Trans Pecos
By: Aliyah Melendez
Topography
The Trans Pecos region is characterized by mountains, desert valleys, sand hills, rough plateaus, and desert brush land. Rain fall does not fall evenly in this part of Texas. Mountains that are surrounded by isolated lowlands and their ranges, are what makes this region of Texas unique. Three of the most popular known land forms in the Trans Pecos region are the Big Bend, the Rio Grande, and the Pecos River. For example, the Big Bend was created by erosion. Erosion is the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or ice. Rock outposts in this region would be an example of weathering due to acid rain. Head over and come view our beautiful scenery of our land forms and geologic features.
Big Bend.
Some exciting family activities to explore in the Big Bend would include hiking,horseback riding, vehicle tours, air touring, and sightseeing.
Rio Grande.
A few activities to help explore the Rio Grande would be sightseeing, visiting museums, or visiting local parks and or nature sites.
Pecos River.
Last but not least, activities to become more educated on the Pecos River would be river rafting, touring, canoeing, and hiking.
Artistic Expression
The dry canyons, mountains, and desert basins of the Trans - Pecos region hold the most diverse expression of native art and ritual expression anywhere in the state. These artistic expressions are the Trans Pecos most personal pieces from our past. Throughout the early years, there was a movement of people and their culture across this region. In the past, the Rio Grande was not a barrier to this cultural diffusion. Researches have found a collection of evidence of widespread trade and interaction. These would also be examples of erosion. Come visit our most beautiful art pieces in the Trans Pecos region!
Pictograph Panel.
A pictograph panel from Aqua Frio in the Bend Bend area.
Hand Print.
Painted hand prints.
Arrow Points.
Ceremonial Perdiz-type arrow point found in a burial at the Rough Run site.
Citing My Sources
- Kley, James. "Trans-Pecos Plants Gallery." Welcome to the Trans-Pecos Vascular Plant Gallery! (2013): n.pag. Trans-Pecos Plants Gallery. Web. 31 Oct 2013.
<http://src.sfasu.edu/~jvk/TransPecosPlants/>.
- WebTeam, TBH. "Trans Pecos Mountains & Basins ."Artistic Expression (2008): n.pag. Trans Pecos Mountains & Basins . Web. 31 Oct 2013.
- "Big Bend National Park ." Big Bend National Park Sedimentary Processes n.pag. Web. 31 Oct 2013.
- http://prezi.com/1yglj6kote9n/trans-pecos-eco-region-in-texas/
- http://www.stxmaps.com/go/rio-grande-valley-attractions.html
- http://visitbigbend.com/activities