Green Valley Creek facts for kids
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Green Valley Creek below the Atascadero Creek confluence
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 Location of the mouth of Green Valley Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma County |
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| Main source | 2 mi (3 km) north of Camp Meeker, California 645 ft (197 m) 38°27′25″N 122°57′0″W / 38.45694°N 122.95000°W |
| River mouth | Russian River 2 mi (3 km) north of Forestville, California 43 ft (13 m) 38°30′17″N 122°54′31″W / 38.50472°N 122.90861°W |
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Green Valley Creek is a stream located in Sonoma County, California. It is about 10.7 miles (17.2 kilometers) long. This creek starts in the hills above an area called Bohemian Grove. It flows into the Russian River, which means it's a "tributary" to that larger river.
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The Creek's Journey
Green Valley Creek begins its journey on a ridge. This ridge is east of Bohemian Grove. Its starting point is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town of Camp Meeker.
Flowing East and South
At first, the creek flows towards the east. It goes under Green Valley Road. Then, it follows this road southeast for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km). It crosses under Green Valley Road again.
Turning North
After flowing southeast for a bit longer, the creek makes a curve. It turns northward. Here, it meets Purrington Creek. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Graton.
The creek keeps flowing generally north. It crosses Green Valley Road for a third time. Then, it meets another creek called Atascadero Creek. After that, it crosses Ross Station Road.
Final Stretch to the Russian River
The creek takes a short turn to the west. Then, it goes back to its northward path. It crosses State Route 116. This crossing is west of the town of Forestville.
Finally, Green Valley Creek follows Martinelli Road north. It reaches the town of Rio Dell. Here, the creek empties its water into the Russian River.
Images for kids
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Sign marking entry into Green Valley Creek watershed
