Crane County, Administrative division in western Texas, United States
Crane County is an administrative division in western Texas with Crane serving as its county seat. The area is characterized by oil production, which forms a major part of the local economy.
The area was founded in 1887 and officially organized in 1927, taking its name from William Carey Crane, a former president of Baylor University. These founding years shaped the structure and governance we see today.
The Museum of the Desert Southwest displays objects connected to the region and the growth of the local oil industry. Visitors who explore these collections can grasp how deeply this resource shaped life in the area.
Visitors can access the administrative center in Crane city, where main services are located. The best time to explore is during the dry season, when roads are easier to travel.
The area has become a major energy producer for Texas because of its oil deposits. This resource extraction continues to shape the landscape and economic activity in the region.
GPS coordinates: 31.44861,-102.51635
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54
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