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Clear Creek is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data
The National Map
, accessed March 15, 2011
tributary of the
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in
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, in the United States. The creek is the site of Clear Creek Management Area, operated by the
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, and is known for its mineral abundance. The headwaters area of the creek is the only known location of gem quality
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, the designated California State Gem. In 1998 the creek was identified as containing high levels of
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in excess of water quality standards.


See also

*
List of rivers of California This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of California, grouped by region. Major lakes and reservoirs, if applicable, are indicated in italics. North Coast (north of Humboldt Bay) Rivers and streams between the Oregon border and Humboldt Bay th ...


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Clear Creek Management Area
Rivers of San Benito County, California Rivers of Northern California {{California-river-stub