Belton Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Belton, United States. The lake extends into both Bell County and Coryell County. The reservoir was officially impounded in 1954, and serves to provide flood control and drinking water for Belton, Temple, and the surrounding communities. Belton Lake is a popular recreational destination.
Photo by Christopher Jackson
The word frío is Spanish for cold, a clear reference to the spring-fed coolness of the river.
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Big Bend National Park in Texas.
