Independence Creek

This article is about Independence Creek in west Texas. For other Independence Creeks, see Independence (disambiguation).

Independence Creek is a spring-fed stream in the Chihuahuan Desert in west Texas that feeds 27 million gallons of water per day to the Pecos River.

Independence Creek
Location
Country	United States
State	Texas
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	30.4459°N 101.7214°W / 30.4459; -101.7214

The surrounding area has been inhabited for approximately 12,000 years, and is home to several endangered species. In 2000 and 2001, The Nature Conservancy acquired the surrounding land to establish the Independence Creek Preserve.

See also

• List of rivers of Texas

References

• The Nature Conservancy - Independence Creek Preserve
• "An Analysis of Texas Waterways". Retrieved 2006-05-04.
• USGS Geographic Names Information Service
• USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Texas (1974)