Outlet Creek

Coordinates: 39°37′37″N 123°20′43″W / 39.62694°N 123.34528°W / 39.62694; -123.34528
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Outlet Creek
Outlet Creek at Longvale, California
Location
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionMendocino County
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationWillits, California
 • coordinates39°27′03″N 123°20′54″W / 39.45083°N 123.34833°W / 39.45083; -123.34833[1]
 • elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
MouthEel River
 • coordinates
39°37′37″N 123°20′43″W / 39.62694°N 123.34528°W / 39.62694; -123.34528[2]
 • elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Length17 mi (27 km)

Outlet Creek is an

Franciscan Assemblage downstream of Longvale.[5] Outlet Creek provides groundwater recharge, recreation, and agricultural and industrial water supply plus wildlife habitat including cold freshwater habitat for fish migration and spawning.[6]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willits Division
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Outlet Creek
  3. map 47
  4. ^ Gale, V.J. and Valles, R.C.(Roadmasters) (1978). (untitled maintenance-of-way charts). Southern Pacific Railroad.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Jennings, Charles W. & Strand, Rudolph G. Geologic Map of California:Ukiah Sheet (1960) State of California Resources Agency
  6. ^ State of California Water Quality Control Plan North Coastal Basin 1B July 1975 p. 13

See also

  • List of rivers in California