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The Pecos River Bridge |
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Along U.S. Highway 90, west of Del Rio and Lake Amistad (Resevoir), spans the Pecos River Bridge,
the highest highway bridge in Texas. This landmark bridge is located a short distance upstream from the mouth of the
Pecos River, where it flows into the Rio Grande River. This section of the Pecos River
falls within the headwaters of the International Amistad Reservoir, causing the water level to fluctuate with the level of reservoir.
The water levels of both rivers, as well as Lake Amistad (Reservoir), have risen 50 - 60 feet, due to increased rainfall
over the past few years. The photos on this page, taken from the Pecos River Bridge in early 2005 and 2004,
show this significant rise in water level.
The photos below are from the same view point on the Pecos River Bridge.
In the first 3 pairs, photos on left were shot in early 2005. Compare the water levels to photos on right taken in early 2004.
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| Click on photos for enlarged view. |
Pecos River Feb. 2005
Looking south toward Rio Grande River.
Notice the boat ramp on left side of photo. |
Pecos River Feb. 2004
Same view point as photo on left. Water
level is 60-50 feet lower than current level. |
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The photo on the left shows the water level up to the boat ramp on the east bank.
The photo on the right reveals the level significantly lower.
The photos below are closer views. Click on the 2005 photo (on left) for enlarged view, to see the mouth of the
Pecos River, where it meets the Rio Grande.
The 2004 photo on right shows water level 60-50 feet lower than current level.
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Pecos River Feb. 2005
Closer view of photo above, looking south
toward Rio Grande River. Boat ramp on left. |
Pecos River Feb. 2004
Closer view of photo above, looking at
the west bank across from boat ramp. |
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Pecos River Feb. 2005
Close-up of cave on the east bank
near the bridge. Notice water level. |
Pecos River Feb. 2004
Same cave as photo on left. Water
level (not visible) is down by 50 feet. |
Click on photo for enlarged view.
Pecos River Feb. 2005
From the Pecos River Bridge, this view looking south includes
the cave on the east bank, the boat ramp upstream, and the
scenic overlook on the east rim of the canyon (above the cave). |
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The photos below were also taken from the Pecos River Bridge in early 2005,
looking north away from the confluence of the Rio Grande.
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Pecos River Feb. 2005
Looking north away from the Rio Grande, the
Pecos offers more breathtaking scenery up river. |
Pecos River Feb. 2005
The vertical cliffs of limestone line the high
canyon walls of the Pecos River corridor. |
| Click on photos for enlarged view. |
The Pecos Railroad Bridge (not seen), also known as "High Bridge", is located 6 miles up river from the Pecos boat ramp. |
| Texas Historical Marker |
Located at the scenic overlook picnic area on the
east rim of the canyon near the Pecos River Bridge.
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NOTE: Acreage may be approximated. All information is supplied from sources deemed
reliable, but is not in any way warranted by Grace Realty Inc. or any agents representing Grace Realty Inc. Properties are
subject to prior sale, price changes or removal from the market at any time without notice.
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Pecos Bridge