Water Towers of Texas Photo Gallery by Michael Clay Smith at pbase.com

Water Towers of Texas

Thanks for looking at my Water Towers of Texas Gallery.
One thing almost all Texas towns have in common are water towers..some new..some old..some plain..some strange.

This gallery is and will remain to be a work in progress.
Water Towers are in alphabetical order. (except during uploads)
Check back for new entries.

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Abbott	Abbott	Abbott	Abilene	Abilene	Alba
Albany	Alvarado	Alvarado	Anson	Aqua	Archer City
Archer City	Arlington	Arlington	Aspermont	Axtell	Baird
Ballinger	Balmorhea	Bandera	Bangs	Barnhart	Bartlett
Bartlett	Bastrop	Bastrop	Baybrook Mall	Beeville	Bellmead
Bell Milam Falls WSC	Belton	Belton	Belton	Benjamin	Benjamin
Bertram	Bertram	Bethesda Water Supply Company	Betram	Big Lake	Big Sandy
Blanco	Bluebonett WSC	Bonham	Breckenridge	Breckenridge	Breckenridge
Bremond	Bremond	Brenham	Brenham	Brenham	Bright Star - Salem
Britten USA	Brookesmith	Brookshire	Brownfield	Brownfield	Brownwood
Bruceville-Eddy	Bruceville-Eddy	Bruceville-Eddy	Bryan	Buckholts	Buda
Buda	Buda	Buda	Buffalo	Burton	Caldwell
Caldwell	Campbellton	Canton	Canton	Canyon	Canyon
Canyon Lake Water Service Company	Cash Special Utility District	Cedar Park	Cedar Park	Celotex - Ghost Town	Centerville
Central Texas College	Chappell Hill	Chillicothe	Chisholm Trail SUD	Cisco	Clifton
Clyde	Coastal Bend College	Coleman	Coleman	Columbus	Comanche
Comfort	Commerce	Connally ISD	Converse	Copperas Cove	Copperas Cove
Corsicana	Corsicana	Crane	Crawford	Credmoor WSC	Creedmoor
Cresent Heights	Cresent Heights	Crest Water Company - Chisolm Trail	Cross Plains	Crowell	Daingerfield
Dawson	Dawson	Dean	Dean - Ghost Tower	DeLeon	DeSoto
D'Hanis	Dickens	Dickinson	Dime Box	Dog Ridge	Dog Ridge
Dougherty	Dougherty	Dripping Springs	DSC_2577FF.jpg	Duncanville	East Cedar Creek FWSD
East Cedar Creek FWSD	Eastland	Eden	Eldorado	Eldorado	Electra
Electra	Elgin	Elgin	Elkhart	Elm Mott	Emory
Ennis	Ennis	Eustace	Evant	Fairfield	Fairfield
Fate	Ferris	Flatonia	Flatonia	Florence	Floydada
Floydada	Foreny	Forreston	Fort Davis	Fort Davis	Fort Griffin Special Utility District
Fort Worth	Franklin	Franklin	Garden City	Garland	Gatesville
Gatesville	Gatesville	General Tire Factory	Georgetown	Georgetown	George West
Giddings	Giddings	Gladewater	Glen Rose	Goforth	Goldthwaite
Goliad	Goree	Gorman	Graford	Granbury	Granbury
Grandfalls	Grand Prairie - Lone Star Park	Grandview	Grandview	Granfalls	Granger
Granite Shoals	Granite Shoals	Grapeland	Grapeland	Greenville	Gregory
Groesbeck	Groesbeck	Groesbeck	Groesbeck	Gruene	Hamilton
Hamilton	Hamlin	Hamlin	Happy	Happy	Harker Heights
Harker Heights	Harrold	Haskell	Haskell	Hawley	Hays County ISD
Hearne	Hedley	Henrietta	Hico	Hill College	Hillsboro
Hitchcock	Holland	Holliday	Hondo	Hubbard	Imperial
Iowa Park	Iowa Park	Italy	Itasca	Jacksboro	Jacksboro
Jacksboro	Jacksonville	Jayton	Jayton	Jonah Water SUD	Joshua
Jourdanton	Junction	Karnes City	Katy	Katy	Kaufman
Kenedy	Kermit	Kerns	Killeen	Killeen	Kincaid Hotel
Kingsland	Kingsland	Knippa	Knox City	Kosse	Kosse
Kyle	Kyle	Kyle	La Grange	Lake LBJ Water District	Lake Palo Pinto WSC
Lakeside Village	Lake Travis Water District	Lakeway	La Marque	Lawn	Lawn
LCWSD	Leakey	Lee County WSC	Lexington	Liberty Hill	Liberty Hill
Llano	Llano	Llano	Llano	Llano	Lockhart
Lockhart	Log Cabin	London	Lone Star	Longview	Lorena
Lueders	Luling	Luling	Lyons	Mabank	Mabank
Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority	Madisonville	Magnolia	Malakoff	Malone	Manor
Manor	Manor	Mansfield	Marble Falls	Marble Falls	Marfa
Marfa	Marlin	Marlin	Marquez	Mart	Martindale
Mason	Mason	Matador	Mathis	Maypearl	McDade
McDade	McGregor	McGregor	Meadow Lakes	Melvin	Melvin
Memphis Compress	Menard	Menard	Menard	Meridian	Mertzon
Mesquite	Metroplex Hospital	Mexia	Mexia	Midlothian	Milano
Miles	Milford	Milford	Mineola	Mission Bend	Moffat
Monahans	Monahans	Moody	Moody	Moran	Morgan
Morton Valley	Mount Calm	Munday	Munday	Navasota	Navasota
New Braunfels	Newcastle	Newcastle	New Hope	Nixon	Nixon
Nordheim	North Rural WSC	Oak Grove	O'Brien	Oklaunion	Olney
Olney	Owens Corning Factory	Ozona	Paint Rock	Palmer	Palmer
Palmer	Panhandle Compres - Paducah	Paris	Pecos	Petrolia	Pettus
Pittsburg	Pleasanton	Pleasanton	Pleasant Point	Polonia WSC	Portland
Post Oak SUD - Hubbard	Poteet	Poteet	Potosi	Prairie View	Presidio
Priddy	Quanah	Quitaque	Quitman	Ralls	Ralls
Ranger	Rankin	Rhineland	Richland	Richland Springs	Richland Springs
Rio Medina	Rio Vista	Rising Star	Robinson	Roby	Rochelle
Rochester	Rockdale	Rockwall	Rogers	Rosebud	Round Rock
Round Rock	Rowena	Rowlett	Rowlett	Rowlett	Rowlett
Royse City	Royse City	Rule	Sabinal	Sadler	Salado
Santa Anna	Santa Fe	Schertz	Schulenburg	Seagraves	Seagraves Compress
Sealy	Selma	Seminole	Seymour	Sherman	Silverton
Sinton	Smithville	Smithville	Sonora	Stamford	Sterling City
Stockdale	St. Paul	Strawn	Streetman	Sugar Land	Sul Ross State University
Taft	Tahoka	Tahoka	Tarleton State University	Taylor	Taylor
Teague	Temple	Temple	Temple	Terrell	Terrell
Texarkana	Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University	Texas State Technical College	The Grove	Thorndale
Thornton	Thornton	Thrall	Throckmorton	Tri Community WSC	Trinidad
Troy	Troy	Tulia	Tulia	Turkey	Turkey
Turkey	Tuscola	Uvalde	Uvalde	VA Hospital	VA Hospital South Texas
Venus	Waco	Waller	Waller	Walnut Springs	Walston Springs
Waxahachie	Weatherford	Weatherford	Weimar	Weinert	Wellman
Wellman	Westphalia	Whiterock Water Supply Corp	Whitney	Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls
Wilmer	Wilmer	Wimberley	Winters	Woodcreek	Woodson
Woodson	Wortham	Yoakum	Yorktown	Zephyr

