Lake Maxinkuckee, Physical and Biological Survey 



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There are a few small springs along the shores, and probably 

 a good many in the bottom of the lake, but how much they con- 

 tribute to the supply of the lake, there is no means of knowing. 



The water of the springs and wells in several cases contains 

 a considerable amount of iron. In some wells the iron is per- 

 ceptible to the taste and discolors the drain troughs. The water 

 in all contains some lime, the well-water being about three times 

 as hard as that of the lake. In some instances boards exposed to 

 it become coated with lime. 



In addition to the wells given above, numerous others have been 

 constructed since our observations were made. Weak flowing wells 

 have been obtained at the McDonald cottage between Farrar's and 



