Dirigible Headlight Mechanism. (open access)

Dirigible Headlight Mechanism.

Patent for improvements in headlights in which the headlights can be adjusted more easily, the headlights can be more readily applied to the automobile, and to provide new connected for the devices.
Date: August 31, 1920
Creator: Meeks, Mack O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluating the Ground Water Resources of the High Plains of Texas: Volume 1 (open access)

Evaluating the Ground Water Resources of the High Plains of Texas: Volume 1

First volume of a report documenting a study to map the High Plains aquifer and obtain data about various measurements and aspects of the aquifer. This volume provides "interpretive information presented as text and related tables and regional figures."
Date: May 1984
Creator: Knowles, Tommy; Nordstrom, Phillip & Klemt, William B.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report on the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas including the historic use of the aquifer, the projected water volume, and projections of water availability in the future.
Date: January 1982
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wire Stretcher and Wrench Combined. (open access)

Wire Stretcher and Wrench Combined.

Patent for a wire stretcher and wrench combined, "an operating tool for twisting and connecting wire strands." (Lines 13-14) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: December 22, 1914
Creator: Roland, Ralph S. & McDade, William W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hen's Nest. (open access)

Hen's Nest.

Patent for a hen nest that allows the door to open without disturbing the hens inside and allows the nest door to open automatically when a hen leaves. Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: September 8, 1914
Creator: Burns, Daniel R.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region A (Panhandle), 2016, Volume 2. Appendices (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region A (Panhandle), 2016, Volume 2. Appendices

Appendices for the water plan for Region A (Panhandle) including a bibliography, cost estimates, survey results, and related reports.
Date: November 17, 2015
Creator: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region A (Panhandle), 2016, Volume 1. Main Report (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region A (Panhandle), 2016, Volume 1. Main Report

Water plan for Panhandle Region describing water supply locations and suppliers by county, the state of the water supply in the area, forecasts for future usage numbers, management and conservation plans for both suppliers and users in each county, drought plans, impacts of implementation of the water plan, and the plan making process.
Date: November 17, 2015
Creator: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: The High Plains Region (open access)

Texas Regional Outlook, 2002: The High Plains Region

Report on economic forecast and outlook for the High Plains Region describing expected economic change for various industries, employment growth, and county-level analyses.
Date: May 2002
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well-Drilling Device. (open access)

Well-Drilling Device.

Patent for a well drilling device that uses wire cable in the drill.
Date: July 18, 1911
Creator: Owen, James T.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirrup. (open access)

Stirrup.

Patent for improvements in stirrups by using continuous coiled spring to construct the stirrup, in which, it will afford the requisite yield to the tread of the rider; and in case of accident, will resume its normal shape when relieved of the weight of the horse. (Lines 30-36) Illustration is included.
Date: July 8, 1902
Creator: Gillespie, Charles W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirrup (open access)

Stirrup

Patent for a stirrup.
Date: April 28, 1903
Creator: Hollicott, John & Gillespie, Charles W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Landergin 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 1:24000
Date: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vega

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 1:100000
Date: 1989
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sanchez Springs 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 1:24000
Date: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nara Visa 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 1:24000
Date: 2010
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Many Post Camp 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 1:24000
Date: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glenrio 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 1:24000
Date: 2013
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wildorado 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 1:24000
Date: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Moser Ranch 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 1:24000
Date: 1968
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Simms Northeast 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 1:24000
Date: 2012
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Knoblaw 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 1:24000
Date: 1982
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Jay Taylor Ranch 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 1:24000
Date: 1969
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamocitos Camp 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 1:24000
Date: 1968
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wildorado 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: 1964
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History