The Federal pursuit was unable to cut off Quantrill’s retreat near a crossing over Ottawa Creek (present-day Tauy Creek).

Looking west from bridge at Ottawa Creek Crossing tour stop
Looking west from bridge at Ottawa Creek Crossing tour stop in the direction from which the Federal Cavalry came.
Middle Fork, Tauy Creek at Ottawa Creek Crossing tour stop
Middle Fork, Tauy Creek at Ottawa Creek Crossing tour stop.
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Map showing location of the Ottawa Creek Crossing tour stop. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of the map.
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