Karacaoğlan River

It has a number of names depending on the villages around such as; Şahna, Müğlü, Dikiner, Sandal, Kargıpınarı (or Gilindire; the former name of Kargıpınarı).

[1][2] In the lower reaches in Çukurova (Cilician) plains it is used for irrigation .

During the post-rainy seasons its excess water flows over the cliffs to create a waterfall to the east of Elvanlı.

The waterfall is a popular excursion area for Mersin citizens.

[3] The river then flows between the towns of Kargıpınarı and Çeşmeli and discharges to Mediterranean Sea at 36°39′51″N 34°25′42″E / 36.66417°N 34.42833°E / 36.66417; 34.42833.