Bureau of Economic Geology Publications

Title Publication Year Abstract Author Publisher
Down to earth at Tuff Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas Down to earth at Tuff Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas 2000

Written for a nontechnical audience, this guide describes the Tuff Canyon area in detail and includes a glossary of terms that might be unfamiliar to non-geologists. Color photographs and sketches depict the geologic features, fauna, and flora of this part of Big Bend National Park.

Barker, D.S. Bureau of Economic Geology
Down to earth at Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas:  geologic map and trail-side geology Down to earth at Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas: geologic map and trail-side geology 2002

This full-color, oversize map, designed for hikers in the park, describes geologic units and features. The text documents the geologic history of the Big Bend Ranch State Park area. Support was provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Henry, C.D., Raney, J.A. Bureau of Economic Geology
Down to Earth at Mustang Island, Texas Down to Earth at Mustang Island, Texas 2002

Beautifully illustrated by more than 100 photos and diagrams, this nontechnical guide surveys the geologic evolution of Mustang Island and the relationship between physical setting and biologic environments along the Texas coast.

Raney, J.A., White, W.A. Bureau of Economic Geology
Down to Earth at Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas Down to Earth at Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas 2003

This nontechnical guidebook describes seven trails that visitors can walk within Pedernales (Spanish for the "flint" found in the park area) State Park, near Johnson City, in the Hill Country of Texas.

Wermund, E.G., Barnes, V.E. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Beaumont-Port Arthur area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Beaumont-Port Arthur area 1973

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

Fisher, W.L., Brown, L.F., Jr., McGowen, J.H., Groat, C.G. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Brownsville-Harlingen area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Brownsville-Harlingen area 1980

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

Brown, L.F., Jr., Brewton, J.L., Evans, T.J., McGowen, J.H., White, W.A., Groat, C.G., Fisher, W.L. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Corpus Christi area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Corpus Christi area 1976

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

Brown, L.F., Jr., Brewton, J.L., McGowen, J.H., Evans, T.J., Fisher, W.L., Groat, C.G. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Galveston-Houston area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Galveston-Houston area 1972

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

Fisher, W.L., McGowen, J.H., Brown, L.F., Jr., Groat, C.G. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Kingsville area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Kingsville area 1977

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

Brown, L.F., Jr., McGowen, J.H., Evans, T.J., Groat, C.G., Fisher, W.L. Bureau of Economic Geology
Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Port Lavaca area Environmental geologic Atlas of the Texas coastal zone -- Port Lavaca area 1976

The Texas Coastal Zone is marked by diversity in geography, resources, climate, and industry.

McGowen, J.H., Proctor, C.V., Jr., Brown, L.F., Jr., Evans, T.J., Fisher, W.L., Groat, C.G. Bureau of Economic Geology