- Scale—1-2 gallons per second, estimated
- Scenery—Fair
- How Pristine?—Between two dwellings
- Swimming—No
- Protection—Unknown
- Crowds—None
- Access—Only where spring run enters river--by boat only
- Facilities—None
- Safety—Good
- Scuba—No
- Cost—Free
Summary of Features
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Directions
Accessible via small 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 6.5 miles. The spring is on
the west bank between two homes--one of which had Confederate battle flag
hanging over the river. Look and listen for a small cascade as the
spring run empties into the river. This spring is only about 100
feet upstream of another spring that cascades into the river from the east
side of the river. GPS coordinates of mouth of spring run on the
wast bank of the Chipola River: N30.44.708; W85.12.903.
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 is on private property and was not visited. Its run
was viewed from the river. It appeared to be at least 100 feet from
the river up a bank that was more than 20 feet high. Water tumbles
down this bank between two houses and into the river. The flow creates
a small creek and was perhaps 2 gallons per second.
Use/Access
There is no apparent use of the spring.
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