Ward County Map, Texas

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Ward County, Texas

Ward County is out in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The landscape is really flat. But there’s beauty in that vastness. Monahans, the county seat, is known for its sandhills. Yep, sand dunes in Texas. Who knew?
The climate here is arid. Hot summers. Mild winters. Not much rain. But the people are tough. Resilient. They’ve weathered boom and bust cycles.
The Pecos River skirts the southern edge of the county. It’s a lifeline in this dry land. Ward County isn’t for everyone. But for some, it’s home. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Ward County |
County Seat | Monahans |
Population | Approximately 12,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Monahans, Wink, Pyote |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 80, U.S. Highway 285 |
FIPS Code | 48-475 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,188 square miles (2,188 sq mi land, 0 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Winkler County (North), Ector County (Northeast), Crane County (East), Pecos County (South), Reeves County (West), Loving County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 31°56’N, 103°00’W |
Etymology | Named after Thomas William Ward, a commissioner for the General Land Office of Texas and mayor of Austin, Texas |
Major Landmarks | Monahans Sandhills State Park, Ward County Museum |
Website | Ward County Website |
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