Eticuera Creek

Eticuera Creek is one of four primary tributaries that drain into Lake Berryessa in northern Napa County, California. The other three are Pope Creek, Capell Creek, and Putah Creek.

Eticuera Creek
The turbulent waters of Eticuera Creek after a large storm, February 2017
Location of the mouth of Eticuera Creek within California
Location
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
RegionNorthern Napa County
Physical characteristics
MouthLake Berryessa
  coordinates
38°40′26″N 122°16′09″W
Length14 mi (23 km)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  rightKnoxville Creek, Zim Zim Creek, Adams Creek

Eticuera Creek drains a watershed that is approximately 53 square miles (140 km2). The creek generally drains in a north to south direction.

The upper reaches of the watershed also once supported the now defunct mining town of Knoxville.

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