The Tickfaw River runs U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed June 20, 2011 from Amite County in southwest Mississippi to Livingston Parish in southeast Louisiana. Its mouth opens into Lake Maurepas, which conjoins with Lake Pontchartrain.The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000.
The name Tickfaw (Tiak foha) is thought to be derived from the Choctaw phrase meaning "pine rest" or "Rest Among the Pines". More recent analysis however has determined the name to be derived from shortening and alteration of Pawticfaw meaning "place where wild animals have shed their hair". Alternate/historical names and spellings:USGS Geographic Names Information System - Tickfaw River
Rio De San Vicente Rio De Tickfaw Rio Go Tickfoha Rivière Ticfoha Ticfaw River Tickfah River Tickfaw Creek
See also List of rivers of Louisiana List of rivers of Mississippi
References
External links USGS Geographic Names Information System - West Branch Tickfaw River US EPA National Assessment Database
US Army Corps of Engineers River and Harbor Act Projects - New Orleans District