The Four Regions of Texas

The Coastal Plains Largest Region & Biggest Population Lowest Elevation Physical Features: Balcones Escarpment, Gulf of Mexico, Rio Grande River, Piney Woods Climate: Hot humid spring, summer, and fall. Mild winters. Economy: Ranching, Farming, and Oil Major Cities: Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi

The Piney Woods of East Texas

The North Central Plains Higher Elevation than Coastal Plains Flat Grassland Physical Features: Caprock Escarpment, Red River, Brazos River Climate: Hot spring, summer, and fall. Mild winters. Economy: Ranching and Farming (cotton & wheat) Major Cities: Fort Worth, Wichita Falls

The Brazos River

The Great Plains Rises in elevation from East to West Fewer People Flat Grassland Physical Features: Edwards Plateau, Llano Estacado Climate: Very hot and dry spring, summer, and fall. Harsh winters. Economy: Cattle and Oil (some farming) Major Cities: Lubbock and Amarillo

The Llano Estacado

Mountains and Basins High Mountains (8,000 ft) and Low Deserts Very Few People Physical Features: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande River, Guadalupe Mountains (Guadalupe Peak – highest point in Texas at 8,751 feet), Chisos, Glass, and Chalk Mountains Climate: Very dry and hot most of the year Economy: Cattle and Oil (some farming) Major City: El Paso

The Chisos Mountains

Guadalupe Peak