Texas State Archives Map Collection



Geological Atlas of Texas
Date: 1967-1984
Publisher: Bureau of Economic Geological, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, published c. 1972-1984.
Cartographer: -- None Listed --
Scale: 1 1/2 inch = 5 miles
Size: 84 cm x 114 cm
Type of Map: geologic
Format: color, engraved, lithographed, printed
Language: English
AC Number: 07679
Photo Media: -- None Listed --

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Description:
This is a set of geologic maps covering the state of Texas. These sheets form a nearly complete set of maps, with only the Austin sheet missing. Most sheets cover several counties. The maps show rivers, creeks, counties, cities, towns, roads, railroads, and geologic rock formations and periods. A schematic cross section and a key to periods and rock formations is present. Each sheet is accompanied by a guide explaining the formations present in the area. Size of the maps vary, most are about 47 cm x 100 cm. A few of the initial sheets have been revised and these are present. 40 sets of maps. 8/28/95

The Texas State Archives Map Collection contains original, photo-reproduced, and compiled maps covering the period from the early seventeenth through the late twentieth centuries. For general information about the holdings and descriptive information available, read the map introduction and indexes and types of maps webpages. For our copy policy, view our webpage on preservation, access, and reproductions.

For information on additional maps in our holdings, read Maps in Other TSLAC Collections.