Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1962. The name Cross Creeks refers to the intersection of the North and South Cross Creeks intersection on the refuge at its midpoint.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.