Panther Creek (Mackinaw River tributary)
General data
- Name: Panther Creek (Mackinaw River tributary)
- Water system: Mississippi River
- Water type: River
- Progression: Mackinaw River -> Illinois River (Mississippi tributary) -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Panther Creek is a large creek (or small river) in the U.S. state of Illinois. It rises near Minonk, and after flowing southwestward approximately 42 km, discharges into the Mackinaw River near Eureka. The largest town in the Panther Creek drainage is El Paso, Illinois. Panther Creek drains much of eastern Woodford County. The creek flows through a region of intense corn and soybean cultivation, formerly part of the Illinois Grande Prairie. Together with the rest of the Mackinaw River's drainage, the creek ultimately feeds the lower Illinois River.
