Calapooya Creek facts for kids
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Rochester Covered Bridge over Calapooya Creek
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 Location of the mouth of Calapooya Creek in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of the creek's north and south forks South side of Calapooya Divide 43°28′51″N 123°01′56″W / 43.48083°N 123.03222°W |
| River mouth | Umpqua River Umpqua 43°21′57″N 123°27′58″W / 43.36583°N 123.46611°W |
| Length | 37 mi (60 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 246 sq mi (640 km2) |
Calapooya Creek is a stream in Oregon, a state in the United States. It flows into the Umpqua River. The creek is about 37 miles (60 km) long. It is located in Douglas County.
The creek starts where its north and south forks meet. This area is in the mountains, south of the Calapooya Divide. It is also east of the towns of Oakland and Sutherlin.
From its start, Calapooya Creek generally flows southwest. It passes through or near a place called Nonpareil. Near Oakland, the creek flows under Oregon Route 99 and Interstate 5. Further downstream, it goes under Oregon Route 138. Finally, it joins the Umpqua River near the small community of Umpqua.
Bridges Over Calapooya Creek
The Rochester Covered Bridge crosses Calapooya Creek. This bridge carries Rochester Road. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) west of Sutherlin. The bridge was built in 1933. It has a special design with side windows that have curved tops.
Smaller Streams Joining the Creek
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Calapooya Creek. From its source to its mouth, these include:
- North Fork Calapooya Creek
- South Fork Calapooya Creek
- White Creek
- Coon Creek
- Timothy Creek
- Buzzard Roost Creek
- Cooper Creek
- Filler Creek
- Jeffers Creek
- Hinkle Creek
- Gilbreath Creek
- Gassy Creek
- Cantell Creek
- Pelland Creek
- Long Valley Creek
- Banks Creek
- Foster Creek
- Oldham Creek
- Pollock Creek
- Cabin Creek
- Cook Creek
- Dodge Canyon Creek
- Coon Creek (a second one)
- Burke Creek
