SUW1017971

Location – Lat. 30° 25’ 42.44” N, Long. 83° 01’ 46.57” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 4, T. 1 S.,

R. 13 E.). From the junction of CR 249 and CR 795 (Boy’s Ranch Road) northeast of Live

Oak, drive east then north on CR 795 approximately 7.2 miles (11.6 km) to the canoe launch

at the Florida Sheriff Boy’s Ranch on the Suwannee River. Launch canoe (during low water

periods this area is accessible only by canoe) and boat downriver approximately 1 mile (1.6

km) and the spring will be on the south (left) bank.

Description – SUW1017971 occupies a small cave at the base of the bank on the Suwannee

River. The cave is approximately 6 ft (1.8 m) long. There was no boil present during the

September 2002 visit and the spring was not flowing. Exposed limestone is present 4 ft (1.2

m) above the vent and forms an 8 ft (2.4 m) high vegetated bluff. A dense hardwood forest

surrounds the spring. Discharge on October 17, 1997 measured 4.0 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 220. SUW1017971 (photo by T. Roberts).
SUW1017972

Location – Lat. 30° 25’ 22.95” N, Long. 83° 00’ 55.53” W (SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 4, T. 1 S., R.

13 E.). From the junction of CR 249 and CR 795 (Boy’s Ranch Road) northeast of Live Oak,

drive east then north on CR 795 approximately 7.2 miles (11.6 km) to the canoe launch at

the Florida Sheriff Boys Ranch on the Suwannee River. Launch canoe (during low water

periods this area is accessible only by canoe) and the spring is just upriver from the canoe

launch on the south side of the river.

Description – SUW1017972 has an oval shaped spring pool that measures 16.0 ft (4.9 m)

wide and 29.4 ft (9.0 m) long. Its depth measures 0.8 ft (0.2 m). Spring water is yellowishbrown and is slightly turbid. The spring bottom is limestone with a thin dark silt deposit.

The spring was not flowing during the December 2002 visit. Moss-covered limestone crops

out around the edge of the spring pool. A mud-bottomed, 10 ft (3.1 m) long spring run leads

west to the Suwannee River. Land rises around the spring up to 14.0-16.0 ft (4.3-4.9 m)

above the present water level. The area around the spring is owned by the Florida Sheriff’s

Youth Ranch and consists of the Suwannee River and its forested riparian corridor. 

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Figure 221. SUW1017972 (photo by D. Hornsby).
TAYLOR COUNTY 

Beaver Creek Spring (TAY76992)

Location – Lat. 29° 45’ 57.41” N, Long. 83° 20’ 06.18” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 21, T. 8 S.,

R. 10 E.). Beaver Creek Spring is located 0.8 miles (1.2 km) south of Tennille on private

property off of SR 51. From the intersection of US 27 and SR 51 in Tennille, drive southwest

on SR 51 approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to the intersection with CR 491. Turn south

(left) onto CR 491 and drive approximately 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to a T junction. The spring

is located approximately 230 feet (70 m) due south of this junction.

Description – Beaver Creek Spring forms an oval-shaped pool 120 ft (36.7 m) by 80 ft (24.4

m), and 6 ft (1.8 m) deep. Two small vents are located in the center of the sand bottom

spring pool. Detritus and brown algae also coat the bottom and the spring water is slightly

cloudy. Two small boils are visible in the center of the pool. The spring run is 10 ft (3 m)

wide, 3 ft (0.9 m) deep, and flows 0.3 miles (0.5 km) south into the Steinhatchee River. The

SRWMD property around this spring is a lowland hardwood forest. Evidence of beavers is

apparent around the spring pool and run. Discharge of Beaver Creek Spring measured on

July 6, 1999 was 74.98 ft3

/s (4). 

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Figure 222. Beaver Creek Spring (photo by A. Willet).
Big Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 58’ 27.37” N, Long. 83° 44’ 19.80” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 9, T. 6 S.,

R. 6 E). Big Spring is located at the head of Big Spring Creek in the Big Spring Creek

Wildlife Management Area and is 11 miles (17.7 km) southwest of Perry. Access is by boat.

From the boat landing off CR 361A, boat northwest to the mouth of Big Spring Creek

approximately 5 miles (8.1 km).

Description – Big Spring occupies a circular pool 110 ft (33.5 m) in diameter with an estimated depth of 30 ft (9.1 m). During the June 2003 visit, the spring vent was not visible but

water depths indicate it is located near the center of the pool. Brown, blue-green, and

orange algae grow along the bottom of the pool. The water is clear but tannic with no visible boil. The spring run is 15 ft (4.6 m) wide, 2 ft (0.6 m) deep and flows approximately 0.9

miles (1.5 km) south to the Gulf of Mexico. Algae also occurs in the run. The publicly-owned

area surrounding the spring is a hardwood forest mixed with palms, sawgrass and marsh.

Discharge on June 9th 1999 measured 18.42 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 223. Big Spring (photo by A. Willet).
Bradley Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 42’00.17” N, Long. 83° 24’ 40.07” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 15, T. 9 S.,

R. 9 E.). From the intersection of Beach Road and 5th Avenue in Steinhatchee, drive north

on Beach Road approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the intersection with an unnamed road

on the west (left) side of the road just past a solid waste facility on the left. Turn west (left)

just past the facility, and then fork to the right and follow the road directly to the spring.

