Crane Texas Map

About Crane, Texas

Crane is a locality in Crane County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,640. The population density is 1209.9 people per km². Crane is located at 31.3974°N, 102.3501°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79731.

Crane, Texas, lies under a vast, often cloudless sky, where the land stretches out in a mosaic of muted greens and ochre. It lies 31.0 miles south of Odessa, TX (from Odessa, TX: bearing 178°T), and is situated 32.0 miles south-southeast of West Odessa. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulations, a gently heaving prairie that seems to breathe with the wind, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of mesquite and yucca. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a constant reminder of the immense, arid distances that define this part of the Permian Basin. In the distance, the low, ancient humps of Castle Mountain offer a solitary, rocky contrast to the otherwise sweeping plains, and the occasional dust devil dances across the horizon like a restless spirit. The story of Crane is inextricably linked to the earth beneath its feet, a history etched by the discovery of oil in the mid-20th century. This subterranean wealth transformed the quiet ranching outpost into a bustling hub, its economy now deeply intertwined with the energy industry that pumps lifeblood through its veins. While the landscape might appear stark to the uninitiated, it is a place of surprising resilience and quiet purpose, a community sustained by the deep reserves of both the land and its people. Even the distant murmur of McElroy Reservoir, a vital water source ten miles away, speaks to the constant negotiation with the arid environment, a testament to the ingenuity that allows life to flourish in this rugged, sun-baked expanse, and the Pecos River, a lifeline fourteen miles distant, carves its own patient path through the region.

About This Crane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crane, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.397362, -102.350142. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crane and Crane County.

Detailed location data for Crane includes the ZIP code (79731), telephone area code (806), county seat of Crane County (Crane), and school district assignment (Crane Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.