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2015 Map of Onondaga Cave

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Onondaga Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Onondaga Cave and its namesake Onondaga Spring anchor this landscape where the Meramec River meets its major tributaries. The confluence of Huzzah Creek and Courtois Creek defines the southern portion of the map, carving through the terrain near the Mark Twain National Forest. Small settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout, including Scotia, Vilander, and Harrison Mills.

Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Harrison Cemetery and Hardy Cemetery near the river bluffs. The map captures a transition of land use, from the wooded reaches of Opossum Hollow to the localized agricultural activity around Lea Hill and Fair View Hill. Significant water features like Cathedral Spring and Baumstark Lake further illustrate the area's complex karst topography and hydraulic history.