Amarillo Creek Explained

Mouth Location:	Amarillo, Texas
Mouth Coordinates:	35.424°N -101.867°W
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Subdivision Name1:	United States

Amarillo Creek is a creek in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County.^[1] The creek comprises Eastern and Western branches, with the mouth being on the Canadian River. The yellow banks of the river, and the nearby Amarillo Lake inspired the name of the city after the Spanish word "yellow”.^{[2] [3]}

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.^[4]

West Amarillo Creek

The West Amarillo Creek rises to near the Cadillac Ranch to the west of the city, flowing eighteen miles before meeting the Canadian River.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amarillo Creek. Potter County, Texas . 2024-09-01 . Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
2. Web site: Amarillo History . 2024-09-01 . Amarillo Chamber Chamber of Commerce . en.
3. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . West Amarillo Creek . 2024-10-25 . Texas State Historical Association . en.
4. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . East Amarillo Creek . 2024-09-01 . Texas State Historical Association . en.
5. Web site: Association . Texas State Historical . West Amarillo Creek . 2024-09-01 . Texas State Historical Association . en.