The Ottine wetlands or Ottine swamp is an ecosystem along the
San Marcos River in and around
Palmetto State Park
Palmetto State Park is a state park located in Gonzales County, Texas, United States northwest of Gonzales and southeast of Luling. The land was acquired by deeds from private owners and the City of Gonzales in 1934 - 1936 and was opened in 193 ...
in
Gonzales County, Texas
Gonzales County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas, adjacent to Greater Austin-San Antonio. As of the 2020 census, its population was 19,653. The county is named for its county seat, the city of Gonzales. The county was created in 1836 a ...
. Comprising approximately 202 hectares, the
wetlands are geographically distinct from other Texas wetlands, and located at the boundary of several biogeographic regions, resulting in a relatively high diversity of plant and animal species.
References
Wetlands of Texas
Geography of Gonzales County, Texas
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