1. The Natural Regions of Texas
Mountains and Basins

2. The geography of Texas may be divided into four natural REGIONS.

3. The Mountains and Basin REGION has a hot and ARID climate that is sparsely populated.

4. It is a rugged area in far west Texas along the border to Mexico between the Pecos and Rio Grande Rivers.

5. It has the highest ELEVATION in the state with seven mountains over one mile high.

6. Fresh drinking water is limited but petroleum, natural gas, and mineral resources are abundant.

7. Hot temperatures and a lack of rain affect all life in the Mountain and Basin REGION.