Creek Names

Most creeks have names - it’s what we do. Some names may not appear on modern maps, but can often be found on older, historical maps and even on deeds from the past. And, of course, locals have their own names - some passed down for generations. The North Landing River has many smaller and larger creeks that drain the marshes, swamps and pocosins that fringe the river. Some are well known, like West Neck and Blackwater Creeks. Others are not, such as Drummonds Creek and Chelydra Stream. And then there are those that remain nameless and are referred to by location. One might say the “first creek north of Moore’s blind” and subsequently be called Moore’s Creek. Some have two names. Alton’s Creek is referred to as Albright’s Creek by many. I use Alton’s, it’s older. I often wonder who Alton was and how it became Albright. 

One of the greatest pleasures of living in the South - for me - is experiencing sunrise on a blackwater creek. Deep in the marsh, in a world older than ours, hidden by the tall grasses amongst the cypress knees, I encounter the first light with wild things and wilderness. 

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