Regions of Texas

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Regions of Texas

• North Central Plains
• p. 56 - 59

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A Ranching and Farming Region

• The Balcones Escarpment and Caprock Escarpment
  separate this region from the rest of Texas.
• Has a climate that is colder in winter and hotter
  in summer than the lands near the Gulf.
• Receives less rainfall than the East.
• Covered with grass and brush instead of trees.
• Many of the large cattle ranches are located
  here.
• Fort Worth is the largest city in the region.
• Divided into 3 geographic subsections
• Cross Timbers, Grand Prairie, and the Rolling
  Plains.

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The Cross Timbers

• Mostly agricultural peanuts, fruits, and
  vegetables are main crops grown here.
• Dairying and raising livestock are other
  important agricultural activities.
• Arlington and Denton are major cities in this
  region.

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The Grand Prairie

• Limestone lies under the soil causing rain to
  soak through quickly.
• Because the soil fails to hold moisture long,
  trees are scarce throughout much of the area.
• Agriculture is the most important economic
  activity in the region.
• Cattle are numerous and crops grown here are
  wheat, peanuts, corn, grain sorghum, and cotton.
• Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in this
  section.

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The Rolling Plains

• Large cattle ranches sprawl over many parts of
  the Rolling Plains.
• Sheep and goats graze in the drier western parts
  of this section.
• In the wetter area to the east, field crops of
  various kinds are grown which include cotton,
  grain sorghum, and wheat.
• Specialty crops, like peanuts and peaches, are
  also grown here.
• Largest wool-producing market in the U.S.
• Wichita Falls is one of the largest cities.

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Using your pencil or pen, shade the North Central
Plains region on your map.