1969 Map of Onondaga Cave

About this map

Onondaga Cave and Cathedral Cave define the karst topography of this corner of Crawford County, where the Meramec River winds through the hills of Liberty and Boone townships. The landscape is marked by a complex network of subterranean features, including Dry Cave, Bat Cave, Bear Cave, and Fault Cave, interspersed with surface water like Blue Springs Creek and Brandel Lake. Small settlements and social centers of the era are scattered across the terrain, from Vilander in the northeast to the riverfront activity at Scotia. The local economy and land use are reflected in the industrial Claypit near Pleasant Ridge Church and the protected lands of the Huzzah State Wildlife Management Area and Clark National Forest. Numerous family and community landmarks, such as Harrison Cemetery and Hardy Camp, provide essential data points for local history and genealogical research.