I don't know, I might have to ditch my theory. This looks pretty much like the tributaries you mention. A larger image of this area I just took in Google Earth, it is a tourist trap with a hiking trail and all. lol
26 posted on 10/17/2019 8:10:45 AM PDT by Openurmind
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And I checked elevations, it does run from uphill to downhill left to right on the image.
28 posted on 10/17/2019 8:14:47 AM PDT by Openurmind
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