South Concho River
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The South Concho River is one of the few rivers in Texas
to run south to north for its entire length. Rising from Anson Springs some four miles south of Christoval, Texas
in Tom Green County, it flows north through the town of Christoval, then continues north for 13 miles before it joins the Middle Concho to form Twin Buttes Reservoir
in what is now southwest San Angelo. When released, the river flows through Lake Nasworthy, and continues north to join the North Concho River
at Bell St. in east San Angelo. The river is known for its cool clear deep water and its pecan-covered banks. Watercress grows in the shallows along the banks.
Because it is unique in the southwestern landscape, it was a landmark favored by both Indians and early Anglo travelers. An important stopover on the Commanche War Trail, the South Concho was also a welcome resting place for early Anglos heading west across Texas. Susan Peak, a unique mesa on the Southern Edwards Plateau
is located just southeast of Anson Springs, making the springs particularly easy for early travelers to locate.
Today, the South Concho River is a popular recreational spot for residents in the area. The public can access the water at Pugh Park or the low water crossing in Christoval, Texas. Public access is also possible at the Mineral Wells crossing, some two miles north of Christoval. These parks are maintained by Tom Green County, and offer free access to the river. Overnight camping is allowed in the parks.
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
to run south to north for its entire length. Rising from Anson Springs some four miles south of Christoval, Texas
Christoval, Texas
Christoval is a census-designated place in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. The population was 422 at the 2000 census. It is part of the San Angelo, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
in Tom Green County, it flows north through the town of Christoval, then continues north for 13 miles before it joins the Middle Concho to form Twin Buttes Reservoir
Twin Buttes Reservoir
Twin Buttes Reservoir is an artificial lake located about southwest of the town of San Angelo, Texas and immediately upstream from Lake Nasworthy. With the financial support of the Upper Colorado River Authority, construction on Twin Buttes Dam to form the reservoir was completed in 1963...
in what is now southwest San Angelo. When released, the river flows through Lake Nasworthy, and continues north to join the North Concho River
North Concho River
The North Concho River is a river in western-central Texas and one of three tributaries of the Concho River. The river is long. The other two tributaries are the Middle Concho and South Concho Rivers...
at Bell St. in east San Angelo. The river is known for its cool clear deep water and its pecan-covered banks. Watercress grows in the shallows along the banks.
Because it is unique in the southwestern landscape, it was a landmark favored by both Indians and early Anglo travelers. An important stopover on the Commanche War Trail, the South Concho was also a welcome resting place for early Anglos heading west across Texas. Susan Peak, a unique mesa on the Southern Edwards Plateau
Edwards Plateau
The Edwards Plateau is a region of west-central Texas which is bounded by the Balcones Fault to the south and east, the Llano Uplift and the Llano Estacado to the north, and the Pecos River and Chihuahuan Desert to the west. San Angelo, Austin, San Antonio and Del Rio roughly outline the area...
is located just southeast of Anson Springs, making the springs particularly easy for early travelers to locate.
Today, the South Concho River is a popular recreational spot for residents in the area. The public can access the water at Pugh Park or the low water crossing in Christoval, Texas. Public access is also possible at the Mineral Wells crossing, some two miles north of Christoval. These parks are maintained by Tom Green County, and offer free access to the river. Overnight camping is allowed in the parks.
Links
- Community Photo Album of the South Concho River