Iraan, TX

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.

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