Location – Lat. 30° 09’14.47” N, Long. 81° 43’ 41.51” W (sec. 41 (irregular section), T. 4 S,

R. 26 E). The spring is located within Lake Echokotee Boy Scout Camp, which located at

2513 Doctors Lake Drive in Orange Park, south of Jacksonville. From the intersection of

Kingsley Drive and Doctors Lake Drive in Orange Park, travel southwest on Doctors Lake

Drive approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and the Boy Scout Camp entrance will be on the

south (left) side of the road. The spring is on private property and access is restricted.

Description – W.W. Gay Spring No. 1 has a diameter of 12.0 ft (3.7 m). It is surrounded by

a wooden platform which has stairs going down into the spring pool. The spring reaches

depths of 3.0 ft (0.9 m). No boil was present on the spring surface during the March 2003

visit. At the time of visit, the spring pool was covered in duckweed, preventing observation

of the spring bottom. The spring water is clear. Water exits the spring pool through a pipe

that drains into lowlands to the southeast toward Doctor’s Lake. The spring run disappears

into lowlands to the southeast. The ravine corridor stretches southeast approximately 0.3

miles (0.5 km) toward Doctor’s Lake. A wooden shelter and fire pit utilized by the Lake

Echokotee Boy Scout Camp are located approximately 50 ft (15.2 m) northeast of the spring

pool. High ground surrounds the spring and rises to about 10 ft (3.1 m). An additional

spring, known as W.W. Gay Spring No.2, is located about 100 ft (30.5 m) west of W.W. Gay

Spring No. 1. The springs are within a heavily wooded area. Discharge measured 0.14 ft3

/s(6)

in 1993. 

W.W. Gay Spring No. 2

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Figure 38. W.W. Gay Spring No. 2 (photo by T. Roberts).
Location - Lat. 30° 09’14.10” N, Long. 81° 43’ 42.76” W (sec. 41 (irregular section), T. 4 S,

R. 26 E). The spring is located within Lake Echokotee Boy Scout Camp, which located at

2513 Doctors Lake Drive in Orange Park, south of Jacksonville. From the intersection of

Kingsley Drive and Doctors Lake Drive in Orange Park, travel southwest on Doctors Lake

Drive approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and the Boy Scout Camp entrance will be on the

south (left) side of the road. The spring is on private property and access is restricted.

Description – W.W Gay Spring No. 2 discharges from a wooded hillside. The spring is composed of three small vents: two sand boils and one trickling seep. Limestone is exposed

around the vents. Clear water issues prominently from both sand boils. The spring run is

about 4.0 ft (1.2 m) wide and flows southeast approximately 50 ft (15.2 m) towards Doctor’s

Lake through a ravine corridor before disappearing into the adjacent floodplain. The lake

is approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) to the southeast of the spring. The bottom of the spring

run is sand with thick mats of orange iron-reducing bacteria. A drainage canal introduces

runoff into the spring run. High ground on the west side of the spring gently slopes to about

6.0 ft (1.8 m) above the spring level. W.W. Gay Spring No. 1 is located 100 ft (30.5 m) east

of W.W. Gay Spring No. 2. The surrounding land is heavily wooded. 

COLUMBIA COUNTY

COL101971

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Figure 39. COL101971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 55.96” N, Long. 82° 40’ 09.71” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 36, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). COL101971 is located approximately 0.4 miles (0.6 km) upriver from Rum Island,

on the north bank of the Santa Fe River. From High Springs, drive northwest on US 27/SR

20 approximately 4.0 mi (6.4 km). Turn west (left) onto SR 138 and drive approximately 2.0

mi (3.2 km) and turn south (left) at sign for Rum Island. Follow dirt road about 1.5 mi (2.4

km) to boat ramp.

Description – COL101971 has a circular spring pool 12 ft (3.7 m) in diameter and 5 ft (1.5

m) deep. The silt pool bottom is covered with green algae and tree debris. During the

December 2002 visit the spring was not flowing and the water was clear and stagnant. No

aquatic plants grow in the spring pool. The dry spring run is 3 ft (0.9 m) wide, 220 ft (67.1

m) long, and flows into the Santa Fe River. A house is situated to the north of the spring

pool and there are several oak and cypress trees in the immediate vicinity. A forest begins

100 ft (30.5 m) to the east and west of the spring pool. Discharge was measured in October

1997 was 2.56 ft3

/s(4).

COL101974

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 02.39” N, Long. 82° 40’ 36.05” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). COL101974 is located on the north bank of the Santa Fe River about 0.1 mi (0.2

km) east of the Rum Island boat ramp. From High Springs drive northwest on U.S. 27/SR

20 approximately 4.0 miles (6.4 km). Turn west (left) onto SR 138 and drive about 2.0 miles

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Figure 40. COL101974 (photo by T. Roberts).
(3.2 km) and turn south (left) at sign for Rum Island. Follow dirt road about 1.5 miles (2.4

km) to river. The spring is to the east of the boat ramp.

Description – COL101974 has a circular spring pool 6 ft (1.8 m) in diameter and 4.5 ft (1.4

m) deep. Aquatic vegetation covers the pool bottom obstructing the view of the the spring

vent. The water is clear blue and a prominent boil is visible at the water surface. Two runs

flow from this spring into the Santa Fe River. The southern run is 3 ft (0.9 m) wide, 1 ft (0.3

m) deep and flows south for approximately 12 ft (3.7 m). A small footbridge crosses the run

where it converges with the Santa Fe River. The second run is 15 ft (4.6 m) wide and 1 ft

(0.3 m) deep, and flows west 60 ft (18.3 m). The spring is surrounded by a forested floodplain. Discharge estimated on October 1, 1997 was 10 ft3/s(4).

COL428981

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 12.73” N, Long. 82° 36’ 19.88” W (NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 7 S,

R. 17 E). The spring is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of High Springs on the north bank

of the Santa Fe River. It is approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) upstream from the US 441/41

public boat ramp. From the junction of US 441/41 and CR 236 in High Springs, drive north

on US 441/41 approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km). Turn west (left) at public access boat ramp

sign just before the Santa Fe River bridge.

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Figure 41. COL428981 (photo by D. Hornsby).
Description – COL428981 occupies a circular depression with a diameter of 35.0 ft (10.7

m). Depth of the spring pool averages 2.0 ft (0.6 m). The spring pool surface is covered in

duckweed and contains clear, stagnant water. The spring was not flowing in December

2002. The dried up spring run contains grass and shrubs. The run trends southeast-ward

15 ft (4.6 m) and enters the Santa Fe River from the north. The spring is within forested

lowlands along the Santa Fe River. Discharge on April 28, 1998 measured 2.41 ft3

/s(4).

COL522981

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 15.76”

N, Long. 82° 45’ 21.29” W

(NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 18, T. 2

S, R. 16 E). The spring is located less than 1 mile (1.6 km)

south of White Springs on the

southwest side of the

Suwannee River. It is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km)

downstream from the US 41

bridge park just southeast of

White Springs.

Description – COL522981

was not flowing at the time of

visit in December of 2002. The

dry spring orifice was evident

at the base of the exposed,

moss-covered limestone banks

of the Suwannee River.

