University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
A virtual who's who of invasive plants, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees. This comprehensive site provides easy-to-read fact sheets that contain native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats,...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Repeat Photography Project
The Repeat Photography Project pairs historic images with contemporary photos thus documenting glacial decline through photography while communicating the effects of global warming.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign Map
A small map showing Grant's line of march on Vicksburg from March through May, 1863.
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Detail of Ngs Map of Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
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Valley in Gates of the Arctic National Park
The Wilderness Act of 1964 celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004. To mark this event, a reporter went to the wildest area in the U.S.: Gates of the Arctic National Park. Beautiful pictures are a graphic explanation of the Act.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Niagara Reservation
Oldest U.S. state park (1885); built around U.S. side of Niagara Falls.
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Ogden May 10th, 1919. Courtesy National Park Service.
An article from the Utah Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 1, by George Kraus, recounts the decision to use Chinese laborers in building the Central Pacific Railroad. Many original documents.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Playland Amusement Park
The only publicly owned amusement park in the U.S.; rides and attractions were designed in the Art Deco style.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Saratoga Spa State Park
Site of only active geysers in Eastern U.S.; popular resort for wealthy in early 20th century.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Uss the Sullivans
Excellent example of a Fletcher class destroyer; saw service in World War II and Korea; now in the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
Library of Congress
Loc: Map Collections 1500 2002
This collection provides maps dating back to 1500 up to the present. The collection includes: cities, towns, discovery and exploration, conservation and environment, military battles, cultural landscapes, transportation, communication,...
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Gorilla in the Forest
This site has National Public Radio's report on the decision by the African nation of Gabon to set aside large areas as park lands. The article discusses the efforts of conservationist Michael Fay, U.S. support for the movement,...
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Michael Fay
This site has National Public Radio's report on the decision by the African nation of Gabon to set aside large areas as park lands. The article discusses the efforts of conservationist Michael Fay, U.S. support for the movement,...
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Leopard
This site has National Public Radio's report on the decision by the African nation of Gabon to set aside large areas as park lands. The article discusses the efforts of conservationist Michael Fay, U.S. support for the movement,...