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AL I. Lily Shoals of the Cahaba River. Acreage: 55 estimated. 



Location: Bibb and Shelby counties; 2.8 miles NNW of Marvel and 10.6 miles 

 NW of Montevallo; reached via Bibb County Rt. 10 NE from Marvel, turn NW 

 on unmarked dirt road at Boothton (community no longer extant). 



Description: An extensively braided channel development with shallow riffles of 

 gravel, rubble, and rock ledges. A dense growth of water willow (Justicia) and 

 beds of spider lily (Hymenocallis) — a rare botanical feature. The shores are 

 vegetated with mesic woodlands with scarce wildflowers. The river itself has an 

 unusual fish fauna. 



References: van der Schalie, H. 1938. The naiades (freshwater mussels) of the 

 Cahaba River in northern Alabama. Univ. Mich. Mus. Zoo!. Occas. Pap. 392:1- 

 29. 



Encroachments: Some recreational pressure. One lumber company has ordered 

 stoppage of cutting along the banks to preserve the scenic beauty. Possible fu- 

 ture pollution by sewage may occur. The mine seepage is buffered by the hard 

 water. 



Ownership: Various mining and paper companies; the riverbed itself is techni- 

 cally owned by the state. 



Data source: Dr. John S. Ramsey, Fisheries' Bldg., Auburn University, Auburn, 

 Ala. 36830. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Ed Blake, Shelby County Reporter, P.O. Box 

 947, Columbiana, Ala. 35051; Dr. Robert Mount, Zoology-Entomology Depart- 

 ment, Auburn University, Auburn, Ala. 36830; Mrs. Robert E. Burks, Jr., 3733 

 Dunbarton Dr., Birmingham, Ala. 35223. 



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