Temescal Creek relief map 1997

Description:
Relief map of Temescal Creek Watershed, created by Bruce Douglas (founder of Friends of Temescal Creek) in 1997 for the Temescal History Project storefront windows installation.

Date of Document:
1997

Document Author:
Bruce Douglas

Geographic Location:
Telegraph Avenue and 51st Street, Oakland, Calif

Context:
Flowing down from the Oakland hills through the flatland communities of Rockridge, Temescal, and Emeryville to San Francisco Bay, Temescal Creek forms one of the largest watersheds in Oakland. Three main tributaries feed the creek: Harwood Creek in Claremont Canyon; the Thornhill branch running from the Montclair district; and Tunnel Branch roughly following Highway 24 west of the Caldecott Tunnel. Today, virtually the entire creek, from Lake Temescal to the bay, is confined to an underground culvert. In many places, the upper reaches of Temescal Creek s tributaries and smaller branches are still visible, although their banks and creek beds often have been altered.