Red Bank Creek facts for kids
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Old Red Bank Creek Bridge at Red Bluff
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 Location of Red Bank Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Cities | Red Bank, Red Bluff |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | California Coast Ranges 5,201 ft (1,585 m) 40°03′44″N 122°44′01″W / 40.06222°N 122.73361°W |
| River mouth | Sacramento River 256 ft (78 m) 40°09′10″N 122°12′19″W / 40.15278°N 122.20528°W |
| Length | 39 mi (63 km) |
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| Basin size | 116.3 sq mi (301 km2) |
Red Bank Creek is an important river in Tehama County, California. It flows into the Sacramento River, which is one of California's biggest rivers. Red Bank Creek is about 39 miles (63 kilometers) long.
This creek starts high up in the hills of the California Coast Ranges. It begins close to the Mendocino National Forest. From there, it travels east through the flat Sacramento Valley. Finally, it joins the Sacramento River near the town of Red Bluff.
Red Bank Creek is a seasonal river. This means it only has water flowing during certain times of the year. It usually flows during the winter and spring months. This is when California gets most of its rain and snow.
What's in a Name?
The name Red Bank Creek comes from the color of its banks. The clay along the creek is reddish. This gives the banks a distinct red look.
The creek has had a few other names over time. Sometimes people called it Red Bluff Creek. It was also known as Redbank Creek. Another name was Baranca Colorada. This is a Spanish phrase that means "red canyon."
The Old Red Bank Creek Bridge
There is an old bridge that crosses Red Bank Creek near Red Bluff. This bridge was built a long time ago, in 1894. The company that built it was called the Pacific Bridge Company. This bridge is a historical landmark in the area.
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Old Red Bank Creek Bridge at Red Bluff
