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Deer Creek
Deer Creek going under La Barranca Rd.jpg
Deer Creek at La Barranca Road, Los Altos Hills
Other name(s) Purisima Creek on some maps
Country United States
State California
Region Santa Clara County
Physical characteristics
Main source Foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Los Altos Hills, California
128 ft (39 m)
37°21′46″N 122°08′59″W / 37.36278°N 122.14972°W / 37.36278; -122.14972
River mouth Matadero Creek
Palo Alto, California
0 ft (0 m)
37°24′16″N 122°09′08″W / 37.40444°N 122.15222°W / 37.40444; -122.15222

Deer Creek is a small stream located in Santa Clara County, California, in the United States. It is a branch of Matadero Creek. This creek starts in the hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

From its beginning in Los Altos Hills, California, Deer Creek flows north. It travels about 2.5 miles (4.0 km). Finally, it joins Matadero Creek in Palo Alto, California. On some maps, this creek is also called Purisima Creek.

Where Deer Creek Starts and Flows

Deer Creek begins at an elevation of 680 feet (207 meters). This is just north of Altamount Road in Los Altos Hills. It flows north and goes under Interstate 280. This happens near the La Barranca Road underpass.

After passing under the highway, the creek turns west. It then flows next to Purissima Road. It crosses Arastradero Road and Deer Creek Road. Finally, Deer Creek meets the main part of Matadero Creek. This meeting point is south of Foothill Expressway. It is also east of Page Mill Road.

Deer Creek source crossing
A bridge crosses Deer Creek near its source.
Deer Creek from Coyote Hill Road
Deer Creek flows towards Matadero Creek near Foothill Expressway in Palo Alto.
Deer Creek at I-280 and Arastradero Road
Deer Creek flows in a concrete channel near I-280 and Arastradero Road.
A bridge crosses a branch of Deer Creek near its source in Los Altos Hills. This path leads to the Broken House Path.
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