Catfish Creek (Texas)

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Catfish Creek
Catfish Creek (Texas)
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 / 32.1374; -95.7155 [1]
Mouth  
  location
Trinity River
  coordinates
31°46′29″N95°55′55″W / 31.7746°N 95.9319°W / 31.7746; -95.9319 Coordinates: 31°46′29″N95°55′55″W / 31.7746°N 95.9319°W / 31.7746; -95.9319
Length37 mi (60 km)
Designated1983

Catfish Creek (Texas) is a river in Texas. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1983. [2]

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References

  1. "Catfish Creek". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-30. Year designated: 1983