Hornsby and Ceryak (1998)

reported that COL522981 was

located at the base of limestone

riverbanks and was flowing.

They also noted a strong hydrogen sulfide odor from the

spring. When flowing,

COL522981 flows directly into

the Suwannee River from the

south. Higher ground around

the spring rises steeply to

about 3.0 ft (0.9 m). The spring

is within the forested riparian

corridor associated with the

Suwannee River. Discharge on

May 22, 1998 measured 2.15

ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 42. COL522981 (photo by T. Roberts).
COL522982

Location – Lat. 30° 19’ 17.27” N, Long. 82° 45’ 23.50” W (NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 18, T. 2 S,

R. 16 E). The spring is located less than 1 mile south of White Springs and vents from the

bottom of the riverbed of the Suwannee River. It is just past COL0522981. From the US 41

boat landing on the Suwannee River, travel downriver approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km).

Description – COL522982 discharges from the riverbed of the Suwannee River. In

December 2002, a slight boil was observed on the surface of the river directly above the

spring vent location; however, dark river water obscured view of the spring. COL522982 is

within a forested section of the Suwannee River. Discharge on May 22, 1998 was estimated at 3 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 43. COL522982 (photo by T. Roberts).
COL917971

Location – Lat. 29° 55’

29.38” N, Long. 82° 46’ 19.17”

W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 36,

T. 6 S, R. 15 E). COL917971

is located along the east bank

of the Santa Fe River. From

the east side of the bridge

over the Suwannee River at

Branford, travel east on US

27/129 and SR 20 for approximately 4.1 miles (6.6 km) to

the intersection with US 129.

Turn south (right) onto US

129 and travel 4.2 miles (6.8

km) to the intersection with

CR 138. Turn east (left) onto

CR 138 and travel approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to

the intersection with NE 2nd

Way. Turn northeast (left)

onto NE 2nd Way and travel

approximately 2.5 miles (4

km) to the boat landing.

Boat approximately 0.8 mile

(1.3 km) downriver to the

spring.

Description – COL917971

occupies a nearly circular

spring pool that measures

58.5 ft (17.8 m) long and 52 ft

(15.8 m) wide. The spring

pool is created by a manmade, limestone dam. The

spring vent discharges from a limestone fissure that measures approximately 6.0 ft (1.8 m)

long, located in the south end of the spring pool. Depth averages 1 to 2 ft (0.3 to 0.6 m). The

spring water was clear and slightly tannic in September 2002. A prominent boil is formed

on the pool surface. The spring bottom consists of sand and dark fine sediments. Its short

spring run flows approximately 12 ft (3.7 m) into the Santa Fe River from the east. The surrounding high ground gently slopes to approximately 7 ft (2.1 m) above the spring surface.

The spring is within a heavily forested section of the Santa Fe River. Discharge on

September 17, 1997 measured 6.83 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 44. COL917971 (photo by T. Roberts).
COL930971

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 52.19” N, Long. 82° 39’ 24.26” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 31, T. 7 S,

R. 17 E). This spring is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of High Springs on the north bank

of the Santa Fe River. From the junction of US 441/41 and US 27 in High Springs, drive

southwest on US 41/27 for 0.6 miles (1 km). Turn west (right) on SR 340 (Poe Springs Road)

and travel 2.9 miles (4.7 km) then turn north (right) into Poe Springs Park at the sign. The

spring is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) downstream from the boat ramp in Poe Springs Park.

Description – COL930971 consists of a cluster of at least five distinct spring vents in separate pools. The depths of each spring pool range from 1.0-2.0 ft (0.3-0.6 m). The spring

pools are of various sizes and shapes. Only one spring vent had an appreciable flow, displaying a slight boil. All spring pools had an abundance of aquatic vegetation, and the

majority of each spring pool surface was covered by duckweed. The spring run averages 4

ft (1.3 m) wide, and is characterized by puddles and dry sections. It is approximately 800 ft

(243.8 m) long and enters the Santa Fe River from the north. A 1 ft (0.3 m) high, man-made

limestone dam is constructed across the spring mouth near the river’s edge. The spring is

within heavily forested lowlands associated with the Santa Fe River. During higher water

levels, COL930971 would become a single spring pool, fed by 5 spring vents. The spring pool

is surrounded by private property. Discharge on September 30, 1997 measured 13.34 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 45. COL930971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
COL1012971

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 24.88” N, Long. 82° 43’ 47.98” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 20, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). COL1012971 is located along the north bank of the Santa Fe River. From the intersection of US 27 and SR 47 in Fort White drive south on SR 47 for approximately 4.3 miles

(6.9 km) to the bridge over the Santa Fe River. The spring is located approximately 1.3

miles (2.1 km) upriver from the boat landing at SR 47.

Description – This spring has an oval-shaped depression that measures 69 ft (21.0 m) wide

and 90.0 ft (27.4 m) long. Its depth, when visited, was 2 ft (0.6 m). Hornsby and Ceryak

(1998) report the water flow came from a 15 ft (4.6 m) long fracture with a maximum depth

of 7 ft (2.1 m). The water is dark brown with poor clarity and no boil can be seen. The spring

pool bottom is muddy with a thin layer of algae and a large amount of Hydrilla and tree

debris. Duckweed and leaves cover the surface of the spring pool around its edge.

Limestone crops out at the vent, on the northern side of the spring pool. Two spring runs

are associated with this spring. Both flow west into the Santa Fe River and are about 36 ft

(11.0 m) long, 15 ft (4.6 m) wide and about 1 ft (0.3 m) deep. The bottom of these runs is

muddy with abundant debris, including tree branches and leaves, algae, and Hydrilla. High

ground surrounding the spring pool and its run ranges up to 4 ft (1.2 m) above the water

level. Private property surrounds this spring, and is forested by cypress and oak trees,

cypress knees, and tall grass. Discharge on September 30, 1997 was estimated at 15 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 46. COL1012971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
COL1012972

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 23.38” N, Long. 82° 43’ 54.12” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 20, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). From the intersection of US 27 and SR 47 in Fort White drive south on SR 47 for

approximately 4.3 miles (6.9 km) to the bridge over the Santa Fe River. The spring is

approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) upriver from the boat ramp, on the northeast side, and

upriver from Myrtle’s Fissure.

Description – COL1012972 creates an oval-shaped pool that measures 70 ft (21.3 m) by 12

ft (3.7 m). A 70 ft (21.3 m) long fissure is located on the south side of the pool. Depth measured by Hornsby and Ceryak (1998) is 47 ft (14.3 m). During the visit, the water in the pool

was dark and tannic. The run averages 15 ft (4.6 m) wide and 0.5 ft (0.15 m) deep, and flows

220 ft (67.1 m) into Santa Fe River from the north. The pool is surrounded by a dense floodplain forest that is privately owned. Discharge on October 12, 1997 measured 10.28 ft3

/s(4).

Jonathan Spring (COL101972)

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 01.64” N, Long. 82° 40’ 31.50” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). Jonathan Spring is located at the eastern end of Rum Island County Park. From the

intersection of US 27 and Main Street in High Springs, drive northwest on US 27 approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the intersection with CR 138. Turn west (left) onto CR 138 and

drive about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection with Rum Island Road. Turn south (left)

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Figure 47 Jonathan Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
at sign for Rum Island and travel approximately 1.5 mi to the boat ramp. Put in boat and

go upriver about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) to spring.

