Finding the Big Bend Country in the Texas map

The Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

If you’re wondering where the Big Bend Country is located on the Texas Map, you will see that it is bordered by Mexico to the south, and New Mexico to the west, and stretches as far as Midland-Odessa to the northeast and Del Rio to the southeast. The Big Bend region is filled with history, culture and, perhaps, even a bit of infamy. It’s home to two presidents, at least one famous musician, one of the world’s largest telescopes, a comic character, Texas’ highest peak, Texas’ oldest mission, the world’s largest jackrabbit statue, and more.

TEXAS STATE PARKS, ANYONE?

The Guadalupe Mountains National Park is home of Texas’ highest point and one of the state’s most beautiful spots – McKittrick Canyon. The Big Bend National Park itself is about the size of Rhode Island and there is a lot to see in a single day or on a short trip. Check out the Balmorhea State Park to take a dip in one of the largest man-made pools in the United States and Monahans Sandhills State Park which is one gigantic oak forest this west area of the Texas map.

Most of the Big Bend Country’s landscape is covered by the Chihuahuan Desert. The desert is populated with mountains, valleys and plains, so it has a variety of terrain and climates.

One thing to remember before heading into this farthest western region of the Texas map: People can drive for miles with only the desert landscape for company. A Texas road map or highway map is going to be extremely helpful. And to make your trip even more exciting and memorable, stop by to check out the attractions and bring your cameras along!