FRANKLIN                       100 Engelmann Woods

Engelmann Woods Natural Area

A 145-acre area about five miles northeast of Labadie on Hwy T in the E1/2 of Section 10 and NE1/4 of Section 15, T44N, R2E, Labadie 7.5 min. topographic map. Access is from Hwy T. Designated January 21, 1983.

Natural Features--Mature and old-growth forest with red and white oak, basswood, white and blue ash and sugar maple trees and many spring wildflowers, small creeks and dolomite cliffs. This area is in rugged river hills on soils derived from loess (Winfield and Menfro silt loams) and from weathered dolomite (Gasconade complex) in the Missouri River Section of the Ozark Border Natural Division. There are many ferns and a large population of the showy celandine poppy. Spring wildflowers and fall colors create spectacular seasonal displays. Engelmann Woods Natural Area is owned by the Department of Conservation. For further information contact the District Forester, Meramec Forest District, P.O. Box 248 (Jct. Bus. I44 & 185 South), Sullivan, MO 63080, phone 573/468-3335.

Gray squirrel		Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum dihphyllum)