San Solomon Springs
San Solomon Springs is a collection of artesian springs located near the small towns of Toyahvale and Balmorhea in Reeves County, Texas. Between 20 million and 28 million US gallons (90,850 cubic meters) of water a day flow from the springs, supplying water for a 1.75-acre (7100 square meter) swimming hole before flowing through a reconstructed marsh, all located within Balmorhea State Park. The springs line the sandy bottom of the central portion of the swimming hole, approximately twenty-five feet (7.6 meters) beneath the water's surface. The pool is home to several species of fish and turtles, including the Texas spiny softshell turtle.[1]
- Mark McGinley "San Solomon Springs, Balmorhea Texas", "The Encyclopedia of Earth", April 22, 2009
San Soloman Springs -- Marsh
San Soloman Springs Swimming Pool
External links
- TexasEscapes.com - information on the town
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - information on the state park
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.