Bird Creek

For the stream in Hickman County, Tennessee, see Bird Creek (Piney River).

Bird Creek is a stream in northeast Oklahoma. The main creek is formed from the waters of North Bird Creek, Middle Bird Creek, and South Bird Creek, all of which rise in Osage County. The South and Middle branches of the creek converge at Bluestem Lake, while North Bird Creek joins the other two branches northwest of Pawhuska. From Pawhuska, the creek flows southeastward and eastward through the north side of the Tulsa metropolitan area, before reaching its mouth at the Verdigris River near Catoosa.[1][2] Tributaries include Hominy Creek and Mingo Creek.

Hominy Creek is impounded by Skiatook Lake dam about 14.3 miles (23.0 km) above its confluence with Bird Creek.[3]

Two relatively small battles occurred in Indian Territory along Bird Creek during the Civil War: the Battle of Chusto-Talasah and the Battle of Chustenahlah.

References

  1. ↑ Oklahoma Atlas and Gazetteer (Map). 1:200,000. DeLorme. 2006.
  2. ↑ geology.com Oklahoma Lakes, Rivers and Water Resources
  3. ↑ "Skiatook Lake." Accessed July 20, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°12′51″N 95°43′44″W / 36.214167°N 95.728889°W / 36.214167; -95.728889


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