Dixon Creek (creek)
The Dixon Creek (a.k.a. Limestone Creek) is a creek in Texas.[1][2][3]
| Dixon Creek | |
|---|---|
Dixon Creek east of Borger, Texas | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| States | Texas |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Carson County, Texas |
| • coordinates | 35.5697667°N 101.3484976°W |
| • elevation | 3,020 ft (920 m) |
| Mouth | Canadian River |
• location | Hutchinson County, Texas |
• coordinates | 35.7461523°N 101.3426630°W |
• elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Length | 12 mi (19 km) |
It runs from north central Carson County through Hutchinson County to the Canadian River.[2][3]
It was named in honor of Billy Dixon.[2]
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dixon Creek
- H. Allen Anderson, "DIXON CREEK (CARSON COUNTY)," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rbd56), accessed November 11, 2014. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
- Dixon Creek watershed public meeting set for June 12, 2014 in Borger, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
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