Mission River
| Mission River | |
|---|---|
View of Mission River from the FM 2678 bridge, | |
Location of the Mission River mouth in Texas | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Region | Refugio County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source confluence | Blanco Creek and Medio Creek |
| • coordinates | 28°19′N 97°19′W / 28.317°N 97.317°W |
| Mouth | Copano Bay |
• coordinates | 28°09′53″N 97°10′18″W / 28.16472°N 97.17167°W |
| Length | 24 mi (39 km) |
The Mission River is a river located in Texas, in the United States of America. It is formed by the confluence of Blanco and Medio creeks in central Refugio County (at 28°19' N, 97°19' W) and runs southeast, past Refugio, for 24 miles (39 km) to its mouth on Mission Bay, an inlet of Copano Bay (at 28°10' N, 97°10' W). It traverses gently undulating coastal prairies surfaced by clay and loam and spotted by groves of hardwoods and pines. It is home to myriad waterfowl and native slough grasses.