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Century: Quarry LakeSand and gravel have long been a profitable crop in some areas of northwest Florida. As the gravel is removed from the ground, deep spring-fed lakes are formed. The material is suctioned out of the ground, stored in a tower and sorted by size. It is carried by truck to cement plants. (source: Jerry Fischer and Neal Collier, "A Pictorial History-Settlements Along the Escambia-Conecuh River")
The quarry lakes are crystal clear. taken by Denise Daughtry
The series of lakes wind around hills. Each lake is approximately 15 acres. taken by Denise Daughtry
Stands of pines and firs comprise most of the groves adjacent to the lakes. taken by Denise Daughtry
Sand is one of the by-products of the gravel mining process. taken by Denise Daughtry
The lakes are irregulaly formed. taken by Denise Daughtry
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