Description – Jonathan Spring, referred to as COL101972 by Hornsby and Ceryak (1998),

has an elongated pool 55 ft (16.8 m) by 10 ft (3.1 m). Two sand boils are located on the pool

bottom at a depth of 1.5 ft (0.5 m). The pool has a sand bottom, the majority of which is covered with algae. The water is clear blue and various aquatic plants are present. The shallow spring run is 10 ft (3.1 m) wide, 0.7 ft (0.2 m) deep, and flows 35 ft (10.7 m) west to the

Santa Fe River. The run bottom is sand and does not have as much vegetation as the spring

pool. The land around the pool gently slopes up to 4 ft (1.2 m) above the water surface. The

spring is surrounded by a dense hardwood forest with thick grass patches and some palmetto. There are remnants of an old cement wall where the run meets the river. Rum Island

County Park surrounds the spring. Discharge measured October 1, 1997 was 6.07 ft3

/s(4).

July Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 10.23” N, Long. 82° 41’ 47.03” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). July Spring is located across from the Ginnie Springs Complex. From the junction

of US 441/41 and US 27 in High Springs, drive south on U.S. 41/27 approximately 0.8 miles

(1.3 km). Turn west (right) onto SR 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive about 6.6 miles (10.6

km) and then turn north (right) onto graded road at sign for Ginnie Springs. Follow the

graded road another mile (1.6 km) to the Ginnie Springs entrance. A canoe must be used to

visit July Spring. The easiest access is from Ginnie Springs Complex. Canoe directly across

the river from Devil’s Ear Spring.

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Figure 48. July Spring (photo by T. Scott).
Description - July Spring occupies a circular cove on the northeast side of the Santa Fe

River that is 90 ft (27.4 m) in diameter. Spring water issues from a 40 ft (12.2 m) long limestone fissure approximately 8 ft (2.4 m) deep. The water in the pool is clear bluish green

and most of the pool is covered with exotic aquatic vegetation. The fissure creates several

boils at the pool surface. Privately owned, dense hardwood forest surrounds the spring and

it is a popular swimming hole. Discharge measured November 4, 1997 was 117 ft3

/s(4).

Mill Pond Springs

Location – Lat. 29° 57’ 59.98” N, Long. 82° 45’ 35.91” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 13, T. 6 S,

R. 15 E). From Branford, drive southeast on US 27 for approximately 10.0 miles (16.1 km)

to the intersection with CR 137 (Sand Hill Road). Turn north (left) at park sign onto CR 137

(Sand Hill Road) and travel approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to the first paved road on the

right. Take first paved road on the right (CR 238) and travel to the park entrance on the

right. The spring is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) below Ichetucknee Main Spring on the east side of the

river.

Description – Mill Pond Springs form an oval spring pool 20 ft (6.1 m) by 140 ft (42.7 m).

Two vents are located on the pool bottom and two seeps flow from the adjacent riverbank,

one to the southeast and one to the southwest of the pool. Maximum depth of the spring pool

is 3.8 ft (1.2 m). The pool’s mud bottom is coated with algae, leaves, and eel grass.

Limestone is exposed around the vents. The water is light brown in color, but clear, and a

prominent boil is visible on the surface. The spring run flows 150 ft (45.7 m) north into the

Ichetucknee River. The run has a mud bottom that is covered with algae and eel grass. An

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Figure 49. Mill Pond Springs (photo by R. Means).
old mill is situated along the spring run and the run is surrounded by a dense forest of live

oaks, cypress and palm trees. High ground gently slopes up from the spring pool and run to

6.5 ft (2 m). Discharge rate on June 16, 1998 measured 23.05 ft3

/s(4).

Rum Island Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 00.67” N, Long. 82° 40’ 47.39” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). Rum Island Spring is located within Rum Island County Park. From the intersection of US 27 and Main Street in High Springs, drive northwest on US 27 approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the intersection with CR 138. Turn west (left) onto CR 138 and drive

about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection with Rum Island Road. Turn south (left) at sign

for Rum Island and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the boat ramp. The spring

discharges to a large pool just west of the parking area.

Description – Rum Island Spring occupies a 200 ft (61 m) wide cove along the north bank

of the Santa Fe River. Spring water issues from a 19 ft (5.8 m) long and 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m)

wide fissure. The pool bottom is sand and is covered with algae. The spring water is clear

blue and contrasts with the slightly tannic river where the two meet. A boil is visible on the

spring pool surface. There is an abundance of Hydrilla in the spring pool. The pool is surrounded by grass banks. A few picnic tables are to the north and a parking lot is located to

the east associated with Rum Island County Park. The spring is a local swimming hole.

Discharge measured on October 1, 1997 was 60.8 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 50. Rum Island Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Sawdust Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 24.05” N, Long. 82° 42’ 12.64” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). Sawdust Spring is located across from the Ginnie Springs Complex. From the

junction of US 441/41 and US 27 in High Springs, drive south on U.S. 41/27 approximately

0.8 miles (1.3 km). Turn west (right) onto SR 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive about 6.6

miles (10.6 km) and then turn north (right) onto graded road at sign for Ginnie Springs.

Follow another mile to the Ginnie Springs entrance. A canoe must be used to visit Sawdust

Spring. The easiest access is from Ginnie Springs Complex. Canoe downriver and Sawdust

will be on the right approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) below Ginnie Springs and just before

Twin Spring on the left.

Description – Sawdust Spring has a circular pool measuring 58 ft (17.7 m) in diameter.

The spring bottom is sand and completely covered with aquatic vegetation. Clear blue water

issues with enough force to create a boil on the east side of the spring pool. The spring run

averages 20 ft (6.1 m) wide and 3 ft (0.9 m) deep and flows 100 ft (30.1 m) to the Santa Fe

River. Logs lie across the intersection of the spring run and the Santa Fe River. The spring

is surrounded by privately-owned, dense lowland forest. Discharge measured on October 1,

1997 was 6.83 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 51. Sawdust Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Sunbeam Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 55’ 41.14” N,

Long. 82° 46’ 11.33” W (SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4

SW1⁄4 sec. 25, T. 6 S, R. 15 E).

From the junction of U.S. 27 and

Wilson Springs Road in Ft.

White, take Wilson Springs Road

west approximately 3.8 miles (6.1

km) to the boat ramp on the

Santa Fe River. Go downriver

on the Santa Fe approximately

0.9 mile (1.5 km), past 2 sets of

small shoals and a hairpin turn.

The spring is a five minute paddle past COL917971 and lies in

the riverbed a little toward the

north (Columbia County) side of

the river.

Description – Sunbeam Spring

flows from two vents in a

riverbed fracture. During the

September 2002 visit, a fissure

near the north bank of the Santa

Fe River was exposed, measuring

7 ft (2.1 m) long and up to 1 ft (0.3

m) wide. The water flowing from

this vent has excellent clarity.

