Near Lometa in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Lometa Reservoir
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
1. Site of Lometa Reservoir Marker
Remains of facilities at the site of Lometa Reservoir (Santa Fe Lake) are evidence of the role the Santa Fe Railway Co. played in area development. Lometa was established as a railroad town in the mid-1880s. When a second rail line came through in 1909, the railroads needed a water supply for steam locomotives. Completed in 1911-12, a dam backed waters of Emory and Salt Creeks, and the resulting lake provided water for the trains and became a recreation area. The need for water declined as diesel engines replaced steam locomotives in the 20th century. The reservoir was taken out of service in the 1970s, but a new dam and lake were later built.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13200.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 31° 14.17′ N, 98° 25.041′ W. Marker is near Lometa, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is on U.S. 183, one mile north of County Highway 2509, on the left when traveling
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
2. Site of Lometa Reservoir Marker with new reservoir in background
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Phantom Hill Road (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lometa (approx. 1.9 miles away); C.S.A. Salts Works (approx. 2 miles away); Scholten Railroad (approx. 2.4 miles away); Senterfitt Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Veterans of Lampasas County (approx. 2.8 miles away); Operation Long Horn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of the Town of Senterfitt (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lometa.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
3. The view of the Site of Lometa Reservoir Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
