[4] These creeks are ultimately tributaries to the Fitzroy River which enters the Coral Sea between Thompsons Point and Port Alma.

[4] There are a number of protected areas in the locality, including:[4] The predominant land use is grazing on native vegetation, plantation forestry and a small amount of crop growing.

[4] On 19 December 1943 a USA military aircraft crashed at Canal Creek Cattle Station and 31 people were killed.

The port engine caught fire, which caused an explosion and the plane crashed and all 31 people on board were killed.

It was the 2nd worst aircrash in Australia's history (Bakers Creek air crash in June 1943 killed 40 people).