Cave Map: Nutty Putty
Since the cave was permanently sealed with concrete following the rescue attempt, the physical location is no longer accessible. However, historical and educational resources remain available:
: Articles from Interesting Engineering and HowStuffWorks provide detailed diagrams of the rescue attempt and the cave's layout. Historical & Geographical Details The Nutty Putty Cave Rescue & the Death of John Jones nutty putty cave map
The map has been meticulously recreated in 3D for the VR game Cave Crave Since the cave was permanently sealed with concrete
On December 3, 2009, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the private landowner, the Jones family (no relation to the victim), made the unprecedented decision to . The cave system is roughly 1,355 to 1,400
The cave system is roughly 1,355 to 1,400 feet long and reaches a depth of about 145 feet. Official maps, such as those drafted by rescuer Brandon Kowallis, divide the cave into distinct sections: The Entrance:
One of the most famous and tightest sections, known for its extreme narrowness before widening into larger rooms.