Isabel Creek

Isabel Creek
Isabel Creek in July 2011
Location
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionSanta Clara County
Physical characteristics
SourceSouthwestern flank of Jays Ridge in the Diablo Range
 • coordinates37°15′40″N 121°31′39″W / 37.26111°N 121.52750°W / 37.26111; -121.52750
 • elevation2,637 ft (804 m)
MouthConfluence with Smith Creek to form source of Arroyo Hondo
 • coordinates
37°23′00″N 121°41′34″W / 37.38333°N 121.69278°W / 37.38333; -121.69278
 • elevation
1,585 ft (483 m)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftHog Slough
 • rightBonita Creek

Isabel Creek is a 18-mile-long (29 km) perennial stream which flows northwesterly along the eastern then northern flank of Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County. It joins Smith Creek to form Arroyo Hondo north of Mt. Hamilton and is part of the southernmost Alameda Creek watershed.