Balmorhea, TexasBalmorhea, TexasApril 25 and 26, 2007. We are staying in Balmorhea State Park. Water & 50-amps $14 with cable TV $17 plus $5 each for park entry fee. Located a few miles south of I-10 exit 206 if you are east bound and exit 209 if you are west bound. We like to stay here for the wildlife and birding. Balmorhea Springs boast the worlds largest swimming pool. Balmorhea, Texas Pecan orchard
On the eastern outskirts of Balmorhea there is this pecan orchard that looks like it may be around 100 acres. The springs at Balmorhea State Park that feed the swimming pool are providing water to make this orchard possible.
Balmorhea State Park 4-miles
As we turn off I-10 at exit 209 we can see the Davis Mountains to the south. The small town of Balmorhea is about one mile from here.
The San Solomon spring at Balmorhea State Park has created a superb desert oasis. These springs in the desert flatlands of West Texas have provided water for Native Americans, and later, for Spanish explorers and soldiers. Today the life sustaining waters from the spring are used to supply irrigation water for 12,900 acres of farming land.
Balmorhea, Texas aquina (Spanish for irrigation canal)
Irrigation canals like this one have been in use since the mid-1800's. Aquinas (Spanish for irrigation canal) in many areas have earthen sides.
Balmorhea, got its name from the local settlers: BALcom, MOore, and RHEA.
Balmorhea, Texas aquina (Spanish for irrigation canal)
This picture was taken in the small village of Balmorhea. Irrigation water is flowing from the right into the diverter system. It appeared to me that about half the water was flowing into the nearest canal while the water flowing in through that raised gate was being split into two different canals. The village grew because of this water system from San Solomon Springs now located in Balmorhea State Park. It is the life blood of this small agrarian community.
Balmorhea, Texas aquina (Spanish for irrigation canal)
The aquina (irrigation ditch) flowing through downtown Balmorhea with SR-17 on one side and main street on the other. The town has set aside a small strip of property on both sides of the aquina as it flows through town that is used as a city park. Huge cottonwood trees line both sides of the aquina in town.
Balmorhea, Texas information sign
This turkey caution sign is the first I can remember seeing. The village of Balmorhea had one on each end of town. I have never seen a turkey when visiting Balmorhea but they must be there.
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