North Central Plains

region, Texas, United States

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The North Central Plains is a region in Texas, United States, situated northwest of the Balcones Escarpment. This area ranges from approximately 750 to 2,500 feet above sea level and is characterized by farming and livestock raising as its primary economic activities. The North Plains subdivision, centered around Amarillo, relies on grain farming, ranching, oil, and small industries. To the west of the North Central Plains lies the Caprock Escarpment, beyond which is the High Plains region. The soils in the western North Central Plains are predominantly red or tan and sandy, with some areas of black clay.12

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…to the south and the North Central Plains to the north. The entire region varies from about 750 to 2,500 feet (200 to 750 meters) above sea level, and farming and livestock raising constitute the basic economy. In Hill Country there are small industries and recreational areas.
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…to the south and the North Central Plains to the north. The entire region varies from about 750 to 2,500 feet (200 to 750 meters) above sea level, and farming and livestock raising constitute the basic economy. In Hill Country there are small industries and recreational areas.
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