Iraan, TX
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About Iraan
- • Oil discovery in the 1920s spurred Iraan's growth.
- • A major oil boom significantly impacted Iraan's development in the 20th century.
- • Iraan was named by combining the names of Ira and Ann Yates in 1926.
- • The population was 330 in 2020, a decrease from 2010.
- • Its elevation is 2,539 feet above sea level, offering expansive views.
- • The main industry is oil and gas extraction.
- • It feels like a quiet, small West Texas town.
- • The closest pro team is the Texas Rangers, located over 300 miles away in Arlington.
- • The area is located on the western edge of the Permian Basin, a geologically significant oil and gas producing region.
- • The town is located within the watershed of the Pecos River.
- • Pronghorn antelope are commonly seen in the surrounding grasslands.
- • The landscape features drought-resistant shrubs and grasses typical of the arid climate.
- • The town's namesake, Iraan, was founded in 1926 after the discovery of oil on the Noel family's ranch.
- • The Noel family built the Noelke Ranch Hotel in 1927, which still stands today.
- • U.S. Highway 67 passes through the town, connecting it to Fort Stockton and San Angelo.