Llano Estacado

American  

[lah-noh es-tuh-kah-doh, lan-oh] / ˈlɑ noʊ ˌɛs təˈkɑ doʊ, ˈlæn oʊ /

noun

1. a large plateau in the SW United States, in W Texas and SE New Mexico: cattle-grazing region. About 1000–5000 feet (300–1500 meters) above sea level.

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Llano Estacado British  

/ ˈlɑːnəʊ ˌɛstəˈkɑːdəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: Staked Plain. the S part of the Great Plains of the US, extending over W Texas and E New Mexico: oil and natural gas resources. Chief towns: Lubbock and Amarillo. Area: 83 700 sq km (30 000 sq miles)

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Llano Estacado

The little troop, having safely forded the Pecos, headed towards the “ceja” of the Llano Estacado, that was not far distant from the crossing of Bosque Redondo.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans

The setting sun saw that long line of Indian warriors filing from the valley, and heading for the plain of the Llano Estacado.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans

Behind him was broken country; ahead of him was the terrible land that men have called the Llano Estacado.

From Kid Wolf of Texas by Paul S. (Paul Sylvester) Powers

It was Kid Wolf's second day on the Llano Estacado, and his usual good spirits had returned.

From Kid Wolf of Texas by Paul S. (Paul Sylvester) Powers

The road is excellent over the "Llano Estacado," or Staked Plain. 34-1/2.

From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Randolph Barnes Marcy

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