The second vent is located to the

north of the first and was inundated by the river during the

visit. The clarity of the water

coming from the second vent is

poor and the color is brownish

green. Each of the vents produces a prominent boil on the

water surface. The adjacent riverbank rises gently to 3 ft (0.9 m) above the water surface

and there is a wooden deck 100 ft (30.5 m) northwest of the two vents. A forested riparian

corridor surrounds the river at the spring. Discharge measured September 9, 1997 was 45.6

ft3

/s(4).

Wilson Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 54’ 0.18” N, Long. 82° 45’ 30.77” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 6, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). The spring is located 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Fort White and flows into the

Santa Fe River from the east bank. From the junction of U.S. 27 and Wilson Springs Road

in Fort White, take Wilson Springs Road west approximately 3.8 miles (6.1 km) to the boat

ramp on the Santa Fe River. The spring run is adjacent to the Wilson Spring Road boat

ramp on the east side.

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Figure 52. Sunbeam Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Description – Wilson Spring has an oval spring pool that measures 108 ft (32.9 m) long and

81 ft (24.7 m) wide with a depth of 21.7 ft (6.6 m). The spring vent is likely located on the

east side of the spring pool where a prominent spring boil is observed; however, the vent

could not be observed due to dark water conditions. Some limestone is exposed in the spring.

A strong hydrogen sulfide odor is associated with this spring. Wilson Spring Run flows

approximately 275 ft (83.8 m) into the Santa Fe River from the north. The run has a dark

sand and mud bottom with a thin algal coating. Wilson Spring and its run are surrounded

by privately-owned, heavily forested lowlands. Discharge on September 28, 1997 measured

39.0 ft3

/s(4).

DIXIE COUNTY

DIX95971

Location – Lat. 29° 42’ 15.83” N, Long. 82° 57’ 09.87” W (SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 18, T. 9 S,

R. 14 E). DIX95971 is located approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) north of Fanning Springs.

From the intersection of US 19/98 and SR 26 in Fanning Springs, travel north on SR 26

approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) toWilcox. In Wilcox, CR 232 intersects SR 26 as SR 26

makes a 90 degree bend to the east (right). Continue north (straight) onto CR 232 and travel approximately 6.2 miles (10.0 km) to the intersection with SW 25th Street. Turn west (left)

onto SW 25th Street and travel approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to the boat landing. DIX

95971 is located approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) downriver on the north bank.

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Figure 53. Wilson Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Description – DIX95971 issues into a spring pool 20 ft (6.1 m) wide and 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Maximum depth is 1.5 ft (0.5 m). The pool bottom is sand and silt. During the December

2002 visit, the spring was not flowing. The aquatic plants in the spring pool are covered

with algae and the water in the pool is tannic with poor clarity. The spring run averages 15

ft (4.6 m) wide, 1.5 ft (0.5 m) deep and flows 70 ft (21.3 m) to the Suwannee River. The run

bottom is similar to that of the spring pool. A dock is located on the west side of the spring

pool and houses are to the southwest. Dense grasses and shrubs as well as oak and cypress

trees surround the spring pool. The property surrounding the spring is privately owned.

Discharge on August 26, 1998 was estimated as 45.6 ft3

/s(4).

Little Copper Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 38’ 01.36” N, Long. 82° 58’ 00.65” W (sec. 12 (irregular section), T. 10

S, R. 13 E). From the intersection of CR 232 and SR 26 in Wilcox, drive north on CR 232

approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the intersection with CR 334. Turn west (left) onto CR

334 and drive approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to boat landing. The spring flows into the

Suwannee River from the west approximately 0.25 mile (0.4 km) downstream from the boat

ramp.

Description – Little Copper Spring occupies an oval shaped depression that measures 20 ft

(6.1 m) wide and 32 ft (9.7 m) long. Spring depth is 4 ft (1.2 m). The spring water is clear

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Figure 54. DIX95971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
and the pool bottom is muddy and covered with brown algae. An area of small trees and

cypress knees are growing in the middle of the spring pool. Little Copper Spring run is 3 ft

(0.9 m) wide and 1 ft (0.3 m) deep, and it flows about 300 ft (91.4 m) into the Suwannee

River from the west. The bottom of the spring and run is predominantly mud, although

some limestone is exposed at the vent. Approximately 250 ft (76.2 m) downstream from

Little Copper Spring, there is a pool that has no spring boil on the surface; however, it

appears to be an additional spring that is flowing into Little Copper Spring Run. An abundance of copper-colored, iron-reducing bacteria inhabits the spring and run. The bank and

trees that surround the spring are stained with a copper color due to iron deposition from

the water. This spring is surrounded by private lands and is within forested lowlands associated with the Suwannee River. Discharge on September 22, 1997 measured 6.35 ft3

/s(4).

McCrabb Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 41’ 07.76” N, Long. 82° 57’ 36.74” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 24, T. 9 S, R.

13 E). McCrabb Spring flows into the Suwannee River from the west approximately 0.8 mile

(1.3 km) upriver from Hart Spring. From the intersection of SR 26 and CR 232 in Wilcox,

drive north on CR 232 for approximately 4.1 miles (6.6 km) to the intersection with CR 344.

Turn west (left) onto CR 344 and drive 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the Suwannee River. Launch

boat and travel upriver approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km).

Description – McCrabb Spring has an elliptical spring pool 25 ft (7.6 m) wide, 40 ft (12.2

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Figure 55. Little Copper Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
m) long, and 6 ft (1.8 m) deep. The spring vent is located on the west side of the pool. A

layer of algae coats the sand bottom of the spring pool and aquatic vegetation is present.

Two distinct boils are visible on the surface created by water issuing from the singular vent.

There is a hydrogen sulfide odor and iron deposition has stained the bottom and banks. The

spring run averages 10 ft (3.1 m) wide, 1.5 ft (0.5 m) deep and flows 20 ft (6.1 m) east into

the Suwannee River. The privately owned high ground surrounding the pool rises gently 3

- 5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) to an open cypress, oak, and cedar forest. Private residences are nearby.

Discharge on September 19, 1997 measured 5.44 ft3

/s(4).

Pothole Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 48’ 38.48” N., 82° 56’ 09.14” W (SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 5, T.8 S., R. 14 E.).

Pothole Spring is located on the west bank of the Suwannee River approximately 6 miles

northwest of Bell. The spring is approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) upstream from the CR 340

(Rock Bluff Landing) boat ramp on the Suwannee River.

Description – Pothole Spring pool measures 10 ft (3.1 m) wide and 25 ft (7.6 m) long. Depth

is approximately 15 ft (4.6 m). The spring water is clear and is light yellow-green.

Limestone is exposed within the circular spring vent and is covered with algae. Spring discharge creates a turbulent boil on the water surface above the vent. A brief spring run flows

east 20 ft (6.1 m) into the west side of the Suwannee River. The spring run has an exposed

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Figure 56. McCrabb Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
face southwest of Pothole Spring. The land bordering the spring is privately owned on the

down-stream side and owned by SRWMD on the upstream side. Discharge on August 4,

1997 measured 31.64 ft3

/s(4). 

Unnamed Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 09.98” N, Long. 82° 56’ 00.35” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 5, T. 8 S, R.