Description – Bradley Spring is enclosed on three sides by a brick wall, creating a rectangular-shaped spring pool 8 ft (2.4 m) long and 7 ft (2.1 m) wide. Clear water issues from a

small sand boil at the base of the wall. The pool bottom is sand with a depth of 2.5 ft (0.8

m). No aquatic vegetation or algae are present. A prominent boil is visible at the water’s

surface. Limestone is exposed around the edge of the spring pool. There is a hydrogen sulfide odor from the water. The spring run is 6 ft (1.8 m) wide, 0.4 ft (0.1 m) deep, and flows

200 ft (61 m) west into the nearby floodplain. The run bottom is sand with green algae along

its edges. Bradley Spring was once a county recreational park; however, during the March

2003 visit the park was closed. There are a few picnic tables nearby and a 4 ft (1.2 m) diameter sinkhole 6 ft (1.8 m) to the east of the spring. To the northeast of the spring pool, there

is an open, gravel parking lot. The entire area is surrounded by a dense pine and palmetto

forest. Discharge on June 22, 1999 measured 5.47 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 224. Bradley Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
Camp Ground Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 04’ 04.27” N, Long. 83° 33’ 13.76” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 8, T. 5 S,

R. 8 E). Camp Ground Spring is located on private property about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of

Perry on SR 30, between the Perry-Foley Airport and the Foley plant of Buckeye Cellulose

Corporation. 

Description – Camp Ground Spring occupies a circular spring pool 90 ft (27.4 m) in diameter with an estimated depth of 10 ft (3.1 m). During the June 2003 visit, the spring vent

was not visible. Brown algae grow on the numerous branches in the pool. The water is clear

and a slight boil is visible in the center of the pool. The spring run is 5 ft (1.5 m) wide, 2 ft

(0.6 m) deep and flows 50 ft (15.2 m) south to the Fenholloway River. Trash and litter are

abundant in the privately-owned hardwood forest surrounding the spring.

Cedar Island Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 48’ 58.73” N, Long. 83° 35’ 01.97” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 8 S.,

R. 7 E.). Cedar Island Spring is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Keaton

Beach in the community of Cedar Island. From the intersection of CR 361 (Beach Road) and

Cedar Island Road just east of Cedar Island, drive west on Cedar Island Road approximately

0.3 miles (0.5 km) to the intersection with Sand Piper Road. Turn north (right) onto Sand

Piper Road and drive approximately 0.2 miles (0.3 km). The spring will be on the west side

adjacent to the road.

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Figure 225. Cedar Island Spring (photo by A. Willet).
Description – Cedar Island Spring, also known as Sandpiper Spring, issues directly into a

tidal salt marsh. The pool is reported to be 80 ft by 125 ft (24.4 by 38.1 m). The spring is

approximately 14 ft (4.2 m) deep. The water is tannic and a prominent boil is visible. The

spring is nearly hidden by the salt marsh grasses growing around it and is roughly 110 ft

(33.5 m) away from the shoreline. Discharge was estimated at 15 ft3

/s(4) on June 22, 1999.

Eva Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 40’39.77” N, Long. 83° 23’ 57.31” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 23, T. 9 S.,

R. 9 E.). From the junction of CR 361 (Beach Road) and 3rd Avenue in Steinhatchee, travel

west on 3rd Avenue approximately 0.16 miles (0.26 km). The spring is located on the west

side of the road.

Description – Eva Spring is encircled by concrete bags creating an oval-shaped pool 57 ft

(17.4 m) wide and 75 ft (22.9 m) long. Depth is 6.0 ft (1.8 m). The water in the spring is not

very clear and is dark green. The bottom of the spring pool cannot be seen due to the poor

water clarity. Exposed limestone, covered with a thin layer of algae, is discernable along the

spring pool edge. A slight boil is visible at the center of the pool. The spring run is 4 ft (1.2

m) wide, 2 ft (0.6 m) deep and flows 300 ft (91.4 m) west into the Steinhatchee River. The

run bottom is limestone and covered with a thin layer of sand and algae. Land surrounding

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Figure 226. Eva Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
the spring pool rises to 4 ft (1.2 m) and along the spring run the land is 2-4 ft (0.6-1.2 m)

higher than the water surface. Private residences are located 100-150 ft (30.5-45.7 m) to the

north and south. A privately-owned sparse forest of pines, palmettos and grass surrounds

the spring. Discharge on June 25, 1999 measured 1.72 ft3/s (4).

Fenholloway Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 04’ 23.40” N, Long. 83° 40’ 00.32” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 6, T. 5 S., R.

7 E.). Fenholloway Spring is located 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west of Perry near the confluence of

the Fenholloway River and Spring Creek along the southern bank of the Fenholloway River.

It is also approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) downriver from the CR 356 bridge over the

Fenholloway River.

Description – Fenholloway Spring discharges from the base of a large oak tree. The water

is clear and contains large amounts of greenish algae. The run is 4 ft (1.6 m) wide, 0.2 ft

(0.1 m) deep and flows north 100 ft (30.5 m) to the Fenholloway River. The area surrounding the spring is a hardwood and palmetto thicket with abundant cypress knees in the lowlands. The spring is on private timber company land and is leased to a local hunting club.

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Figure 227. Fenholloway Spring (photo by A. Willet).
Folsom Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 06’ 49.86” N, Long. 83° 34’ 41.33” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 24, T 4 S, R.

7 E). Folsom Spring is located in Folsom Spring Recreation Park in Perry. From the junction of US 27 (San Pedro Avenue) and South Center Street, drive north on South Center

Street approximately 0.1 miles (0.2 km) and the park will be on the east (right) side of the

road.

Description – Folsom Spring occupies an oval-shaped spring pool 140 ft (42.7 m) long, and

72 ft (22 m) wide. Water flows from ten fissures, each of which are less than 1 ft (0.3 m) long

and 0.3 ft (0.1 m) wide, on the northwest side of the pool. There are also three prominent

boils on the northeast side of the pool indicating more limestone vents on the pool bottom.

