Because it is a source of survival, without water, we would all be dead, in the olden days, when some older cities were first built, they needed to collect the water themselves (no running water) and having riverss as a water source close by, was a very genious idea. Also, they could leave their pets and farm animals to drink the water freely.
dams
there can be all sorts along major rivers like dams statues.
dams
Edwards PlateauIs a famous region.It know for famous cites ,rivers, soil, and wildlife.Main cites-------------------Austin------------------------Belton------------------------Geogretown ---------------Temple==============All provide water supplySan marcos===========Waco -------------------------San antiono-----------------Killieen==============
this may not be the right answer but i believe they built cites and towns near water sources like oasis or rivers
They built strong thick walls around their cites for protection.
Santa Cruz
The Capitals (obviously)
Steam engines do not need to be built next to rivers or streams.
they are built for plumbing purposes
Burlington is the largest city.
guadalajara, monterrey and chihuahua