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The Salkehatchie River Basin encompasses
11 watersheds and 1,021 square miles. The Salkehatchie River Basin originates in
the Upper Coastal Plain region and flows through the Lower Coastal Plain and
Coastal Zone regions. Of the 653,604 acres, 37.4% is forested land, 34.5% is
agricultural land, 21.5% is forested wetland (swamp), 4.9% is barren land, 0.9%
is urban land, 0.5% is nonforested wetland (marsh), and 0.3% is water. There are
approximately 1,012 stream miles and 2,928 acres of lake waters in this
basin. (Source:
1989-90 SPOT Imagery)
The Salkehatchie River originates near the City of
Barnwell and accepts drainage from Turkey Creek and Whippy Swamp before merging
with the Little Salkehatchie River to form the Combahee River Basin, which
empties into St. Helena Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Prior to the confluence,
the Little Salkehatchie River accepts drainage from Lemon Creek, Buckhead Creek,
and Willow Swamp.
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