See What Divers Found in a Flooded Historic Missouri Mine

Most scuba divers would likely argue their dives are almost always interesting. Even more so when it happens inside a flooded historic Missouri mine where tools from two centuries ago remain.

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Bonne Terre Mine in Missouri was an operating mine back in the 1860's and continued well into the 1900's. Now, it's filled with what is described as the Billion Gallon Lake which features crystal-clear water that is a special place for divers.

Famous explorer and TV personality Jacques Cousteau even filmed at Bonne Terre Mine. So much history that's still visible under those waters is a good reason why.

Stanley Scuba, Sailing & Adventures shared a video a year or two ago with documents some of what divers can witness in person. This is a mining drill that is still stuck in the cave walls.

The mine even encourages divers to handle the mining equipment that remains in carts on the flooded floor of the cave.

Part of the beauty of Bonne Terre Mine is the water conditions are constant and consistently offer 100 feet of visibility which is easier to view with the human eye than with a camera.

Bonne Terre Mine is located south of St. Louis and just north of Farmington. The official website has all the details you need if you think you're qualified to dive where Missouri miners used to work and live.