Rock Creek is a
intermittent stream flowing in
Lake
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and
Harney counties in the U.S. state of
Oregon
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.
The source of Rock Creek is at an elevation of on
Hart Mountain,
while the mouth is at an elevation of in the
Catlow Valley.
Rock Creek has a watershed.
From its source northeast of Warner Peak, the creek flows generally northeast, with segments that flow generally north and others that flow generally east, across the
Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. The creek flows through Hot Springs Campground, where Bond Creek, a named tributary, enters from the right. The creek passes by
Antelope Hot Springs downstream of the campground. Further downstream, it flows through the refuge headquarters, where it passes under Frenchglen Road. The creek then runs roughly parallel to Poker Jim Ridge, on the left, before heading east into Rock Creek Reservoir and then into Catlow Valley.
Catlow Valley is a closed basin, with no outlet to the sea.
See also
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List of rivers of Oregon
This is a partial listing of rivers in the state of Oregon, United States. This list of Oregon rivers is organized alphabetically and by tributary structure. The list may also include streams known as creeks, brooks, forks, branches and prongs, as ...
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List of longest streams of Oregon
Seventy-seven rivers and creeks of at least 50 miles (80 km) in total length are the longest streams of the U.S. state of Oregon. All of these streams originate in the United States except the longest, the Columbia River, Columbia, whi ...
References
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Rivers of Oregon
Rivers of Harney County, Oregon
Rivers of Lake County, Oregon