THE LIBRARY 
 OF 
 
 THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 OF CALIFORNIA 
 
 DAVIS 
 
BULLETIN No. 82 
 SECOND ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 OF THE 
 
 State Oil and Gas Supervisor 
 of California 
 
 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1916-1917 
 
 Covering Operations of the Department of Petroleum and 
 Gas of the State Mining Bureau 
 
 Submitted to 
 FLETCHER HAMILTON, State Mineralogist 
 
 by 
 
 R. P. McLaughlin, state on and Gas Supervisor 
 
 DEPl TY SUPERVISORS 
 
 M. J. KIRWAN R. E. COLLOM 
 
 R. N. FERGUSON R. D. BUSH 
 
 W. W. THAYER, Secretary 
 
 36639 
 
 CALIFORNIA STATE PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 SACRAMENTO 
 
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 LIBRARY 
 
 .UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 
 DAVIS 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
 
 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 
 
 Chapter I. 
 
 General statement of departmental work. 
 
 Necessity of systematic work in oil field development. 
 
 Extent to which operators ha\e actually systematized their woik. 
 
 General principles governing damage by infiltrating water. 
 
 Proper method of keeping well logs ; graphic logs. 
 
 Cross-sections and their use. 
 
 Monthly production reports and their use. 
 
 Fluid level in wells. 
 
 Notices tiled with department covering well operations. 
 
 Necessity of geological and engineering work. 
 
 Inefficiency of oil field operations. 
 
 Methods of shutting off water. 
 
 Amount of cement necessary. 
 
 Mud laden fluid method. 
 
 Specifications for di illing with mud. 
 
 Collapsing strength of steel casing. 
 
 Capacity of tubing and casing. 
 
 Statistics of oil production by fields. 
 
 General regulations for organization and conduct of the department of petroleum 
 
 and gas. 
 General requirements governing members of the department of petroleum and gas. 
 Efficiency records of members of the department. 
 
 Weekly work reports by engineers and inspectors of the department. 
 Method of testing water shut off at oil wells. 
 Rules for measuring depth of wells and casing. 
 General requirements for abandoning oil and gas wells. 
 Peg models. 
 Amended law. 
 Office buildings. 
 Special reports on technical and mechanical subjects. 
 
 Methods and reasons for oil well shooting — 
 of shooting wells with blasting gelatin, 
 removing casing and plugging wells, 
 mudding wells as practiced in Kern River field. 
 Collection of tunds by assessment. 
 
 Financial statement. 
 Work of deputies in various fields. 
 
 Chapter II. 
 
 LOS ANGELES, ORAXGE, AND VENTURA COUNTIES. 
 
 Territory. 
 Organization. 
 General statement. 
 Maps. 
 
 List of complaints. 
 
 Legal action taken by the department. 
 District No. 1. Los Angeles and Orange counties. 
 Summarv. 
 
 Coyote Hills field. 
 
 Geologj-. 
 
 Summary of water conditions. 
 
 Future developments. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Olinda field. 
 
 General geology. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 New developments. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Brea Canon field. 
 
 General description. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Puente field. 
 Whittier field. 
 
 Geology. 
 
 Water conditions. 
 
 F'uture developments. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
 
 Los Angelks, Orance and Ventura Counties — Continued. 
 
 District No. 1 — ^Continiied. 
 
 Summary — Continued. 
 
 Montebello field. 
 
 Toposraphy. 
 
 Geology. 
 
 History of development. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Salt Lake field. 
 
 Summary of water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 
 Report on mudding and cementing operations at Rancho La Brea Oil Company 
 well No. 41. 
 Newhall field. 
 
 General description. 
 
 Geology. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Miscellaneous fields. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 District No. 2. Ventura County. 
 Summary. 
 Simi field. 
 
 Production of water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Piru field. 
 
 Production. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Bardsdale field. 
 
 General geology. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Sespe field. 
 
 General geology. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 South Mountain field. 
 
 General description. 
 
 History of development. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Future developments. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Santa Paula field. 
 
 General description. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Ojai field. 
 
 Production and water conditions. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Ventura field. 
 
 General description. 
 
 History of developments. 
 
 Order Number Four, relative to State Consolidated Oil Company, Lloyd well 
 No. 2, Tract "R", Rancho Ex Mission. 
 
 Summary of notices and decisions. 
 
 Decisions. 
 Miscellaneous fields. 
 
 Decision. 
 
 Chapter IIL 
 
 santa barbara and san luis obispo, monterey, and santa ci.ar.a. counties. 
 
 Description of fields in District No. 3. 
 Santa Maria district. 
 Arroyo Grande district. 
 Other fields. 
 Summary. 
 
 Cat Canyon field. 
 
 Water conditions. 
 Santa Maria field. 
 Water conditions. 
 Remedial work. 
 Recommendations. 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
 
 Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa ClaRa Counties- 
 
 Continued. 
 
 Description of fields iu District No. 3 — Continued. 
 Summary — Continued. 
 Casmalia field. 
 Water conditions. 
 Geology- of the Casmalia field. 
 The oil. 
 Lompoc field. 
 
 Water conditions. 
 Arroyo Grande field. 
 
 Oil formations. 
 Bradley field. 
 Sargent field. 
 
 Oil formations. 
 Huasna field. 
 Summerland field. 
 Geology of Cat Canyon oil formations. 
 Decisions. 
 
 Chapter IV. 
 
 KERN COUNTY. 
 
 Organization and district. 
 General summary. 
 Notices and decisions. 
 
 Sunset field. 
 
 Belridge field. 
 
 W^ater conditions. 
 
 Lost Hills field. 
 
 Kern River field. 
 Complaints. 
 
 Informal complaints and requests for investigation. 
 Miscellaneous investigations. 
 List of decisions issued. 
 
 Chapter V. 
 
 FRESNO COUNTY. 
 
 General summary of water conditions. 
 
 Complaints. 
 
 Production methods. 
 
 The use of mud fluid in abandonment. 
 
 Packing head for use witli mud fluid. 
 
 Decisions. 
 
 Chapter VI. 
 Directory of oil operators. 
 
 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND FIGURES. 
 
 Page 
 
 1. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 1- 
 
 2. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 1- 
 
 3. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in" oil well 13 
 
 4. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 13 
 
 .T. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 13 
 
 6. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 14 
 
 7. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 14 
 
 8. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 15 
 
 9. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 15 
 
 10. Sketch showing a cause of water trouble in oil well 16 
 
 11. View of six-inch casing, corroded between depths of 1700 feet and 1900 
 
 feet after about four years' use 16 
 
 12. Conventional symbols for maps and well logs 21 
 
 13. Cross-section showing relation of four oil wells in the Coalinga field 22 
 
 14. Diagram showing gravity of mixtures of oil and water 25 
 
 16. Sketch showing well locations 26 
 
 17. Diagram showing amounts of oil and water produced by cert.iin wells 29 
 
 18. Diagram showing percentages of water produced by certain wells 30 
 
 19. Fluid level curve of wells 30 
 
 Township plats of oil land assessed, March, 1917 93-121 
 
 20. Map of wells showing amounts of water produced 125 
 
 21. Map of Montebello oil field 158 
 
 22. Map of wells in Salt Lake field 163 
 
 23. Map of Amaurot and Del Roy wells 255 
 
 4. Map of Alma Jr. and Petroleum Development wells 256 
 
 .1. Map relative to Creme Petroleum well No. 1 326 
 
 6. Map relative to Creme Petroleum well No. 1 327 
 
 7. Log of Am. Pet. Co. well No. 8 339 
 
 28. Map of Am. Petroleum and adjacent wells 340 
 
 ?t. Photo of packing head 342 
 
 30. Photo of packing head 343 
 
 31. Sketch of packing head 344 
 
LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL. 
 
 February 18. 1918. 
 To His Excellency, the Honorable William D. Stephens, 
 Governor of California. 
 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith Bulletin No. 82 of the 
 State Mining Bureau, being the Second Annual Report of the State Oil 
 and Gas Supervisor, relative to the work of protecting the oil fields from 
 damage by infiltrating water. 
 
 The work of the Petroleum Department, which met with imiform 
 success from the outset, has continued to expand during the past year 
 and, as the pages of this report show, some notable results have been 
 attained along the lines of practical conservation. 
 
 In interpreting the problems which present themselves, it is the 
 practice of the Department to consider them from the viewpoint of 
 the operator as far as possible. This method of procedure has, it is 
 believed, resulted in the fullest cooperation of all concerned, and while 
 there is still room for improvement, it is an undoubted fact that the 
 condition of the petroleum industry in California, taken as a whole, is 
 at the present time highly satisfactory, both from the standpoint of 
 production, and operating methods. 
 Respectfully submitted. 
 
 Fletcher Hamilton, 
 State Mineralogist. 
 
 To Fletcher Hamilton, 
 
 State Mineralogist. 
 
 Sir : I have the honor to present herewith my Second Annual Report, 
 covering the operations of the Department of Petroleum and Gas of the 
 State Mining Bureau, as required by law. 
 
 The harmonious conditions under which this work has been carried on 
 since its inauguration have continued to exist during the past year, and 
 it is with pleasure that I hereby acknowledge the assistance due to your 
 efficient and broadguaged supervision in this matter. 
 Respectfully submitted. 
 
 R. P. ^McLaughlin, 
 State Oil and Gas Supervisor. 
 
CHAPTER I. 
 
 By R. P. McLaughlin, state on and Gas Supervisor. 
 
 The work of tlie Department of Petroleum and Gas of the State 
 Mining Bureau during the second year of its operation shows consider- 
 able advance over previous accomplishments. 
 
 The legislation authorizing the establishment of the department fol- 
 lowed a general demand, caused by oil field operations which were so 
 haphazard and inefficient that they seriously interfered with the profits 
 of persons engaged in the production of oil and also threatened to 
 destroy or waste the oil resources upon which the varied industries of 
 the people of California are dependent. The entrance of the United 
 States into the war makes the saving of oil extremely important at 
 the present time. 
 
 The value of an oil property depends almost entirely upon its under- 
 ground condition. This condition, being invisible, can only be deter- 
 mined by careful scientific study. Surface equipment, while necessary 
 for conducting operations, is of minor importance. Managers of oil 
 properties have, during maintenance or appraisal, frequently devoted 
 great pains to determining details relative to mechanical efficiency and 
 value of operating plants. General efficiency and maximum profits are 
 not obtained by centering attention on such details as relative cost of 
 production with various kinds of pumps or sources of power while 
 investigation of the underground condition of the wells is ignored or 
 incompletely pursued. Properties having excellent and expensive com- 
 pressor plants for lifting water from wells, or using ingenious and elab- 
 orate devices for separating water from oil, are frequently pointed out 
 as models of efficiency. In many such cases it will be found that 
 S3^stematic construction or repair of wells ■s\dll entirely obviate the 
 necessity of such plants and their attendant cost. 
 
 While passing on individual problems, the department has continu- 
 ously kept in view the main underlying feature of its work, namely, the 
 general elimination of inefficient underground operations. All wells 
 drilled have an intimate relation to all others in the immediate vicinity 
 and no field operations can be properly conducted unless they are in 
 harmony with a general plan based on careful and widespread study. 
 Such studies can only be conducted by some governmental institution 
 authorized to collect the necessary facts from all parties and enforce 
 recommendations. 
 
 However, a governmental institution can not be expected to furnish 
 operators with all the details necessary for the proper operation of their 
 properties. Such an assumption could only follow a policy of complete 
 
8 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 governmental ownership and operation of all the oil fields. This depart- 
 ment has not assumed that such a policy is contemplated, and has there- 
 fore called the attention of operators to the necessity of their giving 
 careful study to their own underground conditions and then relying 
 upon the department as an adviser or arbitrator. It has, however, been 
 necessary for us to take up and completely work out some old problems, 
 which could have been solved by technical staffs employed by the oper- 
 ators. Such action on the part of the bureau has usually been taken 
 for the educative purpose of proving that the problems could be solved 
 successfully and profitably by merely applying twentieth century, 
 scientific methods. The department will continue to make as many such 
 studies and demonstrations as possible, but the main portion of its 
 activities must, for a considerable time, be devoted to the issuance of 
 specifications on new work and inspecting all work at the wells. Oil 
 operators must, therefore, take steps to thoroughly inform themselves 
 as to the underground conditions of their own properties, or directly 
 invite governmental ownership. There is every reason to believe that 
 operators will follow the former course when it is thoroughly understood. 
 
 The steps necessary for an operator to take, in systematically develop- 
 ing oil land, were outlined in the first annual report, and are reprinted 
 on pages 12 to 47 of this report. After thus setting forth the require- 
 ments in general terms, the supervisor proceeded to directly call them 
 to the attention of operators, both by correspondence and interviews. 
 Obviously, the most prompt and widespread results were to be expected 
 by first addressing the largest operators, and it is therefore interesting 
 and encouraging to indicate the steps which have been taken bj' all 
 operators producing more than a million barrels of oil annually. 
 
 Public welfare will be served during the present war-time necessity for 
 the utmost economy of labor and materials, together with the maximum 
 production, by a public statement showing to what extent the large 
 operators are utilizing the latest and most approved methods. The oper- 
 ators producing more than a million barrels of oil per year may be 
 classified into three groups: First, those using thoroughly organized 
 and competent technical departments for the purpose of studying 
 underground conditions and directing development work; second, those 
 using technical assistarits to some extent, but in an inadequate and 
 imperfectly co-ordinated manner; third, those having no organized 
 department to take advantage of technical information. Applying this 
 classification, the list of operators is as follows : 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. J 
 
 Southern Pacific Company (formerly operating in the oil fields as 
 the Kern Trading and Oil Company). This company is the pioneer in 
 systematic or scientific oil field work in California, having used such 
 methods from the time of its first operations nearly ten yeai-s ago. The 
 public, and particularly the oil producers, are unquestionably indebted 
 to the company for the introduction and widespread demonstration of 
 scientific methods of oil land development. The consulting geologist 
 of the company, Mr. E. T. Dumble, has kindly furnished the following 
 statement of the work of their geological department : 
 
 "The geologists have various duties as scouts, map makers, etc., but their duties 
 which pertain to the development of oil are as follows : 
 
 "In general, the Chief (geologist's duty is to oversee and check the work of the 
 field geologists and to advise the Superintendent of Construction, in whose hands lie 
 the ultimate authority and responsibility under the management for drilling oil wells. 
 
 "The field geologists collect and maintain records of underground structure as 
 developed by our own wells and those of our neighbors. From these records depths 
 for shutting off water and for finishing wells are figured. 
 
 "As the wells are drilled the Field Geologist plots the formation each day after 
 the wells reach critical depths. He is required to know what he i.s, plotting — by 
 personal inspection if necessary. He keeps in close touch with the drilling foreman 
 and together they advise the Local Superintendent, where to land pipe, what sands 
 to test, etc. This data is also wired to the Chief Geologist and the Superintendent 
 of Construction if they are in another field or the head ofhce, for confirmation. 
 
 "The Field Geologist collects such samples of drill cuttings as are deemed useful, 
 and samples of water for analysis by the Chemist. 
 
 "He is required to be present in the derrick when pipe is cemented in the hole 
 and to check the figures of the drilling foreman for depth, amount of water used, etc. 
 When pipe is perforated in the hole he is also required to check measurements. 
 
 "The Field Geologist has no authority over drillers ; his position is advisory only, 
 but it is absolutely essential that he work in closest harmony with the field drilling 
 department. 
 
 "The same is true of the Chief Geologist and his usefulness to the Superintendent 
 of Construction. 
 
 "It is further the duty of the geologists to keep themselves informed on all new 
 developments that have to do with underground conditions throughout the whole field 
 and to advise the Drilling Department thereon. If new developments affect possi- 
 bilities of improving old wells, these facts must be brought to the Superintendent's 
 attention. In general, the geologists are supposed to act as an intelligence depart- 
 ment and to keep the Drilling Department informed as far ahead of the drill as 
 possible, while all the authority and responsibility for actual drilling and handling 
 of wells rests in the Drilling Department. 
 
 "The field geologists handle, for the Superintendent and under his direction, the 
 detail of reports, notices, etc., required by the State Oil and Gas Supervisor." 
 
 The Associated and Amalgamated oil companies are controlled by 
 the Southern Pacific Company, and have assented to our suggestion that 
 they henceforth direct their work by the same methods used by Ihc 
 parent company. 
 
 The Shell Company has been operating in Califoniia for some three 
 years, and has from the first utilized scientific methods to good advan- 
 
10 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 tage. The geological work of the Shell Company of California is car- 
 ried on in a most systematic manner and has demonstrated its value to 
 the company. "We are indebted to the company for the following brief 
 outline of its department: 
 
 "The Geological Department is organized as folows : The Production Manager 
 is ex ofBcio head of the Geological Department. 
 
 "llie Senior Geologist, who has primarily control of all geological work, devotes 
 his time principally to investigation of new properties and exploration work in 
 general. He also has charge of development work on all new properties, until such 
 time as he considers them past the exploratory period. 
 
 "They are then turned over to the Development Geologist, who is directly respon- 
 sible for all geological problems regarding development or production. 
 
 "The resident geologists in the various fields report to the Senior Geologist when 
 exploration work is begun, and when a field is developed they report to the Develop- 
 ment Geologist. They are given assistants whenever it seems necessary. 
 
 DUTIES OF THE RESIDENT GEOLOGIST. 
 
 "His most important duty is, close ol)servation of drilling wells, collecting samples 
 and obtaining all possible information from drillers so that logs may be as correct as 
 possible. 
 
 "Daily he checks up the production of all wells and particularly those just com- 
 pleted or repaired. 
 
 "As soon as data is collected on drilling wells and producing wells under observa- 
 tion, he phones to the city office geologist who handles development. A confirmation 
 of this conversation is sent by private wire during the afternoon for future check. 
 
 "He takes formation samples from the drilling wells without specific instructions 
 and oil or water samples after instructions from the city oSice. 
 
 "He is instructed to keep in close touch and co-operation with the Deputy 
 Supervisor. 
 
 "Finally, he is to keep in mind that he is the most important adviser of the Field 
 Superintendent and that he is to try to assist as much as possible in repairing wells 
 and maintaining production. 
 
 "The daily routine is arranged by the Field Superintendent." 
 
 The Standard Oil Company readily adopted suggestions made by 
 the bureau, and a technical department has been installed, with every 
 evidence of becoming most effective. 
 
 The General Petroleum Corporation has for some three or four years 
 directed its underground work by means of technical aid. 
 
 The Honolulu Consolidated Oil Company has been specially zealous 
 in developing and utilizing technical and scientific methods. 
 
 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company (operating in 
 the oil fields as the Petroleum Development Company and the Chanslor 
 Canfield Midway Oil Company). This company produces oil in three 
 California fields. Engineering investigations have to some extent gov- 
 erned development work in one of the fields, and recently arrangements 
 have been made to so conduct all work. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 11 
 
 Union Oil Company. This company operates in all fields of the 
 state and has recently informed this department that technical methods 
 are to be adopted throughout the territory. 
 
 E. L. Doheny interests (American Petroleum Company, American 
 Oilfields Co., Ltd., Pan American Petroleum Investment Company and 
 Doheny-Pacitic Petroleum Company) operate in nearly all fields of the 
 state. So far as we are informed, after diligent inquiry, technical 
 methods have not been systematically utilized. 
 
 Most operators annually producing less than a million barrels of oil 
 have not applied modern methods. However, a general statement that 
 small operators have been less progressive and efficient than their larger 
 neighbors is certainly incorrect. There have been some notable efforts 
 made by small concerns to scientifically direct their development work 
 during some phase of its progress. A list of such concerns would 
 include the 
 
 Alaska Pioneer Oil Company. 
 
 Interstate Oil Company. 
 
 Lakeview No. 2 Oil Company. 
 
 Miocene Oil Company. 
 
 Montebello Oil Company. 
 
 Nevada Petroleiun Company. 
 
 Pacific States Petroleum Company. 
 
 Recovery Oil Company. 
 
 Eiverside Portland Cement Company. 
 
 Santa Maria Oil Fields, Ltd. 
 
 Universal Oil Company. 
 
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 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING DAMAGE BY 
 INFILTRATING WATER. 
 
 The desire of the bureau to stimulate interest in the methods of 
 determining the cause of water troubles in oil fields was met by the 
 publication of the first annual report of the State Oil and Gas Super- 
 visor. There has been such a wide demand for the publication that the 
 supply has been exhausted and it has therefore been deemed advisable 
 to here reprint much information of a general nature. The opportunity 
 to revise and amplify has been taken advantage of. 
 
 The damage done to oil fields by water arises from the fact that when 
 water is admitted to a sand stratum, saturated with oil, it tends to 
 displace the oil. If the entrance of water is at or near an oil well, it 
 frequently drives the oil away from the well, which then produces only 
 water. This process also continues along the strata and affects neigh- 
 boring wells in a like manner. The entrance of the water into an oil- 
 bearing sand is due to two primary causes : First, incomplete knowledge 
 of geological conditions surrounding a well ; and, second, faulty mechan- 
 ical conditions in drilling or maintaining the well. There are a great 
 many combinations of these two causes and a general idea of them can 
 most easily be gained by consideration of the following sketches, which 
 are merely a few typical cases and scarcely touch upon the various 
 complications due to geological and mechanical conditions. 
 
 Fig. 1. Sketch showing entrance of water 
 into oil sand due to i.Tiperfect seating of 
 caring and to lack of cement around 
 bottom of outer casing. 
 
 Fig. 2. Sketch showing entrance of water 
 due to holes eaten in casing by chemical 
 action. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
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 Fig. 3. 
 
 Sketch showing entrance of water into oil sand and its migration to a properly drilled 
 well. Due to use of on!y one string of casing in first well. 
 
 
 Fig. 4. Sketch showing entrance of water 
 into oil sand due to collapse of casing. 
 
 Fig. 5. Sketch showing entrance of water 
 into oil sand due to withdrawal of casing 
 from an abandoned well without placing a 
 plug between oil and water sands. 
 
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 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Fig. 6. Sketch showing entrance of water due to lack of uniformity of distance of shut-off 
 below water sands when two wells penetrate the same strata. If there were only one well, 
 either one would probably be in good condition. 
 
 Fig. 7. Sketch showing entrance of water due to fact that shut-off was made at the same 
 depth in two wells without considering the geological fact that strata most frequently do 
 not lie parallel to the ground surface. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 15 
 
 Fig. 8. Sketch showing entrance of water into a properly drilled well due to the fact that 
 another well drilled into a water-bearing sand below the oil sand but did not plug the 
 lower portion of the well. 
 
 Fig. 9. Sketch showing entrance of water into a properly drilled well because a neighboring 
 well entered a deeper oil sand without inserting an extra string of casing to protect the 
 first sand. 
 
statp: oil and gas supervisor. 
 
 Fig. 10. Sketch showing presence of edge water due to a natural condition. Most oil sands 
 when followed far enough down the dip are found to contain only water. As oil is 
 removed from above, water follows it up along the stratum. 
 
 Fig. 11. View of six-inch casing, corroded between depths of 1700 ft. and 1900 ft. after about 
 four years' use. (Photo by Paul M. Paine.) 
 
 There are various terms used iu dealing with the handling of water 
 in oil wells, and for convenience they can be best defined here in con- 
 junction with the foregoing sketches. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 17 
 
 Formation shut-off. The landing of casing in the walls of tlie well in 
 such a manner as to prevent the passage of water without use of cement, 
 as illustrated in Fig. 1. 
 
 Water string. The casing placed in the well primarily for the pur- 
 pose of preventing water from migrating from its original position to 
 other strata, as illustrated by the casing of larger diameter in Fig. 2. 
 
 ''Top water." The water found in strata lying above the productive 
 oil formation penetrated by a certain well, as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 7, 
 inclusive. The term is indefinite and should be avoided by using a 
 statement specifically mentioning depth at which the water occurs. 
 
 ''Bottom ivater." The water found in strata lying below the pro- 
 ductive oil formation penetrated by a certain well, as illustrated in 
 Fig. 8. The term is indefinite and should be avoided as mentioned in 
 the foregoing paragraph. 
 
 Intermediate ivater. The water found in strata between productive 
 oil formations penetrated by a certain well, as illustrated in Fig. 9. 
 
 Edge water. The water found in a sand which also contains oil at a 
 higher elevation or, in other words, farther up the dip. Illustrated in 
 Fig. 10. 
 
 The administration of the law is based upon the underlying fact that 
 damage from water, as shown in the preceding sketches, is caused by 
 many complications and combinations of physical conditions, and there- 
 fore only can be prevented or remedied by first determining, as far as 
 possible, what those conditions are at any particular locality. No def- 
 inite rule or set of rules could be framed to cover all cases. Like all 
 other engineering problems, this is a subject demanding a tedious collec- 
 tion and comparison of all pertinent facts, and therefore the deputies 
 appointed by the supervisor are, as is required by law, engineers 
 experienced in the drilling and operating of oil w^ells. 
 
 The law provides various means for compelling observance of rulings 
 made by the supervisor, but the co-operation of oil operators has made 
 recourse to these practically unnecessary and they therefore require but 
 little mention here, and it is my assumption that such a condition will 
 prevail in the future. The department aims to serve the property 
 o\ATiers and the public as an advisor, rather than a prosecutor. 
 
