Myakkahatchee Creek
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Small creek in Florida, United States
| Myakkahatchee Creek | |
|---|---|
| Map | |
| Etymology | Mikasuki: Myakka-hatchee (the river of the big water - Myakka River) |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Counties | Sarasota County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Myakka River |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Myakka River Watershed |
| Landmarks | Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park |
Myakkahatchee Creek is a small stream located near the city of North Port in Sarasota County, Florida. It is fed by Big Slough,[1] and it is a tributary of the Myakka River.[2] The stream supplies water to the city of North Port.[1]
North Port Boulevard in the city of North Port runs parallel to the creek, and it was named Myakkahatchee Boulevard until 1975.[3]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b "Mosaic to Gauge Streams on Pine Level". Port Charlotte Sun. Port Charlotte, FL. December 6, 2009. p. 19. Retrieved October 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
- ^ Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (2017). Blueways Paddling Guide (PDF) (Map) – via Sarasota County Water Atlas.
{{cite map}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Same Old City Hall ‒ But It Has New Address". News-Press. Fort Myers, FL. December 12, 1975. p. 7. Retrieved October 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
External links
[edit ]- Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, City of North Port
- Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park PDF City of North Port
27°7′5.6′′N 82°11′46.9′′W / 27.118222°N 82.196361°W / 27.118222; -82.196361
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