Devil’s Backbone
Devil’s Backbone is in Pope, Illinois. Devil’s Backbone is situated nearby to Bell Smith Springs, as well as near the trailhead Hunting Branch.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area.
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area
Nature reserve
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area is a National Natural Landmark designated in 1980 and located in Shawnee National Forest within Pope County, on Country Road 350E, near Eddyville.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glendale.
Glendale
Hamlet
Glendale is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, United States. Glendale is located on Illinois Route 145, 5.5 miles southwest of Eddyville. Glendale is situated 4½ miles south of Devil’s Backbone.
Devil’s Backbone
- Type: Rock
- Category: landform
- Location: Pope, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.52028° or 37° 31′ 13″ northLongitude
-88.65901° or 88° 39′ 32″ westOpen location code
869HG8CR+49OpenStreetMap ID
node 12610628444OpenStreetMap feature
natural=rock
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Notable Places Nearby
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