The Missouri Mining Heritage Guide provides information on 421 mining-history-related points of interest (mostly visitable sites), plus essays on 110 special topics. 160 photos and 103 maps illustrate the points of interest

"Despite a long history of geologic investigations in the Ozarks, new studies and analyses continue to elucidate our understanding of the complex interconnection between the basement, extensive carbonate platforms, structural overprinting, mineralization, karstification, and hydrology. This guidebook volume highlights a few of these aspects as well as the connection to culture, history, and economic development of the Ozarks region."--Publisher's description.

Features an account of the evolution of Missouri's park system and essays on each of the state's historic sites and parks.