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Pecos Texas Map

Explore Pecos, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Pecos, Texas

How to Use This Pecos, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pecos, Texas. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Texas or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Pecos.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Pecos
State	Texas (TX)
County	Reeves County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.422912
Longitude	-103.493229
Population	9,501
Density	284.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	79772
Area Code	806
County Seat	Pecos

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About Pecos, Texas

Pecos is a locality in Reeves County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,501. The population density is 284.0 people per km². Pecos is located at 31.4229°N, 103.4932°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79772.

Pecos occupies a broad expanse of arid plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a relentless, brilliant sun. It lies 65.3 miles west-southwest of West Odessa, TX (from West Odessa, TX: bearing 244°T), and is situated 51.5 miles northwest of Fort Stockton. The landscape is defined by its deep inland position, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the stark beauty of the high desert. To the west, the subtle rise of Blue Goose Hill breaks the flatness of the terrain, while the Pecos River flows quietly just two miles away. Nearby, the still waters of Mosquito Lake offer a reflective contrast to the dusty, sun-bleached earth. Further out, the rugged features of Salt Draw carve their way through the basin, emphasizing the ancient, weathered character of this dry region.

Pecos emerged from the rugged necessity of the frontier, where the challenges of a harsh climate shaped the resilience of those who settled here. The local economy has long been anchored by the oil patch and the steady labor of ranching, industries that demand a particular kind of endurance from the workforce. Agriculture remains a vital thread in the regional life, with fields occasionally catching the light in a display of unexpected green against the brown scrubland. The rhythm of daily work is steady and deliberate, echoing the long history of extraction and cultivation that has defined this region for generations. Despite the shifting tides of global markets, the people here maintain a grounded perspective on their role in the energy and food supply of the nation.

Cultural character in Pecos is defined by a blend of persistent tradition and the quiet dignity of a place that understands its own singular identity. The annual West of the Pecos Rodeo serves as a focal point for the year, drawing crowds to celebrate the heritage of the working cowboy. Notable landmarks stand as markers of a time when the rails brought new ambition to the plains, and the architecture reflects a utilitarian aesthetic born of the heat. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary lawman Roy Bean stands out as a figure whose larger-than-life reputation is inseparable from the lore of the region. Life here moves with an internal logic, far from the frantic pace of larger hubs, allowing for a perspective that is both observant and deeply rooted.

Nearby Outdoor Places

George R. Reeves (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 326° NW
Alamo Letter Statue (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 328° NW
First Christian Church (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 272° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 060° NE
West of the Pecos Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 337° NW
Chano Prieto Little League Field (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 189° S
Pecos Skatepark (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 241° SW
Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena (Attraction) — 0.8 mi, 152° SE
Reeves County Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 187° S
Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 069° E
Sandia Wetlands (Nature Reserve) — 32.6 mi, 203° SW
Balmorhea State Park (State Park) — 36.4 mi, 206° SW
Monahans Sandhills State Park (State Park) — 41.0 mi, 066° NE
Southeast corner of New Mexico (Attraction) — 47.2 mi, 032° NE
Davis Mountains Preserve (Conservation Area) — 51.2 mi, 215° SW
Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner (Public Artwork) — 51.6 mi, 135° SE
Historic Fort Stockton (Historic Castle / Fort) — 52.0 mi, 135° SE
Overland Trail Museum (Museum) — 55.4 mi, 207° SW
Neill Museum (Museum) — 55.4 mi, 207° SW
Pecos River\canyons Complex Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 57.0 mi, 335° NW
Pecos River\canyons Complex Research Natural Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 58.6 mi, 331° NW
McDonald Observatory (Attraction) — 60.2 mi, 212° SW
Limpia Creek Vista (Viewpoint) — 61.8 mi, 204° SW
Wolf Den Tank (Historic Ruins) — 65.1 mi, 216° SW
Carlsbad Pbr #26 (Historic Ruins) — 67.6 mi, 353° N
Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest (Theatre) — 72.1 mi, 065° NE
Permian Playhouse (Theatre) — 72.3 mi, 064° NE
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (National Park) — 73.5 mi, 316° NW · 46k acres
Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 75.9 mi, 312° NW · 31k acres
Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 77.2 mi, 314° NW · 2,873 acres

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