- Scale—3th magnitude, est.
- Scenery—Good-very good
- How Pristine?—Near railroad bridge, otherwise natural
- Swimming—No
- Protection—Unknown
- Crowds—None
- Access—Very good, by boat only
- Facilities—None
- Safety—Very good
- Scuba—No
- Cost—Free
Summary of Features
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Directions
Accessible via boat. From the center of Marianna on U.S. 90,
go north on Jefferson Street (State Road 167—the same turn as for Florida
Cavern State Park) and proceed about 1.5 miles to the bridge over the Chipola
River. Put in and go downstream about 3 miles. The spring is 300
feet south of the point where the railroad bridge crosses the Chipola River,
on the west side. GPS coordinates: N30.45.631; W85.13.027.
For maps, driving directions, satellite imagery, and topographic representations as well as weather conditions at this spring, go to Greg Johnson's informative "Florida Springs Database" web site at the following address: http://www.ThisWaytothe.Net/springs/floridasprings.htm#Florida
Spring Description
The spring consists of several flowpoint that form a small alcove on
the west bank of the Chipola River. The alcove is semicircular and
about 20 feet in diameter. The main flow is from a limestone opening
in the bottom of the alcove on the south side. The vent is about
1 foot in diameter, four feet deep, created a pool within the alcove, and
had a visible boil. There appears to be a smaller flowpoint 1-2 feet
from the main vent and nearer to the bank. Water flowed from the
base on north side of the bank/alcove in 3-4 seeps. The water from
the spring was clear--noticeably clearer than the adjacent river water.
Use/Access
There is no apparent use of the spring.
Personal Impressions
An attractive little spring alcove.
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