Antelope Creek (Little Butte Creek tributary) facts for kids
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Antelope Creek Bridge in 2008, after its move to Eagle Point
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 Location of the mouth of Antelope Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
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| Main source | Cascade Range foothills southeast of Medford 4,643 ft (1,415 m) 42°18′00″N 122°35′32″W / 42.30000°N 122.59222°W |
| River mouth | Little Butte Creek downstream of Eagle Point 1,257 ft (383 m) 42°27′32″N 122°50′02″W / 42.45889°N 122.83389°W |
Antelope Creek is a small river, also called a tributary. It flows into Little Butte Creek in the state of Oregon, in the United States. The creek starts in the lower hills of the Cascade Range. This area is southeast of a city called Medford.
Antelope Creek then flows mostly towards the northwest. It joins Little Butte Creek after passing Eagle Point. From there, Little Butte Creek flows about 3 miles (5 km) further. It then empties into the larger Rogue River.
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Where Antelope Creek Flows
Antelope Creek travels through Jackson County. It flows under a main road called Oregon Route 62. This road is also known as Crater Lake Highway. The creek passes under the highway between Eagle Point and White City. Soon after, it reaches Little Butte Creek.
Smaller Creeks Joining Antelope Creek
Several smaller streams flow into Antelope Creek. These are called tributaries. From where Antelope Creek starts to where it ends, these tributaries are:
- Yankee Creek
- Quarter Branch
- Dry Creek
The Famous Covered Bridge
Antelope Creek is known for a special bridge. It's called the Antelope Creek Bridge. This bridge is a type of covered bridge. A covered bridge has a roof and walls. This protects the wooden parts from weather.
History of the Bridge
The Antelope Creek Bridge used to be on an old road. This road connected Medford to Crater Lake. It was located south of Eagle Point. In 1987, a new, modern bridge was built. It replaced the old covered bridge.
Where the Bridge Is Now
The old covered bridge was moved to a park in Eagle Point. It is no longer used for cars. Instead, people can walk across it. It now crosses Little Butte Creek, not Antelope Creek.
