User:MammothS

Mammoth S refrs to one of the largest natural Springs in the world. It is located in a small town in Arkansas which borders the state line between Arkansas and Missouri. The Spring itself can be seen from national Highway 63 which runs north and south through these two states. In the 1920's,30's and early 40's the town was a resort with rail excursions destinations. The Spring itself formed a 50 acre lake which was backed up behind a hydroelectric damn. The water was, and probably still is, 58 degrees F the entire year. The water was crystal clear and a large variety of aquatic plants grew along the shore line both within and out of the water. A short distance away was a large National Fish Hatchery which took water from the lake. (Still in existance) The hatchery had beautifully landscaped grounds and beautiful buildings. The Spring River, which flowed from the Spring was a popular fishing stream. The spring produces 150,000 gallons of water per minuteBold text