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Texas.

Description: This map shows the state of Texas and surrounding areas, including Cross Timbers. Each of the counties is outlined and labeled. Additionally the map has towns, railroads, and battle fields marked on the map with a key in the lower left corner. Bodies of water and geographic features are also shown on the map (with relief shown by hachures and spot heights). On the back of the map is a page of illustrated text with review exercises about a map of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas (not inc… more
Date: 1869
Creator: Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893
Location: None
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

West Central States and States of the Great Plains, Southern Division.

Description: This map shows the southern U.S. states and surrounding areas including Texas, Oklahoma (still labeled "Indian Territory"), Arkansas, and Louisiana. Each state is colored and has major cities, rivers, and geographic features marked (relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the International, Texas Pacific, Atlanta & Pacific, and Southern Pacific rail routes as of 1887 are marked and labeled on the map. The back of the map contains illustrated text with information and review questions about … more
Date: 1887
Creator: Harper & Brothers
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Cattle Guard

Description: Patent for a cattle guard. This invention is for use with railways to prevent passage of stock over the tracks. Illustration included.
Date: December 4, 1906
Creator: Jungman, Leo A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Vacationers on Railroad Car

Description: Copy negative of a large group of people on and around a railroad car with mountains in the background. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Paxton are circled. The travelers are on vacation doing the wildflower excursion.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Postcard of Train Robbery

Description: Copy photograph of a postcard of a train robbery. A train is shown being robbed by one or more men, while the passengers are lined up outside the train with their hands on the cars. Text at the top reads, "A Hold-Up of a Grey Mountain Special."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Crowd by Train Depot

Description: Copy photograph of a group of people waiting at a train depot for Teddy Roosevelt's train to arrive. Beyond the crowd is the train depot, and behind that is a three-storey building. A hand-written note on the photograph reads, "4,000 people to greet Teddy Roosevelt, Abilene, Texas."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study

Description: The purpose of the Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study is to analyze the feasibility of implementing 110 mph intercity passenger rail service between Austin and Houston including possible service to Bryan/ College Station. This feasibility analysis consisted of identifying the characteristics of existing rail infrastructure and operations in the study corridors, analyzing potential alternative alignments for the passenger rail operations, and determining required infrastructure and impacts f… more
Date: December 2011
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Freight Density

Description: Map of Texas depicting the freight density of the various railroad networks within the state. The number of annual rail tons is designated on the map by a different color and thickness of line.
Date: 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Current Passenger Rail

Description: Map depicting the various passenger rail lines running in the state of Texas. Different lines are designated by different colors and includes AMTRAK Passenger Lines, Dallas Transit System, Capital MetroRail, and Houston MetroRail.
Date: 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Rail Studies

Description: Map showing the various freight rail studies conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation. Each study area is designated in a different color on the map. There is an inset table with additional information about each study.
Date: 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas State Railroad Map: 2012

Description: Map of Texas depicting the railroad network within the state. Each railroad line is shown with a different color. There are insets for the Dallas/Fort Worth region as well as the Houston region.
Date: 2013
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas State Railroad Map: 2009

Description: Map of Texas depicting the railroad network within the state. Each railroad line is shown with a different color. There are insets for the Dallas/Fort Worth region as well as the Houston region.
Date: 2010
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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