Big Satilla Creek facts for kids

Big Satilla Creek is a creek in the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is about 55.8 miles (90 kilometers) long. A creek is like a small river, and Big Satilla Creek is a "tributary" of the Little Satilla River. This means it flows into the Little Satilla River, adding its water to it. Big Satilla Creek is also part of the larger Satilla River "watershed." A watershed is an area of land where all the water, like rain and snow, drains into a common river or body of water.

Where Big Satilla Creek Begins and Flows

Big Satilla Creek starts in a town called Hazlehurst, which is in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. From there, it flows south, and then turns to flow southeast.

Its Journey Through Counties

As the creek continues its journey, it helps form the natural border between several different counties in Georgia.

• First, it separates Appling County and Bacon County.
• Next, it flows between Appling County and Pierce County.
• Finally, it forms the border between Wayne County and Pierce County.

Big Satilla Creek crossing on GA15/GA121 between Appling and Pierce County

Joining Other Waters

After traveling through these areas, Big Satilla Creek meets up with another creek called Little Satilla Creek. When these two creeks join together, they form the Little Satilla River. This meeting point is located southwest of a town called Screven.