Manatee Springs Cave System Map (New Edition) – Precision Navigation for Technical Cave Divers

The Manatee Springs Cave System Map (New Edition) is an indispensable tool for serious cave divers seeking to explore one of Florida’s most extensive and dynamic underwater cave networks. Painstakingly updated by Matt Hansen in collaboration with Karst Underwater Research (KUR), this map reflects the latest survey data and exploration efforts, offering a detailed and accurate representation of the Manatee Springs system.

Key Features and Benefits

• Updated Survey Data
  Incorporates the latest exploration findings, providing the most current and precise layout of the Manatee Springs cave system.

• Comprehensive Coverage
  Details all major entrances, including Manatee Spring Main Entrance, Catfish Hotel, Friedman's Sink, and Sue Sink, facilitating thorough dive planning.

• Technical Dive Planning
  Essential for planning complex dives, including traverses and circuits, by offering accurate distances, depths, and passage orientations.

• Durable and Dive-Ready
  Printed on high-quality, water-resistant material to withstand the rigors of dive planning and field use.

• Educational Resource
  Serves as a valuable tool for training and briefing, enhancing understanding of the cave system's structure and flow dynamics.

Detailed Description

The Manatee Springs cave system is renowned for its extensive network of underwater passages, characterized by high flow and varying visibility conditions. With over 26,000 feet of mapped passages, the system presents both challenges and opportunities for exploration. This new edition map captures the complexity of the system, detailing the intricate pathways and connections that define Manatee Springs.

Key entrances such as Catfish Hotel and Friedman's Sink are prominently featured, providing divers with critical information for ingress and egress points. The map also highlights significant features like the Sewer Tunnel and the Blue Spring Tunnel, aiding in navigation and orientation during dives.

For technical divers, this map is an essential asset for planning extended penetrations, decompression strategies, and emergency contingencies. Its accuracy supports safe and efficient exploration, making it a trusted resource among the cave diving community.

Specifications

• Material: Heavy duty laminate with color printing
  

• Content: Detailed illustrations of all major entrances and passages, updated survey data, key landmarks

• Created by: Matt Hansen in collaboration with Karst Underwater Research (KUR)

Add the Manatee Springs Cave System Map (New Edition) to your dive planning arsenal. Whether you’re training, mapping, or exploring new reaches of the system, this map provides the clarity, reliability, and up-to-date detail required for safe and informed diving.