 The information required to be furnished by operators, and necessary 
 to solve existing problems, is of two classes. The first is a complete 
 record or log of each well, giving in detail each and every step taken 
 in its construction and repair, as well as the location and thickness of 
 all strata penetrated so far as can be determined. The second class 
 of information consists of a record continually brought down to date 
 and showing the amounts of oil and of water produced by each well. 
 
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18 STATE Olli AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PROPER METHOD OF KEEPING OIL WELL LOGS. 
 
 Several millions of dollars are spent each year in drilling oil wells in 
 California. In most lines of business an accurate inventory would show 
 exactly what had been obtained" in return for the outlay. Many oil 
 operators, however, spend their development funds and have little or 
 nothing in the way of records to show them whether or not the work 
 has been done properly or economically. To remedy such a condition 
 the State Mining Bureau calls attention to proper methods of recording 
 drilling operations, and furnishes complete printed forms for the final 
 summarizing of the logs. It is to the interest of all operators to see 
 that their records are so kept that all the information called for on the 
 bureau's blanks can be supplied. 
 
 The first step in keeping proper logs is to see that the operations of 
 the drilling crew are completely written down each and every tour or 
 shift. There are several blank forms in common use which provide a 
 convenient means of making these daily records. The State Mining 
 Bureau does not furnish these forms, but many printers are able to 
 promptly supply the want. One of the handiest methods of keeping 
 these daily drilling reports is to have them bound in book form, one page 
 for each drilling tour. A carbon copy of each page should be made, 
 promptly removed from the book and filed in a safe place, because the 
 original book is subject to loss or easily becomes soiled and illegible. 
 The daily drilling reports show the depth of the well at the beginning 
 and also at the end of the tour, what sort of work the crew was engaged 
 in, the size, weight and amount of casing put in or taken out. It also 
 records the depths at which there were changes in formation, describes 
 or names the formations, and states v/hat evidence there was to indicate 
 the presence of oil, gas or water in the well. Some operators make the 
 carbon copy of the daily report serve as a time card in computing the 
 pay of the crew. 
 
 The work of the State Mining Bureau in protecting the oil fields 
 against infiltrating water depends upon full and complete logs of wells, 
 and the law requires that they be furnished to the bureau. Where poor 
 records have been encountered it is usually found that the operator had 
 not kept daily reports. 
 
 The blank forms used in recording well logs are as follows: 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
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 California State Mining Bureau 
 
 FERDT BUILOING. San Fhanosco 
 
 LOO or OIL OB QAa WELL 
 
 Field Cokpaky . 
 
 TowDsbip Range SectioD Elevation Number of Well 
 
 In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 718, Statutes 1915, the information given herewith t« a complete aod 
 correct record of the present condition oC the well and all work done thereon, so far as c&n be determined from all 
 avB liable records. 
 
 Signed- 
 
 {t'mt4»nl, t^crttam 9* Af%lt 
 
 iimary on this page is for the orioinm. condition of the well 
 
 On. Saxd6 
 _to .......... 4th sand from - . ......to. 
 
 2d sand from to.. 
 
 3d sand from . ._to-. 
 
 5th sand from . — .-.-. — to- 
 
 6th sand from . to.. 
 
 IXPOBTANT WaTCB SaNOS 
 
 1st sand from . to ..__.„. 3d sand from - — ..to. 
 
 2d sand from to_- .-..- 4th sand from to- 
 
 Casiko Record 
 
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 [ \ I 
 
 ! _^ ^ I ' I I I I I 
 
 Ceuentino OB Othzb Shut-opt Recobd 
 
 
 IleaviDg Ping — Material. 
 
 Adapters — Material.. 
 
 Plugs and Adapters 
 Length. 
 
 Rotary Tools were used from. 
 Cable Tools were used from... 
 
 .-ft to ft.. 
 
 ..ft to— ft.. 
 
 
 
 f u.. d.. 
 
 Pebforationb 
 
 ly whether a machine wk4 \ime4 or cajlos nj drlU«d In tbop 
 
 r~. 
 
 >. 1 >U.«B.- 
 
 l».b.<>... 
 
 
 n 
 
 " 1 
 
 
 
 1. 
 
 " 1 
 
 
 
 1. 
 
 n 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 n 
 
 
 
 
 n 1 n 
 
 
 
 
 Thirty day« aft 
 Thf irraritv nf n 
 
 r completion well produced l« 
 
 rrels of oil per day. 
 10 oU amoooted to per cent 
 
 
 
 
 Date drilling started . 
 
 Date well was eompleted. 
 
 Formations Pe-vetrated by "Well 
 
20 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 California State Mining Bureau 
 
 LOO OF OIL OR OAS WELL— OontiDued 
 
 Tminskip Range Section ,-- Number of welL 
 
 FORMATIONS PENETRATED BY WELL 
 
 CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU 
 
 LOG OF OIL OR GAS WELL 
 
 Field - Company - -.- 
 
 Tou-iisiiip Ra"9« Section Number of well 
 
 In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 718, Statutes 1915, the information given herewith is a complete and 
 coni'ct record of all work done on the well since the previoug record, dated , was filed. 
 
 iPr€»tdent, Secretary or AeenI) 
 
 California State Mining Bureau 
 
 HISTORY OF on. OR GAS WELL 
 
 Township . Range. 
 
 Section ..^-Number of loell. 
 
 Signed 
 
 {Pretident. Becretary or A.0enfi 
 
 Title- 
 
 est importaDce to have a complete biatory of the well. PI 
 iDd its resulta. If there were aay chaogea made io the casi 
 □d location. If the well haa beeo djDamited give dale, aize 
 ate kiod of material used, pusition, aod reaulta of pumping 
 
 ?ase stale io deUll the datea of redrilliog, together with lh« 
 ig, state fully, and If aoy caaiog waa "aide tracked" or left in 
 position, and Dumber of shots. It plugs or bridgee were put 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 21 
 
 The best method of using the written logs of wells is by making from 
 them a drawing shoM'ing all the information. Fig. 12 shows the conven- 
 tional symbols and details adopted by this bureau. 
 
 
 
 •o 
 
 ? 
 
 
 
 CALirORNlA STATE MINING 
 
 
 1 
 
 CI) J 
 
 * i 
 
 
 Bureau 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Gas 
 
 CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ^* Maps and Well Logs 
 
 
 
 a 
 
 '■'■:> 
 
 i 
 
 a'' 
 
 1 
 
 ' 
 
 Ofa, or 
 
 ty Re:-!^ed Jan /^t. /S/8 
 
 
 XT 
 
 Well Log& 
 
 A/>./. SYMBOLS (weL^Sf 
 
 
 
 «*j 
 
 e 
 
 yrvre/ 
 
 /"or/naftons as sho»rft on fyp/«i/ €froti*/nff . ■con' 
 aiftoa an^ co/or of some 6y wortf (a6&/-cffa/vd}. . 
 
 Ceme/tf os sAo^/t on /O'^na S'/t cojtnya ^ 
 
 foffnaf/on sAof-off as on f£^' Ofxf Sfi coi/nps .J 
 
 Perfora//ons as on tf ^ ' ces/ny { 
 
 ^ ffefopfer. OS jAoivn Aefween /o'on</ /i'k'cos/nffS if 
 
 f^cAer , as sAo>yn Scfw^en 8^' oncf Sfi' eos^api il 
 nohng fAe ^in^frope or mechonicof } ...!1 
 
 fiip m p/ar:e 
 
 ♦ oAantfone<f 
 ' <JftC0ntp/efe<f 
 
 ♦ - On<f 
 
 ♦ Campfe/e</ 
 
 ♦ ' ona 
 ^ wafer 
 
 « Gas 
 
 « 
 
 
 
 •J 
 i 
 
 S 
 
 ■s 
 
 
 
 6<St^A^r 
 of ihet/ 
 
 in shot 
 
 o'/orft. 
 4Aor¥/>tf 
 
 Of/ so^ 
 
 , Casing Cut ana pu//ed. as on &'^' af>^ /o' casmgs 
 Cas/n^ or /Oo/s stcfcfrack^i^. as sAamn a/" /<-// 
 Castng sAaf. co//afiSe<f. sp/if. or o/A^rw^se a/tcretf, 
 sAot//</ 6c nofed o^ /eft /77orff/n. efso any rnfor- 
 
 p^ mat/on gs to Success or fs//ure of sAt/f-off 
 
 /f// SfiCCfo/ ^eo/o^/c feo/ur-es StfcA os ywJ, /ok 
 t¥a/er. fossi/s . ontf formofions a/ttf Mar co/ors. 
 sAou/ef 6e no/ctf /<? /Ae nfAf of /Ae /op 
 
 TAc A/nef (cement tweHf. or o/Aer) of p/t/ps mcsf 
 ^ 6c r)ofe<f OS sAc<*-n 0/ /eff ana 6offom 
 
 AaBf 
 CoLons 
 
 pray jy 
 6/acA, -A* 
 ye//ow. .. .yf 
 preen. . . pm 
 wA/fe... wA 
 red 
 
 FoMMAT^>,S 
 
 ccnp/ofnem^ cofp 
 . sAa/e. sA 
 c/ay . . c/ 
 oefo6e. . 
 pum6o. . 
 s//c/y . if^f 
 Aor& - fxf 
 soff. . - 
 
 r ., ^ 
 
 
 
 OropA/c /ogs of tre/Zs ovi// 6c arawfi on sfrtps of froc/np c/ofA 
 3^ /ncAes rm^e. wfhouf rrjorp/r? Ancs <Sc<7/c /oo fee/ A? One /AcA 
 for t/se of pep mo(fe/ 0// symAo/s omf /effer/np sAoty/cf 6e con 
 f//>ecf /O a wt<ffA of /'f£ fncAes 
 •f/ TAe aenero/ arranpemen/ one/ Jpoc/np os on CAornp/e AerernfA 
 f/op. //f/e • rtpAfAarxf. peo/op/c </a/a - /ef/Aancf. mecAon/ca/ <fo/a 
 bo/tom. procfc/C/nf conef/f/onj ona omtssions or o/Acr ^oer/esj 
 
 1 
 
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 ^SSo6&/s. STB 
 
 
 CrosS'Sec/*ons of severo/ /ops **-/// 6e motfe 
 /roc/nps //7 fAe/r proper re/o//ye pos/fon-s on 
 C/np C/0//7 or paper, c/s/np pummecf sf/cAers 
 
 TAc ^rawinps may o/so Ae p/nnetf cf/rec 
 paper 6 e fore p/oc//7p // //t /Ae frarrie 
 
 The on/y title on the cross- secffon tun// 6c b 
 m^p on sca/e of Hn ~ aoooff sAoiv/np sect/on. 
 /oivnsAip. ranpe. envnersA/p. wen numhers. <?/>^ po 
 sjfton of /Ae cross- ■Section as sAon^n A»re — 
 
 Ay /bs/en/np fmf/vtfua/ 
 /orper p-ece of /-np- 
 af /op onef 6of/om 
 //y /o /Ae 6/uc-pr>n/ 
 
 TI4S..R.i3E 
 
 — r<;c«>Y" X 
 
 
 
 
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 Cross- sec //on 0/ 6/ue pr/n/s w*// 6e fi/e<f 'n on oref/nory /e/fer cs6 
 tnef. 6ein^ fo/e/e</ so /As/ /he ////e t^f// 6e f^s^A/e i^/ZAov/ unfo/efm^ 
 
 
 
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 'f . — ^ 
 
 
 
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 ' /rgc/no sAou/</ Aere /Ae Sco/e ane^ necessary ver//ca/ An 
 
 1 
 
 Fig. 12. 
 
 CROSS SECTIONS AND THEIR USE. 
 
 The various drawings of individual wells, along some approximately 
 straight line on the ground, are grouped on a single drawing called a 
 cross section. They must be properly located on the drawing, relative 
 to distances apart and elevations above sea level. 
 
22 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The appearance of such a cross section and its value are illustrated 
 by the following sketch (Fig. 13) of the bottom of four wells in the 
 Coalinga field : 
 
 Figure 13 -CROSS-SECTION show/rtff underground re/af/on of four o/V we//s /n fAe 
 
 COALINGA FIELD. 
 
 cemented '°j 
 
 /St* 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 23 
 
 The wells were drilled in order as numbered. The strata are not bent 
 or deformed in this particular locality. In each well the 10-in. casing 
 was intended to shut off the water occurring above the oil sands, and 
 in well No. 3 it was landed at a depth of 1880 ft., in conformity with 
 successful results at No. 1 and No. 2. However, the sand between 1980 
 and 2016 ft. was found to contain some oil and considerable water, 
 hence it was necessary to u.se more casing to shut off this water. Since 
 some experimenting was necessary, two strings, the S^-in. at 2033 ft. 
 and the 6f-in. at 2098 ft., were used. Had all conditions been known 
 beforehand, only one string would have been necessary, but when the 
 8|-in. casing was landed and the well drilled deeper, more water was 
 encountered and the 6f-in. casing had to be used. The final oil string 
 of casing, 4|-in. in diameter, was carried to 2351 ft. and upon testing 
 the well was found to produce mostly water, so the bottom was plugged 
 (using waste, rope, iron lathe-cuttings and cement) up to 2265 ft. and 
 the well again tested, when it was found to be free from water. 
 
 Since well No. 3 was one of the first wells in this locality to encounter 
 water in the oil sands, where oil was expected, careful work was neces- 
 sary on the next well drilled, to check the operations. This was done 
 on the neighboring wells, not shown on the drawing, and, since similar 
 results were found when well No. 4 was drilled, the top sands were shut 
 off with the 10-in. casing at 2320 ft. The well was drilled to 2467 ft, 
 only, so as not to encounter the sand which contained water in well 
 No, 3 between the 2325- and 2351-ft. levels. 
 
 After completion, all these wells produced clean oil for about a year 
 and then No. 2 began to show a little water, and about three months 
 later showed about 80 per cent. There were three possible sources of 
 the water: From other wells through the oil sand, or from above the 
 oil sand, or from the bottom sands penetrated. The drawing shows that 
 the possibility of bottom water was slight. The possibility of water 
 from above was tested by removing the 8^-in, "oil string," putting a 
 "bridge" or plug in the open hole between the bottom of the 10-in, 
 "water string" and the top of the oil sand. After bailing the well 
 dry above the plug no water came in, proving that the "water string" 
 was not leaking at any point and was effectively excluding upper water. 
 Therefore, the water in No. 2 was probably coming through the oil sand 
 itself, and as the same sand showed both oil and water between 1980 ft. 
 and 2095 ft. in No. 3, it was concluded that the water was rising along 
 the dip of that sand as the oil was removed. Such a movement is 
 called the encroachment of "edge water," Tlie 8i-in. casing was again 
 put in and cemented at 1886 ft. in the shale presumed to correspond 
 to that found at 2091 to 2122 ft. in well No, 3, and 2318 to 2325 ft. 
 in well No. 4, After pumping the well for about ten days, the oil was 
 
24 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 found to contain less tlian 1 per cent water, proving that water had 
 been coming through the upper sands between 1782 and 1870 ft. After 
 about four years the water has commenced to show in well No. 1. This 
 movement naturally follows the removal of oil and can not be stopped, 
 but the particular sand affected can be kept separated from other 
 productive sands. 
 
 MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORTS. 
 
 Any person giving the slightest consideration to the matter will 
 readily see that it is necessary to keep continuous records of the produc- 
 tion of oil wells, showing the amounts of both oil and water coming 
 from them. Aside from the necessity of such records in tracing the 
 origin and course of water troubles in a group of wells, such records 
 are of the utmost value to the owner of the wells, as otherwise he has 
 no means of determining whether or not various wells are paying for 
 their upkeep and operation. 
 
 A statement that many oil companies do not really know the actual 
 financial results of their field operations might seem to be an exaggera- 
 tion, but such is actually the case, and the first step necessary in a proper 
 accounting system would be some form of production report, similar to 
 that used by the bureau. The report blank used by the bureau is 
 shown on the following page. 
 
 The monthly production report provides only for collecting the 
 elementary information needed by any operator managing a property. 
 It is believed that very little effort will be required to fill the blank 
 at a properly operated property. The various terms used on the blank 
 form are here more fully explained. 
 
 Barrels of clean oil. This figure should be as accurate as possible, 
 but an actual measurement at each well need not be insisted upon, as 
 the superintendent can ordinarily make a fairly close estimate. 
 
 Barrels of water. This figure should, if possible, be obtained by 
 
 some sort of measuring or gauging system, but if that is impossible it 
 may be computed from the results of a centrifuge test made on oil from 
 the lead line. The centrifuge test is frequently quite inaccurate, owing 
 to the small volume of the sample tested and the great variation, from 
 time to time, in the behavior of a well. 
 
 Method of determining amount of water. When some actual meas- 
 uring or gauging system is used, the letter M should be marked in the 
 space. If a computation is made from a centrifuge test the letter C 
 should be inserted. 
 
 Percentage of water. This figure is best determined directly from 
 the amoimts of oil and water produced (divide the number of barrels 
 of water by the total number of barrels of fluid), but when either 
 
25 
 
 .i»i. 
 
 (iQt of Oil iirodtrc«d 
 
 Fierd 
 
 101.. 
 
 age of several 
 
 3rmined with 
 r year should 
 can be deter- 
 the following 
 
 as nearly as 
 record of the 
 , furnish the 
 
Percen tsge of wa ter. 
 
 DfAGfiAM SHOW/f^G 
 
 GRAV/TY <^ M/XTUR£^ 
 
 OF 0/L AND Water. 
 
 (Temperofure 60''F3ren/}eif') 
 
 A mixfure confsms 30% o// ^n</ /o% w&fer. 
 
 f /)3s a ^rav/fy of /B'B 
 
 W/jdt /s Me gray/fy of tAe c/ean o//^ 
 
 On t/ie verticd/ //ne /O . /b/Zaty fo //j //'/?/"- 
 £ecf/on m'M hor/zonfa/ ////e /9 ■ t/ien fo/Zotv 
 the cZ/agfona/ ///?e to /he nght hand marg/h. 
 where the f/'gure So Jhowj thegray/ty of 
 the c/ean o//. 
 
 CAUrORN/A 3TATE M/At/At6 BUREAU 
 (Department of t^troteuni ^ Gas) 
 
 fterCHEff f/AM/LTON. 
 
 state MwerB/ogjs) 
 
UCK-1 1M«-10U 
 
 SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU 
 
 25 
 
 MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORT 
 
 I>eputy .State Oil ancj (Jas Bupen 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Ip compliaace with S«ctioa 20. Chapter 718, Statutes of 1915, wc bercwiiti submit our rf)>nrt of ii>c nmonai of oil proftiiccd 
 
 b)' C3ch of our w«1Ib io 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 s. 
 
 
 
 PI 
 3=1 
 
 St 
 
 so 
 
 let 
 
 RSMABKa 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Average grA\ 
 
 i.v 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In duplicate, net later than < 
 
 charge of the dlatrlct where the property la located) 
 
 Deputy Supervlt< 
 
 amount is not measured, give the result of one or the average of several 
 centrifuge tests of oil from the lead line. 
 
 Gravity of oil. This figure is in degrees Baume as determined with 
 a hydrometer ; it varies but little and two or three tests per year should 
 suffice. The true gravity of oil which is mixed with water can be deter- 
 mined by means of a test of the mixture and a study of the following 
 diagram (Fig. 14). 
 
 Number of days v^^ell produced. This figure should as nearly as 
 possible eliminate all tlie idle time. Some operators keep record of the 
 number of hours each well pumps, whicli would, of course, furnish the 
 best figure for this report. 
 
24 
 
 found to contain 
 been coming thro 
 about four 3'ears 
 movement natura 
 but the particul 
 productive sands 
 
 Any person g 
 readily see that i1 
 tion of oil wells, 
 from them. Asi 
 origin and eours 
 are of the utmos 
 no means of deti 
 their upkeep anc 
 
 A statement tl 
 financial results 
 tion, but such is i 
 accounting syste: 
 that used by th 
 shown on the foil 
 
 The monthly 
 elementary infoi 
 It is believed th 
 at a properly op 
 form are here m 
 
 Barrels of cle 
 
 but an actual m 
 the superintendt 
 
 Barrels of we 
 
 some sort of me. 
 may be compute 
 the lead line. I 
 to the small voh 
 time to time, in 
 
 Method of de 
 
 uring or gaugin 
 space. If a coi 
 should be insert 
 
 Percentage 0: 
 
 the anioimts of 
 of water by th 
 
Fora no. 3M30— S II 1«-I0U 
 
 SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Oat 
 
 25 
 
 MONTHLY PRODUCTION REPORT 
 
 Deputy .State Oil and Gas Supervia 
 
 Dear Sir : 
 
 Ip compliuDco with Sectlun 20. Cbapler 718, Statutes of 1915. wo hercwiili submit our roporl of il.c nuioiiDt of oil produced 
 
 bj- each of our welU in 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 :;aliforDin, for the oioutb of __10I.. 
 
 
 f' 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 d 
 1 
 
 II 
 
 ts^ 
 
 op 
 PI 
 
 III 
 
 It 
 
 io 
 
 
 RSUAAKB 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 n 
 
 
 Average gra\ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 iNanic of Company or Operator) 
 
 ; rater than the 10th of t) 
 se of the dlitrlct where t 
 
 Deputy Supervisor In 
 
 amount is not measured, give the result of one or the average of several 
 centrifuge tests of oil from the lead line. 
 
 Gravity of oil. This figure is in degrees Baume as determined with 
 a hydrometer ; it varies but little and two or three tests per year should 
 suffice. The true gravity of oil which is mixed with water can be deter- 
 mined by means of a test of the mixture and a study of the following 
 diagram (Fig. 14). 
 
 Number of days well produced. This figure should as nearly as 
 possible eliminate all the idle time. Some operators keep record of the 
 number of hours each well pump.s, which would, of course, furnish the 
 best figure for this report. 
 
26 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Remarks. The report should account for every well on the prop- 
 erty and this column can be used to state the reason for idleness of any 
 
 well. 
 
 Future blank forms will carry a column for recording the depth at 
 which the pump is working. A shallow pump depth may simply skim 
 clean oil from a wet well. 
 
 Any officer of the bureau will be pleased to explain to any operator 
 what is desired in filling out this report. 
 
 METHOD OF USING PRODUCTION RECORDS. 
 
 As there are many operators who do not realize the importance of 
 production records, and seem to consider them merely as official red 
 tape, it may be well to give an example of how they are used and what 
 they show. The figures are from reports of wells in the Coalinga Field, 
 situated as shown in the following map (Fig. 16), which also shows the 
 dip of the oil-bearing sands. 
 
 F/^ure /€ 
 
 Dip of o// 1 s^/7(y £7' per/ 00 ' 
 
 lOE 
 
 II E 
 
 48 • ^^1 
 
 B 3B 
 
 5B 
 
 t 
 
 X 
 
 7D 
 
 • SD 
 
 6A 
 
 • 2A •7A 
 
 A 
 
 • 3A ^b^ 
 
 • 4A AdA 
 
 ♦ 5A ©lOA 
 
 o 
 
 Sketch show/n^ we// /ocgf/ons 
 Sc^/e- f/n. =/0O0ff-. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 27 
 
 All of the wells were drilled several years before the period covered 
 by these figures. Some of the dates and figures have been slightly 
 changed from those shown in the original reports, so that it is possible 
 to show the use of records with a limited number of wells and figures. 
 There are, of course, many factors which influence the production of 
 wells, which do not show on a production report, such as their physical 
 condition, and these factors must be taken into consideration when 
 dealing with any given problem. 
 
 The figures appearing on the regular monthly production reports 
 show the total amounts of oil and water produced and the number of 
 days the wells pumped, as follows: 
 
 Table A. 
 Production Records Taken From the Monthly Production Reports. 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oU 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of 
 water 
 
 Percent- 
 age of 
 water 
 
 Number 
 days well 
 produced 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oU 
 
 Barrels 
 
 Percent- 
 
 of 
 
 age of 
 
 water 
 
 water 
 
 26 
 
 0.8 
 
 23 
 
 0.8 
 
 
 
 0.0 
 
 
 
 0.0 
 
 95 
 
 3.2 
 
 810 
 
 45.0 
 
 2,052 
 
 90.0 
 
 2,250 
 
 90.0 
 
 2,850 
 
 95.0 
 
 * 
 
 • 
 
 2,996 
 
 95.0 
 
 Number 
 days well 
 produced 
 
 AugTist -. 
 September 
 October .. 
 Kovember 
 December 
 January . 
 February 
 March _.. 
 
 ^pril 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 2,760 
 
 2,639 
 
 1,020 
 
 145 
 
 240 
 
 341 
 
 688 
 
 2,755 
 
 2,700 
 + 
 + 
 t 
 
 8.0 
 11.0 
 40.0 
 95.0 
 
 100.0 
 
 t 
 t 
 t 
 
 31 
 
 30 
 31 
 30 
 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 
 
 3,174 
 
 2,754 
 
 2,290 
 
 2,680 
 
 2,836 
 
 990 
 
 228 
 
 250 
 
 150 
 
 * 
 
 180 
 
 ♦Rctlrilling. tShut down. 
 
