Silver River (Florida)
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | Silver Springs |
• location | Silver Springs, Florida |
• coordinates | 29°12′57″N 82°03′10″W / 29.21583°N 82.05278°W |
Mouth | Ocklawaha River |
• location | Delks Bluff, Florida |
• coordinates | 29°12′45″N 81°59′17″W / 29.21250°N 81.98806°W |
Length | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
The Silver River is a short spring-fed river located east of Ocala in Marion County, Florida. Fed by Silver Springs, it connects the springs to the Ocklawaha River, passing through a pristine woodland environment. The river was probably named for its silvery appearance.[1]
Geography and hydrology
The Silver River drains Silver Springs, located in the Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, Florida approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Ocala, Florida. The river flows east from the springs, being joined by an unnamed tributary creek from the north just east of the park, for approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km) before joining the Ocklawaha River just south of the Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge.[2]
Ecology
The Silver River flows through an undeveloped woodland just to the west of the Ocala National Forest; the water quality is considered excellent, and the river is regarded as being in pristine condition.[2]
Many types of turtles are found in the Silver River, while
History and recreation
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Silver_River_monkey.jpg/220px-Silver_River_monkey.jpg)
The first known human settlement in the Silver River area was by the
The parks around the river's source, Silver Springs State Park and the historic Silver Springs attraction, are noted tourist destinations; the river is considered to be excellent for exploration by canoe and kayak.[3]
References
- ^ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (Feb 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d Boning 2007, p.160.
- ^ a b Boning 2007, p.161.
- ^ Hiers, Fred (January 5, 2012). "Catching, selling Silver River monkeys is lucrative". The Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, FL. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ^ "Silver River has clear water, canoe trips...and monkeys?". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, PA. October 15, 2000. p. F6. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- Star-Banner. Ocala, FL. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
Bibliography
Boning, Charles R. (2007). Florida's Rivers. Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press.
External links
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