Colorado River (Texas) - Wikipedia
The Colorado River originates south of Lubbock, on the Llano Estacado near Lamesa. It flows generally southeast out of the Llano Estacado and through the Texas Hill Country, then …
About the River | Colorado River Alliance
More than 800 miles long, the Texas Colorado River is the longest river to start and end in the same state and is the lifeblood of our state’s economy, our environment, our industry, our …
Colorado River | Texas, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Colorado River, river rising in western Texas, U.S., on the Llano Estacado (“Staked Plain”) in Dawson county, northeast of Lamesa. It flows generally southeastward past Colorado City, …
The Tale of Two Colorados: How Texas Got Its Own “Red River”
May 8, 2025 · Though its name may have come from a case of mistaken identity, the Colorado River of Texas has earned its place in the story of the Lone Star State. It may not be the river …
River Basins - Colorado River Basin | Texas Water Development Board
The Colorado River flows from Dawson County to Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The second longest river in Texas, the Colorado River is only the sixth largest by average annual …
Colorado River - All Water Guides
The Colorado River is the 18th longest river in the United States and the longest river with both its source and mouth within Texas, however its drainage basin and some of its usually dry …
Colorado River - Texas Rivers Protection Association
Overview Rising in the high plains of the Llano Estacado, the 862-mile Colorado is one of the longest Texas rivers and the longest flowing entirely within state borders. The Colorado River …
Guide to the Colorado River, Texas | Beachside
Its journey from the high plains of West Texas to the Gulf of Mexico is one of untouched beauty and rare ecosystems. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors or discover native …
Colorado River (Texas) - Wikiwand
The Colorado River is an approximately 862-mile-long (1,387km) river [5] in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the 11th longest river in the United States [5] and the longest river with both its …
Colorado River Dashboard - United States Army
The Colorado River is an approximately 862-mile-long river that has both its source and mouth in Texas. It originates south of Lubbock, on the Llano Estacado near Lamesa.