The Real “Old West” The Caprock Escarpment divides the Great Plains This region was once home to immense herds of Buffalo Droughts here are frequent, but irrigation from underground water sources and new farming techniques make agriculture possible. There are THREE sub-regions: Edwards Plateau. Llano Basin, and the High Plains.

Q: Why do you think this region once supported large herds of buffalo? A: vast grasslands once covered the region

The Edwards Plateau The economy is largely based on cattle, goat, and sheep raising. Most of the Angora goats in the US are found within 100 miles of the center of the Edwards Plateau, making the region among the nations most important for wool production. The Hill Country attracts many visitors to dude ranches and is home to the LBJ Ranch. Each year, over 200,000 hunters are attracted to the region, mainly by the world’s largest population of white-tailed deer.

Q: What attractions tend to draw people from outside the region to visit? A: Deer hunting and other tourist attractions, such as ranches.

The Llano Basin The Llano Basin is the smallest geographic section in Texas. The land of the Llano Basin is low because of erosion caused by the Llano, San Saba, Pedernales, and Colorado Rivers. Large lakes and reservoirs on the Colorado River occupy part of the area.

Q: Why is the area of the Llano Basin low in elevation? A: The major rivers eroded the land, making it low.

The High Plains The High Plains occupy most of the Panhandle and is divided into two major parts: South & North Plains Amarillo, the largest city of the North Plains, is a transportation and commercial center serving Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Lubbock is the largest city in the South Plains and home to Texas Tech University. Midland and Odessa, located in the southern most point of the High Plains, center around the oil industry.

Q: What two subsections make up the High Plains? A: The North Plains and the South Plains

Virtual Daytrip Options Where do you want to visit?  Amarillo Amarillo  Llano Llano  Canyon Lake Canyon Lake  Fredericksburg Fredericksburg