Texas Geology

A small selection of Texas' geological attractions.

Share your photos of Texas geological attractions.

Plus a sketch of the state's geology and links to larger sizes.

From the Handbook of Texas Online comes this succinct treatment written by Tucker Hentz. (For much more, search on the home page for "geology".)

The state's chief geologic agency does a variety of research, all accessible here.

Richard Kyle of the University of Texas at Austin puts his thorough class materials online for "prospective students" and the rest of us.

The U.S Geological Survey's central page for seismic topics.

A thorough guidebook with maps, cross sections, field trips, and teacher's resources hosted by the University of Texas.

From the National Park Service.

A remarkable compilation by Keith Minor and Bill Jolley focused on the wide ribbon of Cretaceous rocks across Texas (and elsewhere).

This classic area of West Texas and New Mexico is thoroughly introduced by Peter Scholle of New Mexico Tech.

The Helium Centennial Time Columns Monument stands outside the Dan Harrington Discovery Center. It's helium-filled time capsule that commemorates the discovery of helium in 1868.

Here are some of the oldest rocks in Texas, described in loving detail on Rob's Granite Page.

The University of Texas Permian Basin, in Midland, hosts a nice set of pages--start at the "Geological Overview."

The U.S. Geological Survey focuses on water-related issues on this site.

A herd of mammoths that perished near Waco in the late Pleistocene is preserved for public viewing.

About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.

About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.

About.com's Bob Strauss shows them and tells you more.