Ramsey County History – Spring 2009: “St. Paul Underground: History and Geology at Carver’s Cave”

St. Paul Underground: History and Geology at Carver’s Cave
Author: Greg A. Brick

This is a survey of the history of St. Paul’s legendary Carver’s Cave from the time of its first visit by Europeans to the present day. The geologist Greg Brick discusses the changes to this spring-cut cave over time. Using contemporary accounts by various explorers and visitors, the author focuses on the changes at the cavern. The natural sliding of rocks and dirt covered the entrance from time to time and then railroad construction dug into the front of the landmark. The article ends with Carver’s Cave in current times, when Brick did his own exploring there.
PDF of Brick article