Midland, Oil industry center in Texas, US
Located in the Permian Basin region at 848 meters elevation, Midland extends across 71.5 square miles of desert plains in West Texas.
The Texas and Pacific Railway established Midland as Midway Station in 1881, renaming it in 1884 due to naming conflicts with other Texas settlements.
The Museum of the Southwest preserves regional artifacts and presents art exhibitions, while the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum documents the area's industrial heritage.
The Midland International Air & Space Port connects the region with major destinations, while the EZ-Rider bus system provides transportation within the city.
The Santa Rita No. 1 oil well discovery in 1923 transformed Midland into an administrative center for petroleum extraction in the Permian Basin.
Location: Midland County
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 848 m
Website: http://midlandtexas.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.00500,-102.09917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
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