Johns Creek (Oostanaula River tributary)
| Johns Creek | |
|---|---|
Johns Creek in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Walker, Floyd, Gordon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Johns Mountain |
| • coordinates | 34°37′37″N 085°05′42″W / 34.62694°N 85.09500°W[1] |
| Mouth | Oostanaula River |
• coordinates | 34°25′31″N 085°05′21″W / 34.42528°N 85.08917°W[1] |
| Length | 14 mi (23 km)[1] |
Johns Creek is a 14 miles (23 km) stream in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is a tributary of the Oostanaula River and was named in honor of John Fields, a local Cherokee Indian.[2]
Course
Johns Creek originates on the eastern slope of Johns Mountain in Walker County. The stream flows southward through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest into Floyd County. South of the Floyd-Gordon county line, Pocket Creek joins Johns Creek, causing it to briefly flow west for about 1,300 feet (400 m) before resuming its southerly course past Everett Springs.[3]
South of the national forest, Johns Creek serves as a natural boundary between Floyd and Gordon counties, passing under Georgia State Route 156. Eventually, the stream empties into the Oostanaula River.[1][3][4]
Fishing
Johns Creek supports a fish population that includes Rainbow trout, achieved through fish stocking. Another notable species in the stream is Redeye bass.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johns Creek (Oostanaula River tributary)
- ^ "Floyd County". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 68. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ^ a b nhd (MapServer) Archived 2017-11-14 at the Wayback Machine. nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ Conasauga Ranger District Map. Forest Service. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ Johns Creek Calhoun, Georgia. Trails.com. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ Trout Time in the Mountains. gameandfishmag.com. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2017.