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Rocky Creek Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 40’ 31.24” N, Long. 85° 07’ 55.38” W (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 9, T 3 N, R.

9 W). This spring is located on private land 9.5 miles (15.3 km) southeast of Marianna off

CR 280 and 0.7 miles (1.1 km) northwest of Logan Cemetery. 

Description – Rocky Creek Spring has a circular spring pool that is approximately 20 ft (6.1

m) in diameter, formed at the base of an 18 ft (5.5 m) vertical clay bank. A small spring boil

is observed on the pool surface in the center of the pool. Spring water is turbid and greenish, preventing a clear view of the spring bottom; however, the spring appears to have a sand

and limestone bottom. No aquatic vegetation can be found in the spring, but a reddish ironrich deposit occurs within Rocky Creek Spring. A metal pipe extends into the center of the

pool near the vent. There are two smaller vents to the southeast contributing slightly

murky water to the spring run. Rocky Creek Spring Run is 20 ft (6.1 m) wide, 0.6 ft (0.2 m)

deep, and flows north 250 ft (76.2 m) in to upper Rocky Creek. The spring is near the head

of Rocky Creek. From the spring, Rocky Creek flows southwest approximately 4 miles (6.4

km) into the east side of the Chipola River. Open farmland is visible through a forested

buffer south of Rocky Creek Spring. Rocky Creek Spring is surrounded by private land, and

the spring apparently is used for irrigation.

Figure 113. Rocky Creek Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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Rooks Springs

Location – Lat. 30° 41’ 16.44” N, Long. 85° 14’ 3.80” W (NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 4, T. 3 N, R.

10 W). Rooks Springs is located on private land 0.23 miles (0.37 km) east of the bridge on

SR 73 that crosses Dry Creek and is 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Marianna. 

Description – Rooks Springs form a pool 110 ft (33.5 m) long, 45 ft (13.7 m) wide, 1 ft (0.3

m) deep. It contains several small sand boils and at least 1 small seep. The main spring vent

is 3 ft (0.9 m) wide, 1 ft (0.3 m) tall and flows from beneath a large oak tree at the southern

end of the pool. A slight boil is visible near the vent. The spring run is 30 ft (9.1 m) wide,

1.5 ft (0.5 m) deep and flows north for 60 ft (18.3 m) where it joins Dry Creek from the south.

Rooks Springs is within the forested riparian corridor associated with Dry Creek.

Figure 114. Rooks Springs (photo by A. Willet).
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Sandbag Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 47’ 19.39” N, Long. 85° 13’ 18.91” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 5 N,

R. 10 W). Sandbag Spring is located on the Chipola River just northeast of Marianna, 0.3

miles (0.5 km) downstream from the SR 166 (Caverns Road) boat ramp along the west bank

of the Chipola River. 

Description – Sandbag Spring has a 19.8 ft (6.0 m) deep elongated spring pool that measures 20 ft (6.1 m) north to south and 15 ft (4.6 m) east to west. The spring vent is located

on the north side of the pool, and the cave entrance can be viewed through the clear, bluish

waters. The vent opening is estimated to be 8 ft (2.4 m) long and 4 ft (1.2 m) wide. Scoured

limestone in the pool suggests that the spring has been subjected to debris removal with the

use of heavy machinery. The spring bottom consists of sand and bare limestone. A very

slight boil on the pool surface was observed in October 2003, and the spring was flowing

noticeably. Sandbag Spring is aptly named because the spring pool has sandbag and cinder

block retaining walls on three sides. A short spring run flows approximately 100 ft (30.5 m)

southeast into the west side of the Chipola River. A house on stilts sits on the southeast side

of the spring at the mouth of the spring run, and land surrounding the spring is privately

owned. Sandbag Spring is immediately surrounded by grassy lawn with picnic tables, all

within the forested floodplain of the Chipola River. 

Figure 115. Sandbag Spring (photo by R. Meegan).
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Sinai Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 39’ 52.55” N, Long. 84° 54’ 37.66” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 15, T. 3 N,

R. 7 W). This spring is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Sneads on private property,

adjacent to Sinai Road. 

Description – Sinai Spring forms a circular spring pool with a 15 ft (4.6 m) diameter. 

Spring water gently discharges from underneath plant roots exposed on the sand bottom.

Thin deposits of orange, brown and green algae or iron-reducing bacteria grow in the slightly turbid spring pool. The run is 0.6 ft (0.1 m) deep, 4 ft (1.2 m) wide, and flows west underneath Sinai Road, approximately 600 ft (182.9 m), into a nearby pond. To the east of this

spring is a dense hardwood forest. Local residents say that Sinai Spring was a source of

drinking water many years ago; however, it currently is unused. 

Figure 116. Sinai Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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Tanner Springs

Location – Lat. 30° 49’ 29.84” N, Long 85° 19’ 30.68” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 22, T. 5 N,

R. 11 W). Tanner Springs is located on private land 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Marianna

along State Road 73. 

Description – Tanner Springs consists of several seeps, sand boils and springs. The area

containing the springs covers about 1-2 acres (0.4-0.8 hectares). The largest concentration

of springs discharges from several openings along the base of an 8 ft (2.4 m) high limestone

exposure. Spring water is clear. The vents are small, 4 - 8 inches (10-20 cm) in diameter,

and the flow forms runs that are generally 1-2 ft (0.3-0.6 m) wide and about 2 in (5 cm) deep.

The runs combine with waters from nearby seeps and continue southward for 0.8 miles (1.3

km) where they form the southern fork of Baker Creek. The area surrounding the springs

consists of hardwood forest, swampy lowland and cultivated fields. 

Figure 117. Tanner Springs (photo by A. Willet).
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Twin Caves Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 47’ 12.88” N, Long. 85° 08’ 41.78” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 33, T. 5 N,

R. 9 W). From the intersection of SR 71 and CR 164 north of Marianna, travel east on CR

164 approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to the intersection with Camp Road. Turn south

(right) onto Camp Road and travel approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) to the boat landing on

Merritt’s Mill Pond. Twin Caves are located on the bottom of Merritt’s Mill Pond approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) upstream from the boat landing on the southeast side of the lake.

The two caves are 88.6 feet (27 m) northwest of a newly constructed swim platform between

three cypress trees and even with a string of five white buoys.

Description – Twin Caves Spring consists of two vents, oriented north-south. The north

vent is 18.5 ft (5.6 m) deep and is deeper than the south vent. Both vents are within a gentle depression on the mill pond bottom that is approximately 50 ft (15.2 m) north to south

and 25 ft (7.6 m) east to west. Clear, light blue water of Merritt’s Mill Pond covers the vents.

There is very little vegetation surrounding the vents and the bottom is bare sand and limestone. Two logs lay across the north vent at a depth of about 8 ft (2.4 m). The area around

the spring is open water with widely scattered cypress trees. Blue Springs Recreation Area

is visible approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) to the northeast. The spring is east of five white

caution buoys associated with the recreation area. During the June 2003 visit, the spring

did not appear to be flowing. Twin Caves Spring appears to be a popular swimming and diving location. There is a newly constructed platform 90 ft (27.4 m) to the southeast of Twin

Caves Spring. 

Figure 118. Twin Caves Spring (photo by R. Means).
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Waddell Mill Pond Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 52’ 38.28” N, Long. 85° 20’ 41.64” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 33, T. 6 N,

11 W). Waddell Mill Pond Spring is located on private property at the northwestern end of

Waddell Mill Pond and forms the head waters of Waddell Mill Creek. The spring is 1.5 miles

(2.4 km) southeast of the intersection of CR 162 and SR 231, 12.5 miles (20.1 km) northeast

of Chipley. 

Description – Waddell Mill Pond Spring flows from several locations beneath what appears

to be the remains of a large collapsed cavern. The rubble from the collapsed limestone overhang is approximately 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 20 ft (6.1 m) high and contains large limestone boulders. Several small vents can be seen in the area in front of the breakdown but

there is no apparent single flow path. The area surrounding Waddell Mill Pond Spring is a

hardwood forest with planted pines and nearby land is used for cattle grazing and farming.

Figure 119. Waddell Mill Pond Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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Webbville Springs

Location – Lat. 30° 50’ 21.21” N, Long. 85° 20’ 04.33” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 16, T. 5 N,

R. 11 W). This spring is located approximately 6.25 miles (10.1 km) northwest of Mariana

and 0.7 miles (1.1 km) east southeast of the US 231 and SR 73 intersection on private land. 

Description – Webbville Springs consists of a small vent 0.6 ft (0.2 m) in diameter, and a

collection of small seeps and sand boils at the base of a 12 ft (3.7 m) high wooded hill. Clear

water flows southeast from the springs in a dendritic pattern forming a single spring run 4

ft (1.2 m) wide, 0.5 ft (0.15 m) deep, and 0.7 miles (1.1 km) long. Webbville Springs Run joins

Tanner Springs Run and their union forms Baker Creek. The area around the spring is

forested and privately owned.

White Cave Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 37’ 51.86” N, Long. 84° 55’ 21.87” W (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 3 N,

R. 7 W). White Cave Spring is located on private property 5 miles (8.1 km) south of Sneads.

The spring is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the intersection of I-10 and SR 286. 

Description – White Cave Spring flows from the mouth of White Cave, which is an opening 6 ft (1.8 m) tall, 15 ft (4.6 m) wide and extends approximately 15 ft (4.6 m) into the outcrop. The spring emerges as a rivulet along the cave floor from the north. Flow from White

Figure 120. Webbville Springs (photo by A. Willet).
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Cave Spring travels east for 0.75 miles (1.2 km) where it flows into a marshy area along the

west banks of the Apalachicola River. The area surrounding the spring contains hardwood

and pine forest and is utilized by a local hunting club.

Figure 121. White Cave Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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JEFFERSON COUNTY

Wacissa River Springs Group

The Wacissa River originates approximately 19 miles (30.6 km) southeast of the city of

Tallahassee. The fifteen known springs that form the Wacissa River are scattered along the

uppermost 2.75 miles (4.4 km) of the river. Most of these springs must be accessed by boat.

From the intersection of CR 259 and SR 59 in Wacissa, travel south on SR 59 approximately

0.7 miles (1.1 km) to where SR 59 makes a 90 degree turn to the west. Continue south

(straight) onto River Road and a public boat ramp is located at the end of River Road approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) from SR 59. All but one of the springs is within one mile of the boat

ramp. 

Brumbley Spring (JEF64991)

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 41.39” N, Long. 83° 58’ 51.63” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). Brumbley Spring is located on Little River, 0.7 mile (1.1 km) northeast of its confluence with the Wacissa River (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above).

Description – Brumbley Spring (also known as JEF64991) issues from the bottom of Little

Figure 122. Wacissa River Springs Group, Brumbley Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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River, a tributary to the upper Wacissa River. At the time of visit in June 2003, thick exotic and native aquatic vegetation on the river bottom prevented a good view of the spring. A

slight boil was observed near the western bank of Little River, but there was no visible vent.

The water is clear with a depth of approximately 1 ft (0.3 m). The bottom near the spring

was muddy and covered with detritus. Brumbley Spring is within densely forested lowlands

associated with the Wacissa River and its tributaries. Land around the spring is state

owned and undeveloped. Discharge was estimated to be 40 ft3

/sec(4) on June 4, 1999.

Buzzard Log Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 53.52” N, Long. 83° 59’ 11.73” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 12, T. 2 S,

R. 3 E). Buzzard Log Spring is located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) downstream from the public boat

landing (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above) along the east side of the Wacissa

River. Buzzard Log Spring is situated in the center of the mouth of Garner Spring run and

is directly across the river from Little Blue Spring Run.

Description – Buzzard Log Spring (also know as Buzzer’s Log Spring) forms a 25 ft (7.6 m)

diameter spring pool along the east bank of the Wacissa River. Depth over the spring vent

was 6.2 ft (1.9 m). During the August 2002 visit, the bottom of the spring was dark and

detritus-covered due to low-flow conditions; however, some limestone rubble was observed

around the vent. Emergent exotic and native vegetation was abundant in the spring except

on the side adjacent to the Wacissa River. Buzzard Log Spring is within the heavily forested lowlands associated with the Wacissa River. Land around the spring is state owned and

undeveloped. Discharge on March 19, 1999 was estimated at 15 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 123. Wacissa River Springs Group, Buzzard Log Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
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Cassidy Springs

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 57.80” N, Long. 83° 59’ 20.53” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). Cassidy Springs is located in a small cove on the west bank of the Wacissa River, 0.5

miles (0.8 km) downstream from the public park (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph

above). 

