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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 
THE EDGE OF THE EVERGLADES. 
next year 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 