 Table A — Continued. 
 Production Records Taken From the Monthly Production Reports. 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oil 
 
 Barrels 
 
 Percent- 
 
 of 
 
 age of 
 
 water 
 
 water 
 
 288 
 
 6.5 
 
 123 
 
 5.2 
 
 87 
 
 3.6 
 
 72 
 
 3.0 
 
 94 
 
 3.2 
 
 110 
 
 4.4 
 
 420 
 
 20.0 
 
 1,920 
 
 80.0 
 
 2,406 
 
 78.0 
 
 3,150 
 
 90.0 
 
 3,220 
 
 95.0 
 
 Number 
 days well : 
 produced l 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oil 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of 
 water 
 
 Percent- 
 age of 
 water 
 
 1 
 
 0.0 
 
 
 
 0.0 
 
 
 
 0.0 
 
 34 
 
 1.0 
 
 81 
 
 2.4 
 
 918 
 
 26.0 
 
 157 
 
 30.0 
 
 3.400 
 
 85.0 
 
 3,470 
 3,413 
 
 • 
 
 93.2 
 93.0 
 
 * 
 
 Number 
 days well 
 produced 
 
 August -. 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 January . 
 ■February 
 March ... 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 3,8:)0 
 
 2,290 
 
 2,.340 
 
 2,600 
 
 2,806 
 
 2,340 
 
 1,680 
 
 480 
 
 708 
 
 280 
 
 180 
 
 31 
 28 
 30 
 30 
 29 
 31 
 28 
 27 
 30 
 31 
 29 
 
 3,550 
 
 3,320 
 
 3,820 
 
 3,336 
 
 3,285 
 
 2,606 
 
 430 
 
 600 
 
 255 
 
 257 
 
 "Rcdrilling. 
 
28 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Table A — Continued. 
 Production Records Taken From the Monthly Production Reports. 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oU 
 
 Biirrels 
 
 of 
 water 
 
 Percent- 
 age of 
 water 
 
 Number 
 days well 
 produced 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of clean 
 
 oU 
 
 Barrels 
 
 of 
 water 
 
 Percent- 
 age of 
 water 
 
 Number 
 
 day3 well 
 produced 
 
 August -. 
 
 September 
 
 October . 
 
 November 
 
 December 
 
 January . 
 
 February 
 
 March 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 3,360 
 3,270 
 3,484 
 3.075 
 2,9.')5 
 3,458 
 2,310 
 760 
 
 34 
 33 
 16 
 25 
 
 45 
 
 42 
 
 990 
 
 3,040 
 
 2,365 
 
 1.0 
 1.0 
 0.5 
 0.8 
 1.5 
 1.2 
 30.0 
 80.0 
 
 1,600 
 
 1,530 
 
 1,687 
 
 1,389 
 
 1,360 
 
 1,096 
 
 988 
 
 1,452 
 
 1,503 
 
 375 
 
 330 
 
 
 
 17 
 11 
 10 
 4 
 
 12 
 
 18 
 
 167 
 
 695 
 
 770 
 
 0.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 1.0 
 
 0.8 
 
 0.7 
 
 0.4 
 
 1.2 
 
 1.3 
 
 10.0 
 
 65.0 
 
 70.0 
 
 30 
 30 
 31 
 SO 
 30 
 28 
 28 
 31 
 29 
 26 
 27 
 
 *Redrillmg. tShut down. 
 
 The figures when rediieed to a common basis of daily production of oil 
 
 are as follows : 
 
 Table B. 
 
 Average Daily Production of Oil and Water, in Barrels, for Each Producing Day 
 
 During the Month. 
 
 Well No. 2b 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 August -. 
 September 
 October _. 
 November 
 December 
 January . 
 February 
 March _.. 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 89.0 
 
 S0.8 
 
 32.9 
 
 4.8 
 
 7.7 
 11.3 
 21.9 
 90.2 
 
 100.0 
 + 
 t 
 t 
 
 96.7 
 92.1 
 54.8 
 g.'J.O 
 0.0 
 0.0 
 0.0 
 100.0 
 0.0 
 0.0 
 0.0 
 
 102.0 
 95.0 
 82.0 
 89.3 
 94.5 
 33.0 
 8.4 
 8.1 
 5.0 
 
 5.7 
 
 0.9 
 
 0.8 
 
 0.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 3.0 
 
 27.0 
 
 76.0 
 
 72.6 
 
 93.0 
 
 107.0 
 
 102.9 
 
 124.2 
 
 95.8 
 
 81.8 
 
 82.0 
 
 70.8 
 
 89.3 
 
 80.9 
 
 97.5 
 
 96.7 
 
 60.0 ! 
 
 75.5 
 
 84.4 1 
 
 60.0 
 
 80.7 1 
 
 17.8 
 
 98.0 i 
 
 23.6 
 
 0.0 
 
 8.4 
 
 112.7 
 
 6.2 
 
 0.0 
 
 4.5 
 
 2.9 
 
 2.6 
 
 3.2 
 
 3.6 
 
 15.0 
 
 71.0 
 
 83.2 
 
 104.0 
 
 111.0 
 
 124.2 
 
 86.3 
 
 73.7 
 
 83.5 
 
 99.9 
 
 79.1 
 
 75.0 
 
 88.8 
 
 105.8 
 
 112.4 
 
 117.2 
 
 *Redrilling. tShut down. 
 
 Table B — Continued. 
 
 Average Daily Production of Oil and Water, in Barrels, for Each Producing Day 
 
 During the Month. 
 
 Well No. 3a 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 OU 
 
 Water 
 
 
 •HW.. - . 
 
 108.3 
 
 1.0 
 
 113.0 
 
 1.0 
 
 116.1 
 
 0.5 
 
 99.2 
 
 1.0 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 !| OU 
 
 Water 
 
 53.3 
 
 0.0 
 
 51.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 54.4 
 
 0.5 
 
 i 46.3 
 
 0.3 
 
 45.3 
 
 0.3 
 
 39.1 
 
 0.1 
 
 35.3 
 
 0.4 
 
 47.0 
 
 O.C 
 
 .51.8 
 
 5.7 
 
 14.4 
 
 26.7 
 
 12.2 
 
 28.1 
 
 Total 
 fluid 
 
 August 
 
 September -_. 
 
 October 
 
 November __. 
 
 December 
 
 January 
 
 February 
 
 March 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 *Redrilling. 
 
 114.5 
 
 110.6 
 
 123.0 
 
 111.2 
 
 109.6 
 
 90.0 
 
 71.7 
 
 29.6 
 
 8.0 
 
 8.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 0.0 
 
 1.1 
 
 2.6 
 
 31.6 
 
 26.1 
 
 103.0 
 
 115.0 
 
 110.0 
 
 114.5 
 110.6 
 123.0 
 112.3 
 112.2 
 121.6 
 97.8 
 132.6 
 123.0 
 118.0 
 CO 
 
 123.5 
 96.2 
 25.3 
 
 23.2 
 
 1.5 
 
 1.5 
 
 41.2 
 
 101.3 
 
 109.3 
 114.0 
 116.6 
 100.2 
 100.0 
 125.0 
 137.4 
 126.6 
 0.0 
 0.0 
 154.2 
 
 53.3 
 51.0 
 54.9 
 466 
 45.6 
 39.2 
 35.7 
 47.6 
 57.5 
 41.1 
 40.3 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 29 
 
 A careful study of the above figures would reveal many striking 
 features, but in order to most clearly bring out their meaning, diagrams 
 are necessary. The diagrams here presented (Figs. 17 and 18) are 
 almost self-explanatory and show that well 1 C was the first in the 
 group to produce water, which quickly increased in amount, accom- 
 panied by an equally rapid decrease in the amount of oil. It will be 
 noted that the other wells in the group later followed a similar course. 
 This indicates that well 1 C is the source of the water trouble. 
 
 Figure 17 - Diagrdm s/)ow/n^ amoun/s of o// 3/?cf w^fer procfuce& 6y certs/n iye//s. 
 
 Diagrams based only on the water percentage, such as Fig. 18, can 
 be more easily made and sometimes are sufficient to point out the origin 
 of trouble. However, such a diagram might be misleading, for the 
 reason that a well reporting high percentage of water, but making only 
 a small amount of oil, Avould be given equal prominence on the diagram 
 with a more productive well. It will be readily seen that figures of 
 percentage mean but little unless accompanied by another basic figure 
 
30 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 which shows the true volume of water. The percentage of water in the 
 wells under consideration shows as follows in a diagram : 
 
 Well N2 
 
 /Juff 
 
 Sept. 
 
 Oct 
 
 Nov . 
 
 Dec. 
 
 ^an. 
 
 Feb. 
 
 March 
 
 /Jpril 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 
 l-C 
 
 iij 
 
 
 
 Zi;^' 
 
 ^^ 
 
 Oeei 
 
 ^0^fi/tlfi^~ 
 
 ruarr — 
 
 
 
 fitok 
 
 ''iAme — 
 
 
 = 
 
 .0 
 
 £ 
 
 2-B 
 3-B 
 4-B 
 3-A 
 2-A 
 
 a 
 
 • 
 lag 
 
 Si. 
 
 L 
 
 ™ 
 
 
 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 
 ^ — 
 
 Se^ 
 
 irilling 
 
 ^^ — 
 
 t^^ 
 
 1 
 
 M 
 
 -0 
 -«» 
 
 50 
 
 -0 
 
 -0 
 
 -SO 
 -0 
 
 -SO 
 
 -0 
 
 Figure 16 - D/gpram sfiowirtp percerytapes of nater procfc/ced 6/ certain we/Is. 
 
 FLUID LEVEL IN WELLS. 
 
 The usefulness of recording and comparing the levels to which fluid 
 rises in wells at various times is excellently shown by some of these same 
 wells. The following drawing (Fig. 19) is a cross section or profile 
 through some of the wells. The dotted line shows the levels at which 
 the fluid stood in the various wells before water trouble developed, 
 while the solid line shows the levels about a year later, when the water 
 trouble was serious. It will be noted that the high fluid level in well 
 1 C points to it as being the source of the water trouble. This is the 
 same conclusion afforded by the figures on production. 
 
 Figure 13 
 
 FLUID LEVEL CURVED WELLS along the LINE A-A. t,ujK„.^ 
 
 J , 
 
 ll-E K>-E 9-E 
 
 CAL/rofift/A 3TAT£ MiMmc Bureau, Dspartment of Petroleua* amo Ga^. 
 State Mt/veRALOOiiT State Oii. a/v^ Gas Si/^vfiv/iOA 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 31 
 
 NOTICE OF PROPOSED OPERATIONS. 
 
 In order to comply with the law, operators are required to notify 
 the bureau of all proposed work. The following blanks cover all the 
 requirements and will be furnished to all operators : 
 
 California state mining Bureau 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Gas 
 
 Notice of Intention to Drill New Well 
 
 This notice must be given before drilling begins 
 
 .Cillr.-- 101- 
 
 Mr.. 
 
 Deputy State Oil and Gas Supervisor 
 
 -Cal. 
 
 Dear Sib: 
 
 In compliance with Section 17, Chapter 718, Statutes of 1915, notice is hereby given that it is our intention 
 
 to commence the uork of drilling well number Section T R 3. & M., 
 
 Oil Field County 
 
 The \»ell is feet N. or S., and feet E. or W. from 
 
 (Give location In distance from seclion corners or other corners of legal subdivision) 
 
 The elevation of the derrick floor above sea level is feet. 
 
 We propose to \ise the following stiings of casing either cementing or landing them as here indicated: 
 
 Slie of Caslne. Inches j Weight. Lbs. Per Foot | \e«T or Second Hand | Depth j Landed or Cen-.ented 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 ' 
 
 ! ■ 
 
 i 
 1 
 
 It is uiuler.stood that if changes in this plan become necessary we are to notify you if possible before cement- 
 ing or landing the casing. 
 
 Wc estimate thjit prddiictive oil or gas sand should be encountered at a depth of about feet, 
 
 more or less 
 
 Respectfully yours. 
 
 (Name of Company or Operatoi) 
 
 By 
 
 Address notice n Dopiil.v Si:it(> Oil ami Gas Suporvist.r in cliarsc o( district whoro weii is located 
 
32 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 California State Mining Bureau 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Qae 
 
 Notice of Test of Water Shut-oflf 
 
 Thli notice must be given at least five days before the test, and a longer time is desirable 
 
 .- Cal. 191- 
 
 Ml - 
 
 Dt-puty SlHlc Oil and <Jas Supervisor 
 
 . Cal. 
 
 Dear Sib : 
 
 In complianci' with Section 19, Chapter 718, Statutes of 1915; notice is hereby given that it is our intention 
 
 to test the shut-off of water in well number -Section T R. _., B. & M., 
 
 - --.Oil Field, -- - County, 
 
 on the.-. day of 191... 
 
 landed 
 inch casing was cemented in at on 191.- 
 
 iKormjiiun) (Depllu ' U'^'e) 
 
 sacks of cement was used. 
 
 The.- . - - - - ---method was used iu 
 
 placing the cement. 
 
 Fluid level will be bailed to a depth of feet and left undisturbed for at least 12 hours before your 
 
 inspection. 
 
 Thf well is feet 
 
 fi.s not 
 deep. There lis a plug or bridge from feet to feet. 
 
 Respectfully yours, 
 
 <Natne of Company or Operator) 
 
 By- - - — - 
 
 Addreaa notice to Deputy State Oil nnd Gas Supervisor In charge of district where welt is located 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 33 
 
 California State Mining bureau 
 
 DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM AND GAS 
 
 Notice of Intention to Deepen, Redrill, Plug or Alter Casing in Well 
 
 This notice must be given fifteen dayi before work begins when possible 
 
 .-- --- ...Cal ...,191... 
 
 Mr. 
 
 Deputy State Oil and Gas Siipen-isor 
 
 Cal. 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In compliance with Section 17, Chapter 718, Statutes of lOl.j, notice is hereby given that it is our intention 
 to commence the work of deepeninp:, redrilling, plugrginpr or altering casing at well number 
 
 (Cross out unnecessary words) 
 
 Section. ..T R B & M., Oil Field. 
 
 County. 
 
 The present condition of the well is as follows : 
 
 The proposed work is as follows : 
 
 Respectfully yours, 
 
 (N.Tme of Comp.iny or Operator) 
 
 By 
 
 Address notice to Deputy State Oil and Gas Supervisor In charge of district where well Is located 
 
 3—36639 
 
34 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Fom 108. 13213- 117I5— 5000 
 
 California State Mining Bureau 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Gas 
 
 Notice of Intention to Abandon Well 
 
 This notice mutt be given at least fifteen days before work is to begin 
 
 -Cal 191. 
 
 Mr. 
 
 Deputy State Oil and Gas Supervisor 
 
 Cal. 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In compliance with Section 16, Chapter 718, Statutes of 1915, notice is liercby 
 
 given that it is our intention to abandon well number Section T 
 
 R , . Oil Field .._ County, 
 
 commencing work on the day of 191__. 
 
 The present condition of the well is as follows: 
 
 The proposed work is as follows: 
 
 Respectfully yours, 
 
 (Name ot Company or Operator) 
 
 By — - 
 
 Address notice to Deputy State Oil and Gas Supervisor in charge ot district where well is located 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 35 
 
 California State mining Bureau 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Gas 
 
 SUPPLEMENTARY NOTICE 
 
 - CaW 101.. 
 
 Mr- 
 
 Deputy State Oil aud Gas Supervisor 
 
 - ..-Cal 
 
 Dea£ Sib 
 
 Wease be advised that oxxt notice to you dated - 191 stating our intention 
 
 to well number Section... T .R.. ... B & M. 
 
 (Dlill, deepen, redrlll. test 
 abaodon ) 
 
 Oil Field , County 
 
 must be amended on account of changed or recently discovered conditions 
 The new conditions are as follows 
 
 We now propose 
 
 Respectfully yours, 
 
 ( Name of Company > 
 
 Bv 
 
36 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 NECESSITY OF GEOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING WORK. 
 
 While discussing the importance of systematic work and its value to 
 the oil operators themselves, entirely aside from legal requirements of 
 this department, it may be well to explain the functions of an engineer 
 or geologist, which seem to be understood by comparatively few oil men. 
 
 At the present time, fortunately, it is not necessar}^ to point out the 
 usefulness of a geologist in choosing new or prospective oil lands. Most 
 operators of importance now realize that systematic study of earth con- 
 ditions, by a specially trained man, is a better method to pursue in 
 planning investment of money, than to merely spend it on incomplete 
 information and then plan how to recover it. Consequently, geologi.sts 
 are usually employed before drilling begins. However, there are too 
 few companies who realize the importance of continuing to properly use 
 the services of a geologist or engineer after the land has been selected 
 and development commenced. 
 
 The larger operators, of which there are possibly a dozen in Califor- 
 nia, will particularly benefit by considering this question. Possibly the 
 small and comparatively inactive concerns would not be justified in 
 the expense of attempting to individually make use of such work, but 
 several such companies could profitably join in employing a competent 
 engineer. 
 
 It must be clearly borne in mind that the work of this bureau covers 
 only the prevention or repair of damage. The bureau has neither the 
 facilities nor inclination to direct the management of private properties. 
 It will, however, assist operators, whenever it is possible, to solve their 
 problems. 
 
 INEFFICIENCY IN OIL FIELD OPERATIONS. 
 
 The work of the bureau is not directed to a study of operating con- 
 ditions, but observation of them could not well escape notice, while the 
 regular work was being carried on. In fact, a most excellent oppor- 
 tunity is afforded to compare various methods. This broad field of 
 observation justifies the statement that there is probably no large busi- 
 ness so inefficiently conducted as is that involved in the production of 
 oil in California, notwithstanding the fact that mechanical operations 
 here seem to be more advanced and improved than in any other part of 
 the world. The annual losses, due to unsystematic work and actually 
 paid out of pocket, amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Bank- 
 ruptcy would speedily follow such management in any line of business 
 not dependent upon either a most abundant natural supply of crude 
 material or fresh infusions of capital from other sources. These two 
 alleviating conditions can not be expected to continue indefinitely. 
 
SECOND ANNLTAI. REPORT. 37 
 
 The producing branch of the oil business is, of course, all important, 
 because all other branches of the business depend directly on it. It will 
 be clearly realized, by any reasoning person, that to economically 
 extract oil from its natural underground resen^oirs requires the most 
 complete knowledge possible on two subjects: First, the natural or 
 geological conditions governing the creation and preservation of the 
 reservoirs, and, second, the artificial or mechanical conditions created 
 near the reservoir by efforts to drill wells and extract the oil. There 
 is absolutely no other way of utilizing the necessary knowledge than by 
 placing the sole responsibility of outlining and directing all develop- 
 ment work in the hands of men who possess such knowledge. The solu- 
 tion of the problem, to use other words, requires engineering skill. 
 Such a statement is not theoretical or visionary, and its correctness is 
 proved by the consideration of other and similar industries, such as the 
 mining of the important metals, in which development work is directed 
 as an engineering problem. Further proof that twentieth century 
 methods, using technical skill, are applicable to the oil-producing busi- 
 ness, is furnished by the fact that several of the largest companies in 
 California, shown on pages 9 and 10, are employing such a system. 
 
 There has been a hazy notion among oil operators of the value of the 
 geological information, and numerous concerns have made an effort to 
 collect it but have stopped short when it came to applying it. The 
 bureau has frequently had most elaborate and expensive geological data 
 presented to it in the form of records, only to find, on pursuit of an 
 inquiry, that the so-called geological department of a company had no 
 knowledge as to Avhether the so-called operating departments had fol- 
 lowed the preliminary suggestions and, furthermore, had no knowledge 
 of facts subsequently developed by drilling operations. The inefficiency 
 was found to not simplj' end with the disclosure that the operating 
 departments had no knowledge of the preliminary work of the geolog- 
 ical departments, but really had no connected knowledge or records of 
 their own drilling work. 
 
 A single example, chosen at random from numerous cases, may be 
 used to illustrate the results of such lack of system. A well costing 
 about $50,000 developed water trouble and had never been a satisfac- 
 tory producer. The supposedly complete record of the well, as fur- 
 nished to the bureau by the owners, simply showed that a string of 
 casing had been properly cemented below the water sand and above the 
 oil sand. The owners had no definite opinion as to the cause of the 
 trouble, and even expressed an inclination to plug and abandon the well, 
 charging the expense of drilling the well to profit and loss. 
 
 Further inquiry ])y the bureau caused a more extended search for 
 records kept by ownei-s, and developed the fact that several hundred 
 
38 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 feet of casing had been lost during drilling operations and was left in 
 such a position that it might forui an almost ideal channel through 
 which the overlying water might descend to the oil-bearing formation. 
 Notwithstanding the amount of money invested in the well, there had 
 apparently been no steps taken to either demonstrate or disprove such 
 a possibility. This particular well may, of course, be repaired under 
 the direction of the bureau, but it seems almost incredible that a large 
 company, merely seeking profit from its invested money, could have 
 allowed such a condition to arise and exist for several years. The 
 employment of a competent engineer, authorized to gather all the facts 
 and see that his recommendations were carried out, would prevent such 
 wastefulness and relieve the superintendent of unjust criticism for not 
 attending to details, which he could not -possibly carry along with those 
 of his routine work. 
 
 METHODS OF SHUTTING OFF WATER. 
 
 The following descriptions and statements relative to methods of 
 shutting off water are written by several members of the bureau staff, 
 namely, R. B. Moran, ]\I. J. Kirwan, R. D. Bush and R. P. McLaughlin. 
 
 In most of the oil fields water i.s found in the formations overlying 
 the oil sands. There are a number of methods in use for excluding 
 this water from the wells. Local conditions must be taken into account 
 in the choice of method used in any particular case. Shallow wells are 
 often successfull}^ handled by landing the casing in impervious strata, 
 but in deep drilling in California in the majority of cases hydraulic 
 cement is used. 
 
 Formation shut-off is the term applied to a shut-off where casing is 
 landed in a bed of shale or clay without using cement or other device 
 to plug the space between the casing and the wall of the hole. Much 
 depends upon the kind of casing shoe which is used. It should be a 
 plain shoe, as distinguished from the notched Baker shoe and from the 
 types used in rotary drilling. A shoe 14" to 20" in length is usually 
 used, although in a few cases in deep work shoes from 6" to 20" in 
 length have been tried. It is important not to have the largest diam- 
 eter of the shoe at the bottom, so that it can be driven tightly into the 
 formation. When a suitable shale or clay is reached where it is desired 
 to land the water string, the hole is drilled ahead with a smaller-sized 
 bit and the casing is driven until the shoe is tight in the formation. 
 This will prevent the water from following do^\Ti the outside of the 
 casing and entering the well. 
 
 At the first departure from the simple formation shut-off, clay and 
 chopped rope were put into fill and seal up the space between the shoe 
 and the wall. A practice in vogue before the use of the cement, but 
 now obsolete, was to make a landing on a hard lens or "shell," as it 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 39 
 
 is usually termed, depending on a bag of flaxseed to seal up the space 
 around the shoe. The hole was carefully trued up and cuttings 
 removed, then the seed bag was lowered into the hole and casing landed 
 on it. The swelling of the seed upon taking up water was depended 
 on to hold back the water long enough to allow the mud to settle and 
 the formation close in enough to make a permanent job. 
 
 Tamping is a method which has been in use a number of years but 
 which now has but few followers. A complicated expanding packer is 
 put onto the oil string where it is desired to make a shut-off. This 
 point, however, must also be below the next larger string of pipe. The 
 packer is made of canvas and might be described as an inverted 
 umbrella. Sand and pulverized shale is then run in between the cas- 
 ings by means of a stream of water. The outer string must be moved 
 up and down all the time, both for the purpose of keeping the material 
 introduced moving down to the bottom of the hole and for the purpose 
 of tamping it tight around the shoe. As the space below fills up, the 
 tamping string is removed joint by joint. This operation takes from 
 three to six weeks. A few men advocating the practice claim that 
 the casing recovered repays the labor involved. It is also evident that 
 by this means a string of casings is saved, the last string serving as 
 both the oil and water string. It is readily seen to be a process which 
 would only be applicable in drilling where formations stand up suffi- 
 ciently to allow the removal of casing at will. An interesting sidelight 
 on conditions which are sometimes encountered is given by the state- 
 ment that 70 cubic yards of sand were used in filling up a space behind 
 a single 20'" length of 8" pipe. 
 
 Hydraulic cement is now being generally used in California for 
 excluding water from oil sands. What is called tlie ''dump bailer" 
 method is the simplest in use. The hole is first trued up and carefully 
 cleared of cuttings in case the work is done at the bottom of the hole. 
 If the hole has already been carried below the shut-off point it is neces- 
 sary to put a bridge in, or, in other words, a false bottom in the hole. 
 The casing is raised off the bottom. Thii-ty or forty sacks of cement, 
 mixed to the consistency of tbin gruel, are lowered to the bottom by 
 means of the dump bailer. The casing is then filled with water to the 
 top and a cap screwed on, then when the string is lowered to bottom, 
 the cement is forced out behind the casing. .Time is allowed for the 
 cement to set, after which any that has been left in the hole is drilled 
 out. If the displacements have been accurately figured this will leave 
 only a few feet on the inside of the casing which gives little or no 
 trouble in drilling out. One of the advantages of this method is the 
 fact that where mud has been used in drilling, this mud can be left 
 behind the casing. It is the usual practice in some fields to put in a 
 
40 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 few barrels of clear water in advance of the cement, so as to give it 
 a better chance to set without being mixed too much with mud. In 
 experienced hands this method has scored a large percentage of success- 
 ful shut-offs, even in deep territory. The amount of cement used is 
 necessarily limited and consequently the method is applicable only to 
 eases where there are no large cavities to be filled, such as often occur 
 in redrilling or other troubles in wells. 
 
