Evelyn Creek is a tree lined creek in northwestern New South Wales that flows through Milparinka. The creek begins in a series of gullies south west of Tibooburra and flows generally south to Cobham Lake.
Prior to European settlement Evelyn Creek was a meeting place for the Maliangaapa and other tribal groups from as far away as the Paroo River. Aboriginal Heritage , Corner Country History & Heritage.
Market gardens were located on the floodplains of the Evelyn Creek Mining Heritage Corner Country History . near Milparinka, during the 1880s Gold rush.
The creek today supports a varied ecosystem of eucalypts, with fauna including kangaroos, echidnas and birds.Milparinka Heritage Precinct .
It was named by Charles Sturt in 1844 after his brother, Evelyn.
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