- Blanco River
Infobox River | river_name = Blanco River
caption = Location of the Blanco River in central Texas
origin = Kendall County,Texas , U.S.A
mouth =San Marcos River , Hays County,Texas , U.S.A.
basin_countries = U.S.A.
length = convert|87|mi|km|0
elevation = convert|1607|ft|m|0
discharge = 93 ft³/s (3 m³/s)
watershed = convert|412|sqmi|km2|0The Blanco River is a river in the Hill Country of
Texas in theUnited States .Course
The primary source for the river is a series of springs in northern Kendall County. The river flows generally eastward for convert|87|mi|km|0 through Kendall County, Blanco County and Hays County. Near San Marcos, it takes a southerly turn and joins with the
San Marcos River .The river is generally quite shallow, and it briefly dips below ground in some areas in the Hill Country. As with many of the rivers in the Texas Hill Country, there is great variability in the Blanco River's flow. The mean flow is 93 ft³/s (3 m³/s), but heavy rains in the river's watershed can cause
flash flood ing with little warning.Geography
The upper reaches of the Blanco River are hilly, and the river's slopes are frequently steep. As the river reaches the Balcones Escarpment near San Marcos, it widens and its slopes moderate; this is typical of rivers in the coastal prairies of the state. The Blanco is located in the south of Texas
Economy
The Blanco River provides drinking water for the city of Blanco, as well as water supplies for nearby ranches. The river also supports a number of recreational areas, including the
Blanco State Recreation Area in Blanco and other private parks and resorts.External links
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* [http://www.gbra.org/ Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority]
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