 The pumping in of cement by pressure pumps is the method in most 
 general use. For this purpose complete outfits are mounted on auto 
 trucks and steam connections are made with the boiler at the well. Two 
 pumps are generally used. The work is generally started with a pump 
 capable of delivering a pressure of 300 to 400 lbs. and finished with one 
 capable of 700 to 800 lbs. The cement is mixed in a portable mixing 
 trough. Neat cement is used and it is mixed to the consistency of thin 
 gruel. 
 
 There are a number of variations as to the details of the method. In 
 all cases it is important to true up the bottom of the hole and remove 
 the cuttings. The casing is raised a few feet from the bottom, while the 
 cement is being pumped, and then it is lowered to position after the 
 cement is in place. Some operators circulate water prior to running 
 in the cement until the clear water comes to the surface outside the 
 casing. Others leave as much circulated mud in the hole as possible, 
 only pumping in a small amount of clean water in advance of the 
 cement in order to prevent the mud mixing with the cement, the idea 
 being to leave this mud to settle around the casing and thus prevent 
 the movement of waters from one stratiun to another. 
 
 An early method, now little used, was to pump cement through tubing, 
 a packer being placed at the bottom of the casing to prevent the return 
 of the cement between the tubing and the casing. An improvement on 
 this method, now extensively used, is to pump the cement through tub- 
 ing which passes through a casing head, provided with a release and 
 fitted to the top of the water string. The tubing is lowered to within 
 a few feet of the casing shoe, the distance depending on the amount of 
 cement it is desired to leave in the casing. Water is pumped in to 
 get circulation outside the casing and then the casing head release is 
 opened and the casing pumped full of water, which prevents the cement 
 from coming up between the tubing and the easing and forces it out- 
 side the easing, when the release is closed. After the cement is in 
 and displaced from the tubing with Avater, the casing is lowered 
 in place and all connections closed until the cement has taken its initial 
 set, to prevent a possible return of the cement around the shoe. There 
 are two methods of determining when the cement has been displaced 
 from the tubing. First, to calculate the capacity of the tubing and 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 41 
 
 measure the required amount of water ; and second, to reduce the diam- 
 eter of the lower end of the tubing with a swedge nipple. A wooden 
 plug is then put in, after the cement and ahead of the displacing water. 
 When the plug reaches the swedge nipple and the cement is out, the 
 pump pressure jumps up and the circulation stops. 
 
 The majority of the operators now pump the cement directly into 
 the casing and then displace it and force it out behind the pipe by fill- 
 ing it up with water. Some operators figure the contents of the casing 
 and stop the pumps when the calculated amount of water has been 
 pumped in. In some cases the water is measured with a meter, while 
 others consider this too risky and measure the water in tanks, thus 
 having the exact quantity at hand. One case came to our notice where 
 it w£is discovered that the meter was not working after the cement had 
 been pumped in. Water was then pumped in until the cement was 
 returned to the surface outside the casing. 
 
 In another method two wooden plugs about three feet long are used. 
 They are made to fit tightly against the casing by means of rubber 
 belting. The plugs are introduced by means of special arrangements 
 of gates and fittings. The first plug is started down the casing ahead 
 of the cement to prevent the water and cement mixing. The original 
 publication (Bulletin No. 73, p. 215) erroneously stated that ''The 
 casing is raised off the bottom high enough to allow this plug to pass 
 clear out of the casing. " The usual practice is to raise the casing about 
 18'' so that the upper portion of the first plug remains in the casing. 
 Sometimes a wooden "spreader," 2" x 4" x 6' to 15' long is run in ahead 
 of the second plug. This retains within the casing cement which has 
 become excessively diluted and would otherwise rest at the critical 
 position immediately around the shoe of the casing. The plugs and 
 "spreader" are easily drilled out. The second plug is introduced after 
 the cement is pumped in and the casing lowered so that the plugs and 
 "spreader" will not be passed out of the casing but come to rest and 
 thus run up the pressure of the pumps when all the cement has left the 
 casing. In using this process it is customary to measure the water 
 pumped in behind the second plug as a check on its progress. 
 
 The amount of cement used varies from five to thirty tons, according 
 to local conditions. On an ordinary job, without any complications 
 resulting from caving, ten to fifteen tons are used. JNlost operators use 
 larger quantities than would be needed, for the simple purpose of 
 plugging off water behind the shoes, because it serves to reinforce the 
 casing by filling the space between the casing and the wall and also 
 prevents corrosion from mineral waters. It is not uncommon to find in 
 redrilling or abandonment of wells whore large amounts of cement have 
 been used, that the cement has followed up the casing as much as 1000 
 
42 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 feet. In a few cases where formations showed decided tendency to 
 collapse casing in completed wells, as much as thirty tons have been 
 used in the hope of holding back the walls and preventing this collapse. 
 
 The shutting off of "bottom water" is a different problem, and 
 usually a much more difficult one than presents itself in shutting off 
 "top water." Oil sands have been drilled through and the operator 
 often has to contend with gas, loose sand, sidetracked or slivered casing. 
 The hole must first be cleaned out and, if any casing w;as left in when 
 the oil string was pulled, it must be shattered with dynamite and 
 plugged up above the water sand. Some operators have been successful 
 by putting in rope, brick, etc., and tamping down thoroughly with the 
 tools and on top of that, as a foundation, tamping down a mixture of 
 cement and lathe cuttings put in dry in tin cartridges. These are 
 broken up and the cement mixed with water in the hole by the tools. 
 Others have been successful, simply dumping in neat cement with a 
 dump bailer, up to the bottom of the lowest oil sands. 
 
 Probably the best method, and the one that has met with success 
 under the most difficult conditions, is by pumping the cement through 
 tubing, which enables the operator to put it under pressure and force 
 it out into cavities and channels that would not otherwise be filled with 
 cement. The outfit is similar to that described above for cementing a 
 water string with the tubing and casing head, and in addition the space 
 between the oil and water string is packed off at the top of the water 
 string, thus preventing the cement from coming up between these two 
 casings, and is so constructed as to allow the movement of the oil string 
 through it if that is desired. In using this method it frequently hap- 
 pens that the oil sands above will absorb considerable water, and con- 
 tinue to do so until the cement comes up and shuts this off to some 
 extent, causing the pump pressure to rise and forcing the cement into 
 the formation below. Thus the oil sands become somewhat deadened 
 and it may be some time before the former production is obtained from 
 these sands ; however, it is not believed that the cement forms a solid 
 wall around the casing in the oil sands, which would shut out all the oil, 
 for the reason that there is sufficient gas and movement of the cement 
 to keep it from setting. Some operators advocate mudding up the oil 
 sands first, in order to keep the cement out and prevent circulation, but 
 this would, no doubt, prevent the return of the oil to a greater extent 
 than the cement. 
 
 The most difficult problem the operators have to deal with is the case 
 of a water sand between oil sands, where it is desired to produce from 
 the lower oil sand and give the upper oil sand the proper protection 
 from water. In many cases this would require two additional strings 
 of casing, generally reducing the diameter of the hole, in some cases to 
 
SECOND ANNUx\L REPORT. 
 
 43 
 
 an impracticable size, the original oil string being cemented above the 
 water sand, one additional being cemented below the water sand, and 
 one additional for the new oil string. One operator in the Coalinga 
 field successfully solved this problem in one well with one string of 
 casing, giving the lower sand a test, which, however, proved nonpro- 
 ductive. The original oil. string was cemented below the water sand, 
 enough cement being put in to go above the water sand, and cement 
 the casing in the overlying shale. The lower oil sand was bailed dry 
 and later that portion of the hole below and a few feet up into the 
 water string was plugged up with cement. Then the casing opposite 
 the upper oil sands was perforated and tests proved that these oil sands 
 were free from water. 
 
 AMOUNT OF CEMENT NECESSARY. 
 
 The amount of cement required to fill certain spaces in an oil well 
 should be approximately known when a job is commenced and the fol- 
 lowing table, where the si^ace is exactly stated, can be used for such 
 a purpose. In actual practice the exact cavity may not be known. 
 The table is based on the fact that a sack of cement, weighing about 
 100 pounds, Avill occupy about 1.1 cubic feet after being mixed with 
 water and allowed to set. 
 
 Lineal Fee Filled by One Sack of Portland Cement Alongside of Oil-Well 
 
 Casings. 
 
 (One sack equals 1.1 cubic feet neat cement when set.) 
 
 Size of casing 
 
 Diameter of well (excess over casing diameter) 
 
 -^<;t'.'al i One 
 outside i„(,h 
 
 diameter , 
 
 Two j Three 
 inches Inches 
 
 Four 
 inches 
 
 rive 
 inches 
 
 Six 
 inches 
 
 Inches. 
 
 4i-inch : 4.75 
 
 4Vi:ich I 5.00 
 
 5g-inch 600 
 
 eVinch 6.623 
 
 SVinch 7.00 
 
 7Mnch 8.00 
 
 8i-inch 8.C25 
 
 !»5-inch 10.00 
 
 IC -inch 10.75 
 
 llg-inch 12.00 
 
 12J-iDrh 13.00 
 
 ISi-inch 14.00 
 
 IS'.-inch 16.00 
 
 Feet. 
 
 Feet. 
 
 19.2 
 
 8.8 
 
 18.3 
 
 8.4 
 
 15.5 
 
 7.1 
 
 14.2 
 
 6.6 
 
 13.5 
 
 6.3 
 
 11.0 
 
 5.6 
 
 11.2 
 
 5.2 
 
 9.7 
 
 4.6 
 
 9.0 
 
 4.3 
 
 8.1 
 
 3.9 
 
 7.5 
 
 3.6 
 
 7.0 
 
 3.4 
 
 6.1 
 
 3.0 
 
 Feet. 
 5.4 
 5.2 
 4.4 
 4.2 
 4.0 
 3.5 
 3.3 
 2.9 
 2.8 
 2.5 
 2.3 
 2.2 
 1.9 
 
 Feet. 
 3.7 
 3.6 
 3.2 
 2.9 
 2.8 
 2.5 
 2.4 
 2.1 
 2.0 
 1.8 
 1.7 
 1.6 
 1.4 
 
 Feet. 
 2.8 
 2.7 
 2.4 
 2.2 
 2.1 
 1.9 
 1.8 
 1.6 
 1.5 
 1.4 
 1.3 
 1.2 
 1.1 
 
 Feet. 
 2.2 
 2.1 
 
 1.9 
 1.7 
 1.7 
 1.5 
 1.4 
 1..S 
 1.2 
 1.1 
 1.0 
 1.0 
 0.9 
 
 MUD LADEN FLUID METHOD. 
 
 The term "mud l^den fluid" herein used applies to a mixture of 
 clay with water, the water carrying the finely divided clay in suspen- 
 sion in quantities varying from 5 to 25 per cent. 
 
44 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Mud ladeu fluid has been commonly used in rotary drilling and 
 Avitli the use of a circulator system has been mainly to "mud-off" 
 formations which do not stand up well, and cave in in such a manner as 
 to "freeze up" the casing. Mud laden fluid has also been successfully 
 used in mudding off gas formations. The mud laden fluid method for 
 shutting oft' water is comparatively new in California fields and has not 
 been sufficiently demonstrated to receive the wholesale approval of 
 this department. This mud fluid process should be tried only on wells 
 favorable for demonstrating its success or failure, and in general on 
 wells which are not line wells unless agreeable to the neighbors con- 
 cerned. 
 
 In connection with the foregoing discussion of the practice of shut- 
 ting off water by the mudding process it is evident that this method 
 should be tried in simple cases only, such as top water, until such time 
 as the method has been thoroughly demonstrated. In case this method 
 is applied to wells where a water sand lies between the oil sands, the 
 adjoining wells should be free from water so as to indicate, by their 
 production, the success or failure of the experiment. Wells should be 
 cemented where the mud process is tried in redrilled or old wells Avhere 
 the formation is not suitable for a formation shut off with a long shoe. 
 
 The process may reasonably be presumed to accomplish several 
 things greatly to be desired in California, especially a reduction in 
 cost of drilling Avells. However, as the State Mining Bureau is 
 engaged in practical work, theory can not be the sole recommendation 
 of this or any other problem. Doubtless some operators will be more 
 than willing to immediately use the mud fluid method of shutting off 
 water as it will be much less expensive than the ordinary methods now 
 in use. 
 
 It is recommended that a limited number of wells be permitted to 
 drill with the mud fluid process in selected localities Avhere the after 
 effects can be definitely studied, and if necessary, corrected without 
 undue injury to surrounding property. The work should be allowed 
 to proceed only under definite specifications to be furnished by the State 
 Mining Bureau, which welcomes suggestions .as to the specifications. 
 
 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DRILLING WITH MUD. 
 
 The following specifications are presented with the understanding 
 that we do not believe them to be incapable of improvement. The 
 bureau welcomes the introduction of new methods and will gladly 
 confer with any operator on such questions. 
 
 (1) The work must at all times be open to the inspection of all 
 operators owning land or operating wells within one mile of the well, 
 and any reasonable information as to the operations must be furnished 
 them. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 45 
 
 (2) The mud iiiiLst he entirely free from sand or grit. 
 
 (3) Constant circulation of mud must be maintained during opera- 
 tions until easing is ready to land. Just before the easing is landed 
 the exit of mud from the well must be stopped and pumping continued 
 at a pressure of five hundred pounds per square inch until no more 
 mud can be pumped into the well. After the casing is landed the level 
 of the mud behind it must be kept permanently at the ground surface. 
 
 (4) The easing must be landed in some thick bed of sticky clay. 
 Before landing the easing, a hole two inches smaller in diameter than 
 the shoe must be drilled at least three feet below the larger hole. 
 
 (5) A easing shoe not less than three feet long must be used. The 
 outside diameter at the point of the shoe must not be larger than at 
 any point above. 
 
 (6) Proof will be required that the casing is securely and tightly 
 landed. The well must be drilled at least five feet below the shoe, 
 bailed dry and allowed to stand at least twenty-four hours. 
 
 COLLAPSING STRENGTH OF STEEL CASING. 
 
 The question of strength of casing to resist collapse is of vital 
 importance to oil operators contemplating deep wells because it must 
 be remembered that after the well is completed it Avill some times stand 
 nearly empt}' and therefore the casing will be subject to the maximum 
 pressure of the column of water outside it. Casing which is too light 
 IS the poorest kind of false economy. 
 
 "When a test of the water shut-ofit' is made at a well by the Petroleum 
 Department of the State Mining Bureau, it is desirable to bail the well 
 down as far as is safe, and the accompanying table showing the 
 strength of various sizes and weights of casing is presented as a rough 
 guide. The list is based on a great number of actual tests conducted 
 by Prof. Reid T. Stewart (Vol. 27, Transactions American Society of 
 Mechanical Engineers), and the figures for depth of water exerting 
 pressure enough to collapse easing is the limit beyond which safe 
 operations would not extend. A prudent operator would stop far 
 short of the limit. It must be remembered that in this list no account 
 is taken of such underground forces as are sometimes reported to have 
 cut off and carried casing to one side and out of reach of the drilling 
 tools. It should be further remembered that when any force is sud- 
 denly applied it is much more destructive than when gradually applied, 
 and if a well were suddenly emptied of its fluid content, as in the case 
 of a gas blow-out, the casing might fail under a water pressure that 
 could have been supported if the well were emptied slowly by a bailer 
 or pump. The depth of water is of course sometimes much less than 
 the depth of the well and it is important to always note the level of the 
 fluid which will stand outside of the casing. 
 
46 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Care of easing before it is used is of vital importance. Tasts show 
 that when the casing is. slightly flattened, or out of round, failure 
 takes place most easily. In handling easing it is frequently allowed 
 to fall and become bruised or dented, thereby inviting collapse when 
 it is later used in a well. 
 
 size of casing (nominal) 
 
 Weight 
 per foot, 
 
 pounds 
 (nominal) 
 
 Collapsing 
 
 strength, 
 
 pounds per 
 
 square Inch 
 
 Depth of 
 water exert- 
 ing "jiesEure 
 enough to 
 
 collapse 
 casing (feet) 
 
 SI 
 9p- 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 11 
 11 
 11] 
 
 12: 
 m- 
 
 12.J 
 
 121 
 
 lei 
 
 151 
 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 -inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 inch 
 
 16 
 13 
 15 
 20 
 20 
 24 
 26 
 28 
 20 
 26 
 28 
 30 
 26 
 28 
 32 
 36 
 38 
 43 
 33 
 40 
 45 
 48 
 54 
 47 
 60 
 40 
 40 
 45 
 50 
 54 
 50 
 70 
 
 4,715 
 2,900 
 3,605 
 3,295 
 2,345 
 3,215 
 3,650 
 4,080 
 1.980 
 3,075 
 3,490 
 3,850 
 1,945 
 1,660 
 2,150 
 2,635 
 2,880 
 3,510 
 1,285 
 1,425 
 1,795 
 2,025 
 2,510 
 1,375 
 2,215 
 835 
 500 
 750 
 1,010 
 1,215 
 650 
 795 
 
 10,880 
 6,700 
 8,320 
 7,620 
 5,420 
 7,420 
 8,420 
 9,420 
 4.570 
 7,080 
 8,060 
 8,900 
 4,480 
 3,840 
 4,960 
 6,080 
 6,610 
 8,100 
 2,970 
 3,290 
 4,140 
 4,6S0 
 5,800 
 3,175 
 5,100 
 1,930 
 1,150 
 1,730 
 2,330 
 2,800 
 1,500 
 1,S40 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 47 
 
 Table Showing Capacity of Tubing, per Li 
 
 neal Foot, 
 
 in Gallons and Cu 
 
 3ic Feet. 
 
 
 Weight 
 per foot, 
 pounds 
 
 Actual 
 
 outside 
 
 diameter. 
 
 Inches 
 
 Actual 
 
 Inside 
 
 diameter. 
 
 Inches 
 
 Capacity per foot 
 
 Nominal inside diameter 
 
 Gallons Cubic feet 
 
 
 2.24 
 2.68 
 
 1.680 
 1.900 
 
 1..390 
 1.622 
 
 .079 
 .1078 
 
 .0105 
 
 IJ-inch 
 
 .0144 
 
 2 -inch 
 
 4.00 
 
 2.375 
 
 2.021 
 
 .1061 
 
 .0222 
 
 2 -inch 
 
 4.50 
 
 2.375 
 
 1.971 
 
 .1582 
 
 .0212 
 
 2J-inch 
 
 5.74 
 
 2.875 
 
 2.461 
 
 .2470 
 
 .0330 
 
 2.\-inch 
 
 6.25 
 
 2.875 
 
 2.4.33 
 
 .2420 
 
 .0323 
 
 ." -inch 
 
 7.54 
 
 3.50O 
 
 3.080 
 
 .3870 
 
 .5180 
 
 S -inch 
 
 8.50 
 
 3.500 
 
 3.018 
 
 .3720 
 
 .0497 
 
 -inch 
 
 10.00 
 
 3.500 
 
 2.914 
 
 .3460 
 
 .0463 
 
 3.\-inch 
 
 9.00 
 
 4.000 
 
 3.558 
 
 .5160 
 
 .0689 
 
 4 -inch 
 
 10.63 
 
 4.500 
 
 4.022 
 
 .6300 
 
 .0882 
 
 4 -inch 
 
 11.75 
 
 4.500 
 
 3.980 
 
 .6510 
 
 .0870 
 
 Table Showing Capacity of Casin 
 
 g, per Lineal Foot, 
 
 In Gallons and Cu 
 
 bic Feet. 
 
 
 16.00 
 12.85 
 15.00 
 20.00 
 20.00 
 24.00 
 26.00 
 28.00 
 20.00 
 26.00 
 28.00 
 30.00 
 26.00 
 28.00 
 32.00 
 36.00 
 38.00 
 43.00 
 33.00 
 40.00 
 45.00 
 48.00 
 54.00 
 40.00 
 40.00 
 45.00 
 50.00 
 54.00 
 50.00 
 70.00 
 
 4.750 
 
 5.000 
 
 5.000 
 
 6.000 
 
 6.625 
 
 6.625 
 
 6.625 
 
 6.625 
 
 7.000 
 
 7.000 
 
 7.000 
 
 7.000 
 
 8.000 
 
 8.625 
 
 8.625 
 
 8.625 
 
 8.625 
 
 8.625 
 
 10.000 
 
 10.750 
 
 10.750 
 
 10.750 
 
 10.750 
 
 12.000 
 
 13.000 
 
 13.000 
 
 13.000 
 
 13.000 
 
 14.000 
 
 16.000 
 
 4.082 
 4.508 
 4.424 
 5. .352 
 6.049 
 5.921 
 5.855 
 5.791 
 6.456 
 6.276 
 6.214 
 6.154 
 7.386 
 8.017 
 7.921 
 
 7.82:3 
 
 7.775 
 7.051 
 9.384 
 10.054 
 9.960 
 9.902 
 9.784 
 11.384 
 12.4.38 
 12.360 
 12.282 
 12.220 
 13.344 
 15.198 
 
 .680 
 .830 
 .799 
 1.170 
 1.490 
 1.430 
 1.400 
 1.365 
 1.700 
 1.610 
 1.580 
 1.546 
 2.224 
 2.625 
 2.560 
 2.500 
 2.470 
 2.390 
 3.600 
 4.130 
 4.060 
 4.020 
 3.900 
 5.290 
 6.300 
 6.230 
 6.140 
 6.090 
 7.280 
 9.420 
 
 .091 
 
 4J-ineh 
 
 .116 
 .107 
 
 ■5|-inch _ - _ _- - 
 
 .156 
 
 
 .199 
 
 6i-inch 
 
 «>^-inch - 
 
 .191 
 .187 
 
 6J-inch - - 
 
 .182 
 
 6g-inch - 
 
 .227 
 
 
 .215 
 
 eiinch - - -- - - - 
 
 .211 
 
 6§-inch 
 
 .206 
 .296 
 
 8-J-inch 
 
 SJinch - 
 
 .350 
 .343 
 
 84-inch _ -- - . — -— 
 
 .334 
 
 8i-inch -. 
 
 .330 
 
 8J-inch -- 
 
 .320 
 
 Pg-inch - 
 
 .480 
 
 10 -inch 
 
 .552 
 
 10 -inch 
 
 ir -inch 
 
 .543 
 .537 
 
 10 -inch - 
 
 .522 
 
 lli-inch 1 
 
 .7116 
 .843 
 
 12i-inch 
 
 .834 
 
 l?i-inch 
 
 .821 
 
 V2i-inch 
 
 .814 
 
 ISi-incli 
 
 .973 
 
 l').>-inch - 
 
 1.260 
 
 
 
 STATISTICS OF OIL PRODUCTION. 
 
 The statistics of oil and gas production, together with financial results 
 of the industry, for tlie calendar year 1916, are fully set forth in Bul- 
 letin No. 74, of this bureau. 
 
 Monthly statistics for various fields and for the entire state are here 
 given for the purpose of bringing records previously published in Bul- 
 letins Nos. 69 and 73 down to date. The figures in uniformity with 
 previous publications are those collected by the Standard Oil Company. 
 
48 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 They closely eheek those published by the Independent Oil Producers 
 Agency and also the figures collected by this department in the form of 
 sworn statements. 
 
 KERN RIVER. 
 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Average dally pro- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Total 
 
 Per well 
 
 1916-July .. 
 
 1,838 
 1,838 
 1,839 
 1,886 
 1,900 
 1,908 
 1,927 
 1,935 
 1,946 
 1,953 
 1,954 
 1,955 
 
 12 
 8 
 
 13 
 9 
 
 13 
 8 
 5 
 4 
 6 
 2 
 3 
 5 
 
 22,280 
 22,550 
 22,600 
 23,075 
 22,595 
 22,495 
 23,645 
 24,410 
 24,445 
 23,875 
 23,595 
 23,030 
 
 12.'' 
 
 August 
 
 September 
 
 October 
 
 12.3 
 
 12.2 
 12.2 
 
 November 
 
 11.9 
 
 December 
 
 11.8 
 
 1917— January 
 
 12.3 
 
 February 
 
 12.6 
 
 March 
 
 12.5 
 
 April 
 
 12.2 
 
 May 
 
 12.1 
 
 June .. . 
 
 11.8 
 
 
 
 McKITTRICK FIELD. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction In barrels 
 
 
 I'roduc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Total 
 
 Per well 
 
 1916— July 
 
 288 
 290 
 290 
 292 
 294 
 293 
 290 
 290 
 293 
 298 
 301 
 302 
 
 3 
 
 9,504 
 8,876 
 9,650 
 9,502 
 9,582 
 8,812 
 9,278 
 8,678 
 9,308 
 9,596 
 9,185 
 9,069 
 
 33.0 
 
 August 
 
 30.6 
 
 September . . 
 
 1 
 2 
 1 
 3 
 2 
 2 
 2 
 2 
 3 
 2 
 
 33.3 
 
 October 
 
 November . _ ... .. . 
 
 32.6 
 32.6 
 
 December . .-. 
 
 30.1 
 
 1917 — January ._._.. 
 
 32.0 
 
 February . 
 
 29.9 
 
 March ... ... 
 
 31.8 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 32.2 
 80.3 
 
 June ... 
 
