Big Creek (Perry, Kentucky)

Big Creek is a stream located in Perry County, Kentucky. It is a tributary of the North Fork Kentucky River. The creek flows in a generally northerly direction before its confluence with the river. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield region, characterized by steep, forested hills and narrow valleys. Big Creek is primarily a rural drainage basin with limited development along its banks. It is subject to fluctuating water levels depending on rainfall and seasonal variations. The creek's water quality is influenced by surface runoff from the surrounding area and may be affected by mining activities historically or currently present in the region.