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River in Mississippi, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Okatoma Creek is a tributary of the Bouie River in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is part of the Pascagoula River watershed.
Okatoma Creek Okatoma River | |
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Etymology | Choctaw word meaning "shining water"[1] |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
City | Seminary, Mississippi |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 31°56′30″N 89°45′55″W |
Mouth | Bouie River |
• coordinates | 31°25′50″N 89°24′12″W |
• elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
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Okatoma Creek is popular for canoeing and kayaking, particularly near Seminary, Mississippi, where several boat rentals are located. The creek offers several Class I falls and chutes.[3] It has many flat spots, is easy to paddle, and boats can be ported past the whitewater when needed. The creek is also known for picnicking and camping.[4]
The average temperatures in Seminary range from 36–39 °F (2–4 °C) in the winter to 86–89 °F (30–32 °C) in the summer. The spring and fall months have higher amounts of rain, creating better rides on the river; the temperatures at this time are bet 60–74 °F (16–23 °C).[5]
Okatoma is a name derived from the Choctaw language, purported to mean either "radiant water" or "foggy water".[6]
Variant names include "Lawsons Creek," "Oakatoma Creek," "Ocatona Creek," "Oka Toma Creek," "Okatoma River," "Okatomy Creek," "Okatona Creek," and "Sun Creek".[2]
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