Penwell is an unincorporated community in Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located near Interstate 20, approximately sixteen miles southwest of Odessa. 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.
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.
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
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