 30.0 
 
 
 
 MIDWAY-SUNSET. 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August -. 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917— January . 
 February 
 March ... 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 1,592 
 1,622 
 1,659 
 1,682 
 1,693 
 1,710 
 1,713 
 1,742 
 1,762 
 1,781 
 1,814 
 1,842 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 107,624 
 108,280 
 111,988 
 112,635 
 108,327 
 102,217 
 101,503 
 100,980 
 100,789 
 101,723 
 99,832 
 99,543 
 
 67.5 
 66.8 
 67.5 
 66.9 
 64.0 
 59.9 
 59.3 
 57.9 
 57.1 
 57.1 
 65.0 
 54.1 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT, 
 
 49 
 
 LOST HILLS AND BELRIDGE. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction In barrels 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August — - 
 September 
 October .. 
 November 
 December . 
 
 1917— January .. 
 February . 
 
 March 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 297 
 302 
 319 
 336 
 342 
 350 
 359 
 365 
 376 
 392 
 398 
 412 
 
 10 
 
 13,239 
 
 44 S 
 
 14 
 
 14.155 
 
 46.8 
 
 14 
 
 14.232 
 
 44.A 
 
 S 
 
 14.820 
 
 44.1 
 
 10 
 
 14.754 
 
 43.1 
 
 9 
 
 14,719 
 
 42.1 
 
 6 
 
 14,807 
 
 41.3 
 
 12 
 
 15,729 
 
 43.1 
 
 18 
 
 16.803 
 
 44.7 
 
 9 
 
 17,394 
 
 44.4 
 
 3 
 
 17.010 
 
 42.8 
 
 12 
 
 17,458 
 
 42.4 
 
 COALINGA. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Average dally pio- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 1916-July 
 
 August -. 
 September 
 October . 
 
 November 
 December 
 1917— January . 
 February 
 March ... 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 903 
 
 914 
 
 925 
 
 935 
 
 927 
 
 949 
 
 939 
 
 &11 1 
 
 942 
 
 961 
 
 982 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 43,627 
 43,615 
 44,052 
 44,052 
 44,291 
 43.215 
 42,K3 
 42,486 
 42,902 
 46,841 
 44,644 
 42,192 
 
 48.3 
 47.7 
 47.6 
 47.2 
 47.8 
 45.5 
 45.5 
 45.0 
 45.5 
 4S.7 
 45.5 
 42.7 
 
 LOMPOC AND SANTA MARIA. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average dally pro- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 1916-July 
 
 August 
 
 September 
 October .. 
 November 
 December . 
 
 1917— January .. 
 February . 
 
 March 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 239 
 
 
 235 
 
 2 
 
 244 
 
 1 
 
 248 
 
 
 '48 
 
 
 249 
 
 1 
 
 250 
 
 5 
 
 254 
 
 5 
 
 259 
 
 2 
 
 256 
 
 S 
 
 258 
 
 3 
 
 258 
 
 4 
 
 12,895 
 12.705 
 12,330 
 12,850 
 13,075 
 12,800 
 13.370 
 13.865 
 14.509 
 14,.'i75 
 14,300 
 15.680 
 
 53.9 
 54.1 
 60.5 
 51.8 
 52.7 
 51.7 
 52.5 
 54.5 
 56.0 
 56.9 
 55.4 
 60.7 
 
 4-36639 
 
50 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 VENTURA-NEWHALL. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August -- 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917— January . 
 February 
 March .__ 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 448 
 43S 
 433 
 429 
 4SS 
 448 
 449 
 444 
 446 
 458 
 452 
 454 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 3,067 
 2,962 
 2,786 
 2,861 
 2,893 
 2,882 
 2,868 
 2 986 
 2,998 
 2,923 
 3,031 
 3.414 
 
 6.S 
 6.8 
 6.4 
 G.7 
 6.6 
 6.5 
 6.4 
 6.7 
 6.7 
 6.4 
 6.7 
 7.5 
 
 LOS ANGELES AND SALT LAKE. 
 
 Nurabci' of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average daily pio- 
 ductiou in barrels 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August .. 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917 — January _ 
 February 
 March --- 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 675 
 675 
 674 
 675 
 675 
 674 
 675 
 672 
 673 
 674 
 671 
 670 
 
 4,782 
 4,439 
 4,483 
 4,417 
 4,654 
 4,396 
 4,244 
 4,3S9 
 4,074 
 4,.525 
 3,765 
 4,179 
 
 7.1 
 
 6.5 
 6.3 
 6.5 
 6.1 
 6.7 
 5.6 
 6.2 
 
 WHITTIER-FULLERTON. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction In barrels 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August -- 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917— January - 
 February 
 March .— 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 6'?2 
 642 
 647 
 655 
 658 
 537 
 661 
 667 
 672 
 674 
 676 
 679 
 
 41,145 
 41,645 
 43,163 
 42,078 
 42.808 
 44,127 
 492.51 
 48,775 
 47,455 
 47,403 
 45,392 
 44,184 
 
 65.2 
 64.9 
 63.7 
 61.3 
 65.0 
 61.2 
 74.5 
 72.0 
 70.6 
 70.4 
 67.1 
 65.0 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT, 
 
 51 
 
 SUMMERLAND. 
 
 1916— July 
 
 August -- 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917— January . 
 February 
 March -.- 
 
 April 
 
 May . 
 
 June 
 
 Number of wella 
 
 Produc- Com- 
 ing pleted 
 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 112 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction in barrels 
 
 155 
 155 
 
 155 1 
 155 i 
 155 I 
 155 ; 
 
 155 : 
 
 155 
 155 
 155 
 155 
 
 155 
 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 1.4 
 
 WATSONVILLE. 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 Produc- 
 ing 
 
 Com- 
 pleted 
 
 Average daily pro- 
 duction In barrels 
 
 1916-July 
 
 August _. 
 September 
 October . 
 November 
 December 
 
 1917— January . 
 February 
 March .._ 
 
 April 
 
 May 
 
 June 
 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 5 
 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 15.0 
 
52 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIZATION AND CONDUCT 
 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM AND GAS. 
 
 The system developed within the department of petroleum of the 
 State Mining Bureau for the purpose of most effectively conducting 
 its technical work may be of public interest in view of the foregoing 
 statements showing the necessity of more technical work by large oil 
 producing concerns. The following regulations have been developed 
 by the supervisor during the past two years and are not presented as 
 being perfect but rather with the idea that some features may be 
 useful to other concerns carrying on similar work. 
 
 Successful administration of the law under which this department 
 operates depends upon harmonious and intelligent action of all mem- 
 bers of the department. These instructions are issued to members of 
 the department for the purpose of outlining the plan upon which the 
 department is organized and such regulations as are necessary. It is 
 not intended to enforce uniformly mechanical operations. Each indi- 
 vidual is expected to make suggestions, through regular channels, with 
 the idea of improvement in our work. No member of the department 
 is permitted to engage in private work, involving the oil biLsiness in 
 California. 
 
 The supervisor is subordinate to the State Mineralogist, and attends 
 to general questions such as the policy of the department in its rela- 
 tions to the public and with other public departments. He also covers 
 intradepartmental matters affecting the various districts. All public 
 reports and statements as well as formal orders are issued by the super- 
 visor. Legal actions are started at the direction of the supervisor. 
 
 The chief deputy will, in the absence of the super%dsor, or under 
 special orders, perform the duties of the supervisor. 
 
 The deputy supervisors are responsible to the supervisor for all 
 details of technical and adminnstrative w^ork within their respective 
 districts. Questions of general policy of doubtful problems will be 
 referred to the supervisor. 
 
 It is essential that recommendations as to work at wells be made by 
 a man on the ground and familiar with local conditions. Therefore the 
 supervisor will not make recommendations on such operations until 
 they have been passed on by the deputy. Reversal by the supervisor 
 of a deputy's recommendation will only be made after careful review 
 and discussion with the deputy and the party requesting the review. 
 
 The various districts are prescribed by law in such manner as to 
 cover the entire state, but the deputies are required to confine their 
 work to only those portions of their districts generally considered as 
 active or productive oil fields. A deputy will absent himself from his 
 regular place of duty, except during holidays and Sundays, only after 
 communication with the supervisor. It is absolutely necessary that 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 53 
 
 the whereabouts of all deputies be at all times known to the supervisor, 
 for the reason that immediate communication is frequently necassary. 
 
 Petroleum engineers, inspectors and office assistants report directly 
 to and receive orders directly from the deputy in charge of the district 
 to which they are assigned. All communications from an officer subor- 
 dinate to a deputy and dealing with the work of the department must 
 be addressed to the deputy. 
 
 Vacations are provided for under regulations issued by the Civil 
 Service Commission and the Board of Control. 
 
 Request for leave of absence must be transmitted by the deputy of 
 the district, with his recommendations, to the supervisor. 
 
 All expenditures must be made in accordance with regulations issued 
 by the secretary of the State Mining Bureau. All requisitions, 
 expense accounts and vouchers must be approved by the deputy in 
 charge of the district and forwarded by him to the secretary. 
 
 Circular letters on specific subjects, insuring uniformity of practice 
 in minor details of our work, are issued from time to time to the 
 various deputies. Each deputy is expected to be familiar with the 
 circulars and also to see that they are brought to the attention of all 
 members of his staff. 
 
 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING MEMBERS OF THE 
 DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM AND GAS. 
 
 In view of the number of subordinate officers in the employ of this- 
 department, it has become desirable to acquaint them with our general 
 policy relative to retention or advancement in the service. 
 
 The department is primarily required to furnish technical assistance 
 to oil operators, or, in other words, we are largely concerned in solving 
 problems requiring technical training. Most of the conditions leading 
 to the passage of the law under which we operate were not brought 
 about by lack of mechanical skill on the part of workmen at the wells. 
 The damaged condition of the oil deposits is due primarily to the fact 
 that most operators have failed to study underground conditions and 
 carefully plan their development Mork to meet such conditions. 
 
 Therefore, in choosing new employees, more stress is laid on mental 
 training and alertness than on mechanical experience and dexterity. 
 Education and experience have been considered, but it must be empha- 
 sized that neither of these qualifications will, by themselves, bring 
 advancement. We specially need men who are mentally vigorous and 
 interested in thorough and correct solutions of the problems coming 
 before us. In fact, the solution of the prohlem^ must actually and 
 naturally he a pleasure to a man if he is to succeed in the work. This 
 is a condition prevailing in all branches of engineering work. 
 
54 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 We shall frequently be unable to specifically point out to other 
 members of the staff more than the general method to be pursued in 
 solving a problem. With even greater frequency we shall be unable 
 to supply them with all the facts necessary for a correct solution. In 
 order to succeed in the work, a man will therefore have to rely princi- 
 pally upon his own resourcefulness, always remembering that we must 
 finally have a definite and concise answer to the problem. This will 
 not conflict with the fact that some of the problems can not be solved 
 with any of the data obtainable, but in such case we shall expect a 
 clear demonstration proving the impossibility of solution. 
 
 It may be necessary for some men, who have had considerable so- 
 called "practical" experience in the oil fields, to actually unlearn or 
 forget some theories which may have appeared to them as facts. In 
 reality there are too few known facts relative to the conditions with 
 which we have to deal. A statement that a proposition should be con- 
 sidered in a certain way, merely because it has been so considered in 
 the past, has little or no force in this department. 
 
 The foregoing statements must not be interpreted as a statement 
 that we are without any definite methods of procedure. On the con- 
 trary, the past two years have enabled us to outline certain plans and 
 establish some definite forms necessary to the carrying on of our work. 
 New members of our staff will be expected to become thoroughly 
 familiar with such methods as we have perfected, and the deputies 
 will arrange work so as to facilitate such schooling. 
 
 It is specially important that all members of the staff shall be able 
 to briefly and correctly write reports so that other persons, upon 
 reading the reports, will be entirely informed, and not require further 
 explanations. It must be remembered that our correspondence and 
 reports may at any time come before contending parties, intent upon 
 twisting words into various meanings. This apparently simple accom- 
 plishment of writing reports is, in fact, one of the most difficult and 
 will require constant study and practice. 
 
 Accuracy of observation and statement are absolutely essential. It 
 Is inexcusable to state that a measurement is "about" so much, if it 
 is practicable to give the exact figures. On the other hand, it frequently 
 happens that an approximate figure is sufficient, but the same care in 
 wording must be used so that the reader will recognize the fact that 
 the writer had merely approximated. 
 
 It is assumed that all members of our staff have the elementary 
 virtues, such as honesty, punctuality and industry. 
 
 This letter, issued to members of the department, may appear too 
 long, but, as a matter of fact, it merely hints at subjects requiring 
 close application and constant study. It should be impre^ssed upon 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 55 
 
 all subordinate officers that we need and expect their utmost endeavor 
 and co-operation, and that in turn we aim to assist them in improving 
 their own opportunities for advancement. Such opportunities exist 
 within the department, ])ut ;idvancement will come only to those who 
 "deliver the goods." 
 
 EFFICIENCY RECORDS OF MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT. 
 
 The policy of basing promotion of subordinate officers upon effi- 
 ciency requires the installation of a system for recording their perform- 
 ance. A record is made each week on a form listing the decisions 
 rendered by a deputy supervisor. Columns are provided on the form 
 for each engineer or inspector in the district. 
 
 A rating number is given by the deputy to each report (either form 
 109 or 111). The rating is placed in the column of the officer who has 
 furnished the data upon which the report is based. 
 
 Rating is based on two features: First, accuracy and completeness 
 in observing and recording facts; second, correctness of conclusions 
 drawn from observed facts. Rating is applied to the written data 
 furnished to the deputy by the inspector or engineer. The rating is 
 made by the deputy at the time he receives the data and prior to the 
 writing of the final report signed by the deputy. 
 
 There are three grades, as follows: 
 
 First Grade (recorded by figure "1") is given for data cor- 
 rect and complete both as to facts and conclusions. 
 
 Second Grade (recorded by figure "2") is given for data 
 which are correct and complete as to facts, but which need 
 revision as to the written conclusions. 
 
 Third Grade (recorded by figure "3") is given for data 
 incorrect as to facts. 
 
 Lists showing the average rating of all subordinate officers in the 
 department will be distributed by the supervisor to all deputies from 
 time to time. 
 
 The figures obtained by this rating will be an important guide in 
 determining efficiency, but will not be the sole source of information. 
 
 The proper handling of reports upon proposed operations will indi- 
 cate greater ability than will an equal rating based entirely upon 
 reports of tests. 
 
 Supplementary information as to personality (ability to deal with 
 the public), initiative, promptness, and similar important points, will, 
 from time to time, be compiled by the supervisor and deputies, in 
 conference. 
 
56 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 WEEKLY WORK REPORTS BY ENGINEERS AND INSPECTORS 
 OF THE DEPARTMENT. 
 
 Each engineer or inspector in the department fills out a weekly- 
 report showing disposition of his time. 
 
 INDIVIDUAL WORK REPORT. 
 
 Week ending _ 191 
 
 (Signed) „ „ 
 
 (Inspector-Engineer) 
 
 
 Field work 
 
 Office work 
 
 
 Tests 
 
 Special investi- 
 gations, surveys, 
 etc., hours 
 
 Auto 
 miles 
 
 Reports 
 on field 
 work, 
 hours 
 
 Recom- 
 menda- 
 tions, 
 special 
 reports, 
 hours 
 
 
 
 Routine, 
 number 
 
 Special, 
 number 
 
 Hours 
 
 Drafting 
 
 or models, 
 
 hours 
 
 Sunday 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Monday — - - 
 
 
 
 ! 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tuesday 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 Wednesday 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thursday 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Saturday 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Suggestions: 
 
 This report is to be filled in by the engineer or inspector each evening 
 with approximate figur&s. The deputy will send this report to the 
 supervisor and retain a copy. The purpose of the report is to deter- 
 mine the best disposal of available time and men. It is not for the 
 purpose of speeding the men, as accuracy is of prime importance. 
 
 The headings of the various columns are more completely defined as 
 follows : 
 
 1. Routine tests are those involving the bailing down of a well, meas- 
 urement of casing, bottom fluid level, etc. 
 
 2. Special tests are those involving the witnessing of such operations 
 as mudding, cementing or testing of plug to see whether it has set. 
 
 The total number of each sort of test made in a day is to be recorded 
 in the appropriate column. The total number of hours involved in such 
 field work should be recorded in the appropriate column. 
 
 3. Special investigations, surveys, etc., include such work as the visit- 
 ing of wells or properties for the purpose of gathering information not 
 covered by tests. The total number of hours per day consumed by such 
 work should be covered. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 57 
 
 4. The total number of miles travelled by automobile, on field work 
 alone, should be recorded each evening. 
 
 Under the heading of office work, the columns are as follows: 
 
 5. Reports on field work include the writing up of such field notes and 
 conclusions as may follow tests. 
 
 6. Recommendations and special reports cover the time involved in 
 searching through our records and the writing of a tentative report 
 upon proposed operations or an engineering investigation of a property. 
 
 7. Drafting or models is self-explanatory, and includes the work or 
 maps or making of models. 
 
 8. Suggestions. These three lines are intended to give the inspector 
 or engineer an opportunity to suggest anything he may deem advisable 
 looking to the improvement of the work coming under his observation. 
 Suggestions should be made with considerable care, as they will clearly 
 indicate the writer's grasp of the subject upon which he makes sugges- 
 tions. 
 
 METHOD OF TESTING WATER SHUT OFF AT OIL WELLS. 
 
 Time and expense will be saved to well owners if the follo\nng steps 
 are taken in preparing a Avell for inspection by the State Mining 
 Bureau : 
 
 1. Measurements to the bottom of the hole and to the bottom of the 
 casing shoe must both be carefidly checked before the casing is landed 
 or cemented and before notifying the deputy supervisor of intention to 
 test. A steel tape should be used in determining the distance that the 
 sand line or drilling line "measures over." 
 
 2. Casing must be tested by bailing the well to a safe depth (see 
 collapsing strength of casing, page 46) before drilling below the shoe. 
 Old casing may collapse with less pressure than that indicated for new 
 casing. Testing by applying pump pressure inside the casing will not 
 always reveal leaks. 
 
 3. Drilling out of cement or other material in the casing mast be 
 carefully done to avoid damage to the shut-off. The drill must merely 
 be run far enough to go entirely through the cement and below the shoe. 
 A distance of from five to ten feet below the shoe should be ample. 
 By drilling too far below the shoe complications may arise which will 
 prevent a positive test. 
 
 4. Bailing should, if possible, continue until all fluid is removed from 
 the hole, unless there is danger of collapsing the casing. It is advisable 
 to run the bailer until it brings up nothing but mud on the last run, 
 then allow the well to stand an hour or more and again bail to remove 
 water which has sprayed onto the inside of the casing and drained down. 
 When a well is in such condition that it can not be safely bailed dry, 
 
58 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 the fluid slioiild be lowered to a certain depth by continuously running 
 the bailer to that depth until no more fluid is brought up. A perma- 
 nent target should be placed on the line to mark the bailing point. If 
 both oil and water are present in a well which can not be bailed dry, 
 it may be necessary to remove the water b}^ continuously bailing it from 
 the bottom of the well until the bailer fails to bring up water. The 
 well should be allowed to stand several hours and the bailer run to 
 increasing depths to determine the point where it again picks up water. 
 At this point the well is ready for inspection by the deputy supervisor 
 and afterwards the water may again be removed by bailing from the 
 bottom of the well, account being kept of the amount bailed out. It 
 may be necessary to repeat this process several times in order to deter- 
 mine whether the water is being exhausted. In case of high pressure 
 and flow of gas, or in case of heaving formation, it will probably be 
 possible to only test the well by pumping. 
 
 5. When a tight or closed bailer is used in a deep well, some sort of 
 outlet or valve should be provided in order to relieve the pressure, 
 which may endanger the lives of persons in the derrick when the 
 bailer comes out of the well. 
 
 A leaky bailer should not be used in testing. 
 
 6. A well must stand at least twelve hours icithout any hailing what- 
 ever before it is to be witnessed by a representative of the bureau, and 
 a longer time is preferable. 
 
 7. The law requires that the bureau be given written notice at least 
 five days before a test. It will save time for both the operators and the 
 state officials if additional notice of the exact time be given by telephone. 
 
 A proper test to determine whether or not a sand carries oil or Avater 
 can not be made unless water from all other possible sources is abso- 
 lutely excluded. This fact is well known to all careful operators, but 
 the officers of this department have frequently heard contrary argu- 
 ments advanced and it may be of interest to give the details of a single 
 case, illustrating a common occurrence. 
 
 At well No. 80 of the Petroleum Development Company, Sec. 8, T. 
 3 S., E. 9 W., S. B. B. & M., in the Olinda field, a "dry sand" was 
 reported in the log between depths of 1015 ft. and 1029 ft. While drill- 
 ing the hole was carried full of water. When the bottom of the hole 
 was at the last mentioned depth a string of casing was landed at a 
 depth of 988 ft. After the casing was landed bailing commenced, and 
 upon lowering the water to a depth of 200 ft. oil began to show. All 
 the fluid was bailed from the well and after standing 29 hours the hole 
 filled with oil up to a depth of 128 ft. from the surface. 
 
 If such a bailing test had not been made a productive sand would 
 have been passed through without its value being recognized. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 59 
 
 There is no doubt that in the past many productive sands have been 
 so passed. The requirements of this department now prevent such 
 losses. 
 
 "When gas is flowing, in large quantities and under great pressure, 
 from a well it is sometimes difficult to determine whether or not water 
 has been properly shut off. It has frequently been assumed that a con- 
 stant flow of dry gas showed that the water had been shut off. There 
 is, however, a possibility that the gas pressure may be great enough to 
 hold back water which would otherwise enter the well. That such 
 is actually the case is shown by the following occurrence. 
 
 At well No. 12 of the Honolulu Consolidated Company, Sec. 10, T. 
 32 S., R. 24 E., M. D. B. & M., in the Midway field, a test of water shut- 
 off was made hy merely observing the dry gas blowing from a two-inch 
 opening. The test was not considered conclusive by this department 
 and the well was passed for further observation after the well should be 
 producing. About a Aveek later the well for some reason got out of 
 control and gas flowed at a rate estimated at from five to seven million 
 cubic feet per day. Accompanying the gas was water amounting to 
 about 700 bbls. per day. AVithin a day or two the well was again 
 capped and the flow of water was reported as decreasing. The well can 
 of course be properly repaired, and the occurrence is here reported 
 merely to show that dry gas may come from a well which may also 
 contain water. 
 
 RULES FOR MEASURING DEPTH OF WELLS AND CASING. 
 
 ]\Iethods of measuring the depth of oil wells, and the amount of casing 
 put into them, are of extreme importance in order that water shall be 
 shut off at the proper depth and casing perforated between the proper 
 depths. While the matter may appear of slight importance to some 
 careful operators, it has been found that gross errors are frequent 
 enough to justify some general regulations. 
 
 In order that the advice and suggestion's of skilled oil-well workers 
 might be had before rules were adopted by the State Mining Bureau, 
 letters were written to all authorized agents appointed by the oil pro- 
 ducers of California. About fifty replies were received and the com- 
 ments carefully studied. These replies, together with the experience of 
 officials of this department, serve as the basis for the following regula- 
 tions, which will hereafter be applied to work passed on by the State 
 Oil and Gas Supervisor. 
 
 1. All measurements must be made with a steel tape. Cloth or metal- 
 lic tapes can not be depended upon, as they are subject to great change 
 in length. A five-foot stick used on a sand or drilling line, for distances 
 
60 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 more than two hundred feet, is inaccurate. The reasons for such inac- 
 curacy are that exact markings on the line at the ends of the stick are 
 difficult to make and their great number quickly multiplies the error. 
 
 2. The depth of well shall in all cases be determined by running a 
 bailer or string of tools to the bottom. The unit of measurement, when 
 cable tools are used, shall be the distance from the floor of the derrick 
 along the sand line over to a point level with the top of the flanges of 
 the reel. This is commonly known as the distance the derrick "meas- 
 ures over," and details for such measurement are stated below. If 
 measurement is on the drilling line, it shall be from the floor over to 
 a point near the bull wheel and five feet above the floor, as determined 
 by setting up a five-foot stick. 
 
 The depth of a rotary hole, before casing is put in, shall be deter- 
 mined by measuring each stand of drill pipe with steel tape, measure- 
 ment to be from top of tool box joint to bottom of shoulder on tool joint 
 pin. 
 
 3. The length of a string of casing shall, when considered necessary 
 hy the supervisor or deputy, be determined by measuring to the shoe 
 of the casing from the derrick floor. This measurement can be made 
 on the drilling line by using an under-reamer, a latch- jack, or any other 
 tool which definitely locates the shoe of the casing. 
 
 4. A derrick should be "measured over" immediately before it is 
 intended to measure the depth of well or of casing. A measurement 
 made w^hen the rig is new may not be correct after the rig and rig 
 irons have been in use for some time. 
 
 The "distance over" can be determined in the following manner, 
 using a bailer and sand line: 
 
 (a) Run the bailer into the well a short distance and tie .string on 
 the sand line level with the surface of the floor, using a straight edge 
 or steel square to determine the correct position. 
 
 (6) Tie a strand of rope (target) tightly on the sand line at a 
 position on a level with the top of sand reel flanges, laying a straight 
 stick on top of the flanges to determine this position. 
 
