Wichita County Regular Field - TSHA
Jan 1, 2001 · On December 31, 1993, Wichita County Regular field recorded annual yields of more than 2.2 million barrels of oil, more than 28 million cubic feet of casinghead gas, and no gas-well production. Its cumulative production over eighty …
Boom Town Burkburnett - American Oil & Gas Historical Society
The Burkburnett oilfield joined earlier discoveries in nearby Electra (1911) and Ranger (1917) that helped make North Texas a worldwide leader in petroleum production. Twenty trains ran daily between Burkburnett and Wichita Falls until the boom …
History | North Texas Geological Society
The Burkburnett boom of 1918, and the discovery of shallow oil near Olney, Young County, in 1922, further established Wichita Falls as a headquarters city for oil operators.
Wichita Falls Oil Library – My WordPress Blog
The Oil Information Library of Wichita Falls formerly — Wichita Scouting Co-Op — is a non -profit organization for individuals, companies and corporations engaged in oil and gas exploration, production operations or closely related activities.
Oil Boom | Wichita Falls At War - Century America
The iconic skyscrapers which tower over the Wichita Falls city center tribute the oil empires of Wichita County. Although many of these buildings are now up for lease, they symbolize the pioneering ambition of the many oilmen who ventured in search of wealth.
History – Wichita Falls Oil Library - oilwf.org
The purpose of the corporation was to gather scouting and geological information for North and West Central Texas regions. Exchange and preserve oil and gas information, particularly well drilling, completing and work-over — to promote development and conservation of …
Discovery of Oil in Ellenburger Formation, K.M.A. Oil Field, Wichita ...
The Fain-McGaha Oil Corporation of Wichita Falls, Texas, completed its Griffin well “B” No. 16 on April 7, 1940, at the depth of 4,372–4,389 feet, producing initially 800 barrels of oil per day, the flow being on 1-inch choke through tubing.
Oil and Gas Industry - TSHA
Dec 1, 1995 · In North Texas, from Wichita Falls to Stephens County, wildcatters found numerous fields, including five that rank in the group of four dozen that comprise the major oil plays in Texas. Interest in the region grew from small discoveries near Jacksboro and from modest production found in Archer County and in the Petrolia oilfield of Clay County.
Boomtown - Wichita County History - John Perez Graphics
Twenty trains ran daily between Burkburnett and nearby Wichita Falls. Yet another highly productive Wichita County oilfield was then discovered, bringing more prosperity for North Texas. But eventually, the oil boom died out.
KMA Oilfield - Wichita County Historical Commission
From its inception, the KMA Oilfield continuously produced oil from depths of 75 to 4,300 feet and almost all major oil companies profited from the operation. KMA's first oil well began flowing in October 1919 and by August 1921, the Oilfield produced 7,200 barrels of oil per day.
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