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West Odessa Texas Map

Explore West Odessa, 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 West Odessa, Texas

How to Use This West Odessa, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Odessa, 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 West Odessa.

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	West Odessa
State	Texas (TX)
County	Ector County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	31.842347
Longitude	-102.498757
Population	33,340
Density	207.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	79764, 79763
Area Code	806
County Seat	Odessa
School District	Ector County Independent School District

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About West Odessa, Texas

West Odessa is a locality in Ector County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 33,340. The population density is 207.2 people per km². West Odessa is located at 31.8423°N, 102.4988°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 79764, 79763.

West Odessa expands across a vast, sun-drenched expanse of high plains where the horizon stretches thin and clear against an immense sky. It lies 7.7 miles west of Odessa, TX (from Odessa, TX: bearing 268°T), and is situated 26.9 miles west-southwest of Midland.

The earth here holds a quiet, dusty resilience that defines the daily experience of those who call West Odessa home. Rainfall is a rare gift, leaving the ground to consist of parched, resilient soil that catches the amber light of late afternoon in a way that turns the landscape into a study of gold and shadow. Travelers seeking a moment of respite often find their way to Kellus Turner Park, a local space that offers a modest patch of green against the sprawling scrubland. Eight miles away, the natural contours of the land dip toward Muskingum Draw, while the waters of Prairie Dog Lake provide a singular, quiet gathering place for the local wildlife. The air remains dry and crisp, carrying the scent of sagebrush and the faint, metallic tang of the distant, industrious oil patch.

West Odessa grew from the relentless expansion of the energy sector, an industry that continues to pulse through the local economy like a steady, subterranean heartbeat. Workers and families moved to West Odessa to participate in the extraction and support services that keep the regional machinery running with remarkable efficiency. This history is written in the steel pump jacks that bob rhythmically across the plains, silent sentinels of a trade that demands both grit and technical precision. While the pace of life is dictated by the demands of the field, the people maintain a grounded, pragmatic outlook shaped by the realities of a boom-and-bust landscape. Economic fluctuations have taught the residents a certain stoic adaptability, ensuring that the spirit of the place remains as sturdy as the infrastructure that supports its growth.

Cultural life in West Odessa draws its strength from a blend of rugged independence and a deeply ingrained tradition of neighborly support. Public gatherings often center around the local school districts, which serve as the primary anchors for community pride and extracurricular life. While the region is not defined by singular monuments, the character of West Odessa shines through in the way residents support one another during the long, searing heat of the summer months. Notable figures such as the renowned author Larry McMurtry captured the essential, stark beauty of this broader region in his literature, reflecting the same quiet intensity found in the local streets. Every evening, the transition from daylight to dusk brings a stillness that settles over the plains, allowing the stars to emerge with a clarity that only such an inland, unobstructed expanse can provide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kellus Turner Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 096° E
Well's Point (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 101° E
Floyd Gwin Park (Local Park) — 6.0 mi, 088° E
Odessa Meteor Crater (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 169° S
The Caprock (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 208° SW
Globe Theatre of the Great Southwest (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 077° E
Permian Playhouse (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 067° NE
The Jackrabbit (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 086° E
Pliska Aircraft Museum (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 100° E
Big Sky Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 21.7 mi, 068° E
Monahans Sandhills State Park (State Park) — 22.4 mi, 239° SW
Southeast corner of New Mexico (Attraction) — 34.9 mi, 288° W
Mendoza Trail Museum (Museum) — 39.0 mi, 154° SE
Rattlesnake Bomber Base Museum (Museum) — 42.4 mi, 241° SW
Rankin Museum (Museum) — 47.3 mi, 138° SE
Dub Day Arena (Stadium) — 53.7 mi, 143° SE
Old Reagan County Courthouse (Historic Ruins) — 62.6 mi, 119° SE
Big Spring State Park (State Park) — 64.1 mi, 065° NE
West of the Pecos Museum (Museum) — 65.3 mi, 244° SW
Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena (Attraction) — 65.3 mi, 243° SW
Historic Fort Stockton (Historic Castle / Fort) — 69.6 mi, 199° S
Hobbs Pbr 19 (Historic Ruins) — 76.1 mi, 300° NW

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