Show-Me Springs: 40 Springs of the Missouri Ozarks

Springs have held our deep-seated fascination since time immemorial. With profound significance, spring waters have long been associated in folklore, medicine & religion as a sacred symbol of life, healing & purification. The gift of pure water from the earth was of the utmost importance to the indigenous peoples. Springs were an important factor in the settlement of Missouri. In addition to providing domestic water, they provided power for mills & industry. Mineral water spas & resorts were "all the rage" in Missouri during the turn of the 20th century when the leisure class was "taking the waters" as a healthful cure-all. Missouri is home to over 4,000 natural springs, the majority located in the Ozarks. This informative guidebook explores forty open-access springs & flowing wells in the Missouri Ozarks, providing detailed descriptions, contact information, directions, color maps & photographs of these watery realms. These geological gems are accessible along roadside & trailside. Enjoy the ethereal beauty of the natural springs of the Missouri Ozarks! With this Guidebook, Go Tour & Discover!