James River (Texas)

For other places with the same name, see James River (disambiguation).
James River
Basin
Main source Mason County Texas
River mouth Llano River
Countries United States

The James River is located in Kimble and Mason counties, in the U.S. state of Texas. The Llano River in Mason County is the location of the mouth of the James River, and it flows southeast for 36½ miles past the Kimble County ghost town of Noxville.[1][2] The river intersects with the James River Spring and also with the Little Devils River in southeastern Kimble County.[3] The valleys along the James River became sites for 19th-century European settlements.[4] The river is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of whitewater kayaking and rafting.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "An Analysis of Texas Waterways". Texas Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  2. ↑ Gaxiola, Anthony B. "Noxville, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "James River of Texas". Handbook of Texas online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Nolan. "Kimble County". Handbook of Texas online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Texas Whitewater, James River". Riverfacts. Retrieved August 27, 2012.

Coordinates: 30°30′01″N 99°23′46″W / 30.5001878°N 99.3961664°W / 30.5001878; -99.3961664


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