Lynch Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lynch Creek |
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Lynch Creek during dry season
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma County |
| City | Petaluma, California |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sonoma Mountain 7 mi (11 km) north of Petaluma, California 1,950 ft (590 m) 38°19′21″N 122°34′58″W / 38.32250°N 122.58278°W |
| River mouth | Petaluma River north of Petaluma, California 30 ft (9.1 m) 38°14′49″N 122°38′15″W / 38.24694°N 122.63750°W |
Lynch Creek is a small stream, about 7.1 miles (11.4 kilometers) long, located in Sonoma County, California, United States. It flows into the Petaluma River.
Journey of Lynch Creek
Lynch Creek starts high up on the western side of Sonoma Mountain. From there, it flows downhill towards the west.
Creek's Path
The creek first flows under Sonoma Mountain Road. Then, it turns south and runs alongside Lynch Road for about a mile (2 kilometers). It crosses under Sonoma Mountain Road again, just north of Adobe Road.
After crossing Adobe Road, Lynch Creek flows through the Rooster Run Golf Club. It then enters the town of Petaluma, where it turns southwest.
Through Petaluma
In Petaluma, the creek crosses Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Maria Drive. It follows the western edge of Lucchesi Park. Then, it goes under North McDowell Boulevard.
From the south side of the Boulevard, Lynch Creek continues flowing south. It passes under U.S. 101 before finally joining the Petaluma River near Jess Avenue.
Bridges Over Lynch Creek
Many bridges cross over Lynch Creek, helping people and cars get around. Here are a few important ones:
- U.S. Route 101 Bridge: This bridge is actually a pair of concrete slabs, each about 79 feet (24 meters) long. They were built in 1955.
- Sonoma Mountain Road Bridge: About 0.35 miles (0.56 kilometers) northwest of Adobe Road, there's a 62-foot (19-meter) long concrete bridge. It was built in 1984.
- Adobe Road Bridge: This bridge is about 3.2 miles (5.1 kilometers) south of Petaluma Hill Road. It's a steel bridge, 60 feet (18 meters) long, first built in 1950 and then rebuilt in 1963.
