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Geologic Atlas of the United States: Van Horn Folio, Texas (open access)

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Van Horn Folio, Texas

This atlas contains three colored maps and aereal views from the regions around the Van Horn, Texas quadrangle including topography, and structure sections of the territory comprising El Paso County and Culberson County. The illustrated text of the atlas discusses the geological elevation of the area, provides in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as the economic geology of the region, precious metals and minerals.
Date: 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geologic Atlas of the United States: Uvalde Folio, Texas (open access)

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Uvalde Folio, Texas

This atlas contains three colored maps from the quadrangle region around Uvalde (Culberson County) and Zavalla (Angelina County), Texas including historical geography, topography, and structure sections. The illustrated text of the atlas discusses the geological elevation of the area, provides in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as other features of the region, and includes economic geology, agriculture and cattle raising information.
Date: 1900
Creator: United States. Department of the Interior.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Areal Geology: Van Horn Quadrangle

This areal map shows the topography, contour elevations, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Van Horn Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: January 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

Structure Sections: Texas Van Horn Quadrangle

This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found around the quadrangle region of Van Horn Texas. The map contains a legend that uses colors and line patterns to represent the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: January 1914
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

Topography: Van Horn Quadrangle

This topographic map shows the elevations and location of private and public roads, railroads, building structures, bridges, and water sources and drainage structures in the Van Horn, Texas quadrangle. It contains a legend of each of the structural elements and a scale for the elevation and contour of the area.
Date: August 1906
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

Photograph of horizon from Guadalupe Peak

Wide angle photograph taken from Guadalupe Peak, facing east-southeast. Dell City, Linda Lake, Salt Basin Dunes and Salt Flats, as well as the Cornudas Mountains on the Texas-New Mexico border are visible in the distance.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photograph on the Guadalupe Peak Trail

Photograph of the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Several pinyon pine (piñon) trees are visible in the foreground.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Spotted Towhee in Guadalupe Mountains

Photograph of Spotted Towhee in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hikers on Guadalupe Peak Trail

South-facing photograph of two hikers on the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Approx. elevation 8,300 ft.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Entrance Sign

Southwestern facing photograph of Guadalupe Mountains National Park entrance sign on U.S. highway 180 / Route 62.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

El Capitan and horizon from the Guadalupe Peak Trail

Photograph looking southeast over El Capitan and valley floor from the Guadalupe Peak Trail at approximately 8,500 feet.
Date: June 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Frijole Ranch Cultural Museum

Photograph of the exterior of the Frijole Ranch House and Cultural Museum in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Blooming Agave americana

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.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Balancing rocks on Guadalupe Peak Trail

Southeast-facing photograph of balancing boulders on Guadalupe Peak Trail at approx. 6,640 ft. in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Entrance Sign

Southwestern-facing photograph of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park entrance sign on U.S. highway 180 / Route 62. The sign has a stone base with the National Park Service logo on the right side; mountain peaks are visible in the background.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sunset at Pine Springs Campground in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Photograph of a sunset viewed from Pine Springs Campground in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 7, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe Peak Historical Marker

Photograph of Texas Historical Commission Marker entitled "Guadalupe Peak" in front of a low stone wall. Desert mountains are visible in the background.
Date: June 7, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wooden bridge on the Guadalupe Peak Trail

Photograph of wooden bridge on the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Guadalupe Peak as seen from campground

Photograph of Guadalupe Peak from near peak campground turnoff in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Approx. elevation: 8,150 ft.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Panoramic Photograph from Guadalupe Peak

Panoramic Photograph from near the top of Guadalupe Peak in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Exterior of Pine Springs Visitor Center in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Photograph of Pine Springs Visitor Center in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Hunter Peak rises behind the American flag.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Panoramic Image of salt flats and Guadalupe Mountains

Roadside panoramic image of salt flats in Hudspeth county, TX. The Patterson Hills and Guadalupe Mountains can be seen in the distance. Subject of dispute during the 1877-78 El Paso/San Elizario "Salt War."
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

El Capitan in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Panoramic photograph of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert as seen from the El Capitan Lookout on U.S. Route 62 / U.S. Highway 180 between Pine Springs and Salt Flat, Texas, at an elevation of 4,932 feet.
Date: June 8, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photograph from Guadalupe Peak Trail

Photograph of boulders on the Guadalupe Peak Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
Date: June 6, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History