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Octavo, paperbound (brown printed wrappers), rear envelope with folding maps, 137 pp. Near-Fine, with slight soiling to covers. Illustrated. From Abstract: Green Swamp is an area of about 870square miles of swampy flatlands and sandy riddges near the center of the Florida Peninsula.Hyrdologic data were collected during the period July 1, 1958, to June 30, 1962, for making quantitative and qualitative analyses of the hydrologic budget and for determining the significance of the hydrology of the Green Swamp area with respect to central Florida. Florida, Florida History, Floridiana, Natural History, Green Swamp, Central Florida.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Mid-century geological study of Florida's Green Swamp Area, a vast, 560,000-acre natural area in west-central Florida between Tampa and Orlando and area of critical state concern because of its immense hydrological importance as a primary source of the Floridan Aquifer and the headwaters for four major rivers - the Hillsborough, Withlacoochee, Ocklawaha, and Peace rivers. Habitats are varied and include cypress swamps, pine flatwoods, and hardwood forests and more. Illustrated with maps, charts, graphs and tables. Four of the maps are 2-panel fold-outs. A treasure trove of information predating the explosive development that was to follow in the latter part of the 20th century. Includes bibliography and detailed glossary of terms. Original text block with precise facsimile cover. Scarce in commerce. 96 pp. 9" x 6". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.