Walnut Creek (Central Texas)

Walnut Creek is a geographic feature in Central Texas, primarily associated with a creek and its surrounding areas. It is not a formally incorporated town or city. The name "Walnut Creek" refers to the presence of walnut trees along its banks.

The creek itself runs through parts of Travis and Bastrop Counties, and contributes to the larger drainage basin of the Colorado River. Specific locations along Walnut Creek may be identified as distinct communities or neighborhoods, but these are typically unincorporated areas or sections within larger towns and cities.

Development and land use along Walnut Creek vary, ranging from rural agricultural areas to suburban residential and commercial zones, particularly closer to urban centers like Austin. The environmental conditions along the creek are of interest to local conservation groups and regulatory agencies due to concerns about water quality, flooding, and habitat preservation. The creek is subject to the influences of both rainfall patterns and human activities. Recreational opportunities such as hiking and fishing may exist in certain accessible sections of Walnut Creek, depending on location and land ownership.