Maximum depth is 6 ft (1.8 m). Limestone is exposed around the pool edge and is visible

through the tannic water. The run is 18 ft (5.4 m) wide, 4 ft (1.2 m) deep and flows 350 ft

(106.7 m) west to Spring Creek. The public land around the spring is grass, exposed soil and

mixed hardwood trees. Folsom Spring is open to the public as a recreational park but swimming is prohibited. The estimated discharge on September 24, 1999 was 2 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 228. Folsom Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Hampton Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 04’ 53.36” N, Long. 83° 39’ 46.25” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 6, T. 5 S, R.

7 E). Hampton Spring is located 4.4 miles (7.1 km) west of Perry off of US 98. From the

intersection of US 98 and CR 356 (Hampton Spring Road), travel southwest on CR 356

approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the intersection with an unnamed road on the west

(right) side of the road. Turn west (right) here and drive approximately 0.1 miles (0.2 km)

to the bridge over Spring Creek. Hampton Spring is located approximately 0.1 miles (0.2

km) upstream along the east bank of Spring Creek.

Description – Hampton Spring discharges from the foundation of the historic Hampton

Springs Hotel. The spring was surrounded by concrete to create a bathing area and swimming pool for the hotel. Water from a 2 ft (0.6 m) concrete pipe is diverted first into a semicircular concrete pool 10 ft (3.1 m) in diameter. Steps lead down to the pool along the semicircle on the east side. The spring flows west into a 6 ft (1.8 m) square pool surrounded on

three sides by a retaining wall. The water then flows along a concrete canal into a larger

rectangular pool. The largest pool is 45 ft (13.7 m) long, 12 ft (3.7 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.2 m)

deep. Water from this pool is released into Spring Creek through a pipe in the foundation.

The spring water is clear with a strong hydrogen sulfide smell and has large amounts of

dark green algae. All three pools have crumbling foundations. A hardwood forest is

encroaching on the old foundation and spring. The hotel was a popular destination during

the early 20th century and the county is currently renovating the property with plans to reopen the spring to the public. Discharge rate on June 9, 1999 measured 0.213 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 229. Hampton Spring (photo by R. Means).
Jabo Spring

Location – Lat. 29o 52’ 57.31” N, Long. 83o 37’ 22.51” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 9, T. 7 S, R.

7 E). Jabo Spring is located on private land 10 miles (16.1 km) south of U.S. 19 off of CR

361 (Beach Road). From the intersection of US 19 and CR 361 (Beach Road) drive south on

CR 361 approximately 13.2 miles (21.2 km) to Adams Beach. The spring is approximately

0.5 miles (0.8 km) southeast of the intersection of CR 361 and Jabo Road.

Description – Jabo Spring has a small circular pool 25 ft (7.6 m) in diameter with an average depth of 1 ft (0.3 m). Clear water issues from a small sand vent creating a prominent

boil at the surface. Detritus and thick mats of orange algae cover the bottom. The pool is

connected to a pond roughly 200 ft (61 m) in diameter. A 10 ft (3.1 m) wide run flows from

this pond 450 ft (137.2 m) southwest. Average depth of the run is 0.7 ft (0.2 m). The run

connects with one of the many tidal creeks that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. Dense lowland

forested private land surrounds the spring pool and run. Discharge on June 22, 1999 was

10.50 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 230. Jabo Spring (photo by A. Willet).
Spring Warrior Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 56’ 6.07” N, Long. 83° 36’ 35.16” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 6 S, R.

7 E). Spring Warrior Spring is located along the western bank of Spring Warrior Creek.

From the intersection of CR 361 (Keaton Beach Road) and Dennis Howell Road, travel

southwest on Dennis Howell road approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and the spring will be

on the north (right) side of the road.

Description – Spring Warrior Spring discharges directly into Spring Warrior Creek from a

1 ft (0.3 m) diameter vent. The vent is 1 ft (0.3 m) deep. The clear water flows with enough

force to form a very pronounced boil and provides a striking contrast to the tannic, dark

water of the creek. A slight hydrogen sulfide odor is detectable. The area surrounding the

spring is private property with hardwood forest and a palmetto understory. Discharge on

July 6, 1999 measured 23.16 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 231. Spring Warrior Spring (photo by A. Willet).
TAY616992

Location – Lat. 29° 54’ 45.11” N, Long. 83° 39’ 02.94” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 6 S.,

R. 7 E.). TAY616992 is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Perry. It is accessible by boat. It forms the head of Little Spring Creek. From the junction of US 19 and CR

361 (Beach Road) just south of Perry, travel approximately 12 miles (19 km) on CR 361 to

the intersection with Yates Creek Road. Turn west (right) onto Yates Creek Road and follow it to its terminus approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) at Yates Camp on Yates Creek.

Launch boat and travel north out the mouth of Yates Creek to Little Spring Creek (approximately 1 mile (1.6 km)). The spring is located approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) up the middle fork of Little Spring Creek.

Description – TAY616992 has a circular spring pool 60 ft (18.3 m) in diameter and 11 ft

(3.4 m) deep. During the October 2003 visit, the pool bottom was not visible due to poor

water clarity. Large logs and detritus are discernable beneath the surface. The spring flow

creates two very strong boils. The run averages 9 ft (2.7 m) wide and 1 ft (0.3 m) deep and

flows 0.8 miles (1.3 km) through swampland to the Gulf of Mexico. The run becomes braided as it flows through the lowlands. Orange algae are prolific in the spring run. The spring

is within the forested Big Bend Wildlife Management Area. Discharge on June 16, 1999

measured 33.36 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 232. TAY616992 (photo by A. WIllet).
TAY69991

Location – Lat. 29° 58’ 11.67” N, Long. 83° 44’ 43.47” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 8, T. 6 S, R.

