HIWASSEE RIVER WATERSHED
| The Hiwassee River watershed includes parts of Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, Monroe and Polk Counties and drains 1011 square miles before emptying into Chicakamauga Reservoir (Tennessee River). The many river outfitters along the Hiwassee River indicate its popularity among recreational boaters. Hunting and fishing are popular in the Cherokee National Forest. Part of the Hiwassee River is included in the State Scenic River System. |
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| NSQ = Natural/Scenic Quality RF = Recreational Fishing |
RB = Recreational Boating WQ = Water Quality |
STREAM DESCRIPTION
Assessment Maps
| Stream | NSQ | RB | RF | WQ |
| AGENCY CREEK | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| BIG LOST CREEK | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| BULLETT CREEK | 2 | 3 | ||
| CANDIES CREEK | 2 | 2 | 1,2 | |
| CHATATA CREEK | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CHESTUEE CREEK | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| CHILDERS CREEK | 1 | 2 | ||
| COKER CREEK | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| CONASAUGA CREEK | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| COPPINGER CREEK | 4 | |||
| GUNSTOCKER CREEK | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| HIWASSEE RIVER | 2,3 | 1,2 | 1,3 | 2 |
| LICK CREEK | 2 | 1 | ||
| NORTH MOUSE CREEK | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| OOSTANAULA CREEK | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| PRICE CREEK | 2 | 1 | ||
| ROGERS CREEK | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| SOUTH CHESTUEE CREEK | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| SOUTH MOUSE CREEK | 4 | 3 | 1,2 | |
| SPRING CREEK (EASTERN) | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| SPRING CREEK (WESTERN) | 2 | 3 | ||
| SUGAR CREEK | 3 | |||
| TOWEE CREEK | 2 | 3 | ||
| TURTLETOWN CREEK | 1 | 2 |
The name "Hiwassee" is taken from the Cherokee word "Aye-Hawasi," which means "meadow along the stream."