Description – Cassidy Springs (also know as Cassida Springs) is on a short, 100 ft (30.5 m)

side channel and forms a spring pool that is 45 ft (13.7 m) in diameter. Water issues from

a vertical limestone shaft 27 ft (8.2 m) deep and 6 ft (1.8 m) in diameter. Two additional

vents are within 10 ft (3.1 m) of the main vent to the northwest and northeast. The average depth of the spring pool is 1.5 ft (0.5 m). All three vents create prominent spring boils

on the water surface. The spring bottom is sand with some exposed limestone. The shallow

spring run is choked with Hydrilla and flows 90 ft (27.4 m) southeast into the 300 ft (91.4

m) wide Wacissa River from the west. Cassidy Springs is surrounded by a thick hardwood

and palm hammock that rises gently to 5 ft (1.5 m) above the water level to the west. Land

around the spring is state owned and undeveloped. Discharge measured June 4, 1999 was

44.36 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 124. Wacissa River Springs Group, Cassidy Springs (photo by R. Means).
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Garner Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 49.12” N, Long. 83° 58’ 59.22” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 12, T. 2 S,

R. 3 E). Garner Spring is located at the end of a spring run that flows into the east bank of

the Wacissa River. The spring run enters the river 0.7 miles (1.1 km) downstream from the

public boat landing (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). Buzzard Log Spring sits

at the mouth of this spring run. 

Description – Garner Spring forms a 35 ft (11 m) diameter spring pool. Depth of the spring

vent measures 14.7 ft (4.5 m). The spring has clear blue water. During the August 2002

visit, the spring vent was covered with Hydrilla and had very little flow. No spring boil was

observable. Other vents are reported in the area but were not observed on this trip. There

are many downed cypress logs within the spring and an old wooden platform sits on the

north side of the spring pool. Its spring run flows approximately 0.25 miles (0.4 km) to the

Wacissa River from the east and averages 8 ft (2.4 m) deep with a narrow channel, kept open

by river otter and alligator activity. Garner Spring is underneath a dense canopy within the

heavily forested lowlands associated with the Wacissa River. Land around the spring is

state owned and undeveloped. Discharge on July 16, 1942 measured 17.0 ft3

/s(1) and estimated at 10 ft3

/sec(4) on March 19, 1999.

Figure 125. Wacissa River Springs Group, Garner Spring (photo by R. Means).
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Horsehead Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 41.50” N, Long. 83° 59’ 40.36” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 2, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). This spring is located in a circular pool 0.4 miles (0.64 km) upstream from the Wacissa

boat ramp (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). 

Description – Horsehead Spring pool is approximately 120 ft (36.6 m) in diameter and has

an average depth of 13 ft (4.0 m). On the northeast side a small vent is denoted by an opening in thick Hydrilla. A tributary stream with tannic water enters the spring pool from the

west. The spring run is 35 ft (10.7 m) wide, 3 ft (0.9 m) deep, and flows south 0.3 miles (0.5

km) into the head of the Wacissa River. The run has abundant Hydrilla and other aquatic

vegetation. Horsehead Spring is used as a swimming area with two wooden docks on its

northern bank. No recent swimming use was apparent in June 2003. Area around the

spring is forested and private property is nearby. Discharge was estimated at 15 ft3

/sec(4) on

March 12, 1999. 

Figure 126. Wacissa River Springs Group, Horsehead Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
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Little Blue Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 51.03” N, Long. 83° 59’ 20.53” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec.12, T. 2 S,

R. 3 E). Little Blue Spring is located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) downstream of the public boat ramp

(see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above) and head springs on the west side of the

Wacissa River. 

Description – Little Blue Spring forms a circular spring pool that is approximately 100 ft

(30.5 m) in diameter. Spring water is clear and bluish with a maximum depth of 14 ft (4.3

m) near the vent. The spring vent consists of a 2.5 ft (0.8 m) long limestone fissure located

near the center of the pool. A small spring boil is observed on the water surface over the

vent. The bottom is sand and limestone. The water surface is almost completely covered by

floating aquatic vegetation. The spring run is 50 ft (15.2 m) to 70 ft (21.3 m) wide and flows

southeast 450 ft (137.2 m) where it joins the Wacissa River. The run is choked with aquatic vegetation dominated by Hydrilla. Little Blue Spring is situated within the heavily

forested lowlands associated with the Wacissa River. Land around the spring is state owned

and undeveloped. Discharge was estimated at 10 ft3

/sec(4) on March 19, 1999.

Figure 127. Wacissa River Springs Group, Little Blue Spring (photo by A. Willet).
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Log Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 25.92” N,

Long. 83° 59’ 34.81” W (SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4

NE1⁄4 sec. 2, T. 2 S, R. 3 E). Log

Spring is located 660 ft (201 m)

northwest of the public boat ramp

along the east bank of Horsehead

Spring Run (see Wacissa River

Springs paragraph above). 

Description – Log Spring discharges in the riverbed from an elongated, north-south, limestone fissure

that is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and up to 7

ft (2.1 m) wide. The spring is 25.2 ft

(7.7 m) deep over the fissure. The

spring water is clear; however, in

August 2002, tea-colored water was

entering the spring from the north

via Horsehead Run. At that time, a

slight boil was visible on the water

surface above the middle section of

the fissure. Algae-coated Hydrilla

and Vallisneria grow along the edges

of the vent. The area surrounding the

spring is forested lowland associated

with the Wacissa River. A private

fish camp is to the west across

Horsehead Run. Discharge was estimated at 50 ft3

/sec(4) on March 19,

1999.

Maggie Springs

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 24.28” N, Long. 83° 58’ 57.68” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 1, T 2 S, R.

3 E). Maggie Springs is located along Little River, a small tributary on the eastern side of

the Wacissa River 0.4 miles (0.6 km) south of the boat ramp (see Wacissa River Springs

paragraph above). Maggie Springs is approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) upstream on Little

River from its confluence with the Wacissa River.

Description – Maggie Springs is in a considerably deeper area in the normally shallow

Little River. The spring vent is along the west side of the Little River, where an average

depth of 3 ft (0.9 m) increases to 11 ft (3.4 m). Clear water permits a view of criss-crossing

logs overlying two limestone vents. Combined flow of these two vents is minimal. Maggie

Springs remains undisturbed within the heavily forested area associated with the Wacissa

River. Land around the spring is state owned and undeveloped.

Figure 128. Wacissa River Springs Group, Log

Spring (photo by R. Means).
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Minnow Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 53.52” N, Long. 83° 59’ 11.73” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 12, T. 2 S,

R. 3 E). Minnow Spring is located up a spring run that flows 200 ft (61 m) into the east bank

of the Wacissa River approximately 0.6 miles (1.0 km) downstream from the public boat

landing (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). 

Description – Minnow Spring issues water out of a small vent in the center of a shallow,

circular spring pool approximately 30 ft (9.1 m) in diameter. Depth over the spring vent

measures 7 ft (2.1 m). Limestone rubble and dark organic matter cover the bottom. There

is abundant Hydrilla in the spring and the run. The run is as wide as the spring pool and

flows 200 ft (61 m) into the Wacissa River from the east. Minnow Spring is within densely

forested lowlands associated with the Wacissa River. Land around the spring is state owned

and undeveloped. Discharge was estimated at 15 ft3

/sec(4) on June 3, 1999.

