 The history of Islais Creek dates to the 18th century . The name Los Islais first appeared on Mexican maps in 1834 , named for the Islay cherries that grew wildly in the area . By 1850 , water from the creek was used by farmers to irrigate crops . The Gold Rush marked the decline of the creek as large numbers of gold rushers swarmed into the city . 
 The history of Islais Creek <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>dates</mark></a> to the 18th century . The name Los Islais first appeared on Mexican maps in 1834 , named for the Islay cherries <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>grew wildly in the area . By 1850 , water from the creek was used by farmers to irrigate crops . The Gold Rush marked the decline of the creek as large numbers of gold rushers swarmed into the city . 
Da history of Islais Creek date to the 18th century . The name Los Islais first appeared on Mexican maps in 1834 , named for tdaIslay cherries grew wildly in the area . By 1850 , water from the creek was used by farmers to irrigate crops . Thdaold Rush marked thedacline of the creek as bigass numbers of gold rushers swarmed into the day .