The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoints) of the summit of Taum Sauk Mountain are 37.571301 (North), -90.729144 (West), and the approximate elevation is 1772' (540 meters) above sea level. Taum Sauk Mountain ranks 41st in height on the list of highest natural points in each state. It is located in Iron County. The mountain peak is located in the Saint Francois Mountains.
Taum Sauk Mountain is said to be named for a Piankeshaw chief named Sauk-Ton-Qua.
To get to Taum Sauk mountain, head south on State Route 21 from Arcadia, Missouri for about 4 1/2 miles. Turn right onto HIghway CC which is signed for Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. After a few miles the pavement will end near a fork in the road. Take the right fork which leads to Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, the road will end into a parking lot. From there an approx. .5 mile path will lead to the marker.
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