14 E). From I-10 E, take US 221 south to US 27. Just before reaching Branford, turn south

(right) onto SR 349 and drive approximately 9.0 miles (14.5 km) to the intersection with CR

340 E. Turn east (right) and drive approximately 3.2 miles (5.2 km) to the boat landing.

Launch boat and go downriver about 3.5 miles (5.6 km); the spring is on the west (right) side

of the Suwannee River.

Description – This unnamed spring is composed of three interconnected spring pools. The

first pool is 35 ft (10.7 m) in diameter and 6.5 ft (2.0 m) deep. The second pool is oval-shaped

22 ft (6.7 m) wide, 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 4 ft (1.2 m) deep. The last pool is 50 ft (15.2 m)

downstream from the second pool and measures 25 ft (7.6 m) by 60 ft (18.3 m) and 3.5 ft (1.1

m) deep. The combined flow travels 500 ft (152.4 m) to the Suwannee River. No aquatic

vegetation or algae is observable in the pools and the water in the pools and run is tannic.

No boil was visible in the first pool but the second and third pools have distinct boils on the

water surface. A dense hardwood forest surrounds this spring complex.

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Figure 57. Pothole Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Unnamed Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 41’ 10.52” N, Long. 82° 57’ 35.42” W (SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 24, T. 9 S, R.

13 E) This unnamed spring is just north of McCrabb Spring. From the intersection of SR 26

and CR 232 in Wilcox, drive north on CR 232 for approximately 4.1 miles (6.6 km) to the

intersection with CR 344. Turn west (left) onto CR 344 and drive 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the

Suwannee River. Put in boat and go upriver to spring. The spring is approximately 100 ft

(30.5 m) upriver from McCrabb Spring.

Description – This unnamed spring issues from the riverbed directly into the west side of

the Suwannee River. The vent opening is 1.3 ft (0.4 m) deep and is surrounded by limestone.

Orange, iron-reducing algae surround the vent and the water has excellent clarity. Aquatic

vegetation, covered in orange algae, covers roughly 85% of the river bottom in the vicinity of

the spring vent. The bottom of the river surrounding the vent is algae covered silt. There

is a wooden dock to the southwest of the vent and a house to the west. Cypress, oak, cedars,

and grasses line the banks of the river near the spring.

DUVAL COUNTY

Pottsburg Creek Spring

Location – Lat. 30° 17’ 24.00” N, Long. 81° 34’ 15.24” W (sec. 52 (irregular section), T. 2 S,

R. 27 E). From Jacksonville, take I-95 south to US 90 E (Beach Blvd.). Turn east (right)

from the exit ramp, and the spring is approximately 600 ft (182.9 m) southeast on the southwest (right) side of the boulevard. The spring vent is located beneath a tree in the bank of

a small tributary of Pottsburg Creek.

Description – Pottsburg Creek Spring pool is approximately 4 ft (1.2 m) in diameter and

discharges through a tangle of tree roots. Spring water is murky and brownish. A strong

hydrogen sulfide odor is associated with this spring. Pottsburg Spring Run flows 0.3 miles

(0.5 km) southwest into Pottsburg Creek. The spring and run bottoms are soft sand and

detritus. The run averages 8 ft (2.4 m) wide and 1.6 ft (0.5 m) deep. The spring is within a

swampy, forested lowland. Discharge measured 1.29 ft3

/s (6) in 1996.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Bear Creek Rise

Location – Lat. 29° 58’ 54.30” N, Long. 84° 27’ 47.42” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 5, T. 6 S.,

R. 2 E.). This tidally influenced spring is located on the east side of Bear Creek, a tributary

to the lower Ochlocknee River. It can be accessed by boat. Put in at the boat landing on the

north side of US 98 just west of the bridge over Ochlocknee Bay. The spring is approximately 7.3 miles (11.8 km) upriver from the boat landing.

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Description – Bear Creek Rise occupies a large circular pool 300 ft (91.4 m) in diameter.

The spring vent is located within the east side of the pool, and spring depths drop sharply

to 47 ft (14.3 m) over the vent. The rest of the spring pool averages about 10 ft (3.1 m) deep.

Spring water was tea colored and turbid in March 2003. Local fishermen report that Bear

Creek Rise becomes clear during drier conditions. The northwest side of the pool is connected to Bear Creek. Bear Creek Rise is an isolated spring within the St. Marks National

Wildlife Refuge. It is surrounded by open brackish marsh dominated by black needle rush.

GADSDEN COUNTY

Chattahoochee Spring

Location – Lat. 30o 41’ 50.68” N, Long. 84o 50’ 55.82” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 33, T. 4 N,

R. 6 W). Chattahoochee Spring is located within the Augus K. Gholson City Park, 0.5 mile

(0.8 km) south of the intersection of Boliver Road and US 90 in Chattahoochee. 

Description – Chattahoochee Spring discharges from the base of a 10 ft (3.1 m) high limestone outcrop. The small spring vent is 0.5 ft (0.15 m) in diameter. The spring has clear

water and a sand bottom. No spring pool is formed around the spring vent. The spring run

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Figure 58. Bear Creek Rise (photo by R. Meegan).
averages 3 ft (0.9 m) wide, and 2 inches (0.05 m) deep. It flows 60 ft (18.3 m) southwest into

a 20 ft (6.1 m) by 30 ft (9.1 m) pool enclosed by a concrete wall. Water exits the concrete

enclosure and flows west 0.7 miles (1.1 km) where it joins the Apalachicola River from the

east. The spring run is clear and has a sand bottom. The surrounding environment is hardwood forest with undergrowth containing an abundance of ferns. The enclosed pool was once

used for swimming; however, it currently appears to be in a state of disuse. 

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Figure 59. Chattahoochee Spring (photo by A. Willet).
GILCHRIST COUNTY

Bell Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 35’ 50.80” N, Long. 82° 56’ 28.21”W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 19, T. 10 S,

R. 14 E). Bell Spring is located behind a fence on private property 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast

of Fanning Springs. The spring run flows into the Suwannee River from the east approximately 0.2 miles (0.3 km) upstream from the US 98/27A bridge.

Description – In December 2002 access to Bell Spring was restricted. Observation of the

spring was made from a distance. Bell Spring occupies an oval shaped spring pool that is

estimated to be 50 ft (15.2 m) by 100 ft (30.5 m). Hornsby and Ceryak (1998) measured a

depth of 12 ft (3.7 m) and reported that spring water discharged from six different sand

boils. At the time of visit in December 2002, the spring pool surface was completely covered

by floating vegetation. The spring run flows approximately 1000 ft (304.8 m) southeast into

the Suwannee River. The spring run also was covered by floating vegetation. The surrounding area has abundant live oaks, grassy pasture, multiple purpose building, swing set,

and a picnic table. Bell Spring is surrounded by private land. Discharge on September 4,

1997 measured 8.89 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 60. Bell Spring (photo by D. Hornsby).
Campground Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 53’ 57.44”, Long. 82° 51’ 57.94” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 1, T. 7 S, R. 14

E). From Branford, drive southeast on U.S. 27 about 4.0 miles (6.4 km) to junction with U.S.

