Hudson Canyon (Texas) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hudson Canyon (Texas) |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Val Verde County, Texas 1,780 m (5,840 ft) |
| River mouth | Devils River 1,499 m (4,918 ft) |
Hudson Canyon is a valley and a stream in Val Verde County, Texas. This stream flows into the Devils River. It is an ephemeral stream, meaning it only flows after heavy rains and can be dry at other times.
Hudson Canyon starts at an elevation of about 1,780 feet (543 meters). Its end, or "mouth," is where it joins the Devils River. This meeting point is near a place called Bakers Crossing, at an elevation of about 1,499 feet (457 meters).
History of Hudson Canyon
How Hudson Canyon Got Its Name
In the 1800s, a military camp was set up near where Hudson Canyon meets the Devils River. This camp was called Camp Hudson. It was located just south of a crossing point on the Devils River, which was part of the important San Antonio–El Paso Road. This road was used for travel and trade across Texas.
Both Camp Hudson and Hudson Canyon were named after a soldier named Walter W. Hudson. He was a Second Lieutenant in the American army. Sadly, he died in the area on April 19, 1850, during a conflict with local Native American groups. The canyon and the camp were named in his honor.