 (c) Lower the bailer into the well until the target is within easy 
 reach from the derrick floor. Attach the end of a steel tape to the 
 sand line at the target. Raise the bailer until another target can be 
 fastened at the end of the tape and tie another target. Lower the 
 bailer, detach tape, hoist bailer and attach tape at the second target, 
 hoist bailer and set a third target. Repeat the operation until it is 
 possible to measure with the tape to the target first set at the floor. 
 The tape must be shorter than the height of the derrick, so that it will 
 not go over the pulley at the crown block. 
 
 When a target is tied to the line, paint should be put on the line 
 above and below the target, to show any displacement of the target. 
 
• SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 61 
 
 To measure into the well, after the unit length or "distance over" 
 is determined, hold the bottom of the bailer dart, when raised, level 
 with the surface of the floor, set a target at the top of the flanges of 
 the reel, lower the bailer until the target is level with the floor, and 
 set a second target at the reel. Correct count of the targets is most 
 easily kept by detaching and keeping each one as it reaches the floor. 
 
 The depth can also be conveniently measured when the bailer is 
 pulled out of the well by setting the first target even with the floor, 
 while the bailer is on bottom, hoisting until the target reaches the 
 flanges of the reel, set new targets at floor level and remove old ones 
 as they reach the reel. 
 
 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ABANDONING OIL AND 
 GAS WELLS. 
 
 In the abandonment of wells drilled in the vicinity of petroleum and 
 gas deposits, the State Oil and Gas Supervisor will require sufficient 
 work to protect the deposits from damages by infiltrating water and 
 other causes. Conditions vary from well to well, so that definite rules 
 seem impossible, and final determination of the requirements for each 
 individual case will be made by the deputy supervisor in charge of 
 the district where a well may be located. However, the requirements 
 will conform as far as possible to the generat policy herein set forth. 
 
 1. The law requires that the State Oil and Gas Supervisor be given 
 written notice of intention to abandon a well five days before work 
 is to begin. The notice should state the reason for abandonment, and 
 must also state in. detail the proposed method of abandonment. Blank 
 forms for this purpose may be obtained at any office of the department. 
 A log of the well, written in duplicate on forms furnished by the super- 
 visor together with a complete statement of the present condition of 
 the well, must be filed before approval of the proposal will be granted. 
 
 In case of an emergency, where the operator desires to act immedi- 
 ately, he should telephone the deputy supervisor, who will expedite 
 matters as much as possible in compliance with the law. 
 
 2. AYhen the depth or location of a well show to the satisfaction of 
 the deputy supervisor that no oil or gas bearing formations have been 
 penetrated, approval may be given to a proposal contemplating the 
 removal of all casing without the placing of any plugs. This will only 
 cover very exceptional cases. 
 
 3. In most cases sufficient casing should be left in a well to serve as 
 a conductor from the ground surface to the point of shut-off. The 
 desirability of such a requirement is based on the fact that it is fre- 
 quently impossible to immediately and directly prove the effectiveness 
 of plugging. It may be necessary to note the behavior of neighboring 
 wells for a considerable period of time before it is known that plugging 
 
62 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPEEVISOR. 
 
 is effective. In some cases the condition of surrounding wells may 
 demonstrate that plugging was not effective aiul that further work is 
 necessary at the abandoned well. The well could not be economically 
 entered if all casing had been removed. Furthermore, it is believed that 
 in most wells it does not pay to attempt to pull casing below the shoe 
 of the next larger casing, as ordinarily only one or two joints of casing 
 in contact with the walls of the hole can be recovered. 
 
 4. It is generally required that cement plugs be put in between 
 various zones of oil or gas producing formations, in order to prevent 
 the possible passage of water from one stratum to another in the future. 
 In most wells it will be necessary to remove or shoot casing between 
 depths at w^hich plugging should be done, so that cement may reach 
 the walls of the well. Wells which have sidetracked casing would 
 require a larger shot than those which have not such casing. The casing 
 in a well, between the shoe of the water string and a point at least fifteen 
 feet below, should be pulled out or broken up by shooting, and the well 
 should be plugged with cement in the formation betAveen these depths 
 and up into the water string for at least twenty feet. 
 
 5. In case of eft'ective water shut-off, wells, which do not have suitable 
 formation in which to plug below the shoe of the water string, should 
 be plugged inside of such string for at least twenty feet directlj^ above 
 the shoe. 
 
 6. Each cement plug put into a well must be allowed to set at least 
 24 hours (a longer time is advisable), after which determination must 
 be made that the cement properly sets before further plugging is done. 
 
 7. When a well is making "bottom" Avater, the level at which fluid 
 (water and oil) stands in the well should be accurately determined both 
 before and after plugging in the bottom. If possible the well must be 
 plugged in a formation which may separate water bearing from over- 
 lying oil or gas formations. The well must be tested by bailing to deter- 
 mine the effectiveness of the plugging, and such test must be witnessed 
 by a representative of the state supei^visor. After approval of such test 
 has been given, the w^ell should be plugged further along the lines 
 indicated in paragraphs 4 and 5. 
 
 8. When a well is making "top" water around the shoe of the water 
 string, it will be necessary, in addition to the plugging between forma- 
 tions, as required in paragraphs 4 and 5, to place a cement plug in 
 suitable formation directly below the water string. If suitable forma- 
 tion for plug is present, the water string should be shot or removed 
 above the shoe at a point opposite impervious formation, and a cement 
 plug should be placed in l)ond with the formation where casing was shot 
 or removed. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 63 
 
 9. When a well is making "top" water through the water string, it 
 ■should be plugged as provided in paragraphs 4 and 5. 
 
 10. When a well pehetrates "intermediate" water below the water 
 string, it should be plugged in formation which may separate water 
 bearing formations from the overlying and underlying oil or gas bear- 
 ing formations. The depths to the fluid level should be measured 
 and the well tested to determine the effectiveness of the plugging, as 
 indicated in paragraph 7. 
 
 11. When a well penetrates "intermediate" water above the shoe 
 of the water string, and mud laden fluid or cement have been effec- 
 tively used for the protection of oil or gas bearing formations, back of 
 the casing, the water string should not be disturbed unless it is pro- 
 posed to put in cement plugs between oil and gas bearing formations. 
 Where the original protection by mud or cement was ineffective, it will 
 be necessary to shoot or rip the water string at places where plugs 
 will be required to separate and protect oil or gas bearing formations. 
 To test the effectiveness of the original protection, the water string 
 should be perforated or ripped opposite the oil or gas bearing forma- 
 tions. If the test demonstrates proper protection, the casing should 
 be plugged to points at least ten feet above and below the perforation 
 or ripping, to seal the openings in the casing. A water string which 
 protects with the aid of cement and mud, oil or gas bearing formations 
 behind the casing, may be cut off' (not shot) about twenty feet above 
 the shoe at the next larger casing. A cement plug must then be placed 
 at the top of the casing. 
 
 12. When the source of water. can not be definitely determined, it 
 will be necessary to combine all the requirements for various known 
 sources. 
 
 13. Attention is called to the fact that in some cases shooting is 
 inadvisable, as it may break up formations depended upon to prevent 
 the passage of water. In many such cases the casing may be cut into 
 five-foot lengths, thoroughly ripped, and pounded down with the tools. 
 
 14. It seems probable that mud laden fluid, when properly intro- 
 duced into a well, will serve to effectually and economically close all 
 openings through which fluid might pass. More than ordinary care 
 is necessary in the use of this method, which has been fully described 
 in Bulletin No. 134 of the U. S. Bureau of ^Nlines, Washington, D. C. 
 The subject is also covered in the first annual report of the state super- 
 visor (pages 217 to 222), and on pages 43 to 45 of this report. 
 Operators are urged to carefully consider the advantages of this 
 method. 
 
 15. Approval of completed abandonment work will be given by the 
 supervisor only upon a satisfactory showing that it has been done 
 according to specifications issued by this department at the time of 
 
64 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 the proposal. The operator is advised to keep the deputy supervisor 
 informed as to the progress of the v^^ork, so that inspection can be 
 made whenever deemed necessary. Such procedure will serve to insure 
 the operator against future complaints and also save him expense. 
 It will also be necessary for the operator to file with the deputy super- 
 visor a sworn statement, written in duplicate, giving all details of the 
 completed work. The statement must give the following information : 
 
 (a) Names of all workmen employed on the job. 
 
 (h) Dates when work was commenced and completed, and addi- 
 tional dates of particularly important features of the work, 
 
 (c) Depth to which hole was cleaned out. 
 
 (d) Deptlis at which casing was cut, ripped or shot, together with 
 
 kind and amount of explosive used in the various shots. 
 
 (e) Amounts and sizes of all casing removed from the well. 
 
 (/) Depths at which plugs w^ere placed, together with statement 
 of kinds and amounts of materials composing each plug, 
 together with statement of tests made to prove effectiveness 
 of all plugs. 
 Properly kept tour reports or diary will furnish the required infor- 
 mation without inconvenience to the operator. 
 
 PEG MODELS. 
 
 Rods or pegs set in proper relative positions both horizontally and 
 vertically and colored to represent formations encountered in a bore 
 hole have for many years been used in connection with mining opera- 
 tions. Such models give a mental impression which is not so readily 
 obtained from cross-sections or contour maps. This department is 
 engaged in constructing such models as fast as the size of our staff 
 permits and hopes to eventually cover all areas where geological con- 
 ditions are complex. 
 
 Considerable effort has been given to devising uniform specifications 
 which will meet the necessities of economy in time, labor and material, 
 and at the same time show the maximum amount of information. 
 The future should see many similar models constructed by oil opera- 
 tors and our specifications are therefore published in the hope of 
 offering some suggestions. 
 
 Our models are made entirely of wood on a scale of 100 ft. to the 
 inch. 
 
 Each model covers one quarter section of land. Skeleton tables 
 support four of the quarter section models. 
 
 The baseboard is of clear pine surfaced to a thickness of 1^ inches. 
 A blue print map showing wells, property lines and names is pasted 
 on the baseboard and holes bored to receive a peg at each well loca- 
 tion. The pegs are i inch in diameter. A blue-printed graphic log, 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 65 
 
 showing the easing in detail and also the geological formations, (see 
 cut, page 21) is pasted on the peg. The pegs fit in the baseboard. 
 
 Strings are fastened from peg to peg, correlating the important for- 
 mations. Bed strings denote oil bearing formations. Yellow strings 
 denote water bearing formations. 
 
 Pins with colored spherical heads about >j inch in diameter are also 
 stuck in the pegs to call attention to specially important features, 
 such as point of shut-off or bottom of open hole. 
 
 Productiveness, both oil and water, can be conveniently brought to 
 attention l)y small colored tabs or flags in the top of the pegs. 
 
 AMENDED LAW. 
 
 Administration of the law as first enacted developed minor deficien- 
 cies, as was expected bj^ the framers. Prior to the legislative session 
 of 1917 the State ^Mining Bureau prepared amendments and mailed 
 copies to all oil operators. The proposals covered two main features, 
 namel}^ administrative details and method of levying assessment. 
 
 The principal change from the original law, in addition to those 
 suggested by this department, is the formation of boards of commis- 
 sioners to perform the duties previously left to special boards of 
 arbitration. 
 
 The advisability of depending upon elective boards to decide disputed 
 technical matters remains to be determined and was so accepted by the 
 officers of the State Mining Bureau. 
 
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66 state oil and gas supervisor. 
 
 Chapter 718. 
 
 a state oil and gas supervisor; prescribing his duties and powers; fixing liis com- 
 pensation; providing for the appointment of deputies and employees; providing for 
 their duties and compensation; providing for the inspection of petroleum and gas 
 wells; requiring all persons operating petroleum and gas wells to make certain 
 reports; providing procedure for arbitration of departmental rulings; creating a 
 fund for the purposes of the act; providing for assessment of charges to be paid 
 by operators and providing for the collection thereof; and making an appropria- 
 tion for the purposes of this act. 
 
 [Approved June 10, 1915. Amended 1917. Chapter 759.] 
 
 The people of the state of California do enact as follows: 
 
 Establishment of department. Appointment of supervisor. 
 
 Section 1. A separate department of the state mining bureau is hereby estab- 
 lished and created to be known as the department of petroleum and gas. Such 
 department shall be under the general jurisdiction of the state mineralogist. He 
 shall appoint a supervisor who shall be a competent engineer or geologist experienced 
 in the development and production of petroleum and who shall be designated the 
 "state oil and gas supervisor," and whose term of office shall be four years from 
 and after the date of his appointment. 
 
 Appointment of assistants. Compensation. 
 
 Sec. 2. For his services in the general supervision of said department, the state 
 mineralogist shall receive as compensation one thousand four hundred dollars 
 annually which shall be in addition to his compensation fixed in section two of the 
 act of June 16, 1913, relating to the state mining bureau. The secretary of the 
 state mining bureau shall receive for his services in connection with the department 
 of petroleum and gas, a sum not to exceed six hundred dollars annually, which sum 
 shall be in addition to his compensation paid from the funds of the state mining 
 bureau. 
 
 The supervisor shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dollars, and shall 
 be allowed his necessary traveling expenses. The state mineralogist may, at the 
 request of the state oil and gas supervisor, and subject to the civil service laws of the 
 state, appoint one chief clerk at a salary of not to exceed one thousand eight hundred 
 dollars annually ; twelve office assistants or stenographers each at a salary not to 
 exceed one thousand two hundred dollars annually ; four geological draughtsmen each 
 at a salary not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars annually ; four petroleum 
 engineers each at a salary not to exceed two thousand four hundred dollars annually ; 
 twelve inspectors each at a salary not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars 
 annually. 
 
 The additional salary herein authorized to be paid to the state mineralogist and 
 the secretary of the state mining bureau and the salaries of the supervisor and of 
 the deputies, clerks, stenographers, assistants and other employees shall be paid 
 out of the funds hereinafter provided for at the times and in the manner that 
 salaries of other state officers and employees are paid. 
 
 Duties of supervisor. 
 
 Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the state oil and gas supervisor so to supervise the 
 drilling, operation and maintenance and abandonment of petroleum or gas wells in 
 the State of California, as to prevent, as far as possible, damage to undergraund 
 petroleum and gas deposits from infiltrating water and other causes and loss of 
 petroleum and natural gas. 
 
 Appointment of deputies and attorney. 
 
 Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the state oil and gas supervisor to appoint one 
 chief deputy and five field deputies, one for each of the districts hereinafter provided 
 for and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, which shall not exceed four 
 thousand dollars per annum for the chief deputy and not to exceed three thousand 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 67 
 
 six hundi'ed dollars per annum for each field deputy. Such deputies shall serve 
 during the pleasure of the supervisor. He shall also employ an attorney at a 
 compensation not exceeding three thousand dollars per year, payable out of said 
 fund, who shall also be attorney for each district board of commissioners ; such com- 
 missioners may allow additional compensation to such attorney in actual litigation. 
 The supervisor, the deputies and the attorney shall not be subject to the civil 
 service act. 
 
 Duties of deputies. 
 
 Sec. 5. Each deputy appointed by the supervisor shall be a competent engineer 
 or geologist, experienced in the development and production of petroleum. At the 
 time said deputy is appointed, notice of such appointment shall be transmitted in 
 writing to the board of commissioners of the district for which said deputy is 
 appointed. Said notice shall be given either personally or by mailing a notice of said 
 appointment to the post-office address of each commissioner. No appointment shall 
 be final until a period of ten days shall have elapsed from the mailing of said notice 
 to said commissioners. In the event the majority of the commissioners notify said 
 oil and gas supervisor in writing before the expiration of ten days from the date of 
 said notice that the appointment of said field deputy is disapproved by them, then 
 and in that event said field deputy shall not be appointed but said oil and gas 
 supervisor must appoint some other individual as in this section provided. Each 
 field deputy shall maintain an office in the district for which he is appointed, con- 
 venient of access to the petroleum and gas operators therein. The office shall be 
 open and the deputy shall be present at certain specified times which shall be posted 
 at such office. 
 
 Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of each deputy, to collect all necessary information 
 regarding the oil wells in the district, with a view to determining the presence and 
 source of water in the oil sand, and to make all maps and other accessories necessary 
 to determine the presence and source of water in the oil sands. This work shall be 
 done with the view to advising the operators as to the best means of protecting the 
 oil and gas sands, and with a view to aiding the supervisor in ordering tests or 
 repair work at wells. All such data shall be kept on file in the office of the deputy 
 oil and gas supervisor of the respective district. 
 
 Records and their use. 
 
 Sec. 7. The records of any and all operators, when filed with the deputy super- 
 visor as hereinafter provided, shall be open to inspection to those authorized in 
 writing by such operators, to the state officers, and to the board of commissioners 
 hereinafter provided for. Such records shall in no case other than those hereinafter 
 and in this section provided, be available as evidence in court proceedings and no 
 officer or employee or member of any board of commissioners shall be allowed to give 
 testimony as to the contents of .said records, except at such court proceedings as are 
 hereinafter provided for in the review of the decision of the state oil and gas super- 
 visor, or a board of commissioners, or in any proceedings initiated for the enforce- 
 ment of an order of the supervisor, or any proceeding initiated for the enforcement 
 of a lien created by this act, or any proceeding for the collection of the assessment 
 levied under and pursuant to the provisions of this act or in criminal proceedings 
 arising out of such records, or the statements upon which they are based. 
 
 Orders by supervisor. Agents of operators. 
 
 Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the supervisor to order such tests or remedial 
 work as in his judgment are necessary to protect the petroleum and gas deposits 
 from damage by underground water, to the best interests of the neighboring prop- 
 erty owners, and the public at large.. 
 
 The order shall be in written form, signed by the supervisor, and shall be served 
 upon the owner of the well, or the local agent appointed by such owner, either 
 personally or by mailing a copy of said order to the post-office address given at the 
 time the local agent is designated, or if no such local agent has been designated, 
 by mailing a copy of said order to the last known post-office address of said owner. 
 
68 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 or if the owner be unknown by posting a copy of said order in a conspicuous place 
 uiKjn the property, and publishing tlie same in some newspaper of general circulation 
 throughout the county iu which said well is located, once a w'eek for two successive 
 weeks. 
 
 Said order shall specify the condition sought to be remedied and the work neces- 
 sary to protect such deposits from damage from underground waters. For this 
 purpose each operator or owner shall designate an agent, giving his post-office 
 address, who resides within the county where the well or wells are located, upon 
 whom all orders and notices provided for in this act may be served. 
 
 Rejection of supervisor's orders, and appeal. 
 
 Sec. 9. The well owner or his local agent may within ten days from the date of 
 service of any order from the supervisor, file with the supervisor or his deputy in 
 the district where the property is located, a statement that the supervisor's order is 
 not acceptable and that appeal from said order is taken to the board of commis- 
 sioners. Such appeal shall operate as a stay of any order issued under or pursuant 
 to the provisions of this act. 
 
 Districts, commissioners, election, recall. 
 
 Sec. 10. For the purposes of this act the state shall be divided into five districts, 
 as follows : 
 
 District No. 1, including the counties of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, 
 Imperial and San Bernai'dino. 
 
 District No. 2, the county of Ventura. 
 
 District No. 3, including the counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, 
 Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Alameda 
 and San Francisco. 
 
 District No. 4, including the counties of Tulare, Inyo and Kern. 
 
 District No. 5, including the counties of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Mono, Mariposa, 
 Merced and all other counties in California not included in any of said other districts. 
 
 There shall be elected at the times and in the manner hereinafter provided, district 
 oil and gas commissioners for each such district, as follows : 
 
 For district number one, five ; for district number two, five ; for district number 
 three, five ; for district number four, seven ; for district number five, five. 
 
 Said district oil and gas commissioners shall be elected by vote of the companies, 
 individuals, copartnerships or associations, who shall have been assessed, and whose 
 names shall appear on the last record of assessments (next preceding such election) 
 for and on account of the fund in this act provided to be raised, within said districts 
 respectively, said vote to be taken at a meeting to be held in each of said districts 
 respectively, and on the third Monday in September of each year, such place and 
 the time and details of such meeting to be fixed by the state oil and gas supervisor, 
 and of which meeting at least two weeks previous notice shall have been given by 
 letter addressed to each of said persons, corporations, copartnerships and asso- 
 ciations, entitled to vote as aforesaid, at his or its post-office address or principal 
 place of business. 
 
 At said meeting each of those entitled to vote as herein provided may be repre- 
 sented by one person holding the written authority of such voter to act for him at 
 such meeting. 
 
 At said meeting each voter shall be entitled to one vote for each member of the 
 board of district oil and gas commissioners who are required to be selected for such 
 district. In addition thereto, in each district in which five commissioners are to be 
 elected, each voter shall be entitled, for each one hundred dollars, or fraction thereof, 
 which said voter shall have paid in accordance with his last assessment hereunder, to 
 cast one vote for the two commissioners who are elected for three years ; and in each 
 district in which seven commissioners are to be elected, each voter shall be entitled, 
 for each one hundred dollars, or fraction thereof, which said voter shall have paid in 
 accordance with his last assessment hereunder, to cast one vote for the three com- 
 missioners who are elected for three years. In all subsequent elections the qualifi- 
 cation of voters in the election of a commissioner shall be the same as in the election 
 of the commissioner whose successor in ofiice is being elected. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 69 
 
 Said meeting shall select by ballot, by a majority vote of the votes represented, the 
 number of persons as hereinbefore specified to act as district oil and gas commis- 
 sioners for such district. 
 
 In any district entitled to seven commissioners, two shall be chosen for a term of 
 one j'ear, two for two years and three for three years. In any district entitled to 
 five commissioners, one shall be chosen for a term of one year, two for two years and 
 two for three years. 
 
 The chairman and secretary of the meeting shall issue a written certificate to the 
 state oil and gas supervisor, setting forth the result of such election, and the name 
 and address of each of the persons elected at said meeting as the district oil and gas 
 commissioners for said district and the term for which each has been elected. No 
 person shall be eligible as a district oil and gas commissioner who is not a resident 
 of the district for which he is elected, nor shall any person be eligible for such 
 position who is not actually engaged in the business of oil or gas development or 
 production, within the district. 
 
 Upon receipt of the certficate so made by the chairman and secretary of any such 
 meeting, the state oil and gas supervisor shall issue a certificate of election to the 
 respective persons in said certificate napied as the district oil and gas commissioners 
 for said district, and for the periods of one, two or three years from and after the 
 first Monday in Octobei', 1917, as shall be shown in such certificate, and until their 
 respective successors shall have been elected. 
 
 Within thirty days after their appointment by the state oil and gas supervisor, the 
 district oil and gas commissioners for each district shall meet at a time and place 
 within the district to be designated by the state oil and gas supervisor, and shall 
 thereupon select one of the number as chairman. 
 
 The deputy supervisor of the district shall be ex officio secretary of said board, and 
 shall keep a record of its proceedings, and his ofiice shall be the office of the com- 
 missioners. 
 
 Said commissioners shall serve without compensation, except their necessary travel- 
 ing expenses. The traveling expenses of said commissioners and all actual expenses 
 incurred by or under order of said commissioners in the hearing and determination 
 and carrying out of orders appealed to them, shall be certified to said state super- 
 visor, and when audited by him and by the state board of control shall be paid from 
 said fund. 
 
 On the third Tuesday in September of each year at an hour and places in said 
 respective districts to be fixed by the state oil and gas supervisor, and of which 
 notices shall have been given as hereinbefore specified, the successor of each of the 
 district oil and gas commissioners whose term of appointment shall expire that year, 
 shall be elected and qualified in the manner and subject to the provisions herein- 
 before set forth, and the term of each shall be for a period of three years from and 
 after the first Monday in October next succeeding. 
 
 All, either or any of the district oil and gas commissioners elected in any 
 district may be recalled by the votes of a majority of the qualified votes of the 
 district entitled to vote as to such commissioners respectively. In case there shall 
 be filed in the office of the state oil and gas supervisor, a written petition, signed by 
 not less than forty per cent of those entitled to vote as to the election of any com- 
 missioner or commissioners, asking the recall of such commissioner or commissioners, 
 said state oil and gas supervisor shall, within ten days thereafter, order and give 
 notice of, a special election in such district to fill the office or offices of the commis- 
 sioner or commissioners named in said petition for recall; and shall cause notice to 
 be given of said election in the manner, and for the time required for regular election, 
 and said notice shall fix the time and place of such election. 
 
 At such election, the commissioner or commissioners named in such petition for 
 recall shall be voted upon as though candidates for election for the unexpired portion 
 of the term for which they, respectively, were originally elected, and any other 
 candidate or candidates may, at the same time, be voted upon. It shall ret]uire a 
 majority of all the qualified votes entitled to vote for such commissioners, respec- 
 tively, to constitute an election. In case less than a majority of all qualified votes 
 
70 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 shall be cast for any candidate, said recall shall be deemed to have failed as to the 
 commissioner concerning whose office such vote was taken ; and in case such commis- 
 sioner himself shall receive a majority of the votes, said recall shall be deemed to 
 have failed, and in either of such cases, such commissioner shall continue to serve 
 until the expiration of his term as though no such special election had been held. 
 But in case any person other than such commissioner shall receive a majority of 
 the votes for such unexpired term, then such recall shall become effective and the 
 office of the commissioner so recalled shall be vacant and upon written certificate of 
 such election being filed with the state oil and gas supervisor, the person so chosen 
 and elected for such unexpired term shall become the successor of the commissioner 
 so recalled, and a certificate of his election for such unexpired terra shall be issued 
 and transmitted to him by the state oil and gas supervisor. And like proceedings 
 shall be had in case more than one commissioner shall be included in said petition 
 for recall. 
 
