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LEARNING RESOURCES: Geography of Texas -- Fall 2008
1. MAPS
2. READINGS
- - - For Educational Use Only

TEXAS MAPS

For a selection of maps, go to http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas.html

Base Map (.pdf files): Texas - County Outline Map, with county names [pdf format] http://txsdc.utsa.edu/download/pdf/txcensus/stco_TX.pdf
http://census.tamu.edu/download/pdf/txcensus/txco_90.pdf (inactive)
Non-PDF version:
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/texas3.gif

Blank Maps
http://www.geo.txstate.edu/txatlas/outline_maps.html

PHYSIOGRAPHIC MAP (Mentioned during lecture)
"Physiography" http://www.lib.utexas.edu/geo/pics/txphysio.jpg

Copy of physiographic map on TAMU server

SWT School Atlas (sample maps include Physiography)

http://www.geo.txstate.edu/txatlas/physiography.html
http://www.geo.swt.edu/txatlas/physiography.html (inactive)

Aquifer Maps (The Texas Water Development Board)
Major Aquifer Map: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/mapandphotos/mp_twdbmaps/aquifer_maps/majors_8x11.pdf
Minor Aquifer Map: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/mapandphotos/mp_twdbmaps/aquifer_maps/minors_8x11.pdf
Major Aquifer (.jpg) copy on TAMU server

Seven Tourist Regions (State of Texas)

Meinig's Cultural Regions

Metropolitan (MSA) Map

Economic Regions

Interstate Highways:
    TX IHs (School Atlas)
    TX IHs (TourTexas.com)
    US IHs (US FHA)


Useful Maps for studying: (.jpg files)

Geology of Texas: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/geo/texas92a.jpg
Geology copy

River Basins of Texas: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/geo/rivers.jpg
Rivers
Rivers and Coastal Basins

Vegetation Maps:
Veg. Cover
Veg. Regions

Agriculture

Oil Production

Land Resource

READINGS

PURPOSE & PHILOSOPHY: The readings for Geography of Texas are numerous and diverse so a multitude of perspectives and ideas can be engaged. My intent is for students to read from different authors and types of writing. Numerous readings are placed at the reserve desk in the library annex. This allows for electronic reserve for many articles and chapters, but some others had to be in the form of photocopies.

READING SCHEDULE: The reading schedule (below) is only a guideline for you. The readings are listed in their approximate order and close to the lecture topics. Some students learn better by reading before/after the related lecture, therefore, plan accordingly to your time schedule and personal learning strategy.

READING LOCATIONS: Where to find the Readings.

TEXTBOOK = Prout—Geography of Texas

Packet = Copy Corner photocopy

E-Reserve = online access via library website.

Reserve = Evans Library 2^nd floor (actual book or photocopy)

WebCT = online documents via university’s e-learning website.

HO = handout during class.

Mediamatrix = streaming video (via university’s server mediamatrix.tamu.edu)

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY: A starter kit for geography of Texas literature.

{all of these books are on reserve in Evans Library}

Terry G. Jordan. (with J. Bean & W. Holmes). 1984. Texas: A Geography. Boulder: Westview Press.

ISBN 0-86531-481-0 LoC F386.J7

Donald W. Meinig. 1969. Imperial Texas: An interpretive essay in cultural geography. 1969. Austin: University of Texas Press. ISBN 0-292-73807-2 LoC F386.M35

Eric R. Swanson. 1995. Geo-Texas: A Guide to the Earth Sciences. College Station: Texas A&M Univ. Press, ISBN# 0-89096-682-6 LoC QE167.S93

John Brinckerhoff Jackson. 1980. The Southern Landscape Tradition in Texas. Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. ISBN 0-88360-035-8 LoC F391.J345

Pete Gunter and Max Oelschlaeger. 1997. Texas Land Ethics. Austin: U. T. Press.

ISBN# 0-89096-682-6 LoC GE42.G86

Richard Francaviglia. 1995. The Shape of Texas: maps as metaphors. College Station: Texas A&M Press. ISBN# 0-89096-664-8 LoC F386.F68

Daniel D. Arreola. 2002. Tejano South Texas: A Mexican American Cultural Province. Austin: U. T. Press. ISBN 0-292-70510-7

Terry G. Jordan. 1982. Texas Graveyards: A Cultural Legacy. Austin: University of Texas Press. ISBN 0-292-78070-2 (Fifth printing, 1996).

Robert E. Veselka. 2000. The Courthouse Square in Texas. Austin: U. T. Press. ISBN 0-292-78735-9

Char Miller and Heywood T. Sanders, eds. 1990. Urban Texas: politics and development Texas A & M University Press. ISBN# 0-89096-397-5 LoC HT384.U54 T487

Texas Almanac. various editions. Dallas Morning News & Texas A&M University Press.

