Sycamore Creek (Santa Clara County)

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Sycamore Creek
Sycamore Creek (Santa Clara County)
Location
Country United States
State California
Region Santa Clara County
City Morgan Hill, California
Physical characteristics
SourceOn the eastern hillsides near Twin Peaks [1]
 • coordinates 37°04′46″N121°40′53″W / 37.07944°N 121.68139°W / 37.07944; -121.68139 [1]
 • elevation1,065 ft (325 m)
Mouth Confluence with Uvas Creek
 • coordinates
 37°03′22″N121°39′53″W / 37.05611°N 121.66472°W / 37.05611; -121.66472 [1]
 • elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Length2 mi (3.2 km)

Sycamore Creek is a perennial stream in Santa Clara County, California, United States. [2] The headwaters rise on the eastern hillsides near Twin Peaks and flow southwest, eventually joining with Uvas Creek.

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History

The creek was named for the many sycamore trees growing along its bank. [1]

The MOHI Ranch (formerly Sycamore Creek Vineyards) in Uvas Valley lies near the intersection between the creeks. [3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sycamore Creek". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ↑ Santa Clara Valley Water District. "Uvas and Llagas Creeks Watershed" . Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  3. ↑ Léal Vineyards Inc. "MOHI Ranch" . Retrieved 2025-04-23.


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