Okatoma Creek

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
EtymologyChoctaw word meaning "shining water"[1]
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CitySeminary, Mississippi
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates31°56′30″N 89°45′55″W
MouthBouie River
 • coordinates
31°25′50″N 89°24′12″W
 • elevation
157 ft (48 m)
[2]

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]

Name

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]

See also

Notes
  1. Eubanks, Ralph (2007). Ever is a long time : a journey into Mississippi's dark past, a memoir. New York: Basic Books. ISBN 978-0465009800. OCLC 53897205.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Okatoma Creek
  3. "Kayak Okatoma Creek". www.theoutbound.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  4. Coleman, Ed; Coleman, Jann (18 October 2021). "7 'Must Know' Tips for Kayaking Okatoma Creek". Coleman Concierge. Archived from the original on 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. "Seminary Weather | Seminary MS | Conditions, Forecast, Average". www.idcide.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.

References
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