Old Maps of West Odessa, Texas for Academic Research

Study the evolution of West Odessa with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how West Odessa has changed over the decades.


West Odessa, TX 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 Odessa SW, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Odessa SW, 1966 Print
    1964 Odessa SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Odessa's midcentury expansion meets the booming oil fields of the Permian Basin in the 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of local neighborhoods through Odessa College, the Odessa Meteor Crater, and the industrial Carbon Black Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Odessa NW, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Odessa NW, 1966 Print
    1964 Odessa NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Odessa pushes into the Permian Basin during the mid-sixties oil boom, transforming the arid landscape into an industrial and suburban hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of neighborhoods like Greenfield Acres or locate local landmarks including Goliad Sch and the Drive-in Theater.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Douro, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Douro, 1967 Print
    1964 Douro
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ector County oil country is shown in the 1960s as a complex network of extraction and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace Old Buchanan Ranch (Headquarters) and industrial sites like the Carbon Black Plant near Douro.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Goldsmith, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Goldsmith, 1967 Print
    1965 Goldsmith
    1967 Print · USGS
    Goldsmith and the surrounding Ector County oil patches are shown at their mid-century peak during this 1960s survey. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the Goldsmith Oil Field and North Cowden Oil Field alongside local landmarks like Oil Camp and James Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 2010 Map of Goldsmith, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Goldsmith, 2010 Print
    2010 Goldsmith
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Goldsmith, Ector County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2010 Map of Odessa SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Odessa SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Odessa SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Moss Ranch, and other nearby areas

  10. 2010 Map of Odessa NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Odessa NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Odessa NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Black Gold District, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Douro, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Douro, 2010 Print
    2010 Douro
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Caprach, Old Buchanan Ranch, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Douro, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Douro, 2012 Print
    2012 Douro
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Caprach, Old Buchanan Ranch, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Goldsmith, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Goldsmith, 2012 Print
    2012 Goldsmith
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Goldsmith, Ector County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Odessa SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Odessa SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Odessa SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Moss Ranch, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Odessa NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Odessa NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Odessa NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Black Gold District, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Odessa NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Odessa NW, 2016 Print
    2016 Odessa NW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Black Gold District, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Goldsmith, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Goldsmith, 2016 Print
    2016 Goldsmith
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Goldsmith, Ector County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Odessa SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Odessa SW, 2016 Print
    2016 Odessa SW
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Moss Ranch, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Douro, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Douro, 2016 Print
    2016 Douro
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Caprach, Old Buchanan Ranch, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Odessa SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Odessa SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Odessa SW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Moss Ranch, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Goldsmith, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Goldsmith, 2019 Print
    2019 Goldsmith
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Goldsmith, Ector County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Douro, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Douro, 2019 Print
    2019 Douro
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Caprach, Old Buchanan Ranch, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Odessa NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Odessa NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Odessa NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Odessa, including Odessa, Black Gold District, and other nearby areas

  24. 2022 Map of Odessa NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Odessa NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Odessa NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northwestern outskirts of Odessa show a landscape in transition during the early 2020s, where new residential blocks meet established Texas ranch land. Researchers can trace the modern suburban grid against older landmarks like Odessa-Schlemeyer Field and Chesnut Playa.

  25. 2022 Map of Douro, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Douro, 2022 Print
    2022 Douro
    2022 Print · USGS
    West Odessa and the surrounding West Texas plains are captured here in a moment of continued residential and industrial expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate Rhodes Cem or trace the early settlement at Douro near the banks of Monahans Draw.

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