129. Drive south on U.S. 129 for about 4.0 miles (6.4 km), and turn west (right) at sign for

Elly Ray’s Campground on graded road about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) below the bridge over the

Santa Fe River. Follow the graded road to the campground and river. The spring is about

150 feet (45.7 m) upriver on the east (right) bank. 

Description – Campground Spring occupies a cove on the southeastern side of the Santa Fe

River that measures 65 ft (19.8 m) in diameter. The vent is at the center of a conical depression 21 ft (6.4 m) deep. Exposed limestone is visible on the bottom of the pool and half the

pool bottom and water surface is covered by aquatic plants. The water was slightly milky

and light blue. Low lying grass covered banks surround the spring pool. A floating wooden

walkway on the north side of the pool provides land access to a docked boat. 

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Figure 61. Campground Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Deer Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 28.19” N, Long. 82° 42’ 26.37” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E) From High Springs, drive south on U.S. 27/41 about 1.0 miles (1.6 km). Turn west

(right) onto State Road 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and then

turn right onto the graded road at the sign for Ginnie Springs. Follow the road another mile

(1.6 km) to the entrance. Deer Spring is the most downstream spring in the Ginnie Springs

complex.

Description – Deer Spring discharges from a limestone fissure into a circular pool 75 ft (2.9

m) in diameter. The vent is located on the south side of the pool approximately 4.5 ft (1.4

m) deep. The pool bottom is sand and the water is clear blue. Aquatic vegetation and algae

grow along the pool bottom. The spring run averages 6.5 ft (2.0 m) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) deep

and flows 200 ft (61 m) northeast to the Santa Fe River. The entire run is covered with exotic vegetation and duckweed. Land rises to 3 ft (0.9 m) above the water surface and levels to

a picnic area with barbeque pits and oak trees. There is a wooden swim platform on the

north side of the pool. The spring is located within Ginnie Springs Outdoors, a private

campground and outdoor recreation concession. Discharge on November 4, 1997 measured

4.99 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 62. Deer Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Devil’s Eye Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 06.57” N, Long. 82° 41’ 47.72” W (SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). From High Springs, drive south on U.S. 27/41 about 1.0 miles (1.6 km). Turn west

(right) onto State Road 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive approximately 6.6 miles (10.6 km)

and then turn north (right) onto a graded road at the sign for Ginnie Springs. Follow the

road another mile (1.6 km) to the entrance. Devil’s Eye Spring is upstream of Ginnie Spring,

in the Ginnie Springs complex.

Description – Devil’s Eye Spring issues into a spring pool 60 ft (18.3 m) by 30 ft (9.1 m).

The vent is a 20 ft (6.1 m) in diameter and 27.4 ft (8.4 m) deep, vertical shaft in the center

of the spring pool. The pool bottom is sand with exposed limestone and aquatic vegetation.

The clear blue water flowing out of the vent produces a prominent boil on the water’s surface. The conduit system is connected with Devil’s Ear Spring 50 ft (15.2 m) to the north.

The spring run from Little Devil, whose pool is 250 ft (76.2 m) to the southwest, flows over

Devil’s Eye Spring and enters the Santa Fe River from the south. The area surrounding the

pool is forested with cypress and oak trees. Wooden stairs enter the water on the east and

west sides of the spring pool. The Santa Fe River flows past Devil’s Eye Spring 50 ft (15.2

m) to the northwest. The spring is located within Ginnie Springs Outdoors, a private campground and outdoor recreation concession. The cave system is a popular dive destination

with over 30,000 ft (9,144 m) of mapped passageway. Discharge on November 4, 1997 measured 41.48 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 63. Devil’s Eye Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Dogwood Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 17.00” N, Long. 82° 42’ 06.46” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 34, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). From High Springs, drive south on U.S. 27/41 about 1.0 miles (1.6 km). Turn west

(right) onto State Road 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive approximately 6.6 miles (10.6 km)

and then turn right onto a graded road at the sign for Ginnie Springs. Follow the road

another mile (1.6 km) to the entrance. Dogwood Spring is the third most downstream spring

in the Ginnie Springs complex.

Description – Dogwood Spring has a circular pool 47 ft (14.3 m) in diameter. Water flows

from a cavity on the east side of the pool. Depth over the vent measures 17.8 ft (5.4 m). The

sand pool bottom has exposed limestone around the vent and is half covered with Hydrilla.

The water is blue with excellent clarity. The spring run averages 20 ft (6.2 m) wide, 5 ft (1.6

m) deep, and flows 250 ft (76.2 m) northwest to the Santa Fe River. Hydrilla is abundant

in the run. Stairs on the east side of the spring pool lead up to a campground surrounded

by large hardwoods. The spring is located within Ginnie Springs Outdoors, a private campground and outdoor recreation concession. Discharge on November 4, 1997 measured 20.47

ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 64. Dogwood Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
GIL84971

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 47.50” N, Long. 82° 53’ 29.19” W (SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 14 E). The spring is located along the east bank of the Suwannee River approximately 5

miles (8.1 km) northwest of Bell. From the Rock Bluff boat landing at CR 340, launch boat

and head upriver for approximately 5 miles (8 km).

Description – GIL84971 occupies an oval shaped spring pool that measures 20 ft (6.1 m) by

25 ft (7.6 m). Spring depth is 8.5 ft (2.6 m). The bottom of the pool is exposed limestone with

areas of sand and algae. Spring water is clear and bluish. A prominent boil was observed

on the spring surface. GIL84971 flows directly into the Suwannee River through a 9 ft (2.7

m) long run. The run is 5 ft (1.5 m) wide and 3 ft (0.9 m) deep with a limestone and sand

bottom. Large rocks and sand bags are stacked along the spring run. To the north, high

ground slopes to 6 ft (1.8 m) above the water level. To the west and south, land slopes

upward to 3 ft (0.9 m). An abandoned house lies 125 ft (38.1 m) east of the spring. The

immediate surroundings are privately owned, open grass pasture with some nearby cypress

and oaks. Discharge on August 4, 1997 measured 13.96 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 65. GIL84971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
GIL99972

Location – Lat. 29° 55’ 51.31” N, Long. 82° 48’ 08.70” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 27, T. 6 S, R.

15 E). The spring is located 5 miles (8.1 km) west of Ft. White along the south bank of the

Santa Fe River. The spring flows into the river 0.2 miles (0.3 km) downstream from the confluence with Ichetucknee River. From the boat landing off Wilson Springs Road, west of Ft.

White, boat approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) downriver to the spring.

Description – GIL99972 has an oval-shaped spring pool that measures 12 ft (3.6 m) by 16

ft (4.9 m). Spring depth is 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The water is clear and a slight boil was observed

on the pool surface. The spring bottom is exposed limestone and sand with areas of algal

growth. Limestone is exposed at the vent and around the edges of the spring pool. A short

limestone-bottomed spring run flows north 12 ft (3.7 m) into the Santa Fe River. The run is

1.9 ft (0.6 m) deep and 7 ft (2.1 m) wide. Private land adjoins the spring. The riverbanks

rise to approximately 2 ft (0.6m) above the spring. A house is located to the southeast about

300 ft (91.4 m). The spring has cypress and hardwood trees nearby. Discharge on

September 9, 1997 measured 7.15 ft3

/s (4). 

