The North Shore Of Lake Travis

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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738578675
Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book The North Shore of Lake Travis written by and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change is just about the only constant in the area that is now the north shore of Lake Travis. The limestone, gravel, clay, and loam that make up the land have evolved under the influence of wind and the mighty floodwaters of the untamed Colorado River. Comanche Indians and other tribes lived here long before settlers arrived from back east. Land grants helped many pioneers settle in the area, and their descendents benefited from electricity brought here through the Rural Electric Administration. Gradually the rural farming and ranching community developed into incorporated cities with a state-of-the art education system. The Mansfield Dam transformed a small section of the Colorado River into Lake Travis and enabled fishing and water sports. In spite of this growth, however, the north shore of Lake Travis still retains its small-town feel. Change continues, and the flora and fauna, rocks and hills, and ranches and communities that make up this beautiful part of the hill country still draw people of all ages.

Author : North Shore Heritage and Cultural Societ
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781531651947
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North Shore of Lake Travis written by North Shore Heritage and Cultural Societ and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leslie Ann Webb
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467132527
Total Pages : 128 pages
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Download or read book Lake Travis's South Shore written by Leslie Ann Webb and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Colorado River, running through Austin, Texas, and the area now referred to as Lake Travis, has always been a beautiful place to live. The early settlers found it suitable for farming and ranching--until it rained. The rain soaked up soil, and water upstream often engorged the land and washed out everything in its path. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal created agencies that constructed hydroelectric dams for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and those were used as blueprints for the Lower Colorado River Authority. The ground-breaking for the Mansfield Dam took place on February 19, 1937, and the dam was completed in 1942, providing power and flood control for the area. The dam created Lake Travis and brought about a new recreational industry. Boat docks, lodges, and parks sprang up along the newly created lake, and they are still enjoyed today.

Author : Carole McIntosh Sikes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625851987
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hudson Bend and the Birth of Lake Travis written by Carole McIntosh Sikes and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along the picturesque shores of the Colorado River lies historic Hudson Bend. Established by Wiley Hudson in the 1850s, the verdant hills and abundant water attracted scores of farming families. Hudson's example was soon followed by still more settlers, who created their own thriving communities in the area. Discover the evolution of this cherished region and the courageous people who shaped it, from the Comanche tribes and Anglo settlers to the developers, "cedar choppers" and construction workers who forged the lake in 1937. Author and hill country native Carole McIntosh Sikes offers a collection of essays that explores a history forever linked with hill country culture, New Deal-era programs and Texas politics.

Author : Leslie Ann Webb
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781531677084
Total Pages : 130 pages
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Download or read book Lake Travis's South Shore written by Leslie Ann Webb and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Colorado River, running through Austin, Texas, and the area now referred to as Lake Travis, has always been a beautiful place to live. The early settlers found it suitable for farming and ranching--until it rained. The rain soaked up soil, and water upstream often engorged the land and washed out everything in its path. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal created agencies that constructed hydroelectric dams for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and those were used as blueprints for the Lower Colorado River Authority. The ground-breaking for the Mansfield Dam took place on February 19, 1937, and the dam was completed in 1942, providing power and flood control for the area. The dam created Lake Travis and brought about a new recreational industry. Boat docks, lodges, and parks sprang up along the newly created lake, and they are still enjoyed today.

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Total Pages : 466 pages
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Author : Paris Permenter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762775505
Total Pages : 352 pages
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Download or read book Insiders' Guide® to San Antonio written by Paris Permenter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. San Antonio Stroll along the River Walk and grab a bite to eat. Relive history at the Alamo. Experience the exotic blend of Texas frontier and Mexican marketplace. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

Author : Tom Behrens
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493056727
Total Pages : 193 pages
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