Springs & flowing wells of Indiana /
McPherson, Alan, 1947-
Springs & flowing wells of Indiana / Springs and flowing wells of Indiana. Alan McPherson. - Kewanna, Indiana : Alan McPherson, [2022] - 146 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-133) and index.
Overview -- Glacial drift springs & flowing wells: Northern Ind. -- Karst & springs: Southern Indiana -- Additional sites -- No longer rising.
"Springs have held our deep-seated fascination since time immemorial. With profound significance, spring waters have long been associated in folklore, medicine and religion as a sacred symbol of life, healing and purification. The gifts of pure water from the earth were of the utmost importance to the indigenous Indian. This guidebook profiles fifty open-access springs and flowing wells across Indiana, providing descriptions, directions, maps and photographs. These geological gems are easily accessible along roadside and trailside."--Page [4] of cover.
9798832234953
Wells--Indiana--Guidebooks.
Springs--Indiana--Guidebooks.
Natural history--Indiana.
Indiana--History.
Guidebooks.
917.72
Springs & flowing wells of Indiana / Springs and flowing wells of Indiana. Alan McPherson. - Kewanna, Indiana : Alan McPherson, [2022] - 146 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-133) and index.
Overview -- Glacial drift springs & flowing wells: Northern Ind. -- Karst & springs: Southern Indiana -- Additional sites -- No longer rising.
"Springs have held our deep-seated fascination since time immemorial. With profound significance, spring waters have long been associated in folklore, medicine and religion as a sacred symbol of life, healing and purification. The gifts of pure water from the earth were of the utmost importance to the indigenous Indian. This guidebook profiles fifty open-access springs and flowing wells across Indiana, providing descriptions, directions, maps and photographs. These geological gems are easily accessible along roadside and trailside."--Page [4] of cover.
9798832234953
Wells--Indiana--Guidebooks.
Springs--Indiana--Guidebooks.
Natural history--Indiana.
Indiana--History.
Guidebooks.
917.72