790 miles long and 660 miles wide at its most distant points. 790 miles long and 660 miles wide at its most distant points

790 miles long and 660 miles wide at its most distant points.

• 790 miles long and 660 miles wide at its most distant points.

• Land Area: 261,914 sq mi

• Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak at 8,749 ft

• Major Rivers: Rio Grande, Red River, Brazos River

THREE MAJOR PHYSICAL DIVISIONS

• THREE MAJOR PHYSICAL DIVISIONS

• Atlantic-Coastal plain
• Great Plains of Central North America
• Rocky Mountain system
• The fact – that these areas join within the state – gives the region a variety and contrast in topography, climate, and resources

Balcones Escarpment

• Balcones Escarpment

• Edwards Plateau

• Llano Estacado

• Caprock Escarpment

• Palo Duro Canyon

• Big Bend