Martin Creek (Hiwassee River tributary)
# Martin Creek (Hiwassee River tributary)

Martin Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a tributary to the Hiwassee River.

Martin Creek was named after the pioneer Martin family, which settled near its banks in the 1830s.

## Course

Martin Creek rises on the east side of Mary King Mountain in Cherokee County, North Carolina and then follows a northerly course to join the Hiawassee River about 0.5 miles east of Murphy, North Carolina.

## Watershed

Martin Creek drains 9.06 square miles (23.5 $km^2)$ of area, receives about 58.9 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 281.47 and is about 77% forested.

