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Blackwater Creek (Lake County, Florida)

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River in Florida, United States
Blackwater Creek
Location
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida

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. The upper sections of Black Creek are traversed by kayak and canoe. Other sections a difficult to navigate due to snags.

The area was once inhabited by Timucua and Mayaca.

References

  1. Blackwater Creek (BWC44) Watershed facts St John's River Water Management District
  2. Robison, J.; Belleville, B. (2009). Along the Wekiva River. Arcadia Pub. p. 9. ISBN 9780738566023. Retrieved 2015-07-05.
  3. Molloy, J.; Carter, E.; Pearce, J. (2011). Canoeing and Kayaking Florida. Menasha Ridge Press, Incorporated. ISBN 9780897327671. Retrieved 2015-07-05.
  4. Along The Wekiva River page 9
Significant waterways of Florida
Larger rivers
Lakes
Smaller rivers
Creeks and
streams
Canals
See also

28°51′40″N 81°23′09″W / 28.861103°N 81.385957°W / 28.861103; -81.385957


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