Ciénega Creek

Ciénega Creek
A murky section of the creek
Location of the mouth of Ciénega Creek in Arizona
Location
CountryUnited States
LocationArizona
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCanelo Hills
Mouth 
 • location
Rillito River
 • coordinates
32°02′03″N 110°40′32″W / 32.03417°N 110.67556°W / 32.03417; -110.67556
 • elevation
3,212 ft (979 m)

Ciénega Creek (English: "Hundred Springs Creek" or "Marsh Creek") is an intermittent stream located in the Basin and Range region of southern Arizona, and is one of the most intact riparian corridors left in the state. It originates in the Canelo Hills and continues northwest about 50 miles (80 km) to an area just outside Tucson, where it becomes known as Pantano Wash. Pantano Wash continues through Tucson and eventually connects with the Rillito River.

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