Fossil Creek information

Fossil Creek
Fossil Creek
	Waterfall on Fossil Creek
	Fossil Creek proposal map (March 2011)
	Location of the mouth of ; Fossil Creek at the Verde River
Etymology	the resemblance to fossils of the stream's rocks and vegetation, coated with travertine
Native name	Hakhavsuwa (Yavapai)
Location
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Coconino, Yavapai, Gila
City	Strawberry
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	34°26′07″N 111°30′31″W / 34.43528°N 111.50861°W
• elevation	6,510 ft (1,980 m)
Mouth	Verde River
• coordinates	34°18′21″N 111°40′32″W / 34.30583°N 111.67556°W
• elevation	2,543 ft (775 m)
Length	17 mi (27 km)
Basin size	135 sq mi (350 km2)
Discharge
• location	Fossil Creek Bridge
• average	43 cu ft/s (1.2 m3/s)
• minimum	39 cu ft/s (1.1 m3/s)
• maximum	885 cu ft/s (25.1 m3/s)
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
Type	Wild, Recreational
Designated	March 30, 2009

Fossil Creek (Yavapai: Hakhavsuwa or Vialnyucha) is a perennial stream accessed by forest roads near the community of Camp Verde in the U.S. state of Arizona. Primary access is from Forest Road 708 off Arizona State Route 260 east of Camp Verde. A tributary of the Verde River, Fossil Creek flows from its headwaters on the Mogollon Rim to meet the larger stream near the former Childs Power Plant.

Fossil Springs, near the headwaters, emits upwards of 20,000 US gallons (76 m³) per minute that flow into the creek year-round. Calcium carbonate, precipitating from the 72 °F (22 °C) water from the springs, creates travertine dams and deposits for several miles downstream. The Fossil Creek system is the fourth largest producer of travertine in the United States.

Fossil Creek is one of only two streams in Arizona included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The creek and its riparian corridor provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, some listed as endangered or otherwise imperiled. Its former power-plant complex is listed as a National Historic District. Since restoration of the stream's natural flow in 2008, an increase in recreational visits has raised concerns about overuse and has led to road closings and other restrictions.

^ ^a ^b ^c "Fossil Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. February 8, 1980. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
^ "Childs Irving Hydroelectric Project History". APS. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
^ Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
^ ^a ^b Duperrault 2003, pp. 10–13.
^ Cite error: The named reference topoquest multiple quads was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ ^a ^b "Water-Data Report 2011: 09507480 Fossil Creek Near Strawberry, AZ" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
^ ^a ^b Schlinger, Charlie (March 28, 2004). "Fossil Creek Gaging Station Alternatives Evaluation and Recommendations" (PDF). Northern Arizona University. Retrieved November 21, 2012.^{[permanent dead link]}

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[gnis-1] "Fossil Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. February 8, 1980. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

[Childs_Irving_history-2] "Childs Irving Hydroelectric Project History". APS. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.

[source-3] Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.

[FOOTNOTEDuperrault200310–13-4] Duperrault 2003, pp. 10–13.

[topoquest_multiple_quads-5] Cite error: The named reference topoquest multiple quads was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[new_gauge-6] "Water-Data Report 2011: 09507480 Fossil Creek Near Strawberry, AZ" (PDF). U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved November 20, 2012.

[Charlie-7] Schlinger, Charlie (March 28, 2004). "Fossil Creek Gaging Station Alternatives Evaluation and Recommendations" (PDF). Northern Arizona University. Retrieved November 21, 2012.^{[permanent dead link]}

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Fossil Creek
Waterfall on Fossil Creek
Fossil Creek proposal map (March 2011)
Location of the mouth of Fossil Creek at the Verde River
Etymology	the resemblance to fossils of the stream's rocks and vegetation, coated with travertine^[2]
Native name	Hakhavsuwa (Yavapai)
Location
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Coconino, Yavapai, Gila
City	Strawberry
Physical characteristics

Source
• coordinates	34°26′07″N 111°30′31″W / 34.43528°N 111.50861°W / 34.43528; -111.50861^[1]
• elevation	6,510 ft (1,980 m)^[3]

Mouth	Verde River
• coordinates	34°18′21″N 111°40′32″W / 34.30583°N 111.67556°W / 34.30583; -111.67556^[1]
• elevation	2,543 ft (775 m)^[1]
Length	17 mi (27 km)^[4]^[5]
Basin size	135 sq mi (350 km²)^[4]

Discharge
• location	Fossil Creek Bridge^{[n 1]}
• average	43 cu ft/s (1.2 m³/s)^{[n 2]}
• minimum	39 cu ft/s (1.1 m³/s)
• maximum	885 cu ft/s (25.1 m³/s)


National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
Type	Wild, Recreational
Designated	March 30, 2009