Nutty Putty Cave Map Access

The Nutty Putty Cave map is more than a guide; it is a blueprint of a tragedy that changed caving in Utah forever. Originally known as an "easy" cave for Boy Scouts and families, the map details a 1,400-foot network of hydrothermal tunnels—warm, slick with clay, and deceptively tight. The Geography of a Tragedy

High-resolution versions of the official 2004 survey map can be purchased for a fee on Brandon Kowallis's website Virtual Reality: nutty putty cave map

Indicate where passages overlap on different vertical levels. The Nutty Putty Cave map is more than

Here is where the map became a weapon of ironic tragedy. In 2009, (a 26-year-old medical student and experienced hiker, though not a technical caver) was exploring with his brother Josh. They were using a laminated copy of the map. Here is where the map became a weapon of ironic tragedy

Nutty Putty Cave , located west of Utah Lake, was a popular hydrothermal cave known for its extremely tight, "mazey" passages and sticky, clay-like walls . It has been permanently closed since 2009 following the tragic death of John Edward Jones. Cave Map & Layout Overview

A series of overlapping passages and unusual forms sculpted by rising superheated water. It is recommended to use a map here to avoid looping back to the start.

The Nutty Putty Cave map is a detailed and accurate representation of the cave system, highlighting various features, including: