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2007 NSS Convention Guidebook
level of limestone present in area caves such
as Pavey and Sentinel Rock caves. The cave
was known to American Indians as there are
signs of potholes dug by someone (they do not
appear to be recent) and at least one complete
arrowhead has been found in the cave. One
does not need a lot of extra cave gear for this
This cave is located roughly halfway
between Hemlock Falls and Hemlock
Caverns. It is situated south, across the valley
from the parking lot on the west side of a series
of sandstone bluffs. The entrance is hidden by a
large sandstone boulder. The entrance is 20 feet
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Chris Schotter in Treasure Cave.
Photo by Dave Black.
Treasure Cave (Hemlock Cliffs)
one, but I think it is one of the more interesting
caves in Indiana. Not merely a shelter, as are a
lot of sandstone caves, but a true cave room.
In our survey visit in March we noticed a few
solitary bats and at least 75 cave crickets. There
are no formations except for a little flowstone
at the back of the cave where water seeps in.
By Dave Black.
wide by 7 feet high and slopes down to a small
room. In this room “treasure 30 feet” is written
on the ceiling. It points to a small, body-size
crawlway. This crawlway loops around and
joins back to this room. The cave is formed in
sandstone.
Above Slippery Hill in Wyandotte Cave. Photo by George Jackson.