Petrix Maps Android guide

Find wells faster with Petrix Maps.

Use this guide to search by well name, search by API number, change the map view, and understand the quick actions available after you select a well.

Search by name

Find a well by name.

Use name search when you know part of the operator name, lease name, well number, or a related well name.

  1. Open the Well Finder tab.
  2. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
  3. Start typing the well name, lease name, operator, or well number.
  4. Select the matching suggestion when it appears.
  5. Use the quick actions for route, favorite, share, and well info.
Petrix Maps Android well name search screenshot
Search suggestions help you find the correct well without typing the full name.

Search by API

Find a well by API number.

API search is best when you have the well identifier and want to go straight to the matching result.

  1. Open the Well Finder tab.
  2. Tap the search bar.
  3. Enter the 10-digit API number, including the state code, county code, and unique well identifier.
  4. For example, California API numbers begin with 04.
  5. Select the matching result to place the well pin on the map.
Petrix Maps Android API number search screenshot
API search narrows results quickly when you already have the exact well identifier.

Map controls

Change the map type.

Switch map styles when you need a different view of the surrounding area.

  1. From the Well Finder screen, tap the three-dot icon inside the search bar.
  2. Choose Select Map Type.
  3. Pick the view that fits your task: Normal, Hybrid, Satellite, or Terrain.
  4. The map refreshes immediately with the selected view.
Petrix Maps Android map type menu screenshot
Satellite and terrain views can make field context easier to understand.

Why users choose Petrix

Built for fast field lookup.

Petrix Maps is designed to reduce the number of steps between a search and a useful field location.

  • Fast search: Search millions of well records by name or API number.
  • Cloud-backed data: Well information can be refreshed without forcing large manual data downloads.
  • Useful quick actions: Route, favorite, share, and open well details after selecting a result.
  • Clear pricing model: The app is designed around straightforward access instead of charging separately for every small feature.