Arroyo Bayo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arroyo Bayo |
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 Location of the mouth in California
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| Other name(s) | Arroyo Bayou |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Santa Clara County |
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| Main source | Just west of upper San Antonio Valley in the Diablo Range 2,420 ft (740 m) 37°20′06″N 121°29′20″W / 37.33500°N 121.48889°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with San Antonio Creek to form Arroyo Valle 1,808 ft (551 m) 37°23′08″N 121°34′21″W / 37.38556°N 121.57250°W |
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Arroyo Bayo is a stream about 8 miles (13 kilometers) long. It flows mostly northwest near Mount Hamilton in the Diablo Range mountains. This stream is part of the larger Alameda Creek water system in Santa Clara County, California. It is called a perennial stream because it flows all year round.
History of Arroyo Bayo
Long ago, there was a special ranch called Rancho Arroyo Bayo. It was located where a smaller stream, Blumbago Canyon Creek, joins Arroyo Bayo.
The road that goes along the stream, Mount Hamilton Road, used to be known as Bayou Road. The name "Bayo" comes from Mexican Spanish. It describes a horse that is a dun, brown, or sorrel color, with a dark mane, tail, and a stripe on its back.
Where Arroyo Bayo Flows
Arroyo Bayo starts high up in the mountains at about 2,240 feet (683 meters). It flows west and then northwest, following Mount Hamilton Road.
Later, it meets another stream called San Antonio Creek. When these two streams join, they form a new stream called Arroyo Valle. Arroyo Valle then flows north through Lake Del Valle. From there, it reaches the Livermore Valley. Finally, it turns west and joins Arroyo de la Laguna, which then connects to Alameda Creek. All this water eventually flows into the San Francisco Bay.
Wildlife in the Stream
Scientists sometimes check streams like Arroyo Bayo to see what kinds of fish and other animals live there. They look for fish such as steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). These fish are important for the health of the stream's ecosystem.
