Navidad River facts for kids
The Navidad River is a river in Texas, USA. It is about 90 miles (145 km) long. It flows near its sister river, the Lavaca River. The Navidad River gets all its water from rain and runoff, not from springs. This water helps fill Lake Texana.
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The Navidad River starts with two main parts. These are called the East Navidad River and the West Navidad River. Both branches begin in southern Fayette County.
The East Navidad River flows southeast into Colorado County. The West Navidad River also starts in Fayette County. It flows south for about 23 miles (37 km).
The two branches meet near Oakland. After they join, they become the main Navidad River. The town of Schulenburg is located between these two branches. Sometimes, the water levels can be low, making it hard for boats to travel.
The river then winds south. It passes small towns like Sublime, Speaks, and Morales. It flows into Lake Texana, which is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Edna. After the lake, the river continues south for a few more miles. It then reaches its end at the Lavaca River.
Smaller Streams Joining the River
Smaller streams that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. Mustang Creek and Sandy Creek used to flow into the Navidad River. Now, they flow directly into Lake Texana.
Managing the River's Water
The water resources of the Navidad River and its surrounding area are managed by a group called the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority. This group was created in 1941. They help take care of the river and its water for everyone.
The Legend of the Wild Man
The Navidad River is famous for a local legend. This is the story of the Wild Man of the Navidad. Many people believe this creature was the first Bigfoot sighting in Texas.
The story of the Wild Man began in 1837. People living in early settlements along the Navidad River bottoms reported seeing the creature. These sightings were near the modern-day town of Sublime, in Lavaca County.
The river's fame grew even more in 2009. That year, IFC Films released a horror movie called The Wild Man of the Navidad. The movie was set in the real town of Sublime. However, it was actually filmed south of the area, in Whitsett, Texas.