Figure 129. Wacissa River Springs Group, Minnow Spring (photo by R. Means).
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Thomas Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 22.97” N, Long. 83° 59’ 32.37” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 2, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). Thomas Spring is located 375 ft (114.3 m) southwest of the public park dive platform

at the end of River Road (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). The spring is

approximately 360 ft (109.7 m) downstream from Log Spring on the northwestern bank of

the main spring pool.

Description – Thomas Spring discharges from a 20 ft (6.1 m) long fissure within the southwest portion of the head of the Wacissa River. The spring depth is 7.9 ft (2.4 m) over the fissure. Thomas Spring fissure is oriented north-south, and may connect to Log Spring fissure,

which is located 360 ft (109.7 m) upstream. The spring has a sand and limestone bottom

with algae-coated Hydrilla common around the edges. During the August 2002 visit,

enough current was flowing to produce a slight, elongated boil. A public park with dive platform, parking area, and boat ramp is about 300 ft (91.4 m) to the east, across the open

waters of the Wacissa River. Land to the east of Thomas Spring is state owned and undeveloped. Discharge was estimated at 30 ft3

/sec(4) on March 19, 1999.

Figure 130. Wacissa River Springs Group, Thomas Spring (photo by R. Means).
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Wacissa Spring No. 1

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 22.13” N, Long. 83° 59’ 30.40” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 2, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). The spring is located 400 ft (121.9 m) southwest of the public boat ramp on the west

side of the large open water head springs area (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). 

Description – Wacissa Spring No. 1 occupies a 30 ft (9.1 m) diameter depression on the bottom of the Wacissa River. Spring water gently discharges from a 1.5 ft (0.5 m) diameter circular vent in limestone. The spring depth is 9.6 ft (2.9 m) over the vent. A limestone ledge

is exposed on the southern edge of the vent. The area immediately surrounding the spring

vent is choked with algae-coated Hydrilla. Land surrounding the spring is densely forested swampland, except on the northeast side, where the public park with boat ramp, diving

platform, and parking area are located. 

Wacissa Spring No. 3

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 26.13” N, Long. 83° 59’ 26.68” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). The spring is located directly east of the public park and is due south of a small picnic area on the northeast side of the park (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). 

Description – Wacissa Spring No. 3 issues from at least eight small, sand boils within an

oval shaped pool measuring 30 ft (9.1 m) north to south and 20 ft (6.1 m) east to west. During

the August 2002 visit, very little flow was detected. The spring pool is shallow with an averFigure 131. Wacissa River Springs Group, Wacissa Spring No. 3 (photo by R. Means).
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age depth of 1.5 ft (0.5 m) and a maximum depth of 2 ft (0.6 m). The spring water is clear,

and the bottom is sand with few aquatic plants. The spring run flows 50 ft (15.2) south

before joining with Wacissa Spring No. 4. The combined flow from both springs flows another 200 ft (61 m) past the boat ramp and into the east side of the main body of the uppermost

Wacissa River. The spring is bordered by the public boat ramp parking area on the west

side and dense swamp forest on the east.

Wacissa Spring No. 4

Location – Lat. 30° 20’ 25.50” N, Long. 83° 59’ 25.92” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 2 S, R.

3 E). Wacissa Spring No. 4 is located 175 ft (53.3 m) east of the boat ramp parking area, up

a small spring run that flows towards the boat ramp from the northeast (see Wacissa River

Springs paragraph above). The spring is 90 ft (27.4 m) southeast of Wacissa Spring No. 3.

Description – Wacissa Spring No. 4 occupies a pool that is roughly 25 ft (7.6 m) in diameter. Depth over the spring vent measures 4.2 ft (1.3 m). The spring issues clear, slightly

blue water. The spring bottom is exposed limestone and sand. During the August 2002

visit, only a slight flow was noticeable as a slight boil on the spring surface. At that time,

thick green patches of algae and Hydrilla occupied the majority of the spring pool. The 25

ft (7.6 m) spring run flows southwest and converges with flow from Wacissa Spring No. 3 at

a point just upstream from the boat ramp. The combined runs then flow into the east side

of the main body of the uppermost Wacissa River. Dense lowland swamp forest surrounds

and canopies the spring.

Wacissa Unnamed Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 18’ 08.22” N, Long. 83° 58’ 46.63” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 24, T. 2 S,

R. 3 E). Wacissa Unnamed Spring is located at the head of a 100 ft (30.5 m) spring run that

enters the east bank of the Wacissa River 2.75 miles (4.4 km) downstream from the public

boat ramp (see Wacissa River Springs paragraph above). The spring run is 0.1 miles (0.16

km) upstream from a large tree island.

Description – Wacissa Unnamed Spring consists of multiple spring vents flowing into a

roughly circular 30 ft (9.1 m) diameter spring pool. Two small vents are on the north end of

the pool and a larger vent is on the south end. Small spring boils can be seen on the water

surface over each vent. In April 2002, a dark layer of organic particulate matter was

deposited on the pool bottom. The run flows 100 ft (30.5 m) west directly into the Wacissa

River from the east. Densely forested lowlands surround this spring. Land around the

spring is state owned and undeveloped. 
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Convict Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 5’ 18.02” N, Long. 83° 5’ 45.48” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 4 S, R.

12 E). Convict Spring flows into Suwannee River from the south 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Mayo. From the intersection with SR 51 in Mayo, drive 4.7 miles (7.6 km) east on

US 27. Turn north (left) on Convict Springs Road and follow 2.4 miles (3.9 km). The spring

is located within a park, Jim Hollis River Rendezvous, at the end of this road. 

Description – Convict Spring has an oval shaped pool framed by a concrete retaining wall.

Concrete steps and a slide lead down into the pool and there are two access ladders. The

pool measures 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft (5.5 m) wide. The spring was not flowing during

the November 2002 visit and neither the vent nor the pool bottom could be seen due to the

stagnant water. Maximum depth of the pool measures 24 ft (7.3 m). The water is greenishbrown and murky, with a thin green algae layer. Limestone crops out along the spring pool

edge. The dry, narrow spring run is only a few inches deep and runs 150 ft (45.7 m) east to

the Suwannee River. On one side of the spring pool, high ground rises to a picnic area. On

the other side, a wooden boardwalk leads down to the spring. The spring is surrounded by

grass and trees in a private recreation area developed for scuba diving, camping, and other

recreational activities. Discharge on July 7, 1997 measured 6.31 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 132. Convict Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
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LAF57982

Location – Lat. 30° 03’ 40.23” N, Long. 83° 03’ 26.53” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 7, T. 5 S, R.

