Introductory information designed for urbanites living on 1-20 acres of land in a rural setting, desiring to take ranchette living to its highest level. From Texas A&M.

Gardening

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Geography

Geographic Names Information System

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 2:49pm

http://geonames.usgs.gov/

Information about 2 million physical and cultural features in the US.

Geography

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Harris County Records Management Map Collection

Submitted by Abby B. on Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:13pm

http://www.hctx.net/archives/Maps.aspx

Geography

HomeTownLocator Gazetteer

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 2:51pm

http://www.hometownlocator.com/

Find statistical information by place name.

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Latitude & Longitude Look-up

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 2:51pm

http://www.bcca.org/misc/qiblih/latlong.html

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Perry Castaneda Library Texas Map Collection

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:43pm

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas.html

Current and historic state, city, and county maps.

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Texas County Highway Maps

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:44pm

http://txdot.lib.utexas.edu/

Texas Department of Transportation maps for each county. No longer updated.

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Texas General Land Office Archives

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:45pm

http://www.glo.state.tx.us/archives/archives.html

Historic maps, history of land grants, and a history of public lands in the state.

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The National Map

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 2:53pm

http://nationalmap.gov/index.html

A topographical map showing elevations; from the US Geological Survey.

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WorldAtlas.com

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 2:53pm

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/imageg.htm

Links to several latitude/longitude look-ups.

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Plants

Aggie Horticulture

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:47pm

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/

Portal to gardening, wildflower, and extension service information. Includes an area for kids.

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PLANTanswers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:53pm

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/web.html

Subject guide to gardening information for Texans.

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Texas Native Trees

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:55pm

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ornamentals/natives/tamuhort.html

Includes common and scientific name indexes, picture index, and a search form. Each tree has a photograph and profile.

Plants

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USDA Plants Database Advanced Search

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 2:09pm

http://http://plants.usda.gov/adv_search.html

Plants

Wildflowers in Bloom

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:49pm

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/

Indexes of wildflowers by common name, scientific name, or picture. Each wildflower has a photograph and profile.

Plants

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Water

Flood Maps

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:58pm

http://www.efloodmap.com/

Flood potential maps for the Houston area.

Water

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Harris County Flood Control District

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 4:23pm

http://www.hcfcd.org/

Devises the flood damage reduction plans, implement the plans and maintain the infrastructure, and we carry out our mission with appropriate regard for community and natural values.

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Harris Galveston Subsidence District

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 3:54pm

http://www.hgsubsidence.org/

Regulates the withdrawal of groundwater in the Houston-Galveston area.

Water

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Texas Drinking Water

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:31am

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo/tx.htm

Water quality reports for Texas counties.

Water

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Texas Water Development Board

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:33am

http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/home/index.asp

State agency in charge of water planning and administration. Includes information on conservation and water condition.

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Texas Water Science Center

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:17pm

http://tx.usgs.gov/

Publications, programs, biology, and water data for the state.

Water

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Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP)

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:35am

http://www.tsarp.org/

Includes maps, flood preparedness information, and watershed information. As of March 8, 2004, includes updated flood data for several area watersheds.

Water

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USGS Water Data for Texas

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:32am

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/

Water quality, levels, and flow information for bodies across the state.

Water

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Weather

Intellicast

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:39am

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USTX0617

Weather for Houston including UV exposure with links to the entire nation.

Weather

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National Weather Service Forecast Office Houston/Galveston, Texas

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:39am

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/

Monthly highlights and a county map for detailed reports.

Weather

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Weather Research Center

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 10:42am

http://www.wxresearch.com/

A non-profit research and education center. The center operates a worldwide forecast operation center as well as a Weather Museum and Education Center. Located in Houston.