The Great Plains and The Mountain and Basins

The Great Plains and The Mountain and Basins Region

The Great Plains l Has 2 subregions: – The Edwards Plateau (blue) – The High Plains (purple)

The Great Plains: The Edwards Plateau l The Edwards Plateau ranges between 501 ft and 3, 141 feet above sea level. l It has a covering layer of thin soil making the area illsuited for farming. l Most sheep and goats in the entire US can be found within 100 miles from the center of the Edwards Plateau.

The Great Plains: The Highland Plains l Lake Buchanan is the largest lake in the Highland Lakes Country. l This subregion makes up most of the Texas Panhandle.

The Great Plains: l The Palo Duro Canyon is a rugged area carved by the Red River as it cuts through the Caprock Escarpment. l Amarillo is the largest city in the North Plains. l Lubbock serves as the commercial and cultural center for a large area of the TX Panhandle and western TX.

Mountains and Basins l Has no subregions l The highest mountain range in TX is the Guadalupe Range. l The Guadalupe Peak is the highest mountain in TX and is 8, 749 feet. l The Davis Mtns are in the center of the region.

Mountains and Basins l The Big Bend Country gets its name from a sharp bend in the Rio Grande. l The Chisos Mtns are the most important mountain group in the Big Bend area. l Cactus, yucca, and small desert shrub are common vegetation in this area.

Mountains and Basins l Cotton is the single most important crop grown here. l In addition to petroleum and natural gas, other resources here include limestone, shale rock, and clay. l El Paso is one of the state’s larger cities.

Mountains and Basins l El Paso has a strong Hispanic tradition and is located in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez. l Maquiladores or “twin factories” are located in Mexico and assemble parts made in the US.