Lavaca River

Map of the Lavaca River and associated watershed

The Lavaca River ((i/ləvˈɑːkə/)) is a river in the U.S. state of Texas. It begins in the northeastern part of Gonzales County, and travels generally southeast for 115 miles until it empties into Lavaca Bay, which is a component of Matagorda Bay.

History

The river was originally named the Rivière des Vaches ("Cow River"), by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The flagship of Jean Laffite's fleet was alleged to have been scuttled in the lower part of the river.[1]

Economy

Only the portion of the watershed and associated water resources located in Jackson County are managed by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, which was established in 1941.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Lavaca River from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. ↑ Lavaca-Navidad River Authority