Stapleton No 1
by Fred Lassmann
Title
Stapleton No 1
Artist
Fred Lassmann
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
In September of 1915 the Wichita Natural Gas Co. staked a test near Oil Hill on land belonging to John Stapleton. On October 6th a heavy showing of oil began at 549 ft. with the deepest pay zone hit at 2465 ft. This discovery touched off a boom never before or since equaled in Butler Co. Kansas.
Camera Info: Camera Nikon D700; ISO 200; Aperture f/22; Shutter HDR.
Ref: KS118696.
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March 31st, 2011
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