Midland County, Texas, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Midland County lies on the southern edge of the High Plains in West Texas, within the Permian Basin. Its landscape consists of flat plains crossed by draws, with scattered mesquite and no permanent rivers. The Texas Legislature established the county in 1885, and the city of Midland became its seat. Ranching and the Texas and Pacific Railway shaped early settlement, followed by growth associated with petroleum development. Interstate 20 crosses the county and links its principal urban area with Odessa and other West Texas communities.