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Monahans Texas Map

Explore Monahans, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Monahans, Texas

How to Use This Monahans, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Monahans, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Monahans.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Monahans
State	Texas (TX)
County	Ward County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.655721
Longitude	-103.083694
Population	7,836
Density	104.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	79756
Area Code	806
County Seat	Monahans
School District	Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District

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About Monahans, Texas

Monahans is a locality in Ward County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,836. The population density is 104.6 people per km². Monahans is located at 31.6557°N, 103.0837°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Monahans is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 79756.

Monahans emerges from the vast, arid expanse of the Permian Basin, defined by its shimmering heat and the shifting, golden dunes that stretch across the horizon. It lies 28.8 miles southwest of West Odessa, TX (from West Odessa, TX: bearing 234°T), and is situated 21.7 miles south-southeast of Kermit. The landscape remains profoundly inland, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the stark beauty of high desert plains and scrub brush. Residents often gather in the shade provided by Hill Park, where the local flora adapts to the intense sun and the quiet, dry wind. Those seeking a longer path through the terrain may wander the Monahans Sandhills State Park Nature Trail, which winds through the delicate, moving sands five miles away. The light at dusk here turns the sky a bruised violet, casting long, dramatic shadows over the earth that seem to hold the memory of ancient geological shifts.

Monahans grew from the expansion of the railroad, serving as a vital point for travelers crossing the vast stretches of West Texas. The local economy remains tethered to the relentless pulse of the oil and gas industry, which has shaped the livelihoods of generations since the early discoveries of black gold. Commerce flows through the region with a steady, pragmatic rhythm, mirroring the grit required to extract resources from the deep, sun-baked soil. Beyond the reach of the pumps and rigs, the Pecos River flows seventeen miles away, offering a narrow ribbon of water that has sustained this arid corridor for ages. Ozark Lake, situated eleven miles distant, provides a quiet contrast to the industrious activity that defines the surrounding fields. The resilience of the people here is as enduring as the landscape itself, built upon a foundation of hard labor and a deep understanding of the land’s stubborn, hidden wealth.

Monahans cultivates a character shaped by the open sky and the quiet self-reliance of those who call these plains home. The cultural spirit is one of understated endurance, where community events often center on local schools and the shared traditions of the high desert. Visitors might find interest in the local museums that detail the frontier past, capturing the spirit of those who navigated the dunes long before the modern era. While Monahans maintains a modest profile, the town has been shaped by the presence of figures like the author Elmer Kelton, whose writing distilled the essence of the Texas landscape with remarkable clarity. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the dry, clear air and the way the stars seem to loom larger when the sun finally retreats from the horizon. Life here proceeds with a deliberate pace, respectful of the harsh conditions and the simple, quiet beauty found in the persistence of daily work and family ties.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willow Springs (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 081° E
Roy Orbison (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 328° NW
Wink Junior and High School (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 329° NW
Winkler County Park - Wink (Local Park) — 8.0 mi, 326° NW
Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 198° S
Ward County Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 10.5 mi, 108° E
Monahans Sandhills State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 087° E
Winkler County Park (Local Park) — 13.7 mi, 001° N
Winkler County Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 13.9 mi, 329° NW
Southeast corner of New Mexico (Attraction) — 23.8 mi, 003° N
West of the Pecos Museum (Museum) — 28.9 mi, 237° SW
Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena (Attraction) — 29.1 mi, 235° SW
The Trail Ahead (Public Artwork) — 35.1 mi, 349° N
Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest (Theatre) — 43.6 mi, 071° E
Permian Playhouse (Theatre) — 43.7 mi, 069° E
Historic Fort Stockton (Historic Castle / Fort) — 54.5 mi, 167° S
Pliska Aircraft Museum (Museum) — 54.6 mi, 080° E
Mendoza Trail Museum (Museum) — 55.9 mi, 113° SE
Big Sky Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 58.4 mi, 069° E
Sandia Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 59.0 mi, 219° SW
Pecos River\canyons Complex Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 60.1 mi, 306° NW
Hobbs Pbr 19 (Historic Ruins) — 60.1 mi, 328° NW
Carlsbad Pbr #26 (Historic Ruins) — 60.1 mi, 328° NW
Pecos River\canyons Complex Research Natural Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 62.9 mi, 304° NW
Balmorhea State Park (State Park) — 63.1 mi, 219° SW
Rankin Museum (Museum) — 69.9 mi, 108° E
Davis Mountains Preserve (Conservation Area) — 79.0 mi, 223° SW

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