Building at Sul Ross State University

Photograph of a building at Sul Ross State University, current home of Museum of the Big Bend. The building is made of red brick. There are flowering trees in the yard along the sidewalk. Four columns support the overhang leading up to the front entrance.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

West Texas deluge

West Texas deluge, a rainstorm in Alpine.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Giant Vinegaroon or Desert Whiptail Scorpion, Mastigoproctus giganteus

Photograph of vinegaroons or whiptail scorpions, prefers desert areas. Harmless to humans.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park]

Photograph of the pool and surroundings at the Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park. There are people in the pool, and a woman sits in a chair by the poolside. There is a mountain in the background.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park]

Photograph of the pool and surroundings at the Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park. Tables and chairs are situated around the pool, and there is a vending machine under the awning in the background.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, detail of woodwork on doorway

Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, detail of woodwork on doorway
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Veterans Memorial, Presidio County

Veterans Memorial, Presidio County. IN REVERENT AND ENDURING MEMORY OF ALL AMERICANS WHO FOUGHT FOR A NEW WORLD OF FREEDOM AND PEACE. GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. JOHN 15:13 DEDICATED JULY 4, 1960. MARFA HISTORY CLUB
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Marble-fruit Prickly Pear, Opuntia strigil

Photograph of Cactaceae, Marble-fruit Prickly Pear, Opuntia strigil. The cactus is at the bottom of an incline, surrounded by rocks. A plaque in front of the plant says "Cactaceae". This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Chisos Prickly Pear, Opuntia chisoensis, detail

Close-up view of Cactaceae, Chisos Prickly Pear, Opuntia chisoensis. It is a green plant with a single red flower bud, and many spines. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus stramineus

Photograph of Cactaceae, Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus stramineus. It is a small, spiny green plant. Where the spines meet, they turn slightly reddish. The cactus sits in a bed of medium sized white rocks. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii

Photograph of Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii. It is a large green plant with several flower buds on the left side. There is a plaque immediately under the middle of the plant, as well as one under the buds. This picture was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactus bed at Sul Ross University

Photograph of a cactus bed at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. It has many kinds of cacti in a bed of small red rocks. There are several plaques on the right side of the bed.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Euphorbiaceae, Candelilla, Euphorbia antisyphilitica, detail of flower

Photograph of pink flowers on the plant Euphorbiaceae, Candelilla, Euphorbia antisyphilitica. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Desert Christmas Cactus or Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis

Photograph of Cactaceae, Desert Christmas Cactus or Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis. There are rocks behind and under the plant, as well as a plaque immediately in front of it. Several other desert plants can be seen in the background. This picture was taken in the cactus garden of Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum

Photograph of a bushy plant in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The name plaque in front of the bush says "Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum." There is a green, flowering plant on the left, and a second plaque to the right. The plants are in a narrow graveled area bordered by red brick and a grass lawn is visible in the background.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

West Texas deluge

West Texas deluge, a big rainstorm in Alpine.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Longpetal Echeveria, Echeveria strictiflora

Photograph of Cactaceae, Longpetal Echeveria, Echeveria strictiflora. The cactus has been planted in a small bricked off area. Large and small rocks cover the area, and there are two plaques on the larger rocks. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cactaceae, Langtry Hedgehog Cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri

Photograph of Cactaceae, Langtry Hedgehog Cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri. The cactus is nestled between several rocks and leaves. This picture was take in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Western Lace Cactus in a Cactus Garden]

Photograph of an area in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University. A marker near the bottom of the image says "Cactaceae, Western Lace Cactus, Echinocereus reichenbachii var. perbellus" and is labelling several small, barrel-shaped cacti in front of some bushes. In the background, there is a young man reading a book on the steps leading to a building.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Paisano Pete

WELCOME TO FORT STOCKTON. Paisano Pete, the "world's largest" roadrunner.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fouquieriaceae, Ocotillo, Fouquieria splendens

Photograph of the plant Fouquieriaceae, Ocotillo, Fouquieria splendens. It is surrounded by cacti, and there is a plaque on a rock that labels the plant. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Stockton train depot

Photograph of the Fort Stockton train depot. It is a stone building with a red roof and green trim. There are several cars parked in front of and behind the building. Construction equipment is visible to the left.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Stockton train depot

Photograph of the Fort Stockton train depot. It is a stone building with a red roof and green trim. There are several cars parked in front of and behind the building.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Visit Historic Downtown sign, Fort Stockton

VISIT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN. Sign in Fort Stockton.
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History