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The '''James River '''is located in [[Kimble County, Texas|Kimble]] and [[Mason County, Texas|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 {{convert|36.5|mi}} past the Kimble County ghost town of [[Noxville, Texas|Noxville]].<ref>{{cite web|title=An Analysis of Texas Waterways|url=http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_1047/20_c_tx_llano.phtml|publisher=Texas Parks and Wildlife|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gaxiola|first=Anthony B|title=Noxville, Texas|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hnn41|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=27 August 2012}}</ref> The river intersects with the James River Spring and with the Little Devils River in southeastern Kimble County.<ref>{{cite web|title=James River of Texas|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rnj01|work=Handbook of Texas online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> The valleys along the James River became sites for 19th-century European settlements.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=Nolan|title=Kimble County|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hck07|work=Handbook of Texas online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> The river is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of [[whitewater kayaking]] and rafting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Whitewater, James River|url=http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13231.html|publisher=Riverfacts|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> |
The '''James River '''is located in [[Kimble County, Texas|Kimble]] and [[Mason County, Texas|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 {{convert|36.5|mi}} past the Kimble County ghost town of [[Noxville, Texas|Noxville]].<ref>{{cite web|title=An Analysis of Texas Waterways|url=http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_1047/20_c_tx_llano.phtml|publisher=Texas Parks and Wildlife|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gaxiola|first=Anthony B|title=Noxville, Texas|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hnn41|work=Handbook of Texas Online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=27 August 2012}}</ref> The river intersects with the James River Spring and with the Little Devils River in southeastern Kimble County.<ref>{{cite web|title=James River of Texas|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rnj01|work=Handbook of Texas online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> The valleys along the James River became sites for 19th-century European settlements.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thompson|first=Nolan|title=Kimble County|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hck07|work=Handbook of Texas online|publisher=Texas State Historical Association|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> The river is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of [[whitewater kayaking]] and rafting.<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Whitewater, James River|url=http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13231.html|publisher=Riverfacts|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref> |
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In October 2023 [[KXAN-TV]] reported that an illegal dam (due to its having received no permits from either the [[Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|TCEQ]] or [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]]) had been built on the James River on a plot of land owned by an individual whose company had built 150 miles of [[Mexico–United States border wall]]. Upon its discovery [[Texas Parks and Wildlife Department|TPWD]] issued a notice of violation letter and |
In October 2023 [[KXAN-TV]] reported that an illegal dam (due to its having received no permits from either the [[Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|TCEQ]] or [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]]) had been built on the James River on a plot of land owned by an individual whose company had built 150 miles of [[Mexico–United States border wall]]. Upon its discovery [[Texas Parks and Wildlife Department|TPWD]] issued a notice of violation letter and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a cease and desist letter. <ref>https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/illegal-dam-in-mason-county-blocking-water-from-refilling-highland-lakes/</ref>. By April 2024 the dam had been removed. <ref>https://www.kxan.com/texas-water/illegal-dam-on-james-river-torn-down-while-another-dam-pops-up-in-mason-county/</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:45, 30 April 2024
| James River | |
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| Country | United States |
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| • location | Mason County Texas |
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• location | Llano River |
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 36.5 miles (58.7 km) past the Kimble County ghost town of Noxville.[1][2] The river intersects with the James River Spring and 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]
In October 2023 KXAN-TV reported that an illegal dam (due to its having received no permits from either the TCEQ or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) had been built on the James River on a plot of land owned by an individual whose company had built 150 miles of Mexico–United States border wall. Upon its discovery TPWD issued a notice of violation letter and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a cease and desist letter. [6]. By April 2024 the dam had been removed. [7]
See also
References
- ^ "An Analysis of Texas Waterways". Texas Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Gaxiola, Anthony B. "Noxville, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "James River of Texas". Handbook of Texas online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Thompson, Nolan. "Kimble County". Handbook of Texas online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ "Texas Whitewater, James River". Riverfacts. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/illegal-dam-in-mason-county-blocking-water-from-refilling-highland-lakes/
- ^ https://www.kxan.com/texas-water/illegal-dam-on-james-river-torn-down-while-another-dam-pops-up-in-mason-county/
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