Where Is This Region?

The Mountains and Basins region — also called the Trans-Pecos — is located in the far western corner of Texas. It sits beyond the Pecos River, making it one of the most remote and unique parts of the state.

• Located in far West Texas

• Also known as the Trans-Pecos region

• Bordered by New Mexico to the north and Mexico to the south and west

• The most sparsely populated region in all of Texas

• Home to Texas's only true mountain ranges