Markee Spring is only one of Lake County's 36 freshwater springs. For general spring information or to view a list of all springs, please visit the Lake County Springs page.
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed
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Location
Markee Spring is located in the Seminole State Forest, about 1.6 miles southeast of Cassia.
Description
Markee Spring, also known as Mud Stone Spring, is a low fourth-magnitude spring. It has an oval-shaped pool 22 feet long, 10 feet wide and 2.1 feet deep. There is a slight cone-like depression at the center of the pool. Water flows from sand boils covered with organic debris. The vent is not discernable due to mud, leaves, and organic debris covering the pool bottom. The water is tannic but clear. No aquatic vegetation or algae are present and no boil is visible. The run is 500 feet long, 10 feet wide and 1 foot deep. It splits and meanders as it flows north into the surrounding floodplain and ultimately into the Sulphur Run. Like the spring pool, its bottom is covered with mud and an abundance of debris. The spring is about 500 feet from Sulphur Run. The surrounding area is lowland hardwood forest.
Utilization
The spring is on public property, but the spring and the area around it are undeveloped and access may be difficult.
Contact Information
Lake Forestry Station
Seminole State Forest
9610 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 360-6675 Office
Seminole State Forest website
Associated Water Resources
The following water resources are directly related to this spring:
- Sulphur Run – Receiving Waterbody
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed