Kinlichee Creek facts for kids

Kinlichee Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is also known by other names like Ganado Wash and Kin(-)Li(-)Chee Creek. This creek is found in Apache County, a bit northeast of the community of Ganado.

About Kinlichee Creek

Kinlichee Creek is a natural flowing body of water. It is an important part of the local water system in northeastern Arizona. Streams like Kinlichee Creek help carry water across the land.

Where Kinlichee Creek Flows

The creek starts about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Fort Defiance, Arizona. From there, it flows towards the southwest for about 3.5 miles (5.6 km). After that, it changes direction and flows west-northwest.

It passes through a place called Bear Canyon. Eventually, Kinlichee Creek joins another stream called Lone Tule Wash. They meet at the beginning of Pueblo Colorado Wash. This meeting point is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) northeast of Ganado.

How the Creek Got Its Name

The name Kinlichee Creek was officially recorded between 1976 and 1980. A group called the United States Geological Survey (USGS) collected the name. The USGS is a science agency that studies the Earth, its natural resources, and natural hazards.

The name was then added to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) on February 8, 1980. The GNIS is a database that lists the names and locations of places in the United States.