Review of Lake Travis
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Lake Travis

Review of Lake Travis Lake Travis is northwest of Austin and is the second lake in the Chain Highland Lakes which stair-step up the Colorado River from Austin. Travis is 63 miles long with 270 miles of shoreline, has a maximum width of 4.5 miles, a maximum depth of 210 feet, and an average depth…
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The Best Lakes in Texas
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Texas Lakes with Gators
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