Blackwater Creek (Lake County, Florida) Explained

Blackwater Creek
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Subdivision Name1:	United States
Subdivision Type2:	State
Subdivision Name2:	Florida

Blackwater Creek is an approximately 19 mile riverine feature in Florida. The creek flows from Lake Norris and has a confluence with the Wekiva River near where it in turn flows into the St. Johns River.^{[1] [2]} The upper sections of Black Creek are traversed by kayak and canoe.^[3] Other sections a difficult to navigate due to snags.

The area was once inhabited by Timucua and Mayaca.^[4]

References

28.8611°N -81.386°W

Notes and References

1. https://archive.today/20120915112501/http://www.sjrwmd.com/watershedfacts/factPages/BWC44.html Blackwater Creek (BWC44)
2. Book: Along the Wekiva River. Robison, J.. Belleville, B.. 2009. Arcadia Pub.. 9780738566023. 9. 2015-07-05.
3. Book: Canoeing and Kayaking Florida. Molloy, J.. Carter, E.. Pearce, J.. 2011. Menasha Ridge Press, Incorporated. 9780897327671. 2015-07-05.
4. https://books.google.com/books?id=kUVRext2UNgC&dq=blackwater+creek+florida&pg=PA9 Along The Wekiva River