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For the community in Brazoria County, Texas see: Oyster Creek, Texas.

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Oyster Creek (Texas)
Missouri City TX FM 1092 at Oyster Creek.JPG
FM 1092 bridge over Oyster Creek in Missouri City
Country United States
Physical characteristics
Main source Fort Bend County, Texas
River mouth Brazoria County, Texas
Length 52 mi (84 km)

Oyster Creek (Texas) is a stream, which is like a small river, located in Texas. It starts in Fort Bend County, north of a city called Richmond. Oyster Creek flows generally alongside the Brazos River, just to its east.

About Oyster Creek's Journey

Oyster Creek is about 52 miles (84 km) long. It originally flowed all the way southeast to the Gulf of Mexico in Brazoria County.

Over time, some parts of Oyster Creek have been changed by people. For example, near Missouri City, the upper part of the stream was straightened and dug out. This process is called "channelization." Now, this section connects to the Brazos River through a smaller stream called Steep Bank Creek.

The lower part of Oyster Creek still follows its natural, winding path. It flows from about a mile southeast of Steep Bank Creek and eventually empties into the Intracoastal Waterway near Surfside Beach.

Gallery

  • Lochridge TX Oyster Creek

    Oyster Creek at Lochridge near Rosharon

  • Snipe TX Oyster Creek

    Oyster Creek at the FM 290 bridge in Snipe

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