6 E). From the boat landing at CR 356 on the Fenhollaway River, follow the main tidal channel from the boat ramp out into the Gulf of Mexico. Upon reaching the mouth of the tidal

channel, travel southeast along the coast for 2.0 miles (3.2 km) to the entrance of Big Spring

Creek. Head north (left) up Big Spring Creek. The spring is located 0.6 miles (1.0 km)

upstream on Big Spring Creek on the east (right) side of the creek.

Description – TAY69991 is comprised of two separate vents 30 ft (9.1 m) apart that feed

directly into Big Spring Creek. Depth of the vents is 3.3 ft (1.0 m) and the bottom has a layer

of fine sediments, organic matter and some exposed limestone. The clear spring water is

surrounded by greenish-brown, brackish water of Big Spring Creek. Two prominent spring

boils are visible. Scattered palms and other small trees and tall marsh grass surround the

spring. The banks of the tidal creek rise approximately 1.5 ft (0.5 m) above the spring to

level ground. Discharge on June 9, 1999 was estimated at 5 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 233. TAY69991 (photo by T. Roberts).
TAY622991

Location – Lat. 29° 52’24.80” N, Long. 83° 37’ 32.60” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 16, T. 7 S, R.

7 E). From the intersection of CR 361 (Beach Road) and Jabo Road near Adams Beach, travel on Jabo Road approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to Jabo Camp. The spring is located

approximately 0.2 miles (0.3 km) southeast of the camp along Island Creek.

Description – TAY622991 flows directly into Island Creek and has no pool or run. The

spring is 5.2 ft (1.6 m) deep with exposed limestone around the vent. The clear water forms

a prominent boil at the surface. This tidally influenced spring is surrounded by a brackish

marsh with private residences on the north side. Discharge on June 22, 1999 was estimated at 50 ft3

/s(4). 

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Figure 234. TAY622991 (photo by T. Roberts).
TAY76991

Location – Lat. 29° 40’ 34.91” N, Long. 83° 23’ 07.27” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 24, T. 9 S,

R. 9 E). From the intersection of 6th Street East and 1st Avenue in Steinhatchee, travel north

on 6th Street East approximately 0.25 miles (0.4 km). The spring is located on the east side

of the road on private property.

Description – TAY76991 has a 13 ft (4.0 m) diameter spring pool with an approximate

depth of 1 ft (0.3 m). A small vent at the northwest side issues clear water and produces a

slight boil. Detritus covers the pool bottom. The spring run is 3 ft (0.9 m) wide, 0.5 ft (0.1

m) deep, and flows 500 ft (152.4 m) to the Steinhatchee River. North of the spring, land rises

to 0.7 ft (0.2 m) then levels to coastal flatlands. The spring is hidden in a privately-owned,

densely-wooded area of assorted hardwood and pines and is a local fishing hole. The estimated discharge of this spring on July 6, 1999 was 4 ft3

/s (4). 

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Figure 235. TAY76991 (photo by T. Roberts).
TAY924991

Location – Lat. 30o 06’ 28.65” N, Long. 83o 37’ 38.62” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 28, T. 4 S, R.

7 E). From the intersection of US 98 and O’Steen Road southwest of Perry, drive north on

O’Steen Road approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to the bridge over Spring Creek. The spring

is located approximately 0.1 mile (0.2 km) north of the bridge.

Description – TAY924991 discharges from the bottom of an unnamed tributary to Spring

Creek. Each of the seven small vents are 0.5 to 0.8 ft (0.2-0.3 m) in diameter and produce a

slight boil. The water is clear and contains both brownish orange and bluish green algae.

The spring run is 20 ft (6.1 m) wide, 2 ft (0.6 m) deep and flows 300 ft (91.4 m) north to

Spring Creek. The privately-owned area surrounding the springs supports a dense hardwood and palmetto forest. Discharge on September 24, 1999 was estimated at 1.0 ft3

/s(4).

TAY924993

Location – Lat. 30° 06’ 29.97” N, Long. 83° 37’ 41.44” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 28, T. 4 S,

R. 7 E). From the intersection of US 98 and O’Steen Road southwest of Perry, drive north

on O’Steen Road approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to the bridge over Spring Creek. The

spring is located approximately 0.1 miles (0.2 km) north of the bridge.

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Figure 236. TAY924991 (photo by A. Willet).
Description – TAY924993 discharges from the bottom of Spring Creek at the base of the

Osteen Road Bridge. The two small circular vents are 8 ft (2.4 m) apart and approximately

2 ft (0.6 m) deep. The spring discharges clear water, producing two prominent boils. The

water has a hydrogen sulfide odor. The creek bottom is sand with algae-coated Hydrilla and

other aquatic vegetation. The dense hardwood forest surrounding the spring is bisected by

Osteen Rd and its associated right-of-way. Discharge on September 24, 1999 was estimated

at 3 ft3

/s(4). 

Unnamed Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 06’ 25.86” N, Long. 83° 37’ 35.92” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 28, T. 4 S, R.

7 E). Unnamed Spring is located on an unnamed tributary to Spring Creek and is to the

west of Perry, 0.75 miles (1.2 km) north of the intersection of US 98 and CR 359B.

Description –Unnamed Spring has an elongated pool measuring 60 ft (18.3 m) by 30 ft (9.1

m). The spring vent is located in the center of the pool approximately 10 ft (3.1 m) deep.

The pool bottom is mud and covered with detritus and algae coated limbs. The water is

clear and produces a visible boil. The spring run is 20 ft (6.1 m) wide, 2 ft (0.6 m) deep and

flows 600 ft (182.9 m) north to Spring Creek. A cleared powerline right-of-way cuts through

the mixed hardwood and pine forest surrounding the spring. 

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Figure 237. TAY924993 (photo by A. Willet).
UNION COUNTY

Worthington Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 55’ 35.79” N, Long. 82° 25’ 33.30” W. (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 6 S.,

R. 19 E). Worthington Springs is located in the town of Worthington Springs along the

Santa Fe River. The spring is the centerpiece of Chastain-Seay Park just off SR 121 on the

north side of the Santa Fe River.

Description – Worthington Spring has a circular pool 60 ft (18.3 m) in diameter surrounded by an earthen berm. The east bank of the pool is a steep, man-made slope of limestone

boulders. The north bank is grass with an asphalt parking lot at the top of the rise. The

spring run averages 2 ft (0.6 m) deep and flows 300 ft (91.4 m) southwest into a backwater

slough of the Santa Fe River. A picnic pavilion with a wooded hill behind is situated northeast of the spring pool. The spring is located within Chastain-Seay City Park and is developed with wooden walkways and picnic areas. Historically, the spring pool was enclosed by

a 12-ft square concrete wall and the spring was a popular destination with a hotel, bathhouse, and swimming area (Rosenau et al. 1977). The town recently restored the spring

back to a more natural state. Discharge in April of 1972 measured 0.36 ft3

/s (1).

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Figure 238. Worthington Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
VOLUSIA COUNTY

Gemini Springs

Location – Lat. 28° 51’ 45.98” N, Long. 81° 18’ 41.06” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 3, T. 19 S,

R. 30 E). From the intersection of Dirksen Drive and US 17/92 travel east on Dirksen Drive

0.2 miles (0.3 km) to DeBary Creek Boulevard. Travel south on DeBary Creek Boulevard

approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km). These springs are located in Gemini Springs County

Park. 

Description – Gemini Springs is composed of three springs that create two separate elongated pools and flows into an impounded reservoir. Rosenau et al. (1977) described the

springs as originating in “sharp little ravines or clefts at the base of a higher surrounding

area...” An eight inch diameter well was drilled to augment the flow from the springs

(Rosenau et al., 1977). One pool is completely inundated by tannic reservoir water and measures 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 10 ft (3.1 m) wide. No boil or flow is detectable. The run is also

inundated. The second pool is 100 ft (30.5 m) to the east and is situated on slightly higher

ground than the first pool. This pool is 17 ft (5.2 m) long, 12 ft (3.7 m) wide, and 2 ft (0.6 m)

deep. Clear water prominently boils from a small hole in the exposed limestone. Clumps of

green and brown algae cover most of the sand spring pool bottom. Water also seeps from the

hillside. The spring run is 6 ft (1.8 m) wide and 0.4 ft (0.1 m) deep. Algae, similar to that in

the spring pool, grow in the spring run. The run flows 150 ft (45.7 m) east under a wooden

bridge and joins the first spring’s inundated run. From the reservoir, spring water flows 1.5

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Figure 239. Gemini Springs (photo by SJRWMD).
miles (2.4 km) east into Lake Monroe. The surrounding higher ground rises west and north

to more than 20 ft (6.1 m) above the water level. The springs are located within a Gemini

Springs County Park with trails and playgrounds. During the February 2003 visit, swimming was prohibited due to high bacteria levels in the water. The average discharge

between 1966 and 2000 was 10.1 ft3

/s (6).

Green Spring

Location – Lat. 28° 51’ 46.04” N, Long. 81° 14’ 50.92” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 5, T. 19 S,

R. 31 E). Green Spring is located 5.0 miles (8.1 km) northwest of Osteen. From the intersection of Enterprise Osteen Road and Green Spring Road, drive north on Green Spring

Road approximately 0.1 miles (0.2 km). The spring lies within a county park.

Description – Green Spring is roughly circular, 93 ft (28.4 m) in diameter, and enclosed by

concrete on the southwestern side. The spring pool depth averages 3.7 ft (1.1 m). Rosenau

et al. (1977) reported the depth in a conical depression in the north-central part of the pool

to be about 125 ft (38.1 m). Exposed limestone lines the pool edges and a set of stairs leads

down to the spring on the southwest side. Land rises 5 ft (1.5 m) above the water surface to

a grassy area with palms and oaks. The milky green water has poor visibility of less than

0.5 ft (0.1 m). The spring pool feeds several runs that branch and meander through the adjacent floodplain. Average width of the runs is 3 ft (0.9 m) and average depth is 0.3 ft (0.9 m).

The spring flows 0.3 miles (0.5 km) northeast to Lake Monroe. The spring is being developed into a county park. The average discharge between 1932 and 2000 was 1.10 ft3

/s (6).

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Figure 240. Green Spring (photo by SJRWMD).
WAKULLA COUNTY

Indian Spring

Location – Lat. 30o 15’ 02.88” N, Long. 84o 19’ 19.50” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 3, T. 3 S, R.

1 W). Indian Spring is located on private property 13 miles (20.9 km) south of Tallahassee

near the Bethel Community. The YMCA of Tallahassee, who owns Indian Spring, constructed a summer camp around the pool.

Description – Indian Spring has a circular spring pool 185 ft (56.4 m) in diameter and 30

ft (9.1 m) deep. A large, semicircular limestone cave is located on the north side of the sand

bottom pool. Depths in the cave are reported to reach 60 ft (18.3 m) (Rosenau et al., 1977).

The spring water is clear with a greenish tint. Green algae float in clumps around the

spring pool and run. The spring run is 50 ft (15.2 m) wide, 2 ft (0.6 m) deep, and flows 0.7

miles (1.1 km) southeast into Sally Ward Spring at the headwaters of the Wakulla River.

The spring has been developed as a recreation area associated with YMCA’s Camp Indian

Springs. Platforms, observation decks, water slides, and canoes surround the spring pool.

The camp is in a densely forested area. Discharge on October 31, 1972 measured

0.11 ft3

/s (1).

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Figure 241. Indian Spring (photo by A. Willet).
McBride Slough Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 14’ 23.94” N, Long. 84° 16’ 10.43” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 7, T. 3 S.,

R. 1 E.). McBride Slough Spring is located on private land 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the

town of St. Marks, north of the CR 267 (Bloxham Cutoff Road) bridge over McBride Slough. 

Description – McBride Slough Spring discharges into a circular pool 50 ft (15.2 m) in diameter. The pool has a maximum depth of 7 ft (2.1 km) with a sand and limestone bottom. The

milky blue spring pool has an abundance of exotic vegetation. The spring flows 100 ft (30.5

m) southeast to McBride Slough, contributing a majority of the flow of this slough. McBride

Slough flows south to pass under the CR 267 Bridge, continues approximately 1 mile (1.6

km), and enters the Wakulla River from the north. The run is approximately 3 ft (0.9 m)

deep. The spring is located on private property with an old wooden boardwalk and an openwalled hunter’s shack on the northwest side. It appears to be situated along a karst subsidence corridor that is dotted with sinkholes along its upper reaches. 

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Figure 242. McBride Slough Spring (photo by R. Meegan).
Northside Spring No. 1

Location – Lat. 30° 14’ 15.11” N, Long. 84° 16’ 52.32” W (SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 12, T. 3 S.,

R. 1 W.). Northside Spring No. 1 is located within Wakulla Springs State Park approximately 1.25 miles (2.0 km) north of the lodge. See park officials for permission and directions.

Description – Northside Spring No. 1 issues into a pool measuring 45 ft (13.7 m) north to

south and 30 ft (9.1 m) east to west. The conical depression has a depth of 10 ft (3.1 m). The

bottom is sand with some detritus and, on the north side, old bricks are hidden in the leaf

litter indicating an old house or mill site. Milky blue water issues with enough force to create a slight boil at the water’s surface. Northside Spring No. 2 is 50 ft (15 m) to the west.

Flow from Northside Spring No. 1 combines with the flow from Northside Spring No. 2 and

travels 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southeast to the Wakulla River.

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Figure 243. Northside Spring No. 1 (photo by R. Meegan).
Northside Spring No. 2

Location – Lat. 30° 14’ 15.30” N, Long. 84° 16’ 52.49” W (SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 12, T. 3 S.,

R. 1 W.). Northside Spring Number 2 is located within Wakulla Springs State Park approximately 1.25 miles (2.0 km) northeast of the lodge. Northside Spring Number 2 is 50 ft (15.2

m) west of Northside Spring Number 1. See park officials for directions and permission.

Description – Northside Spring No. 2 occupies a small pool approximately 10 ft (3.1 m) in

diameter. The spring pool is 3 ft (0.9 m) deep and has a sand bottom. Fallen branches and

detritus cover the soft pool bottom. The water is blue and somewhat cloudy. This undeveloped spring is surrounded by a dense lowland forest. Northside Spring No. 1 is 50 ft (15.2

m) to the east. Flow from Northside Spring No. 2 combines with the flow from Northside

Spring No. 1 and travels 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southeast to the Wakulla River.

Sally Ward Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 14’ 29.09” N, Long. 84° 18’ 38.88” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 11, T. 3 S.,

R. 1 W.). Sally Ward Spring is an undeveloped spring along the east side of the entrance

road into Wakulla Springs State Park. It can be accessed by a short trail from the east side

of Wakulla Spring Drive, less than 0.2 miles (0.3 km) from the Park’s Bloxham Cutoff Road

entrance.

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Figure 244. Northside Spring No. 2 (photo by R. Meegan).
Description – Sally Ward Spring discharges into the center of a pool 120 ft (36.6 m) in

diameter and surrounded by dense swamp forest. Access to the spring pool is limited therefore no depth or vent descriptions were obtained. Hydrilla and other aquatic vegetation are

abundant in the pool. The spring run flows almost 0.75 miles (1.2 km) southwest into a

braided channel due north of Wakulla Spring. Sally Ward Spring is within Wakulla Springs

State Park and the entrance road runs along the northwest side of the pool. Indian Spring

Run flows under a bridge and into the spring pool from the northwest. Swimming is prohibited but there are short trails leading from a grassy area on the roadside down to the

spring. The spring’s extensive cave system has been mapped and the conduit system reaches depths of over 250 ft (76.2 m).

Wakulla No Name Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 12’ 53.33” N, Long. 84° 15’ 59.42” W (sec. RS1 (irregular section), T. 3

S., R. 1 W.). Wakulla No Name Spring is located within Wakulla Springs State Park and is

remote and not accessible to the public. The spring flows into the Wakulla River from the

west 2.8 miles (4.5 km) downstream from the headwaters or 0.2 miles (0.3 km) upstream

from the Shadeville Road bridge.

Description – Wakulla No Name Spring discharges into a circular pool 25 ft (7.6 m) in

diameter. Maximum depth is 16 ft (4.9 m). The pool bottom is sand with fallen branches

and detritus. Clear blue water issues from the spring vent creating a boil. Little aquatic

vegetation grows in the pool or the run. The spring run flows 0.2 miles (0.3 km) northeast

into the Wakulla River with an average depth of 1.5 ft (0.5 m). A heavily- forested lowland

swamp surrounds the natural and wild spring. The exotic aquatic plant Hydrilla is abundant in this section of the Wakulla River, but this spring has not been affected.

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Figure 245. Sally Ward Spring (photo by R. Meegan).
WASHINGTON COUNTY

Drinking Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 36’ 44.83” N, Long. 85° 49’ 23.58” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 3, T. 2 N,

R. 16W). Drinking Spring is approximately 6.7 miles (10.8 km) west of Vernon. Drinking

Spring flows into the west bank of Holmes Creek 3.8 miles (6.1 km) upstream from the Live

Oak Landing Road boat ramp. From the intersection of SR 79 (Main Street) and CR 279

(Moss Hill Road) in Vernon, travel south on SR 79 approximately 7.1 miles (11.4 km) to the

intersection with River Road in New Hope. Turn west (right) onto River Road and travel

approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the intersection with Hammack Road. Turn north

(right) onto Hammack Road and travel approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to Live Oak

Landing on Holmes Creek. Hammack Road merges into Live Oak Road just before the boat

landing.

Description – Drinking Spring is a very small spring with a circular pool approximately 2

ft (0.6 m) in diameter. Depth is 1.5 ft (0.5 m). The pool bottom is sand and silt and a slight

boil is visible. Two small seepage streams enter into the pool. The spring run flows approximately 120 ft (36.6 m) and enters the west side of Holmes Creek. Drinking Spring is within the heavily forested Holmes Creek floodplain.

Galloway Spring

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Figure 246. Galloway Spring (photo by A. Chelette).
Location – Lat. 30° 35’ 50.86” N, Long. 85° 50’ 31.26” W (NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 9, T. 2 N.,

R. 16 W.). The mouth of Galloway Spring is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) upstream from the bridge at

Miller’s Ferry on Holmes Creek. It enters Holmes Creek on the outside or west side of a

large bend in the river on the west side of Holmes Creek. It is also located approximately

0.8 miles (1.3 km) north (upriver) from the Live Oak Landing Road boat landing. From the

intersection of SR 79 (Main Street) and CR 279 (Moss Hill Road) in Vernon, travel south on

SR 79 approximately 7.1 miles (11.4 km) to the intersection with River Road in New Hope.

Turn west (right) onto River Road and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the intersection with Hammack Road. Turn north (right) onto Hammack Road and travel approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) to Live Oak Landing on Holmes Creek. Hammack Road merges

into Live Oak Road just before the boat landing.

Description – Galloway Spring occupies a bowl-shaped depression with a steep slope on the

west side of the pool. Depth is 15-20 ft (4.6-6.1 m) and the water is greenish blue. The

spring run flows 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Holmes Creek with many obstructions and little current. The spring and its surroundings are wild and undeveloped. An obscure dirt track

leads through the densely forested floodplain to the spring pool on the west side. An old,

wooden platform floats near the middle of the pool. Land rises approximately 10 ft (3.1 m)

above the water surface on the west side. 

Hightower Springs

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Figure 247. Hightower Springs (photo by A. Chelette).
Location – Lat. 30° 36’ 18.19” N, Long. 85° 45’ 55.51” W (SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 5, T. 2N, R.

15W). Hightower Spring is located at the end of a small road 3.7 miles (6.0 km) south of

Vernon on SR 79. From the intersection of SR 79 and CR 279 (Moss Hill Road) in Vernon,

travel approximately 3.7 miles (6.0 km) to the intersection with Hightowers Road. Turn

north (right) onto Hightower Road and travel approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) to the boat

landing on Holmes Creek. The spring is located on the west side of the boat landing.

Description – Hightower Springs occupies a shallow spring pool 135 ft (41.2 m) north to

south and 25 ft (7.6 m) east to west and up to 8 ft (2.4 m) deep. Numerous sand boils are

scattered throughout the spring pool. The water is clear and slightly green and no boil disrupts the water surface. Considerable amounts of algae cover the spring bottom. The small

spring run, 6-15 ft (1.8-4.6 m) wide and 1 ft (0.3 m) deep, flows 200 ft (61 m) north into

Holmes Creek. A parking lot and boat ramp are on the east side of the spring. The surrounding lowlands harbor a dense cypress and gum forest. Discharge on May 21, 2003

measured 2.52 ft3

/s (3).

Jack Paul Springs

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Figure 248. Jack Paul Springs (photo by A. Chelette).
Location – Lat. 30° 36’ 46.29” N, Long. 85° 44’ 01.46” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 3, T. 2N, R.

15W). Jack Paul Springs run enters the south bank of Holmes Creek 2.6 miles (4.2 km)

downstream from the bridge over Holmes Creek in Vernon.

Description – Jack Paul Springs consists of three spring vents. Two vents are located within the 40 ft (12.2 m) diameter spring pool at depths of approximately 10 ft (3.1 m). One vent

is on the west side and the other on the east side of the pool. The pool has a sand bottom

with limestone exposed around the vents. The western vent produces a prominent boil but

little flow issues from the eastern vent. The third vent is located in the middle of the spring

run channel approximately 300 ft (91.4 m) downstream from the head springs. The springs

are clear and slightly greenish. Average depth and width of the spring run are 3 ft (0.9 m)

and 30 ft (9.1 m), respectively. The spring run flows approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) southwest into Holmes Creek. An access dike follows along the east side of the run to the head

springs. This earthen berm also acts to divert a small channel of Holmes Creek away from

the head spring pool to a point farther downstream from the springs. Discharge on May 21,

2003 measured 12.75 ft3

/s (3).

