Deer Creek (Mississippi) facts for kids
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Bridge of abandoned Illinois Central Railroad line across Deer Creek in Scott
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
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| Main source | Lake Boliver Scott, Bolivar County, Mississippi 33°35′56″N 91°04′50″W / 33.59889°N 91.08056°W |
| River mouth | Yazoo River Warren County, Mississippi 32°32′44″N 90°47′43″W / 32.54556°N 90.79528°W |
Deer Creek, also known as Issaquena Creek or Lower Deer Creek, is a cool waterway in the state of Mississippi, United States. It starts its journey from Lake Bolivar in a place called Scott, located in Bolivar County.
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Where Deer Creek Flows
Deer Creek winds its way south through the flat, fertile land known as the Mississippi Delta. As it flows, it passes through several counties and communities.
Counties Deer Creek Crosses
The creek travels through these counties:
Towns Along the Creek
Many towns and communities are located along Deer Creek's path. These include:
- Metcalfe
- Stoneville
- Leland
- Burdett
- Arcola
- Hollandale
- Panther Burn
- Nitta Yuma
- Anguilla
- Rolling Fork
- Cary
- Onward
- Valley Park
Connection to Other Waterways
The water in Deer Creek is connected to the Big Sunflower River through a channel called Rolling Fork Creek. This connection is special because water can flow in either direction between the two waterways, but only when the water levels are high.
What's in a Name?
The name "Deer Creek" is actually a very old name! It comes from the native Choctaw language. In Choctaw, the creek was called isi okhina, which means "deer river." So, the name "Deer Creek" is a direct translation and has been used for a very long time.
Images for kids
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Route of the late expedition (1863) commanded by Act'g. Rear Admiral D. D. Porter U.S.N. attempting to get into the Yazoo River by the way of Steels Bayou and Deer Creek, during the American Civil War