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Figure 66. GIL99972 (photo by D. Hornsby).
GIL928971

Location – Lat. 29° 52’ 32.15” N, Long. 82° 45’ 06.81” W (NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 18, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). The spring is located on private land approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest

of Ft. White. The run flows into the Santa Fe River from the west approximately 1 mile (1.6

km) downstream from the SR 47 bridge over the River.

Description – GIL928971 has an oval shaped spring pool that measures 75 ft (22.9 m) by

90 ft (27.4 m). Depth near the center is 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The spring bottom is soft sand and

mud. Spring water is murky and brownish. No boil is visible on the spring surface. Parts

of the spring surface are covered in duckweed. Exposed limestone is present around the

spring perimeter. The spring run averages 6 ft (1.8 m) wide and flows northeast 0.2 miles

(0.3 km) through floodplain into the Santa Fe River. Depth of the run averages 1.5 ft (0.4

m) and its bottom is limestone, sand, and detritus with an abundance of algae. Land surrounding the spring and run rises to 3 ft (0.9 m) above the water surface. GIL928971 is surrounded by private property that has a cypress and hardwood forest and grassy cattle pastures. Discharge on September 28, 1997 measured 1.10 ft3

/s (4).

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Figure 67. GIL928971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
GIL1012971

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 21.24” N, Long. 82° 43’ 55.88” W (NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 sec. 29, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). The spring is located on private land approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of

Ft. White. The spring flows into the Santa Fe River from the south 0.9 miles (1.5 km)

upstream from the SR 47 bridge.

Description – GIL1012971 has an oval-shaped spring pool that measures 75 ft (22.9 m) by

105 ft (32 m). Depth measures 26.0 ft (7.9 m). At the time of visit in December 2002, the

Santa Fe River had flooded into the spring, and visibility was poor. No boil was observed on

the spring surface. The spring run flows 50 ft (15.2 m) into the Santa Fe River from the

south. The run is 25 ft (7.6 m) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) deep. Hydrilla is present in the pool and

run. The spring and spring run are within the forested Santa Fe River floodplain and surrounded by SRWMD property. Discharge on October 12th 1997 was estimated at 20 ft3

/s (4). 

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Figure 68. GIL1012971 (photo by D. Hornsby).
GIL1012972

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 21.77” N, Long. 82° 43’ 57.75” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 20, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). From the intersection of US 27/SR 20 and SR 47 in Ft. White, drive south on SR

47 approximately 4.4 miles (7.1 km) to the bridge over the Santa Fe River. GIL1012972 is

located along the south bank approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 km) upriver from the boat landing at the SR 47 bridge.

Description – GIL1012972 occupies a cove along the southwestern bank of the Santa Fe

River. It measures 8 ft (2.4 m) by 10 ft (3.1 m) and approximately 2 ft (0.6 m) deep. The pool

bottom is limestone and sand. During the December 2002 visit the water was clear and

slightly tannic. No vegetation grows in the pool but algae cover over half the pool bottom.

A slight boil is visible over the vent on the north side of the pool. Vegetated banks rise 3 ft

(0.9 m) above the pool surface to the hardwood forest that surrounds the spring. The spring

is located on SRWMD land. Discharge on October 12, 1997 measured 8.07 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 69. GIL1012972 (photo by D. Hornsby).
GIL1012973

Location – Lat. 29° 51’ 22.27” N, Long. 82° 43’ 58.42” W (SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 29, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). From the intersection of US 27/SR 20 and SR 47 in Fort White drive south on SR

47 approximately 4.4 miles (7.1 km) to the bridge over the Santa Fe River. From the boat

landing at this bridge, GIL1012972 is located approximately 0.9 mile (1.4 km) upriver along

the south bank.

Description – GIL1012973 is located in the riverbed and has no distinct spring pool. The

spring discharges through multiple vents on the bottom of the south side of the Santa Fe

River. Several prominent boils are seen on the river surface above the vents. Depth measured over the vents is 20 ft (6.1 m). The riverbed in the vicinity of the spring appears to be

limestone with some mud and algae cover. The spring is just east (upstream) of the uppermost tip of a 0.25 mile (0.4 km) long, 200 ft (61 m) wide island in the river. Riverbanks near

the spring on the south side of the river rise to 3 ft (0.9 m) above water level. The spring is

within a heavily forested section of the Santa Fe River. Discharge on October 12th 1997 was

estimated to be 370 ft3/s (4).

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Figure 70. GIL1012973 (photo by D. Hornsby).
Johnson Spring (GIL101971)

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 53.39” N, Long. 82° 40’ 46.96” W (SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 32, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). The spring flows into the Santa Fe River from the south, directly across from the Rum

Island boat ramp, approximately 5 miles (8.1 km) west of High Springs. From the intersection of US 27 and Main Street in High Springs, drive NW on US 27/20 approximately 3.3

miles (5.3 km) to the intersection with CR 138. Turn west (left) onto CR 138 and drive about

2.0 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection with Rum Island Road. Turn south (left) at sign for

Rum Island and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the boat ramp.

Description – Johnson Spring, also known as GIL101971 (Hornsby and Ceryak, 1998), has

an elongated spring pool that measures 35 ft (11 m) by 70 ft (21 m). The spring vent is located on the south side of the pool. Depth measures 4.0 ft (1.2 m). Limestone is exposed at the

vent, and there is an abundance of aquatic vegetation on the spring bottom. The spring

water is clear and bluish. Duckweed covers the surface of the pool along its edges. A double spring boil is observed on the spring surface over the vent. The spring run is 13.5 ft (4.1

m) wide, 850 ft (259 m) long and 1.5 ft (0.4 m) deep. The run bottom consists of soft sand

and mud with abundant algae. It flows southward into the north side of the Santa Fe River.

Johnson Spring is surrounded by private property. A private access road leads to the spring

from the north. The spring is within forested lowlands along the Santa Fe River. A discharge of 8.25 ft3

/s (4) was measured on October 1, 1997.

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Figure 71. Johnson Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Lily Spring

Location - Lat. 29° 49’ 46.98” N, Long. 82° 39’ 40.36” W (SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 36, T. 7 S, R.

16 E). From the intersection of US 27 and Main Street in High Springs, drive northwest on

US 27 approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the intersection with CR 138. Turn west (left)

onto CR 138 and drive about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection with Rum Island Road.

Turn south (left) at sign for Rum Island and travel approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the

boat ramp. Launch boat and head approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) upriver. Lily Spring

enters the Santa Fe River from the south.

