Rise at Orangeville explained

Orangeville Rise is the second largest spring in the U.S. state of Indiana, in Orange County near Orangeville. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in June 1972.^[1] It is owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy and the Indiana Karst Conservancy.^[2]

Geology

Contrary to popular belief, the spring is not a rise of the Lost River which surfaces approximately 2miles south of Orangeville. Water emerging at Orangeville Rise comes from approximately 48sqmi of the highly karstified Mitchell Plain to the northeast. The spring fluctuates wildly in response to drought and rain events, with storm discharge appearing less than 24 hours following an event.

See also

• Lost River (Indiana)

External links

• The Nature Conservancy: Rise at Orangeville
• Rise at Orangeville, National Park Service
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Natural Landmark: Rise at Orangeville. National Park Service. 15 December 2012.
2. Web site: IKC Acquires the Orangeville Rise!!. Indiana Karst Conservancy. 15 December 2012.