Rivers and Landscapes of the Texas Gulf Coastal Plain

Authors

  • Paul F. Hudson University of Texas, Austin
  • Franklin T. Heitmuller University of Texas, Austin

Keywords:

Texas geography, Gulf Coastal Plain, rivers and floodplains, flooding

Abstract

The Texas Gulf Coastal Plain is a large region with a complex landscape

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2008-01-01

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