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Find out which state is farthest east in the U.S. by looking at the easternmost points of each state, territory, and the District of Columbia. The easternmost point of the U.S. is on the island of Baker in American Samoa, followed by the island of Tutuila in American Samoa.
Texas is a diverse and large state in the South Central United States, with five major physical regions: Gulf Coastal Plains, Interior Lowlands, Great Plains, and Basin and Range Province. Texas is also part of the U.S. South and Southwest, and has a varied climate, soil, and ecology.
Find out the northernmost, southernmost, easternmost and westernmost points in the U.S., as well as the highest and lowest elevations. The southernmost point is Key West, Florida, located at 24°25′41″N 81°46′13″W.
Find out the highest point in Texas and other mountains in the state with elevation, prominence, isolation and location data. Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas at 8,751 feet above sea level.
Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in Texas, with an elevation of 8,751 feet (2,667 m) above sea level. It is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and can be climbed by a stony trail with a 3,000-foot (910 m) elevation gain.
Learn about the history, geography and features of the Guadalupe Mountains, where El Capitan is a landmark for travelers. The park includes Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and the ruins of a stagecoach station near Pine Springs.
The Texas Triangle is a region of Texas that contains the state's five largest cities and is home to the majority of the state's population. It is formed by the state's four main urban centers, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, connected by Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and Interstate 35.
Texas Hill Country is a geographic region of Central and South Texas, with karst topography, limestone hills, and diverse wildlife. It includes 25 counties, such as Bandera, Kerr, and Travis, and has a history of German immigration and Republican politics.