Southeast-facing photograph of balancing boulders on Guadalupe Peak Trail at approx. 6,640 ft. in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Photograph of a sign in Big Springs State Park. It says, "Big Springs State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department." A road is visible behind a stone wall.

Photograph of the scape, capsules, and flowers of an Agave americana in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park between approx. 6,000-8,000 ft. elevation. Forested mountain slopes are visible behind the plant.

Photograph looking south over El Capitan from the Guadalupe Peak Trail at approximately 8,500 feet. The Guadalupe Pass, Brushy Mesa, and the Pinon Hills are visible beyond the peak, as well as U.S. Route 62 / U.S 180 and state highway 54 to Van Horn on the valley floor.

Photograph of a head of cattle standing in front of trees on the Sproul Ranch. It has a roan coat, and a yellow tag with the number "20" in it in its left ear.

Photograph of the dedication plaque on a copy of the Statue of Liberty in Midland, Texas. It reads: "With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States. The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty. 40th anniversary crusade to strengthen the arm of liberty 1950."

Photograph of the Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas. It is a red and tan building, and there is a red van stopped in front of it.

Photograph of the rear of the Ector County Courthouse in Odessa. The roads are wet from a recent rain, and there are many cars parked in front of the building. A staircase under the overhang leads to the back entrance.

Equirectangular panoramic view from Guadalupe Peak in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Shot from atop the stainless steel pyramid which has been digitally removed.

Photograph of Guadalupe Peak from near peak campground turnoff in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Approx. elevation: 8,150 ft.

South-facing photograph of two hikers on the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Approx. elevation 8,300 ft.

Photograph of a historical plaque in Midland, Texas. It reads: "The Midland Man. Oldest human remains in New World. Found 1953 on ranch near here by pipeline welder Keith Glasscock. Fossilized skull, rib and hands bones had been exposed by weather conditions. Tests indicated these were bones of a woman who lived as long ago as 9000 - 9500 B.C.; nearby were bones of extinct species of horse, camel, mammoth, pecxcary, wolf, sloth; with weapons, tools and signs of ancient campfires. Drs. Fred Wendorf and Alex D. Krieger, archaeologists; Claude C. Albritton, geologist; T.D. Stewart, physician and anthropologist, made studies of the discovery. (1966)."

Photograph of a historic plaque in Stanton, Texas. It reads: "Marienfeld. Former name of Stanton. Begun as German colony by 5 German Catholics from Kansas, who pitched tents here, near new Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1881. The site - with a water tank, section house, telegraph office - bore name Grelton, but settlers had it changed to Marienfeld - German for "Field of Mary". County was created 1876 and named for Wylie Martin, senator in Republic of Texas. When the county organized, town became county seat. First commissioners court met here December 13, 1884. Through Protestant influence, town was renamed Stanton, 1890. (1970)"

Photograph of the Historical Marker in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Marker Text reads: "The Rev. Felix Orzechowski, who came to Texas in 1866 to answer an appeal for Polish missionaries, organized St. Joseph's Parish in 1869. The first Catholic church in Walker County, it served the many Polish families who settled this area in the 1870s. Church tradition often sustained the immigrants until they adjusted to life in a new country. Services were held outdoors or in private homes during Father Orzechowski's pastorate. Soon after leaving this parish in 1876, he returned to Poland and was imprisoned by ruling Russian officials for advocating democratic ideals. A frame church building was erected in 1877 under the direction of the Rev. Victor Justiana Linicki, who was a Polish baron before he became a priest. A larger edifice, designed by Tom Lavandoski, was built in 1897, and the original structure was used as a school. The present church was begun in 1905 and dedicated on the feast of St. Joseph, March 19, 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. Thomas Aloysius Bily (1859-1921). The stately Gothic-style structure, designed by L.S. Green, reflects the European …

Photograph of the Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas. Two windows and a door are housed in arches in the front facade of the building. The words "Home of Dr. Pepper" have been carved above the door.

Photograph of a sign that says "Martin County Courthouse" in Stanton, Texas.

Photograph of a memorial plaque for George Reeves on Reeves County Courthouse grounds. It reads: "County named for Texas Confederate George R. Reeves (1826 - 1882). Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky. Invasion of 1862 assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. Promoted Colonel and command of 11th Cavalry 1863. Led regiment Chickamauga in 1864, fought in 100-day Atlanta campaign, guerilla warfare against Sherman's march to the sea. In battle at Savannah in 1865. Participated Carolinas campaign. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the State of Texas, 1963."

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the front of the building.

Photograph of the Midland County Courthouse. A large tree obscures the view of the building.

Photograph of a cornerstone of the Midland County courthouse. The cornerstone reads: "Midland County M. R. Hill, County Judge. Commissions S. R. Preston ~ L. M. Estes, D. L. Hutt ~ H. E. Roberts. Chas. L. Klapproth, District Judge. A. C. Francis, Sheriff. A. D. 1930."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Voelcker & Dixon Incorporated Architects. Wichita Falls, Texas. J. O. Everett Co. Genl. Contractor. Dallas, Texas."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Courthouse remodeled and expanded. Jail floor addition. Dedicated September 9, 1974."

Photograph of a cornerstone at the Midland County courthouse. It reads: "Midland County, Texas. Judge Barbara G. Culver. Durward Wright ~ John Thomas, Charles Welch ~ Winfree Brown, Commissioners. Rosenelle Cherry, Clerk. Ed Darnell, Sheriff."

Photograph of a historical marker in Midland, Texas. It reads: "Midland County (created and organized, March 1885). First known as the junction of many trails and site of the last Comanche raid into Texas. In 1881 the Texas and Pacific Railroad was built; equi-distant between El Paso and Fort Worth, this became known as Midland. First settler was a sheepman in 1882. Cattlemen came with Herefords in 1888. Water wells and windmills lured small farmers. Became headquarters for 1928 Permian Basin oil discovery. In 1945 its first well came in. The "Midland Man", oldest skeletal remain in North America (18,500 B.C.(, was found in 1954. (1967)"