1. Mountains and Basins

2. The Mountains and Basins region is characterized by its dramatic landscape and dry desert climate.
The natural features of this region affect human activity there.
Location – Extreme west Texas
Climate – Hot and dry (desert); cooler temperatures in the higher elevations of the mountains

3. Natural resources – Desert Plants, minerals
Major Cities – El Paso, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine
Physical Features – Mountains and Basins, Desert
Water Sources – Rio Grande, Pecos River

4. Physical Characteristics of the Mountains and Basins region
Dry desert climate
Rocky soil
Mountains, plateaus, basins, canyons
Limited Plant Life
Highest point in Texas is found in this region – Guadalupe Peak

5. Chisos Mountains Davis Mountains Guadalupe Mountains
(highest mountain
range in Texas)
Guadalupe Mountains

6. Guadalupe Peak: 8,749 ft.

7. Human Activity Is Affected by Geography
Landscape has made tourism a large part of the economy.
Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park offer visitors many recreational activities
El Paso is the largest city in the region

8. El Paso