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Spring Creek
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Spring Creek between Pundt Park and Dennis Johnston Park
Country United States
State Texas
Region Greater Houston
Physical characteristics
Main source near Waller, Texas
30°07′19″N 095°52′28″W / 30.12194°N 95.87444°W / 30.12194; -95.87444
River mouth west fork San Jacinto River
30°01′57″N 095°15′50″W / 30.03250°N 95.26389°W / 30.03250; -95.26389

Spring Creek is a creek that divides Harris and Montgomery County in Southeast Texas. It is the only natural creek in both Harris and Montgomery County. The Creek flows into the west fork of the San Jacinto River west of Lake Houston. Spring Creek flows through the cities of Tomball, the northern part of Spring, The Woodlands, and Kingwood.

Wildlife

Spring Creek is known for its sandy banks, undisturbed natural surroundings, and clean water, and it serves as home to many animals, including deer, otters, raccoons, opossums, and alligators. Many species of fish, including white bass, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and bluegill inhabit its waters. It is also known for its occasional Swainson's warbler sightings and for being the easternmost sighting of the green kingfisher, as well as bald eagles, herons, egrets, and other birds.

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