 In all recall elections, qualifications for voters and the numbers of votes which 
 they will be entitled to cast shall be the same as they respectively were in the elec- 
 tion of the commissioner as to whom such recall election is being held. 
 
 In case of vacancy caused by the death, resignation or removal from district or 
 ceasing to be engaged in the business of development or production of oil or gas in 
 the district as to the office of any commissioner, such vacancy shall be filled until 
 the next annual election by the state oil and gas supervisor, who shall appoint to 
 fill such vacancy an eligible' person, nominated in writing by the remaining com- 
 missioners of such district. 
 
 Upon any subject in which any commissioner is personally interested, or upon 
 which any corporation, copartnership, association or individual by whom he is 
 employed is directly interested as a party, such commissioner shall not be entitled 
 to sit or vote. 
 
 The board of commissioners shall be entitled to call upon the supervisor for 
 advice, and written report upon any matter referred to the board of commissioners, 
 and the supervisor shall be entitled to call meetings of the commissioners at the office 
 of the field supervisor, upon five days' written notice, to obtain their written advice 
 upon any matters relating to his work within their district. 
 
 Complaint, Investigation and order. 
 
 Sec. 11. Upon receipt by the supervisor or deputy supervisor of a written com- 
 plaint specifically setting forth the condition complained against, signed by a person, 
 firm, corporation or association owning land or operating wells within a radius of 
 one mile of any well or group of wells complained against, or upon the written 
 complaint specifically setting forth the condition complained against, signed by any 
 one of the board of commissioners for the district in which said well or group of 
 wells complained against is situated, the supervisor must make an investigation of 
 said well or wells and render a written report stating the work required to repair 
 the damage complained of, or stating that no work is required. A copy of said 
 order must be delivered to the complainant, or if more than one, each of said com- 
 plainants, and if the supervisor order the damage repaired, a copy of such order 
 shall be delivered to each of the owners, operators or agents having in charge the 
 well or wells upon which the work is to be done. Said order shall contain a state- 
 ment of the conditions sought to be remedied or repaired and a statement of the 
 work required by the supervisor to repair such condition. Service of such copies 
 shall be made by mailing to such persons at the post-office address given. 
 
 Testimony. 
 
 Sec. 12. In any proceeding before the board of commissioners as herein provided, 
 or in any other proceeding or proceedings instituted by the supervisor for the purpose 
 of enforcing or carrying out the provisions of this act, or for the purpose of holding 
 an investigation to ascertain the condition of any well or wells complained of, or 
 which in the opinion of the supervisor may reasonably be presumed to be improperly 
 drilled, operated, maintained or conducted, the supervisor and the chairman of the 
 board of commissioners shall have the power to administer oaths and may apply to 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 71 
 
 a judge of the superior court of the State of California, in and for the county in 
 which said proceeding or investigation is pending, for a subpcena for witnesses to 
 attend at said proceeding or investigation. Upon said application of said supervisor 
 or said chairman of said board of commissioners, said judge of said superior court 
 must issue a subpcena directing said witness to attend said proceeding or investiga- 
 tion ; provided, however, that no person shall be required to attend upon such pro- 
 ceeding, either with or without such books, papers, documents or accounts unless 
 residing within the same county or within thirty miles of the place of attendance. 
 But the supervisor or the chairman of the board of commissioners may in such case 
 cause the depositions of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken 
 in the manner prescribed by law for like depositions in civil actions in superior 
 courts of this state, and to that end may, upon application to a judge of the superior 
 court of the county within which said proceeding or investigation is ponding, obtain 
 a subpcena compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, 
 papers and documents at such places as he may designate within the limits herein- 
 before prescribed. Witnesses shall be entitled to receive the fees and mileage 
 fixed by law in civil causes, payable from the fund hereinafter created. In case 
 of failure or neglect on the part of any person to comply with any order of the 
 supervisor as hereinbefore provided, or any subpoena, or upon the refusal of any 
 witness to testify to any matter regarding which he may lawfully be interrogated, 
 or upon refusal or neglect to appear and attend at any proceeding or hearing on the 
 day specified, after having received a written notice of not less than ten days prior 
 to such proceeding or hearing, or upon his failure, refusal or neglect to produce books, 
 papers or documents as demanded in said order or subpoena upon such day, such 
 failure, refusal or neglect shall constitute a misdemeanor and each day's further 
 failure, refusal or neglect shall be and be deemed to be a separate and distinct 
 offense, and it is hereby made the duty of the district attorney of the county in 
 which said proceeding, hearing or investigation is to be held, to prosecute all persons 
 guilty of violating this section by continuous prosecution until such person appears 
 or attends or produces such books, papers or documents or complies with said sub- 
 poena or order of the supervisor or chairman of the board of commissioners. 
 
 Final decision, and order by commissioners. 
 
 Sec. 13. Within ten days after hearing the evidence, the boaro ot commissioners 
 must make a written decision with respect to the order appealed from and in case 
 the same is affirmed or modified, shall retain jurisdiction thereof until such time as 
 the work ordered to be done by such order shall be finally completed. This written 
 decision shall be served upon the owner or his agent and shall supersede the previous 
 order of the supervisor. In case no written decision be made by said board of com- 
 missioners within thirty days after the date of notice by the supervisor as provided 
 in section ten hereof, the order of the supervisor shall be effective and subject only 
 to review by writ of certiorari from the superior court as provided in section 
 fourteen hereof. 
 
 Repair of wells by supervisor. Review by superior court. 
 
 Sec. 14. On or before thirty days after the date of serving an order of the 
 supervisor, provided for in section eight hereof, or in case of appeal to the board of 
 commissioners, on or before thirty days after date of serving the decision of the 
 board, as provided in sections twelve and thirteen hereof, or in the event review be 
 taken of the order of the board of commissioners within ten days after affirmance 
 of such order, the owner shall commence in good faith the work ordered and con- 
 tinue until completion. If the work has not been so commenced and continued to 
 completion, the supervisor shall appoint agents as he deems necessary who shall enter 
 the premises and perform the work. Accurate account of such expenditures shall be 
 kept and the amount paid from the fund hereinafter created upon the warrant of 
 the state controller. Any amount so expended shall constitute a lien against the 
 property upon which the work is done. The decision of the board of commissioners 
 in such case may be reviewed by writ of certiorari from the superior court of the 
 county in which the district is situated, if taken within ten days after the service 
 
72 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 of the order upon said owner, operator or agent of said owner or operator as herein 
 provided ; or within ten days after decision by the board of commissioners upon 
 petitions by the supei'visor. Such writ shall be made returnable not later than ten 
 days after the issuance thereof and shall direct the district board of oil and gaa 
 commissioners to certify their record in the cause to such court. On the return day 
 the cause shall be heard by the court unless for good cause the same be continued, 
 but no continuance shall be permitted for a longer period than thirty days. No new 
 or additional evidence shall be introduced in the court before the cause shall be 
 heard upon the record of the district board of oil and gas commissioners. The review 
 shall not be extended further than to determine whether or not 
 
 1. The commission acted without or in excess of ils jurisdiction. 
 
 2. The order, decision or award was procured by fraud. 
 
 3. The order, decision, rule or regulation is unreasonable. 
 
 4. Tlie order, decision, regulation or award is clearly unsupported by the evidence. 
 If no review be taken within ten days, or if taken in case the decision of the 
 
 board is affirmed, the lien upon the property shall be enforced in the same manner 
 as the other liens on real property are enforced, and shall first be enforced against 
 the owner of the well, against the operator and against the personal property and 
 fixtures used in the construction or operation thereof, and then if there be any 
 deficiency against the land upon which the work is done, upon the request of the 
 supervisor, the state controller must, in the manner provided in section forty-four 
 of this act, bring an action for the enforcement of said lien. 
 
 Casing. Water shut off. 
 
 Sec. 15. It shall be the duty of the owner of any well now drilled, or that may be 
 drilled in the State of California, on lands producing or reasonably presumed to 
 contain petroleum or gas, to properly case such well or wells with metal casing, in 
 accordance with methods approved by the supervisor, and to use every effort and 
 endeavor in accordance with the most approved methods to effectually shut off all 
 water overlying or underlying the oil or gas-bearing strata, and to effectually prevent 
 any water from penetrating such oil or gas-bearing strata. 
 
 Whenever it appears to the supervisor that any water is penetrating oil or gas- 
 bearing strata, he may order a test of water shut-off and designate a day upon which 
 the same shall be held. Said order shall be in written form and served upon the 
 owner of said well at least ten days prior to the day designated in said order as the 
 day upon which said shut-off test shall be held. Upon the receipt of such order it 
 shall be the duty of the owner to hold said test in the manner and at the time pre- 
 scribed in said order. 
 
 Abandonment of well. 
 
 Sec. 1G. It shall be the duty of the owner of any well referred to in this act, 
 before abandoning the same, or before removing the rig, derrick or other operating 
 structure therefrom, or removing any portion of the casing therefrom, to use every 
 effort and endeavor in accordance with methods approved by the supervisor, to shut 
 off and exclude all water from entering oil-bearing strata encountered in the well. 
 Before any well is abandoned the owner shall give written notice to the supervisor, 
 or his local deputy, of his intention to abandon such well and of his intention to 
 remove the derrick or any portion of the casing from such well and the date upon 
 which such work of abandonment or removal shall begin. The notice shall be given 
 to the supervisor, or his local deputy, at least five days before such proposed aban- 
 donment or removal. The owner shall furnish the supervisor, or his deputy with 
 such information as he may request showing the condition of the well and proposed 
 method of abandonment or removal. The supervisor, or his deputy, shall before the 
 proposed date of abandonment or removal, furnish the owner with a written order of 
 approval of his proposal or a written order stating what work will be necessary 
 before approval, to abandon or remove will be given. If the supervisor shall fail 
 within the specified time to give the owner a written order such failure shall be 
 considered as an approval of the owner's proposal to abandon the well, or to 
 remove the rig or casing therefrom. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 73 
 
 Commencement of drilling. 
 
 Sec. 17. The owner or operator of any well referred to in this act shall, before 
 commencing the work of drilling an oil or gas well, file with the supervisor, or his 
 local deputy, a written notice of intention to commence drilling. Such notice shall 
 also contain the following information: (1) Statement of location and elevation 
 above sea level of the floor of the proposed derrick and drill rig; (2) the number 
 or other designation by which such well shall be known, which number or designation 
 shall not be changed after filing the notice provided for in this section, without the 
 written consent of the supervisor being obtained therefor; (3) the owner's or opera- 
 tor's estimate of the depth of the point at which water will be shut off, together 
 with the method by which such shut-off is intended to be made and the size and 
 weight of casing to be used; (4) the owner's or operator's estimate of the depth at 
 which oil or gas producing sand or formation will be encountered. 
 
 After the completion of any well the provisions of this section shall also apply, as 
 far as may be, to the deepening or rodrilling of any well, or any operation involving 
 the plugging of any well or any operations permanently altering in any manner the 
 casing of any well ; and provided, further, that the number or designation by which 
 any well heretofore drilled has been known, shall not be changed without first obtain- 
 ing a written consent of the supervisor. 
 
 Log of well. Prospect well. 
 
 Sec. is. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator of any well referred to in 
 this act, to keep a careful and accurate log of the drilling of such well, such log to 
 show the character and depth of the formation passed through or encountered in 
 the drilling of such well, and particularly to show the location and depth of the 
 water-bearing strata, together with the character of the water encountered from time 
 to time (so far as ascertained) and to show at what point such water was shut off, if 
 at all, and if not, to so state in such log, and show completely the amounts, kinds and 
 size of casing used, and show the depth at which oil-bearing strata are encountered, 
 the depth and character of same, and whether all water overlying and underlying such 
 oil-bearing strata was successfully and permanently shut off so as to prevent the 
 percolation or penetration into such oil-bearing strata; such log shall be kept in 
 the local office of the owner or operator, and together with the tour reports of said 
 owner or operator, shall be subject, during business hours, to the inspection of the 
 supervisor, or any of his deputies, or any of the commissioners of the district, 
 except in the case of a prospect well as hereinafter defined. Upon the completion 
 of any well, or upon the suspension of operations upon any well, for a period of six 
 months if it be a prospect well, or for thirty days, if it be in proven territory, a 
 copy of said log in duplicate, and in such form as the supervisor may direct, shall 
 be filed within ten days after such completion, or after the expiration of said thirty- 
 day period, with the field supervisor, and a like copy shall be filed upon the completion 
 of any additional work in the deepening of any such well. 
 
 The state oil and gas supervisor shall determine and designate what wells are 
 prospect wells within the meaning of this act and no reports shall be required from 
 such prospect wells until six months after the completion thereof. 
 
 The owner or operator of any well drilled previous to the enactment of this act 
 shall furnish to the supervisor or his deputy a complete and correct log in duplicate 
 and in such form as the supervisor may direct, or his deputy, of such well, so far 
 as may be possible, together with a statement of the present condition of said well. 
 
 Test of shut-off. 
 
 Sec. 10. It shall be the duty of the owner or operator of any well referred to in 
 this act to notify the deputy supervisor of the time at which the owner or operator 
 shall test the shut-off of water in any such well. Such notice shall be given at least 
 five days before such test. The deputy supervisor or an inspector designated by the 
 supervisor shall be present at such test and shall render a report in writing of the 
 result thereof to the supervisor, a duplicate of which shall be delivered to the 
 owner. If any test shall be unsatisfactory to the supervisor he shall so notify the 
 owner or operator in said report and shall within five days after the completion of 
 
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 such test, oi'der additional tests of such work as he deems necessary to properly 
 shut off the water in such well and in such order shall designate a day upon which 
 the owner or operator shall again test the shut-off of water in any such well, which 
 day may, upon the application of the owner, be changed from time to time in the 
 discretion of the deputy supervisor. 
 
 Production reports. 
 
 Sec. 20. It shall be the duty of every person, association or .corporation produc- 
 ing oil in the State of California, to file with the supervisor, at his request but not 
 oftener than once in each month, a statement showing amount of oil produced 
 during the period indicated from each well, together with its gravity and the amount 
 of water produced from each well, estimated in accordance with methods approved 
 by the supervisor, and the number of days during which fluid was produced from 
 each well, the number of wells drilling, producing, idle or abandoned, owned or 
 operated by said person, association or corporation; provided, that, upon request and 
 satisfactory showing a longer interval may be fixed by the state oil and gas supervisor 
 as to such reports in the case of any specific owner or operator. 
 
 TTiis information shall be in such form as the supervisor may designate. 
 
 Penalty. 
 
 Sec. 21. Any owner or operator of a well referred to in this act, or employee 
 thereof, who refuses to permit the supervisor, or his deputy, to inspect the same, or 
 who wilfully hinders or delaj's the enforcement of this act, and every person, firm, 
 or corporation, who violates any provision of this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor 
 and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars, or by 
 imprisonment in the county jail for not less than thirty days, or by both such fine 
 and imprisonment. 
 
 Police power of the state. 
 
 Sec. 21ff. The charges hereinafter provided for are directed to be levied by the 
 State of California as necessary in the exercise of its police power and to provide a 
 means by which to supervise and protect deposits of petroleum and gas within the 
 State of California, in which deposits the people of the State of California are 
 hereby declared to have a primary and supreme interest. 
 
 Charges assessed. 
 
 Sec. 22. Charges levied, assessed and collected as hereinafter provided upon the 
 properties of every person, firm, corporation or association operating any well or 
 wells for the production of petroleum in this state, or operating any well or wells for 
 the production of natural gas in this state which gas wells are situate on lands 
 situate within two miles, as near as may be, of any petroleum or gas well the produc- 
 tion of which is chargeable under this act, shall be u.sed exclusively for the support 
 and maintenance of the department of petroleum and gas hereinbefore created, and 
 shall be assessed and levied by the state mineralogist, and collected in the manner 
 hereinafter provided. 
 
 Charges on oil. 
 
 Sec. 23. Every person, firm, corporation or association operating any petroleum 
 well or wells in this state shall annually pay a charge to the state treasurer at a 
 uniform rate per barrel of petroleum produced for the preceding calendar year at 
 the time and in the manner hereinafter provided, based upon a verified report as 
 herein provided. 
 
 Charges on gas. 
 
 Sec. 24. Every person, firm, corporation or association operating any gas well 
 or wells in this state shall annually pay a charge to the state treasurer based upon 
 the amount of gas sold in the preceding calendar year, at a fixed rate per thousand 
 cubic feet, at the times and in the manner hereinafter provided, based upon a verified 
 report as herein provided. 
 
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 Charges on land. 
 
 Sec. 25. Every person, Arm, corporation or association owning any oil land, as 
 determined by the supervisor, shall annually pay a charge to the state treasurer at 
 the. time and in the manner hereinafter provided, which charge shall be a uniform 
 rate per acre. Said charge shall be based upon a verified report as provided herein ; 
 provided, hotcever, that such lands so assessed shall not be called upon to pay more 
 than one-tenth of the total charges or moneys proposed to be assessed, levied and 
 collected under the provisions of this act for any one year. 
 
 Sec. 26. The charges assessed, levied and to be collected under the provisions of 
 this act shall be in addition to any and all charges, taxes, assessments or licenses of 
 any kind or nature paid by or upon the properties assessed hereunder. 
 
 Annual financial estimate. 
 
 Sec. 27. The state mineralogist shall annually, on or before the first Monday in 
 March, acting in conjunction with the state board of control, make an estimate of 
 the amount of moneys which shall be required to carry out the provisions of this act. 
 
 At the time of making such estimate, the state mineralogist shall report to the 
 state board of control the amount of money in the petroleum and gas fund on the 
 day such estimate is made, less the amount of money necessary for the support of 
 the department of petroleum and gas for the remainder of the fiscal year, and the 
 amount of such estimate shall in no event exceed the difference between the amount 
 thus determined as remaining in the petroleum and gas fund at the end of the fiscal 
 year and the sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars. 
 
 Annual reports by owners. 
 
 Sec. 28. The state mineralogist shall prescribe the form and contents of all 
 reports for making the charge or other purposes to carry out the intent and pro- 
 vision of this act, which form shall be mailed in duplicate to the person, firm, 
 corporation or association owning property or assessed under the provisions of 
 this act. 
 
 Sec. 29. Every person, firm, corporation or association chargeable under the 
 provisions of this act, shall within ten days after the first Monday in March of 
 each year, report to and file with the state mineralogist, a report in such form as 
 said officer may prescribe, giving any and all items of information as may be 
 demanded by said report, and necessary to carry out the provisions of this act, which 
 report shall be verified by such person or officer as the state mineralogist may 
 designate. 
 
 Sec. 30. If any person, firm, corporation or association chargeable under the 
 provisions of this act shall fail or refuse to furnish the state mineralogist within 
 the time prescribed in this act the verified report provided for in this act. the state 
 mineralogist must note such failure or refusal in the record of assessments herein- 
 after in this act provided for, and must make an estimate of the petroleum or gas 
 production, or landed area to be assessed of any such person, firm, corporation or 
 association and must assess the same at the amount thus estimated and compute 
 the charge thereon, which assessment and charge shall be the assessment and charge 
 for such year. And if in the succeeding year any such person, firm, corporation or 
 association shall again fail and refuse to furnish the verified report required by this 
 act, the state mineralogist shall make an estimate as aforesaid, which estimate shall 
 not be less than twice the amount of the estimate made by him for the previous year, 
 and shall note such failure or refusal as above provided, and the said estimate so 
 made shall be the assessment or charge for said year. In case of each succeeding 
 consecutive failure or refusal the said state mineralogist shall follow the same 
 procedure until a true statement or report shall be furnished. 
 
 Penalty. 
 
 Sec. 31. Any person, firm, corporation or association failing or refusing to make or 
 furnish any report which may be required pursuant to the provisions of this act, or 
 who wilfully renders a false or fraudulent report, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor 
 and subject to a fine of not less than three hundred dollars, nor more than one thou- 
 
76 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 sand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or 
 both such fine and imprisonment for each such offense. 
 
 Extension date filing reports. 
 
 Sec. 32. The state mineralogist may, for good cause shown, by order entered 
 upon his minutes, extend for not exceeding thirty daj's, the time fixed in this act 
 for filing any report herein provided for. 
 
 Rate of assessment. 
 
 Sec. 33. On or before the third Monday before the first Monday in July of each 
 year, the state mineralogist shall determine the rate or rates which shall produce the 
 sums necessary to be raised as provided in section twenty-seven of this act. Within 
 the same time the said state mineralogist shall extend into the proper column of the 
 record of assessments hereinafter provided for, the amount of charges due from each 
 person, firm, corporation or association. 
 
 Sec. 34. Between the first Monday in Mai'ch and the third Monday before the 
 first Monday in July in each year, the state mineralogist must assess and levy the 
 charges as and in the manner provided for in this act. The assessments must be 
 made to the person, firm, corporation or association owning or operating the property 
 subject to assessment hereunder on the first Monday in March. If the name of the 
 owner is unknown to the state mineralogist, such assessment must be made to 
 unknown owners. Clerical errors occurring or appearing in the name of any person, 
 firm, corporation or association whose property is properly assessed and charged, or 
 in the making, or extension of any assessment or charge upon the records, which dc 
 not affect the substantial rights of the payer, shall not invalidate the assessment 
 or charge. 
 
 Equalization. 
 
 Sec. 3.0. The state mineralogist and the chairman of the state board of control 
 and the chairman of the state board of equalization shall constitute a board of 
 review, correction and equalization, and shall have all the powers and perform such 
 duties as usually devolve upon a county board of equalization under the provisions 
 of section three thousand six hundred seventy-two of the Political Code. The state 
 mineralogist shall act as secretary of said board, and shall keep an accurate minute 
 of the proceedings thereof. Said board of review, correction and equalization shall 
 meet at the state capitol on the third Monday before the first Monday in July of 
 each year, and remain in session from day to day until the first Monday in July for 
 the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. 
 
 Publication of assessment notice. 
 
 Sec. 36. On the third Monday before the first Monday in July of each year the 
 state mineralogist shall cause to be published a notice, one or more times, in a daily, 
 or weekly, or semiweekly newspaper of general circulation published in the counties 
 of Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara, and such other 
 counties as may contain lands or produce oil or gas charged under and pursuant to 
 the terms and provisions of this act, if one be published therein, otherwise in a news- 
 paper of general circulation published in the county nearest to such county designated 
 herein in which no such paper is published, that the assessment of property and levy 
 of charges under and in pursuance of this act has been completed and that the records 
 of assessments containing the charges due will be delivered to the state controller on 
 the first Monday in Jul}', and that if any person, firm, corporation or association is 
 dissatisfied with the assessment made or charge fixed by the state mineralogist, he 
 or it may, at any time before said first Monday in July, apply to said board of review, 
 correction and equalization to have the same corrected in any particular. The said 
 board shall have the power at any time before said first Monday in July to correct 
 the record of assessments and may increase or decrease any assessment or charge 
 therein if in its judgment the evidence presented or obtained wari'ants such action. 
 Costs of such publication in any county shall be paid from the petroleum and gas 
 fund ; provided, however, that the omission to publish said notice as hereinbefore 
 
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 and in this section provided, shall not affect the validity of any assessment levied 
 under or pursuant to the provisions of this act. 
 
 Record of assessment. 
 
 Sec. 37. The state mineralogist must prepare each year a book in one or more 
 volumes, to be called the "Record of assessments and charges for the petroleum and 
 gas fund," in which must be entered, either in writing or printing, or both writing 
 and printing, each assessment and levy or charge made by him upon the property 
 provided to be assessed and charged under this act, describing the property assessed, 
 and such assessments may be classified and entered in such separate parts of said 
 record as said state mineralogist shall prescribe. 
 
 Sec. 38. On the first Monday in July the state mineralogist must deliver to the 
 state controller the record of assessments and charges for the i)etroleum and gas fund, 
 certified to by said state mineralogist, which certificate shall be substantially as 
 
 follows : "I, , state mineralogist, do hereby certify that between the 
 
 first Monday in March and the first Monday in July, 19 , I made diligent inquiry 
 
 and examination to ascertain all property and persons, firms, corporations and 
 associations subject to assessment for the purpose of the petroleum and gas fund as 
 required by the provisions of the act of legislature approved June 10, 1915, providing 
 for the assessment and collection of charges for oil protection ; that I have faithfully 
 complied with all the duties imposed upon me by law ; that I have not imposed any 
 unjust or double assessment through malice or ill will, or otherwise ; nor allowed 
 any person, firm, corporation or association or property to escape a just assessment 
 or charge through favor or regard, or otherwise." But the failure to subscribe such 
 certificate to such record of assessments and charges for oil protection, or any 
 certificate, shall not in any manner affect the validity of any assessment or charge. 
 
 Payment of charges. 
 
 Sec. 39. The charges levied and assessed under the provisions of this act shall 
 be due and payable on the first Monday in July in each year, and one-half thereof 
 shall be delinquent on the sixth Monday after the first Monday in July at six o'clock 
 p.m. and unless paid prior thereto, fifteen per cent shall be added to the amount 
 thereof, and unless paid prior to the first Monday in February next thereafter at 
 six o'clock p.m., an additional five per cent shall be added to the amount theraof. 
 and the unpaid portion, or the remaining one-half of said charges shall become 
 delinquent on the first Monday in February next succeeding the day upon which 
 they become due and payable, at six o'clock p.m. ; and if not paid prior thereto five per 
 cent shall be added to the amount thereof. 
 
