Cross Creek (Florida) facts for kids
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Cross Creek is a natural waterway in Florida. It connects two lakes, Lochloosa Lake and Orange Lake, in a part of Florida called Alachua County.
What is Cross Creek?
Cross Creek is like a natural river that flows between two larger bodies of water. It is about 1.0 mile (1.6 km) (1.6 kilometers) long. This creek carries water from Lochloosa Lake into Orange Lake.
Normally, small boats can travel along Cross Creek. However, during very dry periods, known as droughts, the creek can completely dry up. This means there's no water for boats to pass through.
Why is Cross Creek Special?
Cross Creek is considered an "Outstanding Florida Water." This special title means the state of Florida recognizes it as a very important and high-quality natural water body. It gets extra protection to keep its waters clean and healthy.
A road called County Road 325 crosses over the creek. This road helps people travel through the area.
Cross Creek and a Famous Author
The creek also gives its name to a small community nearby, called Cross Creek. This community is famous because a well-known author named Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived there. She made her home in Cross Creek for the last 25 years of her life.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wrote a famous book called Cross Creek. This book is a memoir, which means it's a true story about her life and experiences living in this special place. Her book was so popular that it was even made into a movie in 1983.
