Mammoth Spring in Fulton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Mammoth Spring
National Natural Landmark
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2021
1. Mammoth Spring Marker
has been designated a
National
Natural Landmark
This site possesses exceptional value
as an illustration of the Nation's natural
heritage and contributes to a better
understanding of man’s environment
1990
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list.
Location. 36° 29.75′ N, 91° 32.105′ W. Marker is in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, in Fulton County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 63 and Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the north wall of the Mammoth Spring State Park Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 US Highway 63, Mammoth Spring AR 72554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Development of Mammoth Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); What Am I Standing On? (within shouting distance of this marker); Dam Site #1 and Mammoth Spring Milling Company (within shouting distance of this marker); The Big Gun
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Regarding Mammoth Spring. National Register of Historic Places #09000512; listed as Mammoth Spring Dam and Lake.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Mammoth Spring State Park
Also see . . .
1. Mammoth Spring State Park.
Originating in the park, Mammoth Spring averages a flow rate of 9,780,000 US gallons per hour of 58 °F water. Rainfall in southern Missouri percolates into the ground, flows through Grand Gulf State Park and reemerges as Mammoth Spring in Arkansas.(Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Mammoth Spring State Park.
A National Natural Landmark, Mammoth Spring is one of the world’s(Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)largest springs with nine million gallons of water flowing hourly. It forms a 10-acre lake then runs southward as the Spring River, a famous Ozark trout and float stream. Remnants of a mill and hydroelectric plant are part of Mammoth Spring’s history. The park also features an 1886 Frisco train depot and museum. Adding to the things to do here are a playground, picnic area, baseball field, walking trail, Arkansas Welcome Center, and gift shop.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 20212. Mammoth Spring Marker(marker is mounted on north wall of the Mammoth Spring State Park Welcome Center)
3. Mammoth Spring.
Mammoth Spring is a large, first magnitude karst spring that arises in the Ozark Plateau within the state of Arkansas. It is the largest spring in Arkansas and the third-largest spring within the Ozark Plateau region behind Big Spring and Greer Spring. Mammoth Spring is the seventh-largest natural spring in the world.(Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2021
3. Mammoth Spring State Park Welcome Center
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2021
4. Mammoth Spring
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 19, 2021
5. Mammoth Spring Dam
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
