Long-distance travel is part of everyday geography in Pecos County. Fort Stockton occupies the central transportation position, while Iraan and Sheffield lie far to the east, Imperial sits near the northern Pecos River country, and Coyanosa serves the northwest. This Pecos County Texas map is designed to make those separations visible rather than compressing the county into a simple list of town names.
The county contains about 4,763.84 square miles of land but only 14,712 estimated residents in 2024. Its population density is therefore close to three people per square mile. The scale explains why highway junctions, oil-field communities, ranching areas, and river crossings matter so much in local orientation.
- Continent: North America
- Country: United States
- State: Texas
- County: Pecos County
- Location in State: West Texas, southern Permian Basin and Trans-Pecos
- Adjacent Counties: Reeves County, Ward County, Crane County, Crockett County, Terrell County, Brewster County, Jeff Davis County
- Major Places: Fort Stockton, Iraan, Imperial, Sheffield, Coyanosa
- Geographic Features: Pecos River, Comanche Springs, Trans-Pecos
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Oil, ranching, and the eastern communities
Iraan developed after the 1926 discovery of oil on the nearby Yates ranch. Its name combines Ira and Ann Yates, and its location near U.S. 190 and State Highway 349 places it within the county’s eastern oil-producing district. Sheffield lies southeast of Iraan near the Pecos River and an old crossing corridor, giving it a different history as a ranching supply point and travel stop.
These communities are not suburbs of Fort Stockton. They belong to a broad rural network where county services, energy operations, schools, and shopping may require substantial travel. Their eastern position also connects them more closely with Crockett and Terrell county routes than a small-scale map might suggest.
A county created around the Pecos River
The Texas Legislature created Pecos County from Presidio County in 1871. Its name came from the Pecos River, which defines important portions of the northern and eastern geography. The modern Town of Pecos, however, is outside the county in neighboring Reeves County. That distinction is one of the most useful facts for travelers and map readers.
Fort Stockton became the county seat and retained that role as boundaries changed and new settlements appeared. The courthouse location, historic military post, and Comanche Springs area all contributed to the city’s importance before modern highways reinforced it.
Fort Stockton at the highway crossroads
Interstate 10 carries east-west traffic through Fort Stockton, while U.S. 285 runs north toward the Town of Pecos and Interstate 20. TxDOT identifies the U.S. 285 corridor between the two cities as a heavily used route for local and commercial vehicles. This junction makes Fort Stockton a service center for travelers, ranches, energy activity, and distant communities throughout the county.
The road pattern also clarifies why Fort Stockton appears central even though the county extends much farther east and north. Imperial and Coyanosa occupy different approaches to the Pecos River and Reeves County, while Iraan and Sheffield require an entirely different eastbound route.
Sparse population across an immense area
The estimated population changed from 15,184 in 2020 to 14,712 in 2024, a decline of about 3.1 percent. Because settlement is concentrated in a handful of communities, the unincorporated spaces between them include ranches, desert grassland, oil and gas infrastructure, and long highway segments.
Water covers less than one square mile in the county’s basic area data, or roughly 0.02 percent of the total. The Pecos River is geographically important, but the county as a whole remains overwhelmingly land-dominated. A Pecos County Texas map therefore needs a broad frame that preserves distance and avoids making the towns look artificially close together.
Color Map
The color map distinguishes Pecos County from Reeves, Ward, Crane, Crockett, Terrell, Brewster, and Jeff Davis counties. Fort Stockton provides the central reference, but the eastward reach toward Iraan and Sheffield reveals the county’s true scale. Imperial and Coyanosa add northern and northwestern orientation, while the Pecos River side helps explain the irregular edge toward neighboring counties.
Black-and-White Map
The monochrome edition keeps selected town names and county boundaries without relying on colored fills. It works well for tracing the I-10 and U.S. 285 corridors, comparing Fort Stockton with the eastern oil towns, or placing the county in a printed West Texas report. The open background also leaves room for mileage notes and directional arrows.
Outline Map
The outline version removes labels and fills, creating a base for custom geography work. Users can mark the county seat, add the Pecos River, show the road to Iraan, or label the surrounding counties. The wide blank interior is especially useful for demonstrating how much territory lies outside the named communities.
Download the printable map set
All three editions are provided as A3 JPG files. The labeled maps support quick reference and print use, while the outline file is intended for custom routes, classroom exercises, and document annotations.
County Map File Information
The download contains color, black-and-white, and outline versions of the Pecos County map. Selected community names appear on the first two editions, and the outline edition retains boundary linework without labels or area colors.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Printable Size: A3
- Map Coverage: County boundary, included internal boundaries, neighboring county context
- Suggested Uses: Printing, lessons, reports, presentations, and custom route marking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Town of Pecos inside Pecos County?
No. The Town of Pecos is in Reeves County. Fort Stockton is the county seat of Pecos County.
Which communities reflect the county’s oil history?
Iraan is closely associated with the Yates oil discovery, while the wider eastern county also developed around petroleum production and related services.
What can be added to the outline edition?
Users can draw I-10 and U.S. 285, label Fort Stockton and the eastern communities, trace the Pecos River, or add neighboring county names.
Data and local references
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Federal population and geographic statistics for Pecos County.
- Pecos County Historical Commission — Local history of the county’s 1871 creation and its name connection to the Pecos River.
- Pecos County: Iraan — Official county background on Iraan’s location and oil-boom origin.
- TxDOT U.S. 285 South — Transportation information for the corridor between Fort Stockton and the Town of Pecos.
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