Penwell is an unincorporated community in Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located near Interstate 20, approximately sixteen miles southwest of Odessa.[1] The community is part of the Odessa Metropolitan Statistical Area. Penwell is home to West Texas' only 1/4 mile drag strip.
Penwell was named after a well drilled in 1929 by independent oilman Robert R. Penn.[2]
Climate
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Penwell has a desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.[3]
References
- ^ "Penwell, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
- ^ Olien, Roger M. (2007). Wildcatters: Texas Independent Oilmen. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M Press. p. 40. ISBN 9781585446063.
- ^ Climate Summary for Penwell, Texas
External links
- Penwell RaceWay – Caprock Motorplex
- Penwell, Texas – Texas Escapes Online Magazine
- Penwell, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penwell, Texas
31°44′23″N 102°35′30″W / 31.73972°N 102.59167°W / 31.73972; -102.59167
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