1968 Map of Johnson Shut-Ins

About this map

The East Fork Black River cuts through this portion of the St. Francois Mountains, anchoring the geologic formations of Johnson Shut-Ins State Park. By the late 1960s, the landscape was significantly altered by the Taum Sauk Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Powerplant, with its distinct Upper Reservoir perched atop Proffit Mountain. This industrial infrastructure stands in contrast to the rural character of the surrounding Clark National Forest, where scattered settlements like Munger and Monterey remained. Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds across the hills, including Chapman Cem and Fitzgerald Cem. The map also traces established recreation and conservation paths, notably the Taum Sauk Trail as it winds past Taum Sauk Nature Museum toward the heights of Arcadia Mountain.