Osage Fork, Big Spring

[smallmouthjoe]

Hello,

I am looking for information on a spring on the Osage Fork that the locals call Big Spring. The spring is located about 0.75 mi. upstream of the Atlanta Rd. bridge. My question is, how large is this spring and how much water does it input into Osage Fork? Someone told me that it doubles the size of the Osage Fork and that the water down stream of the spring input stays cold year round. Does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks,

Joe

[Wayne SW/MO]

I know of the spring you're talking about, but have never seen it personally. While it is apparently noticeable, I don't recall it being described as doubling the Fork. It is a wintering hole I'm told. The land in that area is closely guarded and I'm not sure if that land is in that category however.