Cross Timbers
The Cross Timbers are the northwestern band of Texas' Prairies and Lakes region.
Cities[edit]
Map of Cross Timbers
- 1 Bridgeport
- 2 Cleburne
- 3 Decatur has one of the best 19th century courthouses in the state.
- 4 Denton - Eclectic home of the University of North Texas, Texas Women's University, and a vibrant music scene.
- 5 Gainesville
- 6 Glen Rose , gateway to Dinosaur Valley State Park.
- 7 Granbury
- 8 Mineral Wells
- 9 Muenster - A small German settlement with a great Oktoberfest celebration.
- 10 Nocona - Small town famous for producing cowboy boots.
- 11 Stephenville
- 12 Weatherford
Other destinations[edit]
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Lake Bridgeport
- Lake Ray Roberts
- Lake Lewisville
Understand[edit]
The Cross Timbers extend south from the Oklahoma border as far east as Lake Texoma and down south of Fort Worth. They wrap around the west side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, bound on the west by the North Central Plains and on the east and south by the Blackland Prairie region.