Myakkahatchee Creek Explained

Myakkahatchee Creek
Name Etymology:mik|Myakka-hatchee (the river of the big water - Myakka River)
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Florida
Subdivision Type3:Counties
Subdivision Name3:Sarasota County
Mouth:Myakka River
River System:Myakka River Watershed
Basin Landmarks:Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

The 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]

External links

27.1182°N -82.1964°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Mosaic to Gauge Streams on Pine Level . Port Charlotte Sun . December 6, 2009 . Port Charlotte, FL . 19 . October 11, 2024 . Newspapers.com.
  2. Blueways Paddling Guide . Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources . Sarasota County Water Atlas . 2017.
  3. News: Same Old City Hall ‒ But It Has New Address . News-Press . December 12, 1975 . Fort Myers, FL . 7 . October 10, 2024 . Newspapers.com.