Pyote, Texas
town in Ward County, Texas, United States
Pyote ( PY-oht) is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States. Its population was 72 at the 2020 census.
History
Pyote began as a small town. Its fortunes rose with oil, but its population decreased when the railroad was built away from the town. At one time, Pyote had 3,500 residents. The 1942 development of the Pyote Army Air Base and the 1967 development of what became the West Texas State School raised the town's fortunes.
Geography
Pyote is located at 31°32′15″N 103°7′36″W (31.537478, –103.126771). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2), all land.
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, Pyote has a desert climate, Bwh on climate maps.
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The strongest evidence will usually combine a dated visual record with documents produced by the authority responsible for the place. The source revision retrieved here is dated Apr 13, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q973435. VIAF identifies the subject as 140928359. The Library of Congress control number is n2005003189. Authority coordinates are 31.538, -103.127. 3 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2020, 1942 and 1967.
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