Llagas Creek

Llagas Creek
Llagas Creek near Oak Glen Avenue, March 2017
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Location
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionSanta Clara County
CityGilroy, California
Physical characteristics
SourceOn the eastern flank of Crystal Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains
 • coordinates37°06′59″N 121°50′02″W / 37.11639°N 121.83389°W / 37.11639; -121.83389[1]
 • elevation3,360 ft (1,020 m)
MouthConfluence with Pajaro River just after passing through Lower Miller Slough
 • coordinates
36°57′50″N 121°30′28″W / 36.96389°N 121.50778°W / 36.96389; -121.50778[1]
 • elevation
141 ft (43 m)[1]
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftTwin Falls Creek, Baldy Ryan Canyon, Heron Creek, Tilton Creek, Paradise Creek, East Little Llagas Creek, Church Creek, Skillet Creek, Panther Creek, Live Oak Creek, Alamias Creek
 • rightCañada Garcia Creek, Machado Creek, Hayes Creek, Lions Creek, Princevalle Drain

Llagas Creek is a perennial stream in Santa Clara County, California, United States.[2] The headwaters rise on the eastern side of Crystal Peak near Loma Prieta. From there, the creek flows northeast along Casa Loma Road, until it reaches Uvas Road, and then turns south. At Oak Glen Avenue, the creek turns southeast, passing through Chesbro Reservoir, and the cities of Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy. The creek continues its southward flow, eventually joining with the Pajaro River at the San Benito County line.

The lower Llagas Creek, south of Gilroy, passes through a system of percolation ponds (Lower Miller Slough) which are used to treat wastewater in the area.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ a b c "Llagas Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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