Big Bend Vistas takes you along the highways and park roads of the Big Bend, describing and explaining the geology and landscapes as you go. The book is divided into three sections, around Marathon, down by the Rio Grande, and north from Study Butte to Fort Stockton. Each section begins with a brief history of the geology of the area and then describes the scenery along the roads. 
The book includes 75 color photographs and 120 maps and drawings.

Big Bend Vistas: A Geological Exploration of the Big Bend

Science & Math

MacLeod, William

Earth Sciences

Texas Geological Press

Davis Mountains Vistas: A Geological Exploration Of The Davis Mountains

William MacLeod

Easy to read and understand, this book describes how volcanoes, millions of years ago, created some of the most striking scenery in Texas. The author includes vivid photographs, maps and diagrams explaining he landscape and geology of this River Road loop in layman's terms. A superb souvenir of this exotic terrain, River Road Vistas begins in Alpine, takes you down near the entrance to Big Bend National Park at Study Butte, winds along the Rio Grande to Presidio, then up to Marfa through the old silver mining area of Shafter, and back to Alpine.

River Road Vistas: A Journey Along the River Road

davis mountains vistas journeys through the mountains

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