School Atlas of Texas. 2001. Southwest Texas S.U. / Benson & Co. ISBN# 0-87443-129-8

Historical Atlas of Texas. 1989. Stephens and Holmes, OUP. ISBN# 0-8061-2307-9

“READINGS”

Part One (Introduction to the Geography of Texas)

* Course evaluation: All Examinations and Atlas Exercise *

Location:

REQUIRED READINGS:

Erik Prout TEXTBOOK

Outline; Introduction to Part One

Chapter 1 (Defining Texas)

Chapter 2 (Regional Geography)

Texas Almanac Required Book

“Profile” (pp 8-16)

“Environmental Facts Intro-- physical state” (p. 80)

“Texas Times” map (p.150); “Center of Pop.” (p.415)

Richard Francaviglia packet

Introduction to The Shape of Texas: Maps as Metaphors

Fred B. Kniffen packet

“To Know the Land and its People” (E&C)

Video clips: Giant (trailer) Mediamatrix

Maps to Know:

Location Map (Major Cities and Rivers) packet

Texas Borders and Neighbors packet

OPTIONAL / OTHER READINGS:

Historical Atlas: maps 1-2 Optional Book

School Atlas: pages 1-3 Optional Book

“READINGS”

Part Two (Cultural-Historical Geography of Texas)

* Course evaluation: Midterm Exam One *

Location:

REQUIRED READINGS:

Erik Prout TEXTBOOK

Introduction to Part Two

Chapter 3 (Past Texas)

Chapter 4 (Culture Texas)

Chapter 5 (Texas Landscapes)

J. B. Jackson

“Chihuahua as we might have been,” (Landscape) packet

“Virginia Heritage” (Southern Landscape Tradition) packet

“The Nineteenth-Century Rural Landscape: …”(Southern Landscape Tradition) packet

Terry Jordan J-STOR

“Origin of Anglo-American Cattle Ranching in Texas” (EG) link from e-reserve

Harry Walsh and Victor Mote J-STOR

“A Texas Dialect Feature…” (American Speech) {intro} link from e-reserve

Texas Almanac required book

“Features” pp 24-47 (stage coach, CCC, Woodlake)

“History” pp 48-78 (emphasis up to 1850)

“Cajuns” (pp 542-547); Languages (p. 548); “Religion” (pp 566-569)

Video clips: Mediamatrix

1492

Alamo

Maps to Know:

Historical Texas: Spanish, Mexican, & Republic

Ethno-Cultural regions

Settlement and Landscape (log cabins & ranching)

OPTIONAL / OTHER READINGS:

Historical Atlas: maps 7-43 Optional Book

School Atlas: pages 18-24 Optional Book

Terry Jordan Reserve

Chapter 4 (“Confluence of Cultures,” TG)

Terry Jordan Reserve

“The Truth about Cemeteries” (Ch. 1) Texas Graveyards: A Cultural Legacy

“READINGS”

Part Three (Physical Geography of Texas)

* Course evaluation: Midterm Exam Two *

Location:

REQUIRED READINGS:

Erik Prout TEXTBOOK

Introduction to Part Three

Chapter 6 (Physical Processes)

Chapter 7 (Physiographic Regions)

Chapter 8 (Human-Environment)

Texas Almanac required book

“Environment” (pp 80-147)

“Wind” (p. 619)

“Oil: intro/background” (pp 633-652)

“Agriculture” (pp 674-689)

R. J. Russell J-STOR

“Climates of Texas” (Annals AAG, 35) link from e-reserve

Gunter and Oelschlaeger packet

Bioregions (Chapter 2, pp 19-28), Texas Land Ethics

Maps to Know:

Physiographic maps of Texas

(list of regions) packet

Climatic maps (patterns) of Texas

Locations Map (emphasis on rivers and bays)

Gulf of Mexico

OPTIONAL / OTHER READINGS:

Historical Atlas: maps 3-6, 44, 45, 49, 53-55 Optional Book

School Atlas: pages 4-17 Optional Book

Terry Jordan Reserve

Chapter 2 (“Physical Environment,” TG)

Eric Swanson Geo-Texas: A Guide to the Earth Sciences Reserve

Chapters 2, 3 and 10 are most relevant.

“READINGS”

Part Four: Modern Human Geographies of Texas

* Course evaluation: Final Exam *

Location:

REQUIRED READINGS:

Erik Prout TEXTBOOK

Introduction to Part Four

Chapter 9 (23 Million Texans)

Chapter 10 (Political-Economy of Texas)

Chapter 11 (Regions of Texas)

2000 U.S. Census reports/data INTERNET

“Population Change” link from e-reserve

2000 U.S. Census reports/data INTERNET

“Congressional Apportionment” link from e-reserve

Char Miller packet

“The Rise of Urban Texas” (Urban Texas: politics and development)

J. B. Jackson

“The Vernacular City” (Center) packet

“The Sunbelt City…” (Southern Landscape Tradition) packet

Daniel Arreola J-STOR

“The Mexican American Cultural Capital,” (Geog. Review) link from e-reserve

Terry Jordan J-STOR

“Perceptual Regions of Texas” (Geog. Review) link from e-reserve

Texas Almanac required book

“Population / Population History” (pp 410-442)

focus on “Cities & Towns” MSA map p. 413

{“Intro Counties” (p.224) & “Center of Pop.” (p.415)}

“Economy” (pp 595-652)

“Transport” (pp 653-662-673)

“Elections” (pp 443-460); Govt. Intro p. 461; CoG map p. 507

“Recreation” (pp 157-179)

OPTIONAL / OTHER READINGS:

Historical Atlas: maps 45-48, 50-64 Optional Book

School Atlas: pages 25-33, 42, 43 Optional Book