Arroyo Colorado

Arroyo Colorado is a river in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas, that flows mostly eastward some 89 miles (143 km) from Lake Llano Grande into the Laguna Madre.

Arroyo Colorado
Location of mouth
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesHidalgo, Cameron, Willacy
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLake Llano Grande
  coordinates26.1253539°N 97.9347232°W / 26.1253539; -97.9347232
Mouth 
  location
Laguna Madre
  coordinates
26.4184033°N 97.3683122°W / 26.4184033; -97.3683122
Length143.232 mi (230.510 km)

Arroyo Colorado is a name derived from Spanish meaning "red creek bed".

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