4 Regions

Coastal Plain

Largest region & most populatedLots of rivers in this area >> settlements >>

citiesLarge flat lands, hot summers/mild wintersMajor cities-Dallas, Austin, San Antonio,

Houston, Corpus, BrownsvilleIndustry-farming/ranching, lumber, tourism, oil 1901 Oil discovered at SpindletopJohnson Space Center (NASA) located hereNatural region extends throughout the

southwest along the Gulf of Mexico

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Geography of the landClimateMajor citiesIndustries-(businesses?)Natural ResourcesInteresting facts

Central Plains

Higher in elevation, but mostly flat landsColder in the winter, warm summersIndustry-Large cattle ranches here,

manufacturing centers and farms (peanuts, fruit, veggies)◦“Cowtown” located in Fort Worth Stockyards

Major cities-Fort Worth, Arlington, San Angelo, Abilene

Great Plains

Elevation up to 1800 feet, but is primarily flat lands◦2 large plateaus in this area: High Plains and

Edwards Plateau◦Llano Basin-egg-shaped area made of pink

graniteMajor cities-Amarillo, Lubbock, MidlandIndustry-sorghum, wheat, petroleumPrime lands for buffalo during early TexasNatural regions extends to Canada

Mountains & Basins

Smallest region of Texas, least populatedFew natural resources due to dry arid

climate and desert lands Major cities-El PasoGuadalupe Peak (highest in TX) and the

Davis Mountains located here, along with McDonald Observatory◦Home to Big Bend National Park

Industry-cotton, goat farming (mohair)

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