13 E). LAF57982 is located along the Suwannee River 7 miles (11.3 km) east of Mayo. From

the intersection with SR 51 in Mayo, drive 6.6 miles (10.6 km) southeast on US 27. Turn

east (left) on CR 251 and follow the road 2.8 miles (4.5 km) to the boat ramp at the end. The

spring is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) upstream from the boat ramp behind a small island on the southwest side of the river. 

Description – LAF57982 emerges from beneath the scalloped limestone riverbank. This

small spring has no spring pool. The spring run is 2 ft (0.6 m) wide, 18 ft (5.5 m) long, 0.2

ft (0.06 m) deep, and flows north into the Suwannee River. The bottom is sand and covered

in leaves and organic matter. In some areas, shrubs and grass are growing in the run. High

ground slopes steeply to 3 ft (0.9 m) above the spring and run. The surrounding area is private land forested with cypress near the river and live oak and palmetto on higher, drier

land. Discharge on May 7, 1998 measured 3.83 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 133. LAF57982 (photo by T. Roberts).
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LAF718971

Location – Lat. 29° 57’ 34.11” N, Long. 82° 57’ 11.94” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 18, T. 6 S,

R. 14 E) LAF718971 is located approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northwest (up river) from

the US 27 bridge over the Suwannee River at Branford. The spring flows into the Suwannee

River from the south bank.

Description – LAF718971 (also known locally as Coopers Spring) consists of two spring

pools, separated by a land bridge. One pool measures 25 ft (7.8 m) long, 4.5 ft (1.4 m) wide,

and 5.1 ft (1.6 m) deep. The pool is fed by several seeps flowing from small cavities in the

adjacent exposed limestone. The spring flows directly into the river. The second pool is

located to the east of the first pool and measures 10 ft (3.1 m) north to south, 8 ft (2.5 m)

east to west, and 5 ft (1.6 m) deep. The spring run is 40 ft (12 m) long and averages 2 ft (0.6

m) wide and 1 ft (0.3 m) deep. There is very little aquatic vegetation in either pool, though

algae cover 90% of the limestone around the pools. The water in both pools is murky green

and a strong hydrogen sulfide odor is present. Limestone is exposed along the edges and

rises 6 ft (1.9 m) above the water surface to a dense hardwood forest. There are a few tiki

torches around the pool, as well as remnants of stairs or a platform. Discharge on July 18,

1997 measured 10.84 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 134. LAF718971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
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LAF718972

Location – Lat. 30° 00’ 41.86” N, Long. 83° 00’ 15.34” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 5 S,

R. 13 E). LAF718972 is located along the Suwannee River 5.7 miles (9.2 km) northwest of

Branford. From the intersection with US 129 in Branford, drive 3.4 miles (5.5 km) northwest on US 27. Turn east (right) on Patrician Oaks Drive and follow 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to

the boat ramp at the end of the road. The spring is along the west bank 4.3 miles (6.9 km)

upstream from the boat ramp. It is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) upstream from Troy Spring Run on

the same side of the river. 

Description – LAF718972 issues into the Suwannee River through a fissure along the

riverbank. During the November 2002 visit, the spring was exposed; however, when river

levels are higher, the fissure easily becomes inundated and is not discernable (Hornsby and

Ceryak, 1998). The vent is algae-covered and measures 25 ft (7.6 m) long, 1 ft (0.3 m) wide

and 3.2 ft (1.0 m) deep. The spring water has excellent clarity. Just south of the spring, the

riverbank rises to approximately 10 ft (3.1 m) above water level. A dense cypress forest

occupies lowlands along the river in the vicinity of the spring. Discharge on July 18, 1997

measured 10.6 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 135. LAF718972 (photo by T. Roberts).
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LAF919972

Location – Lat. 30° 05’ 31.73” N, Long. 83° 06’ 48.07” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 33, T. 4 S, R.

12 E). LAF919972 is located along the Suwannee River 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of

Mayo. From the intersection with SR51 in Mayo, drive 3.7 miles (6 km) east on US 27. Turn

north (left) on CR 354-B and follow 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to the boat ramp at the end of the road.

The spring is on the southwest side of the river approximately 700 feet (213.4 m) upstream

from the boat ramp. 

Description – LAF919972 discharges from between two limestone bedding planes along the

base of the riverbank. Algae coat the limestone surrounding the spring vent. The spring

was slightly tannic in November 2002, with excellent clarity and a prominent flow. A short

spring run flows east and cuts a channel within the limestone that is approximately 1.5 ft

(0.5 m) wide, 0.2 ft (0.06 m) deep, and nearly 10 ft (3.1 m) long. The limestone bank directly above the spring is approximately 4 ft (1.2 m) high and is covered with grass, small

shrubs, and live oak trees. Discharge on August 19, 1997 measured 3.80 ft3

/sec(4). 

Figure 136. LAF919972 (photo by D. Hornsby).
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LAF922975

Location – Lat. 30° 15’ 40.20” N, Long. 83° 14’ 47.70” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 2 S,

R. 11 E). LAF922975 is located 16 miles (25.7 km) west southwest of Live Oak along the

west side of the Suwannee River. From the public boat ramp in Dowling Park off CR 136,

launch boat and travel approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) upriver to the spring on the west

bank of the Suwannee River.

Description – LAF922975 emerges from the base of the limestone riverbank into an elongated pool that is 1.5 ft (0.5 m) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) long. Two small vents feed the pool

with prominent boils visible. Depth measures 3.1 ft (1.0 m). The spring pool has a limestone bottom with a thin layer of algae. Fallen tree limbs and debris cover the pool bottom

and spring run. The water is blue-green with excellent clarity. The spring run has a limestone bottom and flows 10 ft (3.1 m) southeast into the Suwannee River. The run cuts

through the riverbank, possibly running along a limestone fissure. Vertical limestone walls

approximately 3 ft (0.9 m) high surround the spring and run. The surrounding environment

is a sparse mixed hardwood forest with cypress near the river. Discharge on September 22,

1997 measured 3.58 ft3

/sec(4). 

Figure 137. LAF922975 (photo by D. Hornsby).
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LAF922976

Location – Lat. 30° 15’ 38.06” N, Long. 83° 14’ 58.86” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 2 S,

R. 11 E). LAF922976 is located 16 miles (25.7 km) west southwest of Live Oak along the

west side of the Suwannee River. From the public boat ramp in Dowling Park off CR 136,

launch boat and travel approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) north (upstream) to the spring on

the west bank of the Suwannee River.

