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CC Location: Marion and Putnam counties; Rodman and Keuka quadrangles and 



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unmapped sections of the Ocala National Forest; along the Oklawaha River 

 from Orange Springs Ferry to its confluence with the St. Johns River. 



Description: The Oklawaha is a deep, clear strongly flowing stream that winds 

 for miles through dense cypress-bordered swamps. The river itself should be 

 preserved as one of the nation's outstanding wild rivers. 



Encroachments: Area threatened by flooding for the Cross Florida Canal. 

 Traversed by at least one highway. 



Ownership: In part by the Ocala National Forest, USFS. 



Data source: Richard H. Goodwin, Box 1445, Connecticut College, New Lon- 

 don, Conn. 06320. 



