Trans-Pecos

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Trans-Pecos refers to the region of Texas west of the Pecos River. This area extends roughly from Langtry, Texas, where the Pecos joins the Rio Grande in the south, to Angeles in the north, near the Texas-New Mexico border. The term is often considered synonymous with "West Texas".

The Trans-Pecos region is divided into several large, but for the most part sparsely-populated counties. It is perhaps best known for its scenic desert vistas, such as Big Bend National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains.

Reference:

• Hammond's Complete World Atlas. New York: C.S. Hammond and Company, 1951.

[edit] See also

• List of geographical regions in Texas