Description – Lily Spring has an oval-shaped spring pool 132 ft (40.2 m) by 25 ft (7.6 m)

with an average depth of 6 ft (1.8 m). The pool is fed by a series of six vents. Flow is from

three fissures on the northeast side of the pool. A bowl shaped depression is located near the

center, and two seeps in the limestone bank. The spring pool has a limestone bottom. The

water was turbid and slightly tannic during October 2002, though locals report the spring is

usually clear with a blue-green hue. The spring run averages 10 ft (3.1 m) wide and 3.5 ft

(1.1 m) deep and flows 200 ft (61 m) to enter Santa Fe River from the south. A private residence is situated on the north bank of the pool and a picnic area is to the west. The private

land surrounding the spring run and the pool is wooded. Discharge on September 30, 1997

measured 39.69 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 72. Lily Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Little Blue Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 49.15” N, Long. 82° 41’ 01.78” W (NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E). Little Blue Spring is located within Blue Springs Park and Campground, a privately run facility 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of High Springs. From the junction of US 441/41

and US 27 in High Springs, drive southwest on US 41/27 for approximately 1.0 miles (1.6

km). Turn west (right) onto SR 340 (Poe Springs Road) and travel 4.6 miles (7.4 km). Turn

north (right) onto Blue Spring Road and continue 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to the parking area.

Little Blue Spring is west of Blue Spring, beneath the trees near the parking area.

Description – Little Blue Spring has a circular spring pool 57 ft (18 m) in diameter and 9.9

ft (3.1 m) deep. During November 2002, the water was tannic with poor clarity but often is

clear blue. The spring run flows northeast for approximately 150 ft (45.7 m) and converges

with Blue Spring Run. The combined flow enters the Santa Fe River from the south. A

floating platform with a bench and railings is located on the west side of the pool. The spring

is surrounded by a dense cypress and hardwood forest.

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Figure 73. Little Blue Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Little Devil Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 50’ 04.43” N, Long. 82° 41’ 07.78” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E) From High Springs, drive south on U.S. 27/41 about 1.0 mile (1.6 km). Turn west

(right) onto State Road 340 (Poe Springs Road) and drive about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and then

turn north (right) onto a graded road at the sign for Ginnie Springs. Follow the road another mile (1.6 km) to the entrance. Little Devil Spring is upstream of Ginnie Spring.

Description – Little Devil Spring issues into an oval-shaped pool that measures 65 ft (19.8

m) north to south and 30 ft (9.1 m) east to west. The vent is a limestone fissure in the center of the pool 21 ft (6.5 m) deep. The spring water is clear blue and there is little aquatic

vegetation. The spring run is 20 ft (6.1 m) wide and 8 ft (2.4 m) deep with aquatic vegetation on both sides. The run flows northeast 225 ft (68.6 m), passing Devil’s Eye and Devil’s

Ear Springs before entering the Santa Fe River from the south. The spring pool, which is

ringed by grass and cypress trees, is used for swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

Picnic facilities and a gravel parking lot are adjacent to the spring pool to the west and

southwest. The spring is located within Ginnie Springs Outdoors, a private campground

and outdoor recreation concession. Discharge on November 4, 1997 measured 2.06 ft3

/s(4).

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Figure 74. Little Devil Spring (photo by T. Roberts).
Little Otter Spring (GIL94972)

Location – Lat. 29° 38’ 11.10” N, Long. 82° 57’ 30.34” W (sec. 6 (irregular section), T. 10 S,

R. 14 E). At the junction of US 26 and CR 232 in Wilcox, drive north on CR 232 for approximately 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to the intersection with CR 334. Turn west (left) onto CR 334 and

drive approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the boat landing. The spring is located along the

east side of the Suwannee River approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) downstream from the

Otter Spring Run mouth.

Description – Little Otter Spring, also known as GIL94972, has a circular spring pool with

an 87 ft (26.5 m) diameter. The vent is located in the center of the pool, and depth over the

vent is 24.0 ft (7.3 m). The bottom is soft sand and mud with a thick layer of algae and tree

debris around the pool edge. Spring water is bluish and slightly turbid. 

The spring run is 6 ft (1.8 m) wide, 3 ft (0.9 m) deep and flows west approximately 150 ft

(45.7 m) into the east side of the Suwannee River. The run bottom has some exposed limestone; however, it is mostly soft sand and detritus with a thin layer of algae. Higher ground

gently slopes to 3 ft (0.9 m) above water level around the spring pool. Little Otter Spring is

surrounded by privately-owned, forested floodplain of the Suwannee River. Discharge on

September 4, 1997 was 15.3 ft3

/s (4).

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Lumbercamp Springs

Location – Lat. 29? 42’ 23.70” N, Long. 82? 56’ 17.00” W (NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 sec. 17, T. 9 S,

R. 14 E). From the intersection of SR 26 and CR 232 in Wilcox, travel north on CR 232

approximately 6.2 miles (10.0 km) to the intersection with SW 25th Street. Turn west (left)

onto SW 25th Street and drive approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) to the boat landing on the

Suwannee River. The spring run, which is the combination of both Sun and Lumbercamp

Springs, is 0.25 miles (0.4 km) upstream from the SW 25th Street boat ramp. Lumbercamp

Springs is at the head of the left (northern most) fork.

Description – Lumbercamp Springs contains multiple vents in a spring pool that measures

28 ft (8.5 m) in diameter. It is composed of two circular spring vents that are 2 to 3 ft (0.6

to 0.9 m) in diameter and a small sand boil that is approximately 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter

and east of the other two vents. The two spring vents discharge from a forested hillside. The

depth of the largest vent is 0.8 ft (0.3 m). The water is fairly clear with a slight murkiness.

The pool bottom is soft sand and finer particles. The spring run flows generally south

approximately 275 ft (84 m) until it joins Sun Spring Run from the north. Combined flow

from Lumbercamp and Sun Springs flows 150 ft (45.7 m) into the Suwannee River from the

northeast. Algae and Hydrilla are abundant in the sand bottomed spring runs.

Lumbercamp Springs is surrounded by privately-owned, forested floodplain of the

Suwannee River. 

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Figure 75. Lumbercamp Springs (photo by T. Roberts).
Naked Spring

Location – Lat. 29° 49’ 47.71” N, Long. 82° 40’ 52.59” W (NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 sec. 35, T. 7 S,

R. 16 E) Naked Spring is located within Blue Springs Park and Campground, a privatelyrun facility 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of High Springs. From the junction of US 441/41 and US

27 in High Springs, drive southwest on US 41/27 for approximately 1.0 miles (1.6 km). Turn

west (right) onto SR 340 (Poe Springs Road) and travel 4.6 miles (7.4 km). Turn north

(right) onto Blue Spring Road and continue 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to the parking area. Naked

Spring is east of Blue Spring down a marked trail.

Description – Naked Spring consists of two spring pools. The main spring pool is oval

shaped and measures 99.0 ft (30.2 m) north to south, 77.0 ft (23.5 m) east to west and 14.3

ft (4.4 m) deep. Water flows from a limestone fissure near a floating dock on the west side of

the pool. There was a slight boil over the vent on the day of visit in November 2002. Aquatic

vegetation, including Hydrilla and aquatic grass, covers 85-95% of the pool’s bottom. There

is a second pool to the southeast of the main pool. This circular pool has a diameter of

approximately 20.0 ft (6.1 m). The bottom of the pool is 90-95% covered by aquatic vegetation, which obstructed the view of the vent. Both pools have excellent water clarity, and are

a blue-green color. The bottom of both spring pools is composed of limestone covered in a

veneer of sand and silt. The spring is a popular swimming area and is surrounded by a dense

floodplain forest.

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Figure 76. Naked Spring (photo by T. Roberts).