Taum Sauk Mountain Disaster

Taum Sauk Mountain in the Saint Francois Mountains is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Missouri at 1,772 feet. The topography of Taum Sauk is that of an elongated ridge with a NNW-SSE orientation rather than a peak.
  • Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m)
  • Prominence: 512 ft (156 m)
  • Listing: U.S. state high point 41st
  • Parent range: Saint Francois Mountains
  • Topo map: USGS Ironton
  • Easiest route: Hike
Data from: en.wikipedia.org