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==Geography== Montgomery County lies on the northern line of Tennessee; its northern border abuts the state of Kentucky. The hilly terrain is marked by drainages and largely covered with trees. The [[Cumberland River]] meanders westward through the lower central part of the county.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Montgomery+County,+TN/@36.4776222,-87.5172818,48317m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8864d18ffba47171:0xea3c0b1ae734375c!8m2!3d36.4960406!4d-87.460397 ''Montgomery County TN'' (Google Maps, accessed 27 August 2020)]</ref> The highest point on the county terrain ({{convert|806|ft|m|abbr=off|disp=x|/|sp=us}} ASL) is a small hill {{convert|3.7|mi|km}} ENE from [[Slayden, Tennessee|Slayden in Dickson County]].<ref>[https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=22523 ''Montgomery County High Point, Tennessee'' (PeakBagger.com, accessed 27 August 2020)]</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau|US Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|544|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|539|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|4.7|sqmi}} (0.9%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_47.txt|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=April 9, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> ===Dunbar Cave=== Montgomery County lies in a region of well-developed [[karst topography]]. A large cave system under the county is named Dunbar Cave; it is the centerpiece of [[Dunbar Cave State Park]], which encompasses approximately 110 acres and is one of the most visited units in the Tennessee State Park System. Dunbar Cave was extensively used by [[Native Americans in the United States|prehistoric Indians]], who inhabited this area for thousands of years before European encounters. Remains of their cane torches have been found in the cave, and [[Archaeology|archaeologists]] have excavated numerous artifacts inside the entrance.<ref>Matthews, Larry E. ''Dunbar Cave'', 2005, {{ISBN|1-879961-22-9}}.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |title=The Archaeology And Prehistoric Art Of Dunbar Cave, TN - Dave's Garden |url=https://www.davesgarden.com/guides/articles/the-archaeology-and-prehistoric-art-of-dunbar-cave-tn |access-date=January 16, 2024 |website=www.davesgarden.com}}</ref> During a research trip into the cave on January 15, 2005, Park Ranger Amy Wallace, History professor Joe Douglas, local historian Billyfrank Morrison, and Geologist Larry E. Matthews discovered Indian [[glyphs]] on the walls of the cave. Subsequent investigations by archaeologists from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville confirmed the drawings were from people of the [[Mississippian culture]], which was active about 1000-1300 CE.<ref>''Journal of Cave and Karst Studies,'' v. 74, no. 1, pp. 19β32. DOI: 10.4311/</ref><ref>Jan F. Simek, Joseph C. Douglas, and Amy Wallace, "Ancient Cave Art at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area," Tennessee Conservationist Magazine'', September/October 2007, pp. 24β26.''</ref> These glyphs were featured for a few years on the tour of the cave. In 2010, the State of Tennessee closed Dunbar Cave to the public because [[White Nose Syndrome]] was diagnosed in a bat, and they did not want the disease to spread. The cave has since reopened, and tours are conducted seasonally, from May to August (with special hygiene procedures in place).<ref>[https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/dunbar-cave ''Dunbar Cave - Tennessee State Park System - Cave tours'' (accessed 27 August 2020)]</ref> ===Adjacent counties=== {{div col|colwidth=30em}} * [[Christian County, Kentucky]] - northwest * [[Todd County, Kentucky]] - northeast * [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]] - east * [[Cheatham County, Tennessee|Cheatham County]] - southeast * [[Dickson County, Tennessee|Dickson County]] - south * [[Houston County, Tennessee|Houston County]] - southwest * [[Stewart County, Tennessee|Stewart County]] - west {{div col end}} ===Protected areas=== {{div col|colwidth=30em}} * Barnett's Woods State Natural Area * Dunbar Cave State Natural Area * [[Dunbar Cave State Park]] * Haynes Bottom Wildlife Management Area * [[Port Royal State Park]] (part) * Shelton Ferry Wildlife Management Area {{div col end}}
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