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Figure 249. Miller’s Ferry Spring (photo by A. Chelette).
Location – Lat. 30° 34’ 27.78” N, Long. 85° 50’ 25.73” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 16, T. 2 N, R.

16 W). Miller’s Ferry Spring emerges from the river bottom on the east side of Holmes

Creek 0.25 miles(0.4 km) upstream from the boat ramp in Miller’s Ferry. From the intersection of SR 79 (Main Street) and CR 279 (Moss Hill Road) in Vernon, travel south on SR

79 approximately 7.1 miles (11.4 km) to the intersection with River Road in New Hope.

Turn west (right) onto River Road and travel approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 km) to the bridge

over Holmes Creek at Miller’s Ferry. The boat landing is located on the southwest side of

Holmes Creek.

Description – Miller’s Ferry Spring, also known locally as Blue Spring, is a deep opening,

approximately 50 ft (15.2 m) in diameter, on the bottom of Holmes Creek. Maximum depth

over the vent is 33.4 ft (10.2 m) and the water is milky blue-green. No spring boil was visible during the February 2002 visit. Both sides of the creek are heavily-forested. To the east

of the spring, a bluff along Holmes Creek rises steeply approximately 40 ft (12.2 m), and to

the west is lowland floodplain. 

Piney Wood Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 39’ 30.79” N, Long. 85° 41’ 26.30” W (SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 13, T. 3 N, R.

15 W). Piney Wood Spring is located on private property 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town

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Figure 250. Piney Wood Spring (photo by A. Chelette).
of Vernon. It is 0.4 miles (0.6 km) due west of Cypress Spring. 

Description – Piney Wood Spring occupies a conical depression with a circular pool approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) in diameter. The spring was not flowing during the February 2002

visit. During a subsequent visit in June 2003 however, the debris had been removed and

the flow restored. Murky brown water in the spring pool before debris removal became clear

and slightly bluish afterward. The spring run averages 20 ft (6.1 m) wide and flows west 0.5

miles (0.8 km) into the uppermost part of Cypress Spring Run, just below the head spring.

Historically, Piney Wood Spring flowed into Cypress Spring pool, but the prior landowner

diverted the natural flow. The run was channeled and enters Cypress Spring Run approximately 100 ft (30.5 m) downstream from the spring pool on the west side of the run. The

area surrounding Piney Wood Spring is heavily- forested with planted pines near the spring.

The spring run travels through the swamp forest associated with the floodplain of Holmes

Creek. Discharge on May 28, 2003 was 0.67 ft3

/s (3). 

Skipper Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 34’ 32.93” N, Long. 85° 50’ 37.58” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 16, T. 2 N,

R. 16 W). Skipper Spring is located approximately 1000 ft (304.8 m) upstream from Miller’s

Ferry Spring and approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) upstream fro the Miller’s Ferry boat

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Figure 251. Skipper Spring (photo by A. Chelette).
landing. It flows from the west into Holmes Creek. From the intersection of SR 79 (Main

Street) and CR 279 (Moss Hill Road) in Vernon, travel south on SR 79 approximately 7.1

miles (11.4 km) to the intersection with River Road in New Hope. Turn west (right) onto

River Road and travel approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 km) to the bridge over Holmes Creek at

Miller’s Ferry. The boat landing is located on the southwest side of Holmes Creek.

Description – Skipper Spring has a roughly circular-shaped spring pool in a bowl-shaped

depression with an approximate diameter of 120 ft (36.6 m). The pool is 17 ft (5.2 m) deep

and the pool edge is entirely ringed by cypress trees. The water color is murky blue-greenish. No boil was observed in February 2002. The pool and run are entirely within the densely wooded floodplain of Holmes Creek. There is a dilapidated dock on the north side of the

pool and the south side has slightly higher ground nearby. 

Unnamed Spring

Location - Lat. 30° 34’ 41.56” N, Long. 85° 50’ 16.77” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 15, T. 2 N.,

R. 16 W.). Unnamed Spring is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) upstream from

Miller’s Ferry on Holmes Creek. The mouth of the small spring run enters the east side of

Holmes Creek approximately 600 ft (182.9 m) downstream from a bluff along the east side

of the creek. From the intersection of SR 79 (Main Street) and CR 279 (Moss Hill Road) in

Vernon, travel south on SR 79 approximately 7.1 miles (11.4 km) to the intersection with

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Figure 252. Unnamed Spring (photo by A. Chelette).
River Road in New Hope. Turn west (right) onto River Road and travel approximately 2.2

miles (3.5 km) to the bridge over Holmes Creek at Miller’s Ferry. The boat landing is located on the southwest side of Holmes Creek.

Description – Unnamed Spring occupies a bowl-shaped depression with a ledge on the

north side. The pool is approximately 40 ft (12.2 m) in diameter and at least 10 ft (3.1 m)

deep. The water color is murky green and there was no visible spring boil on the pool surface during the February 2002 visit. The spring run is narrow, shallow, and filled with

sticks and logs. It is approximately 400 ft (121.9 m) long, entering into Holmes Creek from

the east. Higher ground rises from Holmes Creek 150 ft (45.7 m) to the south along the edge

of the floodplain. Unnamed Spring and its run are situated entirely within the heavilyforested Holmes Creek floodplain.

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