Burkburnett, Texas, Oil Field
A panoramic view of the Burkburnett, Texas oil field. In 1912 oil was discovered west of the town, attracting thousands to the area. By 1918 approximately twenty-thousand people had settled around the oilfield. This view shows viewed the northwest side, opposite the Fowler farm, original discovery well and swinging towards the northwest. Photographed circa 1919
Picture No
13344915
Media ID
47785503
Size
4668px x 2045px
(1.9MB)
Credit
© Library of Congress / Science Source / Mary Evans Picture Library
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Source
Library of Congress
