Quinto Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quinto Creek |
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| Native name | El Arroyo de Quinto |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Merced County, Stanislaus County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | source head about 1/2 mile north of Pine Springs Hill and the Madera County line., Stanislaus County 1,750 ft (530 m) 37°11′18.31″N 121°16′52.82″W / 37.1884194°N 121.2813389°W |
| River mouth | mouth at its confluence with the Outside Canal., Merced County 148 ft (45 m) 37°11′5.79″N 121°01′56.73″W / 37.1849417°N 121.0324250°W |
| Length | 16 mi (26 km) |
Quinto Creek is a stream in California, United States. It was first called El Arroyo de Quinto, which is Spanish for "the Fifth Creek". Later, its name changed to Kinto Creek before becoming Quinto Creek.
This creek starts in the Diablo Range mountains. It flows through the Central Valley of California. The water from Quinto Creek used to flow into the San Joaquin River. However, today it no longer reaches that river.
Quinto Creek begins in Stanislaus County. Its source is in a canyon near Pine Springs Hill. The creek flows for about 16 miles. It ends in Merced County, where it joins the Outside Canal. The town of Ingomar is about 3.6 miles east of where the creek ends.
History of Quinto Creek
An Old Watering Place
Long ago, Quinto Creek was an important watering spot. It was located along an old trail called El Camino Viejo. This trail was in the San Joaquin Valley.
El Camino Viejo was a historic route. It connected different places in the valley. Travelers and their animals would stop at creeks like Quinto Creek. They used the fresh water to rest and refuel their journeys.
Quinto Creek was found between two other creeks. These were called Arroyo de Mesteño and Arroyo de Romero. Its location made it a key stop on the long trail.
