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MO 1 . Boone's Lick. Acreage: 5. 



Location: Howard County; Glasgow Quadrangle; about 10 miles N of Bo- 

 oneville; reached via 1-70, U.S. 40, and Rt. 67. 



Description: A small, low-lying area on Salt Creek, with sandy soil. The im- 

 mediate spring area, including three separate flows, not exceeding 5 acres, is ap- 

 proximately 2 miles from the Missouri River flood plain. The outflow of the 

 springs all appear to be about equal. The spring water contains appreciable 

 amounts of salts and hydrogen sulfide. Salt meadow grass (Leptochloa fascicu- 

 laris) and saltbush {Atriplex rosea) are present as representatives of the 

 phanerogamic flora; Enteromorpha, as a principal salt-tolerant alga. 



References: Weiland. 1962. Masters thesis. Botany Dept., Univ. of Missouri. 



Ownership: Boone's Lick State Park (acquired in 1960). 



Data source: Clair L. Kucera, 108 Lefevre Hall, University of Missouri, Colum- 

 bia, Mo. 65201. 



Other knowledgeable persons: State Park Board, Jefferson City, Mo. 65 101 . 



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