold War era. Get driving directions.
BATTLESHIP BUNKER - CREUTZ TEST TA-18-5

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Juniper - Bandelier National Monument 66 6,673 ft
Tetilla Peak - Cochiti Lake 51 5,553 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft

Nearby Streamflow Levels