Nutty Putty Cave Map

In November 2009, 26-year-old medical student John Jones entered the cave with his brother Josh. The official map, drafted by cartographer and rescuer Brandon Kowallis , shows the route they took toward the infamous

The cave was permanently sealed in 2009 following the death of John Edward Jones. nutty putty cave map

The maps and historical records of Nutty Putty Cave now serve as a cautionary guide for the caving community: Never Cave Alone : Always have a partner who can call for help. Know Your Limits In November 2009, 26-year-old medical student John Jones

: As a hydrothermal (hypogenic) cave, it was formed by superheated water rising through limestone, creating a maze of domes and three-dimensional overlapping passages. Key Areas and Features on the Map Know Your Limits : As a hydrothermal (hypogenic)

: As a hydrothermal cave, its passages are uniquely smooth and "nutty" (slippery), caused by warm water dissolving the rock from the bottom up. Key Locations on the Map

Before its closure, several notorious sections were marked on the Nutty Putty Cave Map The Big Slide : A steep, slippery descent near the entrance. The Birth Canal