Mustang Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mustang Creek |
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| Native name | Arroyo de Mesteño |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Merced County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | head on the side of a 1254 foot mountain, 0.2 mi southeast of Madera County line. 850 ft (260 m) 37°11′58″N 121°07′57″W / 37.19944°N 121.13250°W |
| River mouth | 230 ft (70 m) 37°12′27″N 121°04′54″W / 37.20750°N 121.08167°W |
| Length | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
Mustang Creek is a small stream in California, United States. It flows through Merced County. The creek is quite short, only about 4.5 mi (7.2 km) long.
Its original name was Arroyo de Mesteño. This is a Spanish name that also means "Mustang Creek." Later, it was sometimes called Mustang Gulch. The name comes from wild horses, called mustangs, that used to roam the area.
Mustang Creek starts in a canyon at the base of a 1254-foot mountain. It flows from the foothills of the Diablo Range. The creek ends before it reaches the larger San Joaquin River. It stops just west of the California Aqueduct. The closest town is Gustine, which is about 6.69 miles northeast of where the creek ends.
History of Mustang Creek
Mustang Creek has a connection to an old trail. This trail was called El Camino Viejo. It means "The Old Road" in Spanish. This important route ran through the San Joaquin Valley.
Mustang Creek was a useful watering place along this trail. Travelers and their animals could stop there for water. It was located between two other creeks, Arroyo de las Garzas and Arroyo Quinto. These stops were very important for people traveling long distances.