Description – LAF922976 has an oval shaped pool measuring 4 ft (1.2 m) wide and 7 ft (2.1

m) long. The vent is a 1.5 ft wide (0.5 m) fracture in the moss-covered limestone on the

northwest side of the pool. Depth is 1.9 ft (0.6 m). The bottom of the pool is limestone with

a thin algal coating and tree debris. The water is slightly tannic and clear and a prominent

boil is visible. The run is approximately 4 ft (1.2 m) deep and 4 ft (1.2 m) wide and flows

southeast 5 ft (1.5 m) into the Suwannee River. The bottom is limestone and sand. Massive

limestone boulders are situated from 2-6 ft (0.6-1.8 m) above the spring pool. Land along

the river near the spring supports a mixed hardwood forest with cypress in low areas along

the river. Discharge on September 22, 1997 measured 1.09 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 138. LAF922976 (photo by D. Hornsby).
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LAF924971

Location – Lat. 30° 06’ 07.96” N, Long. 83° 09’ 57.99” W (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 25, T. 4 S, R.

11 E). From the intersection of US 27 and SR 51 in Mayo, drive north on SR 51 approximately 3.1 miles (5 km) to the bridge over Suwannee River. Just before the bridge turn east

(right) into the public park at the bridge (south side of the river), which has a boat ramp.

Launch boat and travel downriver approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) to the spring on east

side of the river.

Description – LAF924971 flows from a limestone cave 4 ft (1.2 m) high and 12 ft (3.7 m)

wide. The cave extends back 8 ft (2.4 m), creating the spring pool. A vent is located in a 6

ft (1.8 m) by 5 ft (1.5 m) depression inside the cave. Depth over the vent measures 5 ft (1.5

m). Additional vents discharge water from beneath rocks in the riverbank. The pool bottom

is limestone and sand and the water is clear blue-green. The vents in the riverbank produce

a prominent boil; the vent inside the cave has no visible boil. Exposed limestone outside the

cave and along the river bank is covered with algae. The spring is surrounded by a dense

forest and a 12 ft (3.7 m) limestone bluff rises adjacent to the spring. Discharge on

September 24, 1997 measured 12.99 ft3

/sec(4).

LAF929971

Figure 139. LAF929971 (photo by T. Roberts).
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Location – Lat. 30° 12’ 40.61” N, Long. 83° 14’ 43.44” W (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 20, T. 3 S,

R. 11 E). From the bridge over the Suwannee River in Dowling Park, take CR 250 west

approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the intersection with CR 251. Turn south (left) onto CR

251 and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the intersection with Sand Pond Road.

Turn east (left) onto Sand Pond Road and drive approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to Sims

Landing. Launch boat and travel south (downstream) from the boat landing approximately

0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the spring which is on the west bank.

Description – LAF929971 flows from a vent beneath a large limestone boulder. The spring

bottom is sand with some exposed limestone. The water is clear green-blue and algae cover

most of the spring bottom. A prominent boil is visible at the base of the boulder. The spring

flows 5 ft (1.5 m) northwest into the Suwannee River. The banks slope up to 15 ft (4.6 m)

above the water surface. Discharge estimated on September 29, 1997 was 5.0 ft3

/sec(4). Land

along the river is densely forested with mixed hardwoods.

LAF929972

Location – Lat. 30° 11’ 24.34” N, Long. 83° 15’ 01.51” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE 1⁄4 sec. 30, T. 3 S, R.

11 E) From the bridge over the Suwannee River in Dowling Park, take CR 250 west approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the intersection with CR 251. Turn south (left) onto CR 251

and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the intersection with Sand Pond Road. Turn

east (left) onto Sand Pond Road and drive approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to Sims Landing.

Launch boat and travel south (downstream) approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the spring

along the west bank of the Suwannee River.

Description – The LAF929972 spring pool measures 8 ft (2.4 m) north to south and 6 ft (1.8

m) east to west with an average depth of 0.5 ft (0.2 m). The vent is located on the west side

of the spring pool. The bottom of the spring pool is sand with limestone exposed near the

vent. The water is clear. Aquatic vegetation and algae are present in the pool, and collectively cover 20-30% of the bottom of the spring pool. The spring run is very shallow, averaging less than 0.5 ft (0.2 m) in depth and 4 ft (1.2 m) wide. The run is 60 ft (18.3 m) long

and enters the Suwannee River from the west. Before entering the river, the run flows

under a natural limestone land bridge. This land bridge is only exposed when river levels

are low, as was the case during the November 2002 visit. The surrounding the pool rises 12

ft (3.7 m) into a dense mixed hardwood forest. Discharge on September 29, 1997 measured

2.4 ft3

/sec(4).
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LAF929973

Location – Lat. 30° 10’ 48.04” N, Long. 83° 14’ 51.87” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 3 S,

R. 11 E). LAF929973 is located along the west bank of the Suwannee River 9.7 miles (15.6

km) northwest of Mayo. From the intersection of SR 51 and US 27 in Mayo, drive 8.6 miles

(13.8 km) north on SR 51. Turn west (left) on Charles Spring Road and follow to the boat

ramp. The spring is on the west side of the river 1.3 miles (2.1 km) upstream from the boat

ramp.

Description – LAF929973 is composed of at least eight small vents along the base of a 30

ft (9.1 m) section of limestone riverbank. The vents discharge directly into the Suwannee

River. Thick mats of green algae cover the vents. Prominent boils are visible. The spring

water is clear and slightly tannic. Higher Suwannee River water levels would obscure the

spring vents. The adjacent riverbanks reach a height of approximately 12 ft (3.6 m) directly above the springs. Land along the river is densely forested with mixed hardwoods.

Discharge on September 29, 1997 was estimated at 10 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 140. LAF929973 (photo by T. Roberts).
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Perry Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 05’ 47.06” N, Long. 83° 11’ 17.70” W (sec. 35 (irregular section), T. 4 S.,

R. 11 E.). Perry Spring is located on private property on the south bank of the Suwannee

River approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) upriver from the SR 51 bridge over the Suwannee

River north of Mayo.

