Arachno Creek

Arachno Creek or Spider Creek is a creek in Navarre, Florida, United States.[1][2][3][4] It is a third of a mile long, and connects to the East Bay River.[3][5][6][7][8] Its name comes from the commonality of arachnids and spiderwebs along its span. Though it is debated, it is currently believed to have been named by a local Boy Scout from Gulf Breeze. It is completely located on the grounds of Eglin Air Force Base.[4][9] It can be accessed by boat or kayak[2][3][8] via the East Bay River Public Boat Ramp.[10][3] The creek has been calculated to have a discharge rate of 21 cubic feet per second.[11]

Arachno Creek
Spider Creek
EtymologyArachnids, believed to have been named by a local Boy Scout
Location
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationEglin Air Force Base, Holley, FL
 • coordinates30.441663°N 86.854690°W / 30.441663; -86.854690
 • elevation8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Mouth 
 • location
East Bay River, Navarre, FL
 • coordinates
30.438380°N 86.856837°W / 30.438380; -86.856837
 • elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Length.33 mi (0.53 km)
Discharge 
 • average21 cu ft/s (0.59 m3/s)

References
  1. Technology, Florida Center for Instructional. "Florida Waterways: Santa Rosa County, 2008". fcit.usf.edu. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
  2. Canoeing & kayaking Florida. Molloy, Johnny, 1961- (Third ed.). Birmingham, Alabama. 2016-10-25. ISBN 9781634040310. OCLC 947269710.CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. Tim., Ohr (2004). Florida's fabulous canoe and kayak trail guide. Carmichael, Peter, 1940- (1st ed.). Tampa, FL: World Publications. ISBN 9780911977257. OCLC 55655373.
  4. J., Livingston, Robert (1991). The Rivers of Florida. New York, NY: Springer New York. ISBN 1461230365. OCLC 853263810.
  5. "East Bay River (in Santa Rosa County, FL)". florida.hometownlocator.com. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  6. "East Bay River (Upper Section and Live Oak Crk) Report - Green Wave Forum". www.clubkayak.com. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  7. "USGS WaterWatch -- Streamflow conditions". waterwatch.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  8. "East Bay River Topo Map, Santa Rosa County FL (Holley Area)". TopoZone. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  9. "EglinLife.com | Events & Activities in the Eglin Community". www.eglinlife.com. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  10. "View Ramp". public.myfwc.com. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
  11. Atlas of Florida, Fernald, Edward A., Florida State University Foundation, 1981, ISBN 9780960670802, OCLC 8000329CS1 maint: others (link)



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