In the language of the Indians, the Comal Springs were called Conaqueyadesta, which means "where the river has its source." Comal is the Spanish word for basin, perhaps referring to the flat area at the base of a limestone bluff containing the springs. These springs were a favorite camping place of the Tonkawan Indians and their predecessors for thousands of years before Spanish missionaries arrived in 1691. The Spanish found a huge concentration of Indians at Comal Springs, some from as far away as New Mexico.

The Comal River arises entirely, except after major rains, from springs in this vicinity and flows for two miles through Landa Park and New Braunfels before confluencing with the Guadalupe River. It is said to be the shortest river in the United States. The Comal Springs are the home of the endangered fountain darter and San Marcos salamander.

For more information on the Comal Springs, visit the Edwards Aquifer website.

Above information taken from Edwards Aquifer Website