Nutty Putty Cave Map a historical survey document primarily valued today for its role in virtual recreations and for providing context to the tragic 2009 accident
Nutty Putty Cave is permanently sealed and closed to the public
The standard map is a plan view , showing the cave as if seen from above. Because the cave is "hypogenic"—featuring complex, three-dimensional passages that loop and overlap—the map uses specific markings to guide the viewer:
: While the physical cave is closed, a digital restoration has been created by 3R Games in the VR game "Cave Crave." This allows for a respectful, authentic exploration of the cave's layout using Kowallis's original data.
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: