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The Christmas Mountains are a small range of mountains next to Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas, United States. The highest peak is 5,728 feet (1,746 m) above sea level. The highest peak is 5,728 feet (1,746 m) above sea level.
Little Christmas Mountain is part of the Christmas Mountains where it is set within Big Bend National Park and the Chihuahuan Desert. The mountain is composed of intrusive rhyolite (volcanic rock) which formed 33 million years ago during the Oligocene period. [ 4 ]
Davis Mountains: Jeff Davis: Christmas Mountains High Point 5,728 ft 1746 m: 2,388 ft 728 m: 12.19 mi 19.62 km Christmas Mountains: Brewster: Rosillo Peak 5,446 ft 1660 m: 2,106 ft 642 m: 13.99 mi 22.5 km
Texas state highways are a network of highways owned and maintained by the U.S. state of Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the state agency responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the system. Texas has the largest state highway system, followed closely by North Carolina's state highway system.
The Texas State Highway system was established in 1917 to create a structured network of roads that would enhance connectivity and support economic development across the state. The initial system included 22 state highways, many of which followed pre-existing trails and trade routes.
Texas Highways was founded in 1953 when the Texas Department of Transportation changed the name of its employee publication from Maintenance and Construction Bulletin.The magazine originally centered on highway design, construction, and maintenance, but in 1962, editor Frank Lively began adding stories about history and travel.
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Goat Mountain is part of the Chisos Mountains where it is set in Big Bend National Park and the Chihuahuan Desert. The top of the mountain is composed of Burro Mesa Rhyolite (volcanic rock) which formed 29 million years ago during the Oligocene period.