Exploring in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve at an area known as Maynard Mine. It was once part of a mining quarry now reclaimed by nature. Many of the forest roads and pathways around the area were once used during the mining operations. Today the area is part of the preserve and the quarry was once used for limestone mining and other activities possibly as well. Around the site you can see remnants from the operations along with rock, sand and shell piles. It still may be used at some capacity by forestry operations. It is such a peaceful place today but once very different in the past. The quarry is now filled in water and it appears to be very deep, wildlife such as Alligators, fish and birds can be observed around the quarry. The Florida Trail and Withlacoochee River aren't too far from the area and this is just one of many places to explore in the Green Swamp. The area is also popular for fishing and hunting so be sure to check hunt dates before hiking around some of these places. There is a lot of nature and interesting history throughout the Green Swamp. Always something to learn about and discover and I am enjoying the journey throughout these places. Enjoy the adventure and thank you for watching!
"As a plateau above surrounding areas, the Green Swamp region is an important physiographic feature of Florida. Its 560,000 acres of wetlands, flatlands and low ridges are bounded by prominent sandy ridgelines. Rainwater drains across the surface to create the headwaters of four major rivers: the Withlacoochee, the Ocklawaha, the Hillsborough and the Peace. Rainwater also trickles down through the soil to replenish the Floridan aquifer system, the primary source of drinking water for most Floridians. Because the Green Swamp region is elevated above outlying areas and the underground aquifer rises very close to the land surface, the region functions as the pressure head for the aquifer. Protecting the Green Swamp is vital to protecting the quality and quantity of Florida’s water supply. The preserve is divided into five management units: Colt Creek State Park- 5,067 acres; East Tract - 51,149 acres; Hampton Tract - 11,052 acres; Little Withlacoochee Tract - 4,446 acres; and West Tract - 37,350 acres. Nearly 36 miles of the Withlacoochee River’s 110-mile length are protected as an Outstanding Florida Water within the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve."
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recrea...
Green Swamp East Tract: www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recrea...
Green Swamp WMA: myfwc.com/recreation/cooperat...
It was called Maynard Mine and was owned by Maynard Ventures Five, Inc. of Sumter County Florida. mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/show-mrd...
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