Description – Perry Spring has an oval shaped spring pool measuring 52 ft (15.9 m) north

to south and 66 ft (20.1 m) east to west. The vent is located on the southeast side of the pool

and water flows from beneath a limestone overhang. Depth to the vent measures 9.5 ft (2.9

m). The bottom of the pool is sand with sparse amounts of algae. The spring water is clear

blue-green and no boil is visible. The grass banks surrounding the pool rise approximately

12 ft (3.7 m) above the water’s surface and stairs lead down to the spring pool from the adjacent high ground. At the north end of the pool, where the spring meets the Suwannee River,

cement bags form a dam. The dam has a hole in the center that allows water to flow out of

the pool and into the river. The spring is located on private property and is surrounded by

dense forest. Discharge on September 24, 1997 measured 37.8 ft3

/sec(4).

Figure 141. Perry Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
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Steinhatchee Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 28.55” N, Long. 83° 18’ 29.05” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 7 S, R.

10 E). Steinhatchee Spring is located in a small park 25 miles (40.2 km) southeast of Perry

along the Steinhatchee River. From the intersection of US 19/27 and US 98 in Perry, drive

approximately 24 miles (38.6 km) southeast on US 19/98. Turn east (left) on South Canal

Road and drive 2.9 miles (4.7 km) to the intersection of SR 51. Turn north (left) on SR 51

and travel almost 1 mile (1.6 km) to Camp Grade Road Turn right (east) on Camp Grade

Road and follow to the park approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km).

Description – Steinhatchee Spring discharges into a 3 ft (0.9 m) square spring pool entirely enclosed by brick. A small limestone vent issues clear water from the north side of the

pool. Water flows into an adjacent 6 ft (1.8 m) square brick enclosure. The water levels in

each pool are 0.6 ft (0.2 m) deep. Brick steps lead down into the larger pool where dark

green algae and white sulfur-reducing bacteria grow in places along the sand bottom. There

is a hydrogen sulfide odor. A hole in the brick wall allows water to form a run 0.2 ft (0.1 m)

deep, 1.5 ft (0.4 m) wide, and 15 ft (4.6 m) long. The run flows southwest into the

Steinhatchee River. Steinhatchee Spring is located in small public park, surrounded by a

few homes and a hardwood forest.

Figure 142. Steinhatchee Spring (photo by R. Jones).
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Unnamed Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 53’ 40.41” N, Long. 83° 14’ 38.92” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 8, T. 7 S, R.

11 E). Unnamed Spring is located 11 miles (17.7 km) south southeast of Mayo and flows into

the Steinhatchee River. From the intersection of US 27 and SR 51 in Mayo, drive 10.9 miles

(17.5 km) south on SR 51. Turn southeast (left) on CR 357 and continue 3.2 miles (5.2 km).

Turn north (left) on the first trail after crossing over the Steinhatchee River. The trail parallels the river north for 0.75 miles (1.2 km) and intersects the clear water spring run. The

spring is east of the confluence of the spring run and the Steinhatchee River.

Description – Unnamed Spring issues into a clear pool measuring 45 ft (13.7 m) by 20 ft

(6.1 m) and approximately 3 ft (0.9 m) deep. Two small boils are visible. The spring bottom

is mud with large amounts of detritus. The spring pool contains ferns, aquatic grasses and

light brown algae. The run averages 6 ft (1.8 m) wide, 1.5 ft (0.5 m) deep and travels west

for approximately 0.28 miles (0.45 km), entering the Steinhatchee River from the west. The

spring is surrounded by privately-owned forested floodplain and is utilized by a local hunting club.
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LAKE COUNTY

Blackwater Springs

Location – Lat. 28° 53’ 17.13” N, Long. 81° 29’ 50.84” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 18 S,

R. 28 E). Blackwater Springs is located within the Seminole State Forest about 12 miles

(19.3 km) east of Eustis near the junction of SR 44A and SR 44. The spring is located

approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) north of the SR 44A bridge over Blackwater Creek. 

Description – Blackwater Springs is comprised of seven spring pools. The largest spring

discharges into an elongated pool, measuring 95 ft (29 m) long and 80 ft (24.4 m) wide, with

an average depth of 12 ft (3.7 m). North of the largest spring pool is a smaller, oval pool 35

ft (10.7 m) long, 20 ft (6.1 m) wide, and 1 ft (0.3 m) deep. All spring pools are filled with

detritus and white sulfur-reducing bacteria. There is a hydrogen sulfide odor. The main

spring run is 30 ft (9.1 m) wide and 0.8 ft (0.2 m) deep and flows 250 ft (76 m) west into

Blackwater Creek. All of the additional runs flow southwest to join the main spring run.

Publicly-owned, swampy lowland forest surrounds these springs.

Figure 143. Blackwater Springs (photo by T. Roberts).
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Blue Algae Boil Spring

Location – Lat. 28o 52’ 30.38” N,

Long. 81o 26’ 26.33” W (NE1⁄4

SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec.32, T.18 S, R.29

E). Blue Algae Boil Spring is

located within the Seminole State

Forest approximately 1.8 miles

(2.9 km) southeast of Cassia off

SR 44. The spring flows into

Sulphur Run of Blackwater

Creek. Permission and driving

directions may be obtained from

the Seminole State Forest main

office in Leesburg.

Description – Blue Algae Boil

Spring has a slightly elongated

natural spring pool that measures 15 ft. (4.6 m) long, 10 ft. (3.0

m) wide, and 0.4 ft. (0.12 m) deep.

During the June 2003 visit, no

vent was visible due to the large

amount of organic material,

including dark bluish-green

algae, covering the spring bottom.

The water is clear with a slight

hydrogen sulfide odor. The

spring run measures 5 ft (1.5 m)

wide, 0.3 ft (0.06 m) deep and

flows 75 ft (22.9 m) south, joining

Sulphur Run from the east. The

area surrounding the spring is

publicly-owned, hardwood forest

Figure 144. Blue Algae Boil Spring with palmetto understory. 

(FGS photo archives).
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Blueberry Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 51’ 02.64” N, Long. 81° 26’ 41.48” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 7, T. 19 S, R.

29 E). Blueberry Spring is located 7 miles (11.3 km) west of Sanford within the Seminole

State Forest. Permission and driving directions may be obtained from the Seminole State

Forest main office in Leesburg. 

Description – Blueberry Spring has a circular pool 5 ft (1.5 m) in diameter, with a small

sand boil. Depth is 0.2 ft (0.1 m). A thin layer of white sulfur-reducing bacteria coats the

leaves and organic debris covering the pool bottom. The water is clear. There is a hydrogen

sulfide odor. A spring run 5 ft (1.5 m) wide and 0.3 ft (0.1 m) deep meanders east into

Blackwater Creek. To the west, a forested hillside slopes 10 ft (3.1 m) up towards the State

Forest road. The spring is surrounded by public land.

