Public Supply Ground-Water Use in Western Texas (open access)

Public Supply Ground-Water Use in Western Texas

Report documenting an inventory of West Texas underground water supply for public use and consumption.
Date: January 1989
Creator: Ashworth, John B. & Nordstrom, Phillip L.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regional Water Plan: Region E (Far West Texas), 2016, Main Report (open access)

Regional Water Plan: Region E (Far West Texas), 2016, Main Report

Water plan for Region E (Far West Texas) describing water resources and suppliers in the area, usage statistics and forecasts, recommendations for water management for different suppliers and counties, water quality, water conservation and drought response plans.
Date: January 2016
Creator: Far West Texas Water Planning Group
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Truss (open access)

Truss

Patent for a truss for holding a pad in position during surgery.
Date: January 21, 1913
Creator: Haile, James Thomas
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big Bend Ranch Biking Guide :  The Other Side Of Nowhere (open access)

Big Bend Ranch Biking Guide : The Other Side Of Nowhere

"This trail guide provides directional information for 28 specific rides" located at Big Bend Ranch State Park.(p. 3).
Date: January 2011
Creator: Phillips, Bundy; Sholly, Dan R.; Blizzard, Karen Hoffman & Beckcom, Christopher
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transmission Mechanism (open access)

Transmission Mechanism

Patent is for power transmission in motor vehicles. It is housed in one case.
Date: January 23, 1917
Creator: Stillians, Harry C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0904 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-0904

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification regarding: Whether two bills that amend section 36.121 of the Water Code, which relates to the regulatory authority of groundwater conservation districts, are in irreconcilable conflict. (RQ-0985-GA)
Date: January 12, 2012
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

East Part of Brewster County, January 31 1952

Cadastral map of the East part of Brewster County showing surveys and property lines. The title is decorated with an illustrated mountain lion and deer. Scale ca. 1:99,999
Date: January 31, 1952
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Big Bend Ranch State Park Discovery Map

Topographical map of Big Bend Ranch State Park showing trails, campsites, and other important information necessary for prospective hikers and campers.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Big Bend Ranch State Park: Discovery Map

This is a fractal map of the Big Bend Ranch State Park located in West Texas. Provided on the map are several scenic photographs portraying some of the most iconic regions of the park. Provided on the map is a legend detailing amenity locations within the park. Also on the map are the routes of the various routes and trails throughout the expansive park.
Date: January 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Exploration Map: Big Bend Ranch SP

Maps of Big Bend Fresno Canyon and the Bofecillos Highlands, showing hiking trails, campsites, and access roads.
Date: January 2013
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department. Natural Resource Program.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History