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Jerry Toliver		23-Apr-2017 13:36
WOW, very impressive. I finally found someone with the same passion that I have for photographing water towers. I can appreciate and relate to the hundreds if not thousands of hours you have in this project. I live outside of Denver, CO and the past three I have driven thousands of miles chasing water towers in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, northern Oklahoma, northern Texas and northern New Mexico. I am currently planning my 2017 trip this deeper into Texas and Oklahoma. Your sure helps plan the itinerary. Once again "GREAT JOB".

Eric		06-Nov-2016 15:02
Arlington has a new composite style water tower

vanessa		19-Sep-2016 21:57
very nice but wheres Amarillo's? we have at least 2 that i know of

Jim Proce		10-Apr-2015 17:42
The City of Rowlett is building a new tower that will be 214 feet and we are looking forward to that addition to our infrastructure.

Jim Jenkins		28-Nov-2014 21:30
San Benito has a water tower featuring a depiction of the late country and western singer "Freddy Fender" on the side as this was his hometown

clyde burns		07-Jul-2014 02:02
I built water towers for over 40 years and there are a few on here that I built.

George J		12-Jul-2013 12:01
I strongly recommend CEDAR HILL, TX on South border on Highway 67.

Jody		28-Mar-2013 17:10
Great collection! I have been scouring the web to find some towers from years ago... our family used to road trip from Brownfield to Breckenridge on a regular basis, and one of the towns that we drove through had the Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote on the water tower(s). Would anyone have a clue what town that was and know if those towers are still painted that way? Please email me at hp_ranch@hotmail.com if you have any information that would help us find them. Thanks!

Pete Damron/Whitehouse Tx		10-Mar-2013 06:04
This is such a Great Site... Thank you for all your hard work. Pete Damron Whitehouse Texas.

forest		24-Dec-2012 20:45
Trimmer an Fowler Rd watertower killeen Texas sad not to to see it on here has more history :( I have a pic :)

joseantonio		13-Jul-2011 17:42
Wonderful gallery

Cheryl Klym-Edwards		12-Jul-2011 01:05
Wonderful gallery! So creative and interesting.

Shelley Stanton		08-Aug-2010 03:38
Cool idea!

Michael J. Parkinson		30-Jul-2010 18:50
This is a terrific idea well photographed, and photodocsj is right, a disc has to end up in an archive somewhere.

Frank Kavanagh Photography		18-Jul-2010 16:27
A very impressive gallery.V.

joseantonio		28-Jun-2010 18:20
Great work. Excellent collection

photodocsj		02-Aug-2009 22:48
I love a person with a project; I think that these things are so important. I do hope that you have plans on getting this work into the future, donate a hard copy to your historical society. 100 years from now these towers will be gone but you have taken the trouble to document them. WELL DONE ( see my fire hydrant project ) james

James O. Harle		01-Aug-2009 19:58
I cannot beleive you do not have Bellville with the Brahma on it. My mom was an artist who designed the mascot for BHS back in the 60's. Would like to know if you ever post it

Walter Otto Koenig		03-Jul-2009 20:03
Great collection and what a variety. Great job documenting these.

Jean-Claude Liehn		01-Jul-2009 04:22
Absolutly fabulous collection. This is a great tradition in photography. Documentation meets Art. You follow the american docuementary school and also Bernd and Helda Becher.

JAMIE SISK		10-Feb-2009 21:02
HI MY NAME IS JAMIE I LIVED IN WALNUT SPRINGS IT IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO EVER!!!!!!

Paul A. Forney		10-Feb-2009 15:20
Aloha, I painted many of the tanks you have photos of. Its nice to see them again. You can see more tanks at www.boneyardreef.com

Johnny		11-Jan-2009 14:55
Hello Michael, My name is Johnny Jones and I paint water tower logos for a living. I have some photos of some of them I would like to share with you, but I don't know how to upload to send them. If you wouls send me an e-mail address I would be glad to. You have a few posted already of some that I have painted. You have a great site and I have shared it with friends in the tower business. Keep up the good work. You are an exceptional photographer who paints with his camera and shares his canvas unselfishly with the rest of us. Thank you! I hope this is a happy, healthy, and prosperous new for you. Johnny

Lauren		28-Jul-2008 19:15
You should get one of Shiner, TX.

Guest		28-Jul-2008 19:13
Why water towers? I like the gallery.

David Rogers		27-Oct-2007 08:09
Great work but where's Tahoka?

Guest		10-Oct-2006 03:54
hey michael, Im from Bartlett Texas is sure is great to see my hometown watertower it takes away of some of the homesickness I have being four hours away. That is a great idea and great picture

Guest		10-Jul-2006 03:51
Great gallery Michael. Looks like you've been all over our great state. Keep it up.

Grady Mankin		09-Jul-2006 20:19
Very well done, Michael. I know what a challenge it can be to get to the right spot for the good angle and light that you consistently capture. I wonder if you ever get a see a water tower under construction? I finally came upon one a year ago on FM 1431 just west of I-35. The construction foreman said the cables were the first step in preparing to hang the shroud for painting. I didn't make it back to shoot it with the shroud in place. Here are two of the shots:http://www.pbase.com/mankin_images/peso I look forward to returning to your galleries.