Figure 145. Blueberry Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
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Boulder Springs

Location – Lat. 28° 52’ 17.97” N, Long. 81° 27’ 00.36” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 6, T. 19 S,

R. 29 E). Boulder Spring is located approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) west of Sanford within

the Seminole State Forest. Permission and driving directions may be obtained from the

Seminole State Forest main office in Leesburg. 

Description – Boulder Spring is a collection of four small vents issuing clear water from

limestone at the base of a hillside. Large angular boulders covered with green moss are in

the spring pool and the spring run. The run is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) long, 10 ft (3.1 m) wide,

0.3 ft (0.1 m) deep, and flows northwest into Sulphur Run. The area around the spring

slopes steeply up a forested hill known as Sulphur Island. Multiple springs are located

around the perimeter of this “island”. The spring is surrounded by public land.

Figure 146. Boulder Springs (FGS photo archives).
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Camp Le No Che Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 57’ 08.72” N, Long. 81° 32’ 31.88” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 5, T. 18 S,

R. 28 E). Camp Le No Che Spring is located 8 miles (12.9 km) east of Altoona within the

Boy Scouts of America Camp Le No Che. From the Junction of SR 19 and CR 42 in Altoona,

travel east on CR 42 approximately 7.1 miles (11.4 km) to the intersection with Boy Scout

Road. Turn south (right) onto Boy Scout Road and travel to the entrance of Camp Le No

Che approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km). Permission must be obtained from the camp office.

Description – Camp Le No Che Spring has a circular, shallow pool measuring 25 ft (7.6 m)

in diameter. Spring water issues from a small crevice in the limestone that is covered with

sand and debris. Depth measures 1 ft (0.3 m). Detritus, green algae, and white sulfurreducing bacteria cover the pool bottom. A very strong hydrogen sulfide odor comes from the

spring and a prominent boil is visible on the east side of the pool. The spring run flows 200

ft (61 m) southeast into Lake Norris. The run is 15 ft (4.6 m) wide, and 0.8 ft (0.2 m) deep.

The spring pool is ringed with cypress knees and the surrounding hardwood and palm forest is fairly dense. An average discharge of 0.75 ft3

/s was measured in January 1997 (6).

Figure 147. Camp Le No Che Spring (photo by SJRWMD).
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Droty Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 49’ 41.04” N, Long. 81° 30’ 37.30” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 22, T. 19

S, R. 28 E). Droty Spring is located 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Eustis within the Seminole

State Forest. From the intersection with SR 19 in Eustis, drive 9.3 miles (15 km) east on

SR 44. Turn south (right) on CR 46 A and travel approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km). The

spring is 150 ft (45.7 m) north of the road.

Description – Droty Spring issues clear water from a sandy, circular vent at the base of a

10 ft (3.1 m) deep ravine. The meandering spring run is 4 ft (1.2 m) wide, 500 ft (152.4 m)

long, and flows northeast into Seminole Creek. The spring run is sand with dark green

algae and tree debris throughout. The private land surrounding the spring is thickly foliated with oaks, pines, banana trees, and palms. 

Green Algae Boil Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 52’ 32.88” N, Long. 81° 26’ 24.73” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 18 S,

R. 29 E). Green Algae Boil Spring is located within the Seminole State Forest approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) southeast of Cassia off SR 44. Green Algae Boil Spring is located

adjacent to Blue Algae Boil Spring. The spring flows into Sulphur Run of Blackwater Creek.

Permission and driving directions may be obtained from the Seminole State Forest main

office in Leesburg.

Figure 148. Droty Spring (FGS photo archives).
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Description – Green Algae Boil Spring has a circular pool 25 ft (7.6 m) in diameter and 0.4

ft (0.1 m) deep. During the June 2003 visit, there was no vent visible due to the large

amount of organic material covering the spring bottom. The water is clear with a slight

hydrogen sulfide odor. The spring run is approximately 6 ft (1.8 m) wide, 0.3 ft (0.1 m) deep

and flows south 150 ft (45.7 m) to Sulphur Run. The public land surrounding the spring is

a hardwood forest with palmetto understory. 

Holiday Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 44’ 25.45” N, Long. 81° 49’ 04.69” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 16, T. 20 S.,

R. 25 E). Holiday Spring is located on private land 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Leesburg.

From the intersection with SR 44 in Leesburg, drive 3.9 miles (6.3 km) south on SR 25. Turn

east (left) on CR 48 and drive 3.7 miles (6 km). Turn north (left) on Robertson Road and

travel 450 feet (137.2 m). The spring is in a wooded area on the east side of the road.

Description – Holiday Springs is situated in a small ravine and forms a circular spring pool

5 ft (1.5 m) in diameter. A small sand-filled cavity 2 ft (0.6 m) below the water surface runs

horizontally into a gently-sloping hillside to the south. The spring run is 2.5 ft (0.7 m) wide,

0.3 ft (0.1 m) deep, and has many small sand boils. It meanders 0.2 miles (0.3 km) north

through a hardwood forest into Lake Harris. The spring is sometimes used to fill a private

swimming pool. The average discharge between 1991 and 1999 was 3.42 ft3

/s (6). The spring

is surrounded by private land.

Figure 149. Holiday Spring (photo by SJRWMD).
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Lake Blue Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 44’ 55.14” N, Long. 81° 49’ 40.11” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 17, T. 20 S.,

R. 25 E.). Lake Blue Spring is located on private land 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of the

city of Leesburg. The spring is within “The Springs” residential community on the south

side of Lake Harris. It is not publicly accessible.

Description – Lake Blue Spring is surrounded by a concrete retaining wall that forms a residential swimming pool. The pool is L-shaped with a deep end of 5.7 ft (1.7 m) and a shallow end of 3.4 ft (1.0 m). A series of at least nine sandy boils feed the pool. The pool bottom

is sand with sparse algae. The spring run is 28 ft (8.5 m) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) deep with

tree debris and some algae along the sand bottom. The spring run flows 100 ft (30.5 m) east

and enters the south side of Lake Harris. Sparse palmettos, sable palms, and oak trees surround the spring pool. The spring is used as a swimming area for local residents. The average discharge measurement during the period of 1991-99 was 2.25 ft3

/s (6). The spring is surrounded by private land.

Markee Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 52’14.15” N, Long. 81° 27’ 09.83” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 6, T. 19 S,

R. 29 E). Markee Spring is located within Seminole State Forest approximately 1.5 miles

(2.4 km) southeast of Cassia off SR 44 along Sulphur Run. Access to this spring is limited

and permission must be obtained from the Seminole State Forest offices in Leesburg.

Figure 150. Markee Spring (photo by SJRWMD).