Powder Mill Cave Natural Area
SHANNON 9 Powder Mill Cave
Formation in Powder Mill Cave Natural Area
A 100-acre portion of the Rocky Creek Conservation Area located 12 miles east of Eminence off Hwy 106. Part of Section 9, T29N, R2W, Powder Mill Ferry 7.5 min. topographic map. Designated December 20, 1971.
Natural Features
A limestone cave and spring branch and surrounding forest in the Lower Ozarks Section of the Ozark Natural Division. The cave has a population of federally endangered Indiana bats. The spring branch has been used intermittently by beavers and is an excellent example of the natural changes these animals can bring to an area. Powder Mill Cave is owned by the Department of Conservation. To protect the endangered bats and an undisturbed cave ecosystem, Powder Mill Cave is a refuge and is closed to visitation. Visitors can view the scenic entrance and enter a short distance. A gate prevents human access while allowing easy access for the bats. For further information contact the District Forester, Eminence Forest District, Box G (Hwy 19 North), Eminence, MO 65466, phone 573/226-3616.