Mike Stobbs		09-Jul-2006 17:42
Super gallery Michael...keep up the great work.......Mike

Guest		30-Jun-2006 03:18
Most impressive. Great idea.

Guest		30-May-2006 14:46
Michael, I enjoyed taking the "Texas Water Tower Tour". I've always enjoyed looking at water towers while on road trips. Ever heard the addage, "Water Towers are Gods' Doorknobs"? I think next time, I will look at them through my camera lens. There is one in particular that comes to mind here in Alabama. It is the Clanton water tower. It is an exact replica of a peach (although much bigger). Merredith

Steve Price		26-Mar-2006 21:34
Good project well executed. My fav. is Troy, because of the shape, the rust and the focal length.

Ray :)		26-Mar-2006 18:23
What a neat idea for a gallery. We can rely on the clouds here in England :-) V.

Lee G		13-Mar-2006 23:15
Very cool gallery Michael. I love this type of art, different-off the path and interesting.

Guest		13-Mar-2006 23:01
Great idea for a gallery and very well composed.

Guest		13-Mar-2006 22:58
Very nicely done!

Guest		31-Dec-2005 17:26
Your gallery represents an excellent historical record. Great idea. Come get a shot of the tower here in Frisco sometime.

BSPN KennyMac		31-Dec-2005 04:56
That is so cool. so voted. nice shots.

Jose Paulo Andrade		30-Dec-2005 15:13
Nice collection of this structures!!

Guest		28-Dec-2005 13:49
Nice idea Michael...good photos

Brenda Bates		27-Dec-2005 20:32
Love your gallery. You need to take a trip to Groom, TX and take a picture of the leaning water tower. It would be a great addition to your gallery. http://www.pbase.com/brenda_b/image/32025235

photos_by_moon		29-Nov-2005 03:50
a Great idea for a Gallery

Karen Moen		29-Nov-2005 02:19
Great idea with good photographic follow-through. Something we see every day and don't think of. Well done. Gets my vote for creativity.

Dave		29-Nov-2005 01:25
Michael, Have you ever seen the Brooks Ketchup Bottle water tower in Collinsville Illinios? I will try and take a picture of it for you next time I am in that area.

Nelda		15-Aug-2005 01:37
You do have a slew of these water towers. A friend of mine has started taking pictures of all the courthouses in Texas. Two hundred fifty-four, you say? No hill for a stepper!

Doyle Sinclair		14-Aug-2005 05:10
nice gallery! I've been shooting most of my 'tower' shots from the car, sometimes without stopping........which is why they don't look as good as yours........check out the tower pic my brother sent in from Mosul Iraq....at www.pbase.com/dwstxs/towers

Shawn Patrick		21-Jul-2005 07:36
Nice Gallery. My friend took one at night in Dallas County. Rowlett, TX. You can view it here if you'd like:http://www.pbase.com/jackcruise/image/42420954

Donald Verger		21-Jul-2005 02:38
wonderful! i shoot wtertowers also but hve never put them up! a few weeks ago returning to maine from toronto i shot the tower to know where it was i took a picture that i did use in padding... put i am just usually just drawn to them... and I LOVE the varitey of shapes and colors you have found! keep going! VOTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best, don

Guest		20-Jul-2005 04:25
Michael, you are as crazy as a redbug! I swan. You must be sippin' that Shiner abit much. Tell ya what! Great project. I did a lot of growing up (and throwing up) in Texas. The water towers are unique and necessary. Lovely job. The gallery gets a vote from me, brother. Keep posting. Ya'll stop by and look at my galleries when your eyes need some femininity to ease them a mite. Regards, Ellsworth Weaver (Baylor 74)

wandertheglobe		01-Jun-2005 06:41
Very nice. I've often thought that we have alot of Water Towers in Texas! Thanks for sharing! WTG http://www.pbase.com/wandertheglobe/texas

Guest		01-Jun-2005 02:37
I agree...this is a great idea. I grew up in Central FL and we have a lot of water towers too.

Guest		29-Apr-2005 15:18
great idea for a gallery, and great pictures;)

Guest		18-Apr-2005 02:39
wow~ a nice collection

gina_dl		12-Mar-2005 14:01
What a nice project-super

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