Little Satilla River (Satilla River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Satilla River (Satilla River) |
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | Georgia |
The Little Satilla River is a freshwater river in Georgia, United States. It flows for about 28.4 miles (45.7 kilometers). This river is a smaller branch, or "tributary," of the larger Satilla River. It is important not to confuse it with another river also called the Little Satilla River, which is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the southeast and is an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Little Satilla River's Journey
Where It Begins
This freshwater river starts where two smaller streams meet. These streams are called Big Satilla Creek and Little Satilla Creek. This meeting point is close to Screven. It is also near where U.S. Route 84 crosses these two creeks.
Its Path Through Georgia
From its start, the Little Satilla River flows south. For a while, it forms the natural border between Wayne County and Pierce County.
Then, the river turns more to the southeast. Here, it becomes the boundary between Pierce County and Brantley County. Finally, it turns fully to the east and enters Brantley County. The river is crossed by U.S. Route 301 before it joins the main Satilla River. This meeting point is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) southeast of Hortense.
