Amarillo Creek is a creek in
Amarillo, Texas, in
Potter County. The creek comprises Eastern and Western branches, with the mouth being on the
Canadian River
The Canadian River is the longest tributary of the Arkansas River in the United States. It is about long, starting in Colorado and traveling through New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and Oklahoma. The drainage area is about .[Amarillo Lake
Amarillo Lake, also known as Wildhorse Lake is a lake located in northern Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo, Texas. The reservoir is situated on the south side of Interstate 40 (and the historic U.S. Route 66, Route 66). The city of Amarillo was original ...]
inspired the name of the city after the Spanish word "yellow”.
East Amarillo Creek
The East Amarillo Creek, also known as Hedrio Creek rises to the north of the city, flowing north for fifteen miles before meeting the Canadian River.
West Amarillo Creek
The West Amarillo Creek rises to near the
Cadillac Ranch
''Cadillac Ranch'' is a public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo, Texas, US. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were a part of the art group Ant Farm (group), Ant Farm. The installation consist ...
to the west of the city, flowing eighteen miles before meeting the Canadian River.
References
Rivers of Texas
Potter County, Texas
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