Cypress Creek (Texas) facts for kids
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Cypress Creek in the San Jacinto Watershed
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Texas 29°57′00″N 95°53′32″W / 29.9499462°N 95.8921752°W |
| River mouth | Spring Creek 30°01′58″N 95°18′42″W / 30.0327195°N 95.3116015°W |
| Length | 49 mi (79 km) |
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| Basin size | San Jacinto River |
Cypress Creek is a stream in Texas, USA. It starts from smaller streams called Snake Creek and Mound Creek in Waller County. From there, it flows all the way to Spring Creek in Harris County.
Cypress Creek is an important part of the larger Cypress Creek watershed. This means all the rain and water that falls in this area eventually flows into Cypress Creek. The water from Cypress Creek then joins the west fork of the San Jacinto River. Finally, all this water makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico.
History of Cypress Creek
Early Settlers and the Creek
In the 1840s, many German immigrants came to Texas looking for new homes. They found the banks of Cypress Creek to be a great place to settle down. The creek provided fresh water and fertile land, which was perfect for farming and building new communities.
How Cypress Got Its Name
Over time, the small settlement along the creek grew bigger. Because of its location right next to Cypress Creek, the people decided to name their new city after the stream. This is how the city of Cypress, Texas got its name. The creek has been a vital part of the area's history and growth.
