Catfish Creek | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Henderson County, Texas |
• coordinates | 32°08′15″N95°42′56″W / 32.1374°N 95.7155°W [1] |
Mouth | |
• location | Trinity River |
• coordinates | 31°46′29″N95°55′55″W / 31.7746°N 95.9319°W Coordinates: 31°46′29″N95°55′55″W / 31.7746°N 95.9319°W |
Length | 37 mi (60 km) |
Designated | 1983 |
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Year designated: 1983