Soil map, Henderson County, Texas

Map displays soil types along with creeks, lakes, levees, rivers, sloughs, tanks, roads, bridges, railroads, towns, churches, and schools. Includes legend and symbols.
Date: 1929
Creator: United States. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey, Henderson County, Texas (open access)

Soil survey, Henderson County, Texas

Text describes the climate, agriculture, and soils of Henderson County, Texas.
Date: 1929
Creator: Hawker, H. W. (Herman William) & Devereux, R. E. (Robert Eddins)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kemp Quadrangle

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date: 1920
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire-Stretcher. (open access)

Wire-Stretcher.

Patent for a wire stretching device employed in fence construction. This device temporarily holds and stretches the wire between fence posts, while being secured. Through the operating lever and gripping jaw, the operator can effectively stretch the wire with minimal effort, while safeguarding against slipping.
Date: August 30, 1921
Creator: Greer, Benjamin J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lock-Nut. (open access)

Lock-Nut.

Patent for a nut lock that secures two nuts of a pair within a tubular casing through opposing threading and rotation, where one nut is immobilized and the other remaining adjustable to meet situational need. Illustrations included.
Date: February 17, 1920
Creator: Greer, Benjamin J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History