- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Texas Waterway Map
- Map Key
- East Texas Waterways
- Central Texas Waterways
- Major Waterways:
- Blanco River
- Bosque River
- Brazos River
- Colorado River
- Concho River
- Frio River
- Guadalupe River
- Lampasas River
- Lavaca River
- Leon River
- Little River
- Llano River
- Medina River
- Navidad River
- Nueces River
- Paluxy River
- Pedernales River
- San Antonio River
- San Bernard River
- San Gabriel River
- San Marcos River
- San Saba River
- Wichita River
- Seasonal and Restrictive Waterways
- Major Waterways:
- West Texas Waterways
An Analysis of Texas Waterways
A Report on the Physical Characteristics of Rivers, Streams, and Bayous in Texas
Location Map

Map of Texas Showing Rivers by Number
Listing of Rivers is Included Below
Major East Texas Waterways
- Angelina River
- Attoyac Bayou
- Big Cypress Bayou
- Neches River
- Pine Island Bayou
- Red River
- Sabine River
- San Jacinto River, West Fork
- Sulphur River
- Trinity River, Elm Fork
- Trinity River
- Village Creek
Major Central Texas Waterways
- Blanco River
- Bosque River
- Brazos River
- Colorado River
- Concho River
- Frio River
- Guadalupe River
- Lampasas River
- Lavaca River
- Leon River
- Little River
- Llano River
- Medina River
- Navidad River
- Nueces River
- Paluxy River
- Pedernales River
- San Antonio River
- San Bernard River
- San Gabriel River
- San Marcos River
- San Saba River
- Wichita River
West Texas Waterways
Map Key
Item Number | Item Symbol | Item Definition |
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River |
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Major Rapids or Falls |
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Dam |
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Private Camp (Fishing or Camping) |
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Distance Between Points (River) in Miles |
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Distance Between Points (Road) in Miles |
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Interstate Highway (IH) |
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US Highway (US) |
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State Highway (SH) |
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Farm-to-Market, Ranch Road or Farm Road (FM) |
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Paved County Road |
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Dirt or Gravel Road |
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Town |
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City |
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Publicly Administered Area |
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To the Nearest City or Highway |
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Outstanding Landmark |
In the associated maps, the waterways and other points of interest are indicated in blue, [gray], while roads, towns, cities, publicly administered areas, and associated points are indicated in black. As a matter of examination, rapids are pinpointed as closely as possible to their exact locations. All rapids are not shown, but only those which have been found or reported to be hazardous or which have some potential for being dangerous. Only roads which lead to public points of access are recorded on the maps. The section of rivers shown are deemed best for recreational use.
Also analyzed were other maps which prove helpful in locating waterways, points of public access, and outstanding landmarks; such as, County Highway Maps published by the Texas Highway Department, and Topographic Maps published by the United States Geological Survey.
Texas rivers are often shallow and it is necessary for recreationists utilizing publicly owned waterways for recreational use to portage over or line through shallow areas. The term "lining" refers to the method of working a boat downstream by the use of ropes from the shore. It was found that caution must be exercised where there appears to be any doubt concerning public land ownership in order to avoid trespass when lining boats through obstacles or portaging over them.
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