Myakkahatchee Creek

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Myakkahatchee Creek
Myakkahatchee Creek
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]

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References

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  2. 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)
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