CLARK                       62 Des Moines River Ravines

Des Moines River Ravines Natural Area

A 40-acre area within Battle of Athens State Park in the E1/2, SW1/4 and W1/2, SE1/4 of Section 19, T67N, R7W, Croton 7.5 min. topographic map. Designated September 25, 1978.

Natural Features--Cove ravines along steep, north-facing slopes overlooking the Des Moines River within the Eastern Section of the Glaciated Plains Natural Division. These steep slopes support an unusually rich flora including many ferns, snow trillium, white baneberry, spikenard and blue cohosh. The Department of Natural Resources owns the area. For further information contact the Park Superintendent, Battle of Athens State Park, Revere, MO 63465, phone 816/877-3871.

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