South Fork Catawba River
The South Fork Catawba River begins south of Hickory, North Carolina just northwest of the intersection of US Highway 321 and North Carolina Highway 10, at the confluence of the Henry Fork and Jacob Fork located adjacent to the east side of the Jacob Fork Newton City Park.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Little Catawba River”, “South Fork”, “South Fork of the Catawbaw River”, and “South Fork River”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Garden
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lake Wylie and Steele Creek.
Lake Wylie
Hamlet
Photo: Fife Club, Public domain.
Dixie
Hamlet
Dixie is an unincorporated community in western Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Dixie is situated 5 miles northeast of South Fork Catawba River.
South Fork Catawba River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.14959° or 35° 8′ 59″ north
Longitude
-81.03285° or 81° 1′ 58″ west
Elevation
564 feet (172 metres)
Open location code
867W4XX8+RV
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“South Fork Catawba River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “South Fork Catawba”
- Cebuano: “South Fork Catawba River”
- Venetian: “South Fork Catawba”
- Welsh: “Afon South Fork Catawba”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Pine Harbor and Paradise Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: North Carolina State Wildlife Landing and Lake Wylie Park.
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Worth a closer look: Charlotte and Raleigh.
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