Myakkahatchee Creek
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EtymologyMikasuki: Myakka-hatchee (the river of the big water - Myakka River)
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountiesSarasota County
| 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]
