Barton Springs
Barton Springs is a set of four natural water springs located at Barton Creek on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, resulting from water flowing through the Edwards Aquifer. The largest spring, Main Barton Spring (also known as Parthenia, "the mother spring"), supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination in Austin. The smaller springs are located nearby, two with man-made structures built to contain and direct their flow. The springs are the only known habitat of the Barton Springs Salamander, an endangered species.
| Barton Springs | |
|---|---|
Main Barton Spring, inside Barton Springs Pool | |
| Spring source | Edwards Aquifer |
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) above sea level |
| Type | Karst States |
| Provides water for | Barton Creek and Colorado River |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Discharge | 66 ft³/s (1869 L/s) |
Barton Springs Archeological and Historical District | |
| Location | Zilker Park, Austin, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30°18′27″N 97°43′49″W |
| Area | 138.5 acres (56.0 ha) |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Queen Anne |
| MPS | HBarton Springs MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 85003213 |
| Added to NRHP | November 27, 1985 |
The Barton Creek National Archeological and Historic District was formed in 1985.
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