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county road. The fishing in Snook Creek is very fine at times, as 

 both Black Bass and various salt water species (Snapper, Cavalier, 

 etc.,) are numerous. Three miles south from Snook Creek by the 

 county road we reach New River, where one finds a comfortable 

 camp owned by Mr. Frank Stranahan, and usually passengers 

 bound for Biscayne Bay stop over night at this point. The canal 

 has lately been completed as far as New River, and the railroad will 







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next vear be extended to Biscayne Bay. At present a stage ride 

 from Lantana to Lemon City, Biscayne Bay, occupies nearly two 

 days. When the railroad is finished the trip may be made in two 

 hours. These improvements, which will make the country so very 

 easy of access, will have a decided influence on the hunting and 

 fishing. 



New River (New-la-pee) flows east and enters into New River 



