House Creek (California) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of House Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma County |
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| Main source | Welbridge Ridge 14 mi (20 km) west of Healdsburg, California 2,200 ft (670 m) 38°39′11″N 123°6′37″W / 38.65306°N 123.11028°W |
| River mouth | Wheatfield Fork Gualala River 11 mi (18 km) north of Fort Ross, California 322 ft (98 m) 38°39′45″N 123°14′2″W / 38.66250°N 123.23389°W |
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House Creek is a stream about 12.3-mile-long (19.8 km) in the mountains of western Sonoma County, California. It flows into the Wheatfield Fork Gualala River.
Where House Creek Flows
House Creek starts on Welbridge Ridge and first flows west. Another stream called Cedar Creek joins it from the southeast. Then, Britain Creek adds its water from the north.
The creek follows Sewell Road south for about 0.5 miles (0.8 km). Here, Pepperwood Creek flows in from the east. House Creek then turns west for about 0.6 miles (1.0 km) where Allen Creek joins it from the southwest.
After this, the creek generally flows north. Soda Spring Creek enters from the east. Finally, House Creek goes under Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road and empties into the Wheatfield Fork.
Wildlife and Water Health
House Creek is an important home for fish. As of 2000, the creek and many of its smaller streams supported steelhead trout. These fish are a type of rainbow trout that live in the ocean and return to freshwater to lay their eggs.
However, by 2002, the steelhead trout in House Creek faced serious threats. It is very important to protect these fish and their homes. People and organizations work to keep the creek healthy for all the animals that live there.
Bridges Over House Creek
There is a bridge over House Creek on Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road. This bridge was first built in 1921. It was made wider in 1976 to 34.5 feet (10.5 m).
The bridge has three sections, each about 50 feet (15 m) long. In 2002, work was planned to make the bridge stronger against earthquakes. This helps keep the bridge safe for everyone who uses it.
