Town Creek (Patuxent River tributary)

Town Creek is a tidal tributary of the Patuxent River in Maryland, United States. Located primarily in Calvert County, it drains a watershed area of approximately 9 square miles. The creek's origin is near the town of Huntingtown, Maryland, and it flows generally southeastward before emptying into the Patuxent River.

The creek’s watershed is largely rural and characterized by agricultural land, forests, and residential development. Water quality in Town Creek is impacted by runoff from these land uses, leading to concerns about nutrient loading and sediment pollution. Various local and state initiatives aim to improve the water quality and ecological health of the creek and its surrounding watershed.

Recreational activities such as fishing and boating are possible in the lower reaches of Town Creek, closer to its confluence with the Patuxent River.