The San Gabriel Brings Bluffs and Green Banks into Milam County

The San Gabriel forms at Georgetown where its North and South forks meet. From there, it runs northeast about 50 miles through Williamson and Milam counties. It joins the Little River. Thick plants line its banks, and bluffs rise along some stretches. Water levels change along the river.

The lower 37-mile stretch runs from Laneport to U.S. 77 through parts of Williamson and Milam counties. Here the river sits deep in its floodplain. Steep banks can narrow the view to the riverbed. Near Rockdale, the route passes FM 486, county roads, Alligator Creek, Brushy Creek, and FM 487. Four miles below the FM 487 crossing, the San Gabriel joins the Little River.

Water levels rise and fall, and dry summer weather can leave less water for recreation. The green banks, bluffs, creek mouths, and road crossings make the San Gabriel a clear line through western Milam County on its way to the Little River.