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Introduction to Monahans, Texas
Monahans, Texas, in Ward county, is 35 miles SW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 211 miles E of El Paso, Texas. The city is home to some 6,821 residents.
Monahans History
Monahans was initially inhabited by Mescalero, Lipan Apache, and Comanches Indian tribes. The tribes were called "Vaqueros" by Spanish explorers, because they mostly hunted the bison or "hump-backed cow". A Spanish explorer, Antonio de Espejo, travelled through the area on his way to New Mexico in 1583. The development of Monahans dates back to the 1880s when the Texas and Pacific Railway extended across the southern plains. John Thomas Monahan was a surveyor who was instrumental in the digging of a water well which led to availability of good water for the area. Before this, water was brought from the Big Spring area of Texas.
Monahans and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Monahans
Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum displays artifacts on the local heritage and the Rattlesnake Bomber Base. Million Barrel Museum is located in Monahans. West of the Pecos Museum, Petroleum Museum, Ellen Noel Art Museum, and Museum of the Southwest are located near the city as well. Recreational activities like canoing, picnicking, and hiking may be enjoyed at the 3,840-acre Monahans Sand Hills State Park, which also has provisions for camel treks, sand surfing, and wildlife watching. A trip may also be planned to St. Genevieve Winery.
Monahans Transportation
Air transportation is available from Midland International Airport.
Monahans Higher Education
University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Midland College, and Odessa College are located near Monahans.
Monahans strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Monahans to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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