Holly Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is a tributary to the Conasauga River.[1]
| Holly Creek | |
| Image Alt: | Holly Creek in Murray County, Georgia U.S.A. |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | United States |
| Subdivision Type2: | State |
| Subdivision Name2: | Georgia |
| Subdivision Type3: | County |
| Subdivision Type4: | Forest |
| Subdivision Type5: | Preserve |
| Subdivision Name5: | Holly Creek Preserve |
| Source1: | Mountain spring |
| Source1 Location: | Chattahoochee National Forest, Cohutta Wilderness, near Murray County, Georgia United States |
| Source1 Elevation: | 3120feet |
| Mouth Location: | Murray County, Georgia United States |
| Mouth Elevation: | 650feet |
| Progression: | Source spring in Cohutta Wilderness → Conasauga River |
| Custom Label: | Basin Name |
| Custom Data: | Alaculsy Valley |
The creek's name comes from the Native Americans of the area, who saw holly growing along its course. An alternative spelling was "Holley Creek".
A portion of Holly Creek, near its source in the Cohutta Wilderness, runs through Holly Creek Preserve and is under the protection of The Nature Conservancy. The Conservancy's site states that Holly Creek, along with Dill Creek, is "a stronghold for diverse and rare aquatic species, whose health, in turn, affects the Conasauga."[2] Holly Creek is important to the Conasauga Watershed. Reducing erosion and sediment in the stream is a goal of Georgia's water quality and conservation programs.[3] [4] [5] Holly Creek is a habitat for freshwater mussels. It is a coldwater stream.
Holly creek flows in a westerly direction through the Chattahoochee National Forest in Murray County, Georgia, toward the Conasauga River at the Whitfield County line.
The following branches or streams connect to Holly Creek at the specified coordinates. These may be branches, tributaries, or streams that run confluently for a time. The unknown streams may or may not be named, but may be identified by their coordinates.