THE MAJOR RIVERS OF TEXAS

Front load As you find information in this presentation about the rivers of Texas, think about the following questions (You will be asked to record your answers later): What is a common geographical landform where humans settle? Provide at least 3 reasons why you think rivers are important. Name the 3 border rivers of Texas. Rivers always flow….? In which cardinal direction do all Texas rivers run? Why?

RIO GRANDE Separates Texas and Mexico 2nd longest river in the United States Its headwaters (beginning) is in Colorado

PECOS RIVER Tributary to the Rio Grande Separates the Mountain Basin Region from Great Plains

NUECES RIVER Runs between Rio Grande and Frio River Notice how clear the water is. Why?

FRIO RIVER Named for its unusually cool temperatures Popular destination during summer (camping/swimming, State Parks)

SAN ANTONIO RIVER Spring fed river Located in San Antonio near the Alamo River Walk

GUADALUPE RIVER Spring fed river that originates in the Texas Hill Country Popular for canoeing, tubing and swimming

COLORADO RIVER Many man-made lakes (Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, Lake Buchanan, popular for recreational activities) Runs through the capital Austin Has many large tributaries (Concho, San Saba, Llano)

BRAZOS RIVER Largest river between Rio Grande and Red River What do you notice about the terrain and vegetation?

TRINITY RIVER Headwaters are near Dallas Lake Livingston and its dam are built on it

NECHES RIVER Located in East Texas Named after the Neches Indians

SABINE RIVER Eastern boundary between Texas and Louisiana

RED RIVER Boundary between Texas and Oklahoma A menace to travelers because of quicksand and strong currents, often with disastrous results (loss of life or property)

CANADIAN RIVER Northern most river in Texas Crosses the Texas Panhandle Early explorers mistakenly called it the Canadian, because they thought it led to Canada

Front load As you find information in this presentation about the rivers of Texas, think about the following questions (You will be asked to record your answers later): What is a common geographical landform where humans settle? Provide at least 3 reasons why you think rivers are important. Name the 3 border rivers of Texas. Rivers always flow….? In which cardinal direction do all Texas rivers run? Why?