Texas Geology
All sorts of content about Texas geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geologic Map of Texas
A simplified map from the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology presented here at four sizes.
A simplified map from the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology presented here at four sizes.
Brief Geologic History of Texas
From the Handbook of Texas Online comes this succinct treatment written by Tucker Hentz. (For much more, search on the home page for "geology".)
From the Handbook of Texas Online comes this succinct treatment written by Tucker Hentz. (For much more, search on the home page for "geology".)
Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
The state's chief geologic agency does a variety of research, all accessible here.
The state's chief geologic agency does a variety of research, all accessible here.
Geology & Mineral Resources of Texas
Richard Kyle of the University of Texas at Austin puts his thorough class materials online for "prospective students" and the rest of us.
Richard Kyle of the University of Texas at Austin puts his thorough class materials online for "prospective students" and the rest of us.
Texas Earthquake Information
The U.S Geological Survey's central page for seismic topics.
The U.S Geological Survey's central page for seismic topics.
Geology of the Austin Area
A thorough guidebook with maps, cross sections, field trips, and teacher's resources hosted by the University of Texas.
A thorough guidebook with maps, cross sections, field trips, and teacher's resources hosted by the University of Texas.
Geology of Big Bend National Park
From the National Park Service.
From the National Park Service.
Cretaceous Fossils of Texas
A remarkable compilation by Keith Minor and Bill Jolley focused on the wide ribbon of Cretaceous rocks across Texas (and elsewhere).
A remarkable compilation by Keith Minor and Bill Jolley focused on the wide ribbon of Cretaceous rocks across Texas (and elsewhere).
The Llano Uplift
Here are some of the oldest rocks in Texas, described in loving detail on Rob's Granite Page.
Here are some of the oldest rocks in Texas, described in loving detail on Rob's Granite Page.
Permian Basin and West Texas
The University of Texas Permian Basin, in Midland, hosts a nice set of pages--start at the "Geological Overview."
The University of Texas Permian Basin, in Midland, hosts a nice set of pages--start at the "Geological Overview."
USGS Activities in Texas
The U.S. Geological Survey focuses on water-related issues on this site.
The U.S. Geological Survey focuses on water-related issues on this site.
Texas Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Texas Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.