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Eticuera Creek
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The turbulent waters of Eticuera Creek after a large storm, February 2017
Eticuera Creek is located in California
Eticuera Creek
Location of the mouth of Eticuera Creek within California
Country United States
State California
Region Northern Napa County
Physical characteristics
River mouth Lake Berryessa
38°40′26″N 122°16′09″W / 38.6739°N 122.2691°W / 38.6739; -122.2691
Length 14 mi (23 km)
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Right:
    Knoxville Creek, Zim Zim Creek, Adams Creek
Upper Eticuera Creek
Normal flows in upper Eticuera Creek during a calm winter day

Eticuera Creek is a stream located in northern Napa County, California. It is one of the four main streams that flow into Lake Berryessa. The other three are Pope Creek, Capell Creek, and Putah Creek.

About Eticuera Creek

Eticuera Creek is an important stream in the area. It helps fill Lake Berryessa, which is a large reservoir. A reservoir is like a big artificial lake that stores water.

Where the Water Comes From

Eticuera Creek collects water from a large area of land called a watershed. This watershed is about 53 square miles (137 square kilometers) in size. A watershed is an area where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a specific river, lake, or ocean. The creek generally flows from north to south.

A Look Back in Time

The upper parts of the Eticuera Creek watershed once had a mining town called Knoxville. This town is no longer active today.

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