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United States Forest Service Centennial
A look at the work of the USFS in Texas. Includes
a pictorial timeline noting important dates and milestones.
On the Map: Evolution of Mapping Technology
Explore the science of cartography from its beginnings through
the present, with a special emphasis on
• achievements of the Corps of Discovery in mapping
• uses of mapping in the forest industry
• cutting edge technology
Plants of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
Hand-colored pen-and-ink drawings of plants discovered by Lewis
& Clark make up a portion of the exhibit. Eighteen species,
drawn by botanist and artist Susan Wilcox of Portland Oregon, are
displayed along with maps of the geographical regions where they
were first found.
Scheduled Exhibits:
Animal Secrets - Sept. 2008
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Texas trees are not always viewed as icons of the state. The Lone
Star State, usually brings visions of cattle, cowboys and oil wells.
However, between 1890 and 1900, the timber business of Texas brought
more money to the economy of the state than any other industry.
The 14 million acres of the East Texas Pineywoods are still important
to Texas. Sawmills, logging railroads, and modern forest management
have all influenced East Texas culture. The story of the people,
places and products of the Pineywoods are the focus of the exhibits
at the Texas Forestry Museum.
Highlights of the permanent exhibits include:
Forest History Wing:
- Tools and equipment related to logging and transportation of
logs
- Steam engine that powered a sawmill
- Plain and Simple: Sawmill Folks at Home, the story of life
in a sawmill town
- Martin log wagon
- Texas Forestry Hall of Fame
Resource & Management Wing:
- Fire lookout tower cab
- Both sides of fire
- Forest succession
Paper Mill Room: The story of paper, with special emphasis
on Southland Mills Inc. that opened a new industry for the south
- newsprint made from southern yellow pine.
Outdoor Exhibits:
- Logging locomotive and tender, log loader and log car, and
caboose
- Sawmill town depot
- Skidders, tree planters, etc.
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The Museum selectively collects and preserves objects, photographs
and papers that are determined to be important in interpreting the
forests of Texas and the people and products related to the history
of the forest industries in Texas.
The Texas Forestry Museum will consider contributions of objects
into its permanent collection that meet these goals:
- Is associated with forestry or the forest products related
industries of Texas
- Is in good condition
- Is not already over-represented in the collection
If you have an item you think would find a good home in the collections
of the Texas Forestry Museum, please contact staff to discuss a
possible donation: 936.632.9535, or info@treetexas.com.
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