Old Maps of Penwell-Rhodes, Ector County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Penwell-Rhodes. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Penwell-Rhodes.


Penwell-Rhodes, Ector County maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Pecos, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Pecos, 1964 Print
    1954 Pecos
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Texas reveals a landscape of expanding oil fields and cattle ranching along the winding Pecos River. Local historians can trace family ranch lands like Goodrich Ranch, follow the Texas and Pacific rails, or locate the historic Horsehead Crossing.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Pecos
    1957 Map of Pecos
    1957 Pecos
    1957 Print · USGS
    West Texas in the mid-fifties is a landscape of desert oil fields and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pyote Air Force Base, the historic Horsehead Crossing, and the rail stops at Mentone and Saragosa.

  3. 1964 Map of Penwell, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Penwell, 1967 Print
    1964 Penwell
    1967 Print · USGS
    West Texas ranching and oil production define this mid-sixties survey of the Penwell area as it developed along the Texas and Pacific line. Researchers can trace the layout of the local Refinery, find the C-Bar Ranch, and locate named water sources like Bradley Barn Well.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1986 Map of Odessa
    1986 Map of Odessa
    1986 Odessa
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Permian Basin’s oil-driven landscape is revealed in the mid-eighties, showing the sprawl of Odessa and Midland. Trace the growth of energy infrastructure at the South Cowden Oil Field or explore the unique Sand Dunes of Monahans Sand Hills State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2022 Map of Penwell, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Penwell, 2022 Print
    2022 Penwell
    2022 Print · USGS
    The West Texas landscape around the town of Penwell is shown here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of local streets like Ave J, locate the Rhodes Cem, and follow the boundary between Ector Co and Crane Co.

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