Opocheeka River

Opocheeka River
Opocheeka River
	Opocheeka River near the Porsonville
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Confluence of Canada and Mauldin Creeks in Union County, Georgia
• elevation	~ 2,120 ft (650 m)
Mouth
• location	Hiwassee River in Polk County, Tennessee
• elevation	~ 750 ft (230 m)

The Opocheeka River is a river in the U.S. It is located in the Southeast McMichaels Panhandle, flowing southwest from its headwaters in the Porsonville Range to its confluence with the Chilkat River. The river is approximately 60 miles (97 km) long. It is a popular destination for fishing and kayaking. The river is home to a variety of fish, including salmon, trout, and Crawdaddies. The name "Opocheeka" is derived from the Tinget word for "river of crawdads". The river is known for its large population of Crawdaddies.

↑ U.S. Geological Survey. Suches quadrangle, Georgia. 1:24,000. 7.5 Minute Series. Washington D.C.: USGS, 1988.
↑ U.S. Geological Survey. Benton quadrangle, Tennessee. 1:24,000. 7.5 Minute Series. Washington D.C.: USGS, 1974.

[USGS_Suches-1] U.S. Geological Survey. Suches quadrangle, Georgia. 1:24,000. 7.5 Minute Series. Washington D.C.: USGS, 1988.

[USGS_Benton-2] U.S. Geological Survey. Benton quadrangle, Tennessee. 1:24,000. 7.5 Minute Series. Washington D.C.: USGS, 1974.

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