 Publication of notice of payments due. 
 
 Sec. 40. Within ten days after the receipt of the record of assessments and 
 charges for oil protection, the state controller must begin the publication of a notice 
 to appear daily for five days, in one daily newspaper of general circulation published 
 in each of the counties of Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa 
 Barbara, and such other counties as may contain lands or produce oil or gas charged 
 under or pursuant to the terms and provisions of this act, if one be published therein, 
 otherwise for at least two times in a weekly or semiweekly paper of general circula- 
 tion published therein, or if there be neither a daily nor weekly nor semiweekly 
 paper of general circulation published in any one of such counties, then the 
 publication of the notice for such county shall be made in a similar manner in a 
 newspaper of general circulation published in the county nearest such county, 
 specifying: (1) That he has received from the state mineralogist the record of 
 assessments and charges for oil protection; (2) that the charges therein assessed 
 and levied are due and payable on the first Monday in July and that one-half thereof 
 will be delinquent on the sixth Monday after the first Monday in July at six o'clock 
 p.m., and that unless paid to the state treasurer at the capital prior thereto, fifteen 
 per cent will be added to the amount thereof, and unless paid prior to the first 
 Monday in February next thereafter at six o'clock p.m., and additional five per cent 
 will be added to the amount thereof; and that the remaining one-half of said charges 
 
78 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 will become delinquent on the first Monday in February next succeeding the day upon 
 which they become due and payable, at six o'clock p.m. and if not paid to the state 
 treasurer at the capital prior thereto, five per cent will be added to the amount 
 thereof. Costs of such publication in any county shall be paid from the petroleum 
 and gas fund. 
 
 Charges become lien. 
 
 Sec. 41. The assessments and charges levied under the provisions of this act 
 shall constitute a lien upon all the property of every kind and nature belonging to the 
 persons, firms, corporations and associations assessed under the provisions hereof, 
 which lien shall attach on the first Monday in March of each year. Such lien shall 
 be enforced and said charges collected bj' an action by the state controller as provided 
 in section forty-four of this act. 
 
 Charges payable to treasurer. 
 
 Sec. 42. All charges assessed and levied under the provisions of this act shall be 
 paid to the state treasurer upon the order of the state controller. The controller 
 must mark the date of payment of any charge on the record of assessments for the 
 petroleum and gas fund and shall give a receipt for such payment in such form as 
 the controller may prescribe. Errors appearing upon the face of any assessment on 
 said record of assessments or over charges may be corrected by the controller by and 
 with the consent of the state board of control, in such manner and at such time as 
 said controller and said board shall agree upon. 
 
 Protest of charges. 
 
 Sec. 43. Any person, firm, corporation or association claiming and protesting as 
 herein provided that the assessment made or charges assessed against him or it by the 
 state mineralogist is void, in whole or in part, may bring an action against the state 
 treasurer for the recovery of the whole or any part of such charges, penalties or 
 costs paid on such assessment, upon the grounds stated in said protest, but no 
 action may be brought later than the third Monday in February next following the 
 day upon which the charges were due, nor unless such person, firm, corporation or 
 association shall have filed with the state controller at the time of payment of such 
 charges, a written protest stating whether the whole assessment or charge is claimed 
 to be void, or if a part only, what part, and the grounds upon which such claim is 
 founded, and when so paid under protest the payment shall in no case be regarded 
 as voluntary. 
 
 Whenever, under the provisions of this section, an action is commenced against 
 the state treasurer, a copy of the complaint and of the summons must be served upon 
 the treasurer, or his deputy. At the time the treasurer demurs or answers, he may 
 demand that the action be tried in the superior court of the county of Sacramento, 
 which demand must be granted. The attorney employed by the state oil and gas 
 supervisor must defend such action ; provided, however, the said mineralogist may 
 at the request of the said oil and gas supervisor employ additional counsel, the 
 expense of which employment shall be paid from the petroleum and gas fund. The 
 provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to pleadings, proofs, trials and 
 appeals are applicable to the proceedings herein provided for. 
 
 A failure to be in such action within the time herein specified shall be a bar 
 against the recovery of such charges. In any such action the court shall have the 
 power to render judgment for the plaintiff for any part or portion of the charge, 
 penalties, or costs found to be void and so paid by plaintiff upon such assessment. 
 
 Delinquent charges. 
 
 Sec. 44. The state controller shall, on or before the thirtieth day of May next 
 following the delinquency of any charge as provided in this act, bring an action in 
 a court of competent jurisdiction, in the name of the people of the State of Cali- 
 fornia, in the county in which the property assessed is situated, to collect any delin- 
 quent charges or assessments, together with any penalties or costs, which have not 
 been paid in accordance with the provisions of this act and appearing delinquent 
 upon the records of assessments and charges for the petroleum and gas fund in this 
 action provided for. 
 
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 The attorney foi* the state oil and gas supervisor shall commence and prosecute 
 such action to final judgment and the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure 
 relating to service of summons, pleadings, proofs, trials and appeals are applicable 
 to the proceedings herein provided for. The state mineralogist may employ additional 
 counsel to assist the attorney for the state oil and gas supervisor, and the expense 
 of such employment shall be paid from the petroleum and gas fund. 
 
 Payments of the penalties and charges, or amount of the judgment recovered in 
 such action must be made to the state treasurer. In such actions the record of 
 assessment and charges for oil protection, or a copy of so much thereof as is appli- 
 cable in said action, duly certified by the controller showing unpaid charges against 
 any person, firm, corporation or association assessed by the state mineralogist is 
 prima facie evidence of the assessment upon the property, the delinquency, the 
 amount of charges, penalties, and costs due and unpaid to the state, and that the 
 person, firm, corporation or association is indebted to the people of the State of 
 California in the amount of charges and penalties therein appearing unpaid and that 
 all the forms of law in relation to the assessment of such charges have been com- 
 plied with. 
 
 First assessment, March, 1916. 
 
 Sec. 45. The first assessment under the provisions of this act shall be as of the 
 first Monday in March, nineteen hundred sixteen, and the reports of* petroleum 
 production and sales of gas herein provided to be assessed shall be reported for the 
 calendar year ending December thirty-first, nineteen hundred fifteen. The lands 
 herein provided to be assessed and charged shall be assessed to the owners thereof 
 as of the first Monday in March, nineteen hundred sixteen. 
 
 Disposal of funds. 
 
 Sec. 4G. All the moneys heretofore paid to the state treasurer under or pursuant 
 to the provisions of this act and deposited to the credit of the oil protection fund, 
 shall be withdrawn from said fund, which is hereby abolished, and deposited to the 
 credit of the petroleum and gas fund which is hereby created. All of the moneys 
 hereafter paid to the state treasurer under or pursuant to the provisions of this act 
 shall be deposited to the credit of the petroleum and gas fund. All moneys in such 
 fund shall be expended under the direction of the state mineralogist, drawn from such 
 fund for the purpose of this act upon warrants drawn by the controller ef the state, 
 upon demands made by the state mineralogist, and audited by the state board of 
 control. Of the moneys in said petroleum and gas fund, when such action has been 
 authorized by the state board of control, the state mining bureau may withdraw, 
 without at the time furnishing vouchers and itemized statements, a sum not to exceed 
 five hundred dollars, said sum so drawn to be used as a revolving fund where cash 
 advances are necessary. At the close of each fiscal year, or at any other time, upon 
 demand of the board of control, the moneys so drawn shall be accounted for and 
 substantiated by vouchers and itemized statements submitted to and audited by the 
 board of control. 
 
 Sec. 47. All moneys received in repayment of repair work done under the order 
 and direction of the supervisor as hereinbefore provided, shall be returned and 
 credited to the petroleum and gas fund. 
 
 Annual report by supervisor. 
 
 Sec. 48. On or before the first day of October of each and every year the super- 
 visor shall submit a report in writing to the state mineralogist showing the total 
 number of barrels of petroleum produced in each county in the state during the 
 previous calendar year, together with the total cost of said department for the 
 previous fiscal year and the net amount remaining in the petroleum and gas fund 
 available for the succeeding fiscal year's expense, also the total amount delinquent 
 and uncollected from any assessments or charges levied under or pursuant to the 
 provisions of this act. Such report shall also include such other information as the 
 supervisor may deem advisable. The state mineralogist shall make public such 
 statements promptly after receipt of the same from the supervisor for the benefit of 
 all parties interested therein. 
 
80 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Recording of leases. 
 
 Sec. 49. The owner or operator of any lands or tenements subject to assessment 
 under this act shall, within six months after this act goes into effect, file with the 
 supervisor a certificate which shall contain the names of all the parties claiming an 
 interest in or to said lands and full description of the property and the names of all 
 parties in interest where such interest is held by lease, license or assignment. 
 
 Definitions. 
 
 Sec. 50. Whenever the term "supervisor" is used in this act it shall be taken 
 to mean the "state oil and gas supervisor," the term "oil" shall include "petroleum," 
 the term "petroleum" shall include "oil," the term "gas" shall mean natural gas 
 coming from the earth, the term "operator" shall mean any person, firm or corpora- 
 tion drilling, maintaining, operating, pumping, or in control of a well in any territory 
 which the supervisor determines to be oil or gas producing territory, the term 
 "owner" shall include "operator" when any oil or gas well is operated or has been 
 operated or is about to be operated by any person, firm or corporation other than the 
 owner thereof, and the term "operatoi'" shall include "owner" when any such well is 
 or has been or is about to be operated by or under the direction of the owner, except 
 that all the provisions of this act relating to assessments for the purposes of this act 
 based upon the annual production of oil or petroleum or sale of gas, as set forth in 
 sections twenty-two to forty-five, inclusive of this act, shall apply only to a person, 
 firm or corporation operating an oil or petroleum or gas well, and shall not apply tq 
 the owner of such well if some person, firm or corporation, other than such owner, 
 has been actually operating the well during the whole period for which such annual 
 charge is made, but in the event that the actual operation of any such well changes 
 hands during such period, the charge shall be apportioned upon the basis of the oil 
 or petroleum or gas produced, and the lien provided for in section forty-one of this 
 act shall be a lien against the property of each and all such operators. 
 
 Appropriation first year. 
 
 Sec. 51. There is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the state treasury, 
 not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twenty thousand dollars which said sum 
 shall be immediately transferred by the state controller on the books of his oflSce 
 from the general fund to the "oil protection fund" created by section forty-six of 
 this act. 
 
 The above mentioned fund shall be available for the uses of the state mineralogist 
 for the maintenance of the department of petroleum and gas and for the necessary 
 expenses of the controller in carrying out the provisions of this act. When the 
 collections paid to the state treasurer, as herein provided, equal the sum of thirty 
 thousand dollars then said sum of twenty thousand dollars shall be re-transferred 
 from the oil protection fund to the general fund. The moneys received into the 
 state treasury through the provisions of this act are hereby appropriated for the 
 uses and purposes herein specified. 
 
 Constitutionality. 
 
 Sec. 52. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act is for 
 any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity 
 of the remaining portions of this act. The legislature hereby declares that it would 
 have passed this act, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase 
 thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, 
 sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional. 
 
 Incorporated cities. 
 
 Sec. 53. This act shall be liberally construed to meet its purposes and the 
 supervisor shall have all powers which may be necessary to carry out the purposes 
 of this act, but the provisions of this act shall not apply to any land or wells 
 situated within the boundaries of an incorporated city where the drilling of oil wells 
 is prohibited. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 81 
 
 Repeal of previous law. 
 
 Sec. 54. That certain act entitled "An act to prevent injury to oil, gas or 
 petroleum-bearing strata or formations by the penetration or infiltration of water 
 therein," approved March 20, 1909, together with all acts amendatory thereof and 
 supplemental thereto and all acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Nothing 
 herein shall be construed as affecting the provisions of the act of June IG, 1913. 
 establishing a state mining bureau. 
 
 TO PREVENT WASTING OF NATURAL GAS. 
 
 An act prohibiting the unnecessary wasting of natural gas into the atmosphere; 
 providing for the capping or otherwise closing of wells from which natural gas 
 flows; and providing penalties for violating the provisions of this act. 
 
 [Approved March 25, 1911.] 
 
 The people of the state of California, represented in senate and assemhly, do 
 
 enact as follows: 
 
 Section 1. All persons, firms, corporations and associations are hereby prohibited 
 from wilfully permitting any natural gas wastefully to escape into the atmosphere. 
 
 Sec. 2. All persons, firms, corporations or associations digging, drilling, exca- 
 vating, constructing or owning or controlling any well from which natural gas flows 
 shall upon the abandonment of such well, cap or otherwise close the mouth of or 
 entrance to the same in such a manner as to prevent the unnecessary or wasteful 
 escape into the atmosphere of such natural gas. And no person, firm, corporation 
 or association owning or controlling land in which such well or wells are situated 
 shall wilfully permit natural gas flowing from such well or wells, wastefully or 
 unnecessarily to escape into the atmosphere. 
 
 Sec. 3. Any person, firm, corporation or association who shall wilfully violate 
 any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon 
 conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars 
 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such 
 fine and imprisonment. 
 
 Sec. 4. For the purposes of this act each day during which natural gas shall 
 be wilfully allowed wastefully or unnecessarily to escape into the atmosphere shall 
 be deemed a separate and distinct violation of this act. 
 
 Sec. 5. All acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 
 
 Sec. 6. This act shall take effect immediately. 
 
 OFFICE BUILDINGS. 
 
 Arrangements have been made for the erection of office buildings on 
 leased land at the towns of Taft and Coalinga. The buildings will 
 provide room for the assembling and displaying of peg models useful 
 to all operators in the fields. Fireproof vaults will provide for the 
 safekeeping of invaluable records of underground conditions. 
 
 SPECIAL REPORTS ON TECHNICAL AND MECHANICAL 
 
 SUBJECTS. 
 
 It is aimed to make the annual report of the supend.sor contain author- 
 itative statements on subjects of interest to progressive oil operators. 
 All members of our staff are encouraged to prepare articles on either 
 mechanical or technical matters which have not previously been pub- 
 lished. Such articles are edited by the supervisor, with the aid of the 
 deputies, with a view to attaining correctness and avoiding useless 
 statements. Similar articles by persons not regularly in the service of 
 the department will be given space in the report under the same 
 conditions. 
 
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82 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 METHODS AND REASONS FOR OIL WELL SHOOTING. 
 
 By M. J. KiRWAN, Deputy Suporvisor. 
 
 Previous to the year 1910 oil wells in California were generally shot 
 in the following manner : 
 
 A shell, or container, was made of ordinary galvanized, light sheet 
 iron. Sticks of stock 60% dynamite, usually from |^" to 1^" in diam- 
 eter by 8" in length, were loaded into the shell and lowered into the 
 well to the desired depth by the sand line. The charge of dynamite 
 was detonated by use of a blasting cap, lighted with fuse. The length 
 of the fuse was regulated so as to allow sufficient time to lower the shell 
 to the desired shooting depth before detonation. The diameter of the 
 shell was governed by the size of the casing through which it had to be 
 run and the length of the shell by amount of dynamite used. 
 
 In some instances a piece of casing was used for a container of the 
 dynamite. This kind of a container was lowered into the well to the 
 desired depth by an attached string of tubing extending to the surface. 
 The charge of dynamite exploded by dropping a squib shot through the 
 tubing. Squib shots usuallj^ consist of a short piece of pipe about V 
 in diameter, containing one or two sticks of dynamite with cap and 
 lighted fuse attached. The explosion of the squib shot detonated the 
 main charge of dynamite previously lowered into the well. 
 
 The foregoing described methods of shooting wells are still used in 
 .some cases. The results obtained by employing such methods have, 
 in many instances, been unsatisfactory and in some cases detrimental 
 to the well on account of casing having been shot off at the wrong depth, 
 as a result of premature explosion. There are cases in which workmen 
 engaged in shooting have been killed or injured while using one of these 
 methods, on account of accidental explosions at the surface. 
 
 The modern method of shooting oil wells is accomplished by the use 
 of a specially prepared blasting gelatin, an explosive much safer than 
 - dynamite or nitroglycerine, on account of the insensitiveness to heat, 
 friction or concussion. Straight blasting gelatin is a nitroglycerine and 
 guncotton composition and is not especially adapted to well shooting, 
 on account of its tendency to harden shortly after manufacture so that 
 it can not be made to conform to the size or shape of the desired shell 
 or container. 
 
 ■ Blasting gelatin, for well-shooting purposes, is prepared by the addi- 
 tion of wood pulp in certain proportions in order to make it plastic so 
 "that it can be gotten into shape for the container. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 83 
 
 METHOD OF SHOOTING WELLS WITH BLASTING GELATIN. 
 
 Electric detonators which are especially prepared to withstand the 
 pressure to be contended with in oil-well shooting, are embedded in the 
 blasting gelatin and then connected in series so as to insure a simulta- 
 neous explosion of the entire charge. The torpedo or container, when 
 loaded, is lowered into the well to the shooting depth by the sand line, 
 and the waterproof leading wires from the electric detonators are con- 
 nected to a blasting machine, or power circuit, at the surface. The 
 charge of gelatin is then detonated by electric current at the desired 
 
 moment. 
 
 Following is a table giving the amount of blasting gelatin held by 
 various sized torpedoes per foot. The diameter of the torpedo is regu- 
 lated so as to carry the desired amount of explosive per foot. The 
 largest diameter of a torpedo used is usually about one inch less than 
 the diameter of the smallest casing through which it has to be run. 
 
 Diameter of torpedo In Inches 
 
 Pounds 
 per foot 
 
 1 
 
 n 
 ij 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 2J 
 
 2i 
 
 23 
 
 3 
 
 31 
 
 3i 
 
 31 
 
 4 
 
 i 
 
 9/10 
 li 
 
 li 
 
 2i 
 
 21 
 
 Sh 
 
 4J 
 
 5i 
 
 S 
 
 7 
 
 8i 
 
 Diameter of torpedo in inches 
 
 ih 
 
 5 
 
 5i 
 
 6 
 
 6J 
 
 7 
 
 7J 
 
 8 
 
 8i 
 
 9 
 
 91 
 
 10 
 
 Pounds 
 per foot 
 
 Hi 
 
 14i 
 
 m 
 
 21 
 241 
 2^ 
 33 
 
 49 
 63 
 58 
 
 The amount of explosive used should be regulated by the physical 
 condition of the well between the shooting depth and height of fluid 
 above the shooting point and results desired. In some wells where 
 shooting is recommended by the State Mining Bureau, the approximate 
 amount of explosive to be used is specified. In most cases where shoot- 
 ing is to be done it is advisable for the well owner to consult with an 
 expert shooter relative to the exact amount of explosive which should 
 be used in each shot. 
 
 An advantage of shooting with gelatin is that the force of the explo- 
 sion may be directed by the spacing and placing of the detonators. 
 Blasting gelatin generally used in California well shooting generates 
 1300 volumes of gas under an initial pressure of 15 tons per square inch. 
 The definition of the word ' ' explosion ' ' used herein is as follows : ' ' The 
 release of a large volume of gas generated under great pressure." 
 
 During drilling operations various tools or portions of casing may be 
 lost and obstruct or prevent further drilling before removal. In many 
 
8-4 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 cases it would be more eeonomieal to displace such obstructions by 
 shooting, rather than drill them up or fish them out. 
 
 It is advisable to shoot in the majority of wells where oil- and water- 
 bearing formations are penetrated by casing which can not be removed, 
 and in which it becomes necessary to plug between certain depths. 
 
 In practically every case it is necessary to shoot wells which have 
 one or more strings of sidetracked casing, which may serve to conduct 
 water into or between oil-bearing formations, in order that all holes 
 may be converted into one large one and plugged between certain depths 
 to prevent the passage of water. It sometimes becomes necessary to 
 shoot with a small amount of explosive to create a "pocket" in which 
 to make a shot large enough to obtain the desired results. In cases of 
 this kind, where the ''pocket" has been made, the torpedoes are made 
 of comparatively short lengths connected by wire so as to allow them 
 to pass and rest alongside of each other in the hole. This method of 
 shooting is employed where there is sidetracked casing, which may be a 
 number of feet from the hole in which the shooting is done and where 
 it is necessary to shoot all holes together in order to plug with cement. 
 
 Probably most of the oil-well shooting is done for the purpose of 
 severing casing at a certain depth in order to permit removal of the 
 upper portion. There are instances in which casing has been shot off 
 inside of other casing without rupturing the outer casing. This was 
 done by the use of a coupling locator below which was attached a small 
 charge of explosive calculated for the requirements of such work, A 
 coupling locator is a tool which resembles a latch- jack and is run on the 
 sand line. After a collar or coupling on the casing, nearest to the 
 desired shooting depth, has been located, the charge of explosive is 
 detonated opposite such collar. 
 
 Wells penetrating hard formations may be shot instead of under- 
 reamed, in order to allow casing to follow the tools. ''Crooked" hole 
 in drilling wells, caused by hard formations standing at a steep angle 
 with the horizontal, may be straightened by shooting between proper 
 depths. 
 
 Shooting has been resorted to instead of perforation to permit fluid 
 to enter through the oil string, in some wells. 
 
 The production of some wells has been increased by shooting in hard 
 or close-grained formation, shattering it so as to allow fluid to enter the 
 well more readily. 
 
 Thanks are due to Messrs. C. H. Allison and A. Leslie Oliver for 
 assistance in preparing this information for publication. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 85 
 
 A METHOD OF REMOVING CASING AND PLUGGING WELLS USED 
 IN THE KERN RIVER FIELD. 
 
 By G. McGrkgor, Petroleum Engineer. 
 
 Shooting pipe for the purpose of plug-ging is not looked on with 
 much favor in the Kern River field, for two reasons: First, there are 
 so many sands with thin shale streaks between that it would be a very 
 expensive piece of work to separate each oil sand by shooting in the 
 hard strata between them and putting in a bridge. In the second 
 place the lower shales do not seem to resist the action of water. When 
 drilled into they appear to be tough but after being subjected to the 
 action of water, they seem to become softened very much as lime does 
 upon becoming air slacked. Consequently, they do not make iaeal 
 places in which to put cement plugs. 
 
 Added to the above is the uncertainty of the records, which are so 
 unreliable that it is unusual to find the formations in a well as they 
 appear on the log. Consequently, one could never be sure of placing 
 a shot where it would be of any use. 
 
 The alternative has been the method employed by the Peerless Oil 
 Company and. with minor modifications, bj' other companies in this 
 field. 
 
 The method is as follows : The casing is cut in short lengths, usually 
 abovit 5 feet long, and then starting with the bottom piece is ripped. 
 The ripper is run as long as it Anil take hold, usually three to five rips 
 being cut in each piece of casing. The ripper is then raised to the 
 next cut and the process repeated until the entire joint is thoroughly 
 ripped. The ripper is next raised above the collar which is ripped or 
 knocked off. The next step is to run in with the tools, get on top 
 of this ripped casing and pound it down. In some cases a 20' joint 
 of pipe has been pounded down until it only occupied 3' of hole. 
 
 In conjunction with this method, clay and cement are used and the 
 open hole below the unripped pipe is filled and tamped. Then the 
 process is repeated with the next joint of casing until the desired 
 height is reached. In this way a solid clay plug is put in, mudding 
 up the sand and re-inforcing the shales as it is built. 
 
 ]\Ir. D. AV. Wells, of the Peerless Oil Company, has used this method 
 almost exclusively among the wells w^orked on, being numbers 5, 26, 
 33, 41, 42, 43, 49, 53, 54 and 67. 
 
 The method is only employed in plugging wells where it is impossible 
 to pull the casing. No attempt is made to replace shooting by this 
 method where it is desired to sidetrack the casing or to loosen it for 
 pulling. 
 
86 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR, 
 
 An amusing incident encountered by this department in connection 
 with the above method illustrates the tendency of some superintendents 
 to cling to established methods and refuse to even consider a new 
 procedure. The method was specified by the department as part of 
 the work on a certain well in the Kern River field but the superintend- 
 ent entered emphatic protest, stating that the method was impracti- 
 cable if not a physical impossibility, showing that he had not taken 
 the trouble to keep informed on present day operations in plugging 
 wells used at near-by properties. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 87 
 
 METHOD OF MUDDING WELLS AS PRACTICED IN THE 
 KERN RIVER FIELD. 
 
 By G. McGregor, Petroleum Engineer. 
 
 For many years it has been a matter of common knowledge that 
 large areas in the Kern River field have been greatly damaged by 
 water flooding the prodncing sands and, while generally admitted to 
 be a menace, concerted and concentrated action to remedy the evil was 
 not undertaken. This was probably due to two causes: First, defin- 
 ite methods of combating the water were not in vogue ; and second, the 
 period of depression in the oil industry during Avhich the receipts were 
 so light that smaller operators did not feel justified in spending any 
 consideral)le sum for repairs. 
 
 In the last few years, however, the recognition of the use of clay as 
 a remedy and the increase in the price of oil has caused much repair 
 work to be undertaken and in nearly every instance the work done 
 has been very beneficial to the company doing the work, and in many 
 cases the neighbors have profited by the work done. 
 
 The methods in which wells are plugged with clay may be roughly 
 divided into two classes : 
 
 1. Where the clay is mixed in the well ; and 
 
 2. "Where the clay is mixed on the surface and placed in the well in 
 liquid forin. 
 
 Advocates of both systems are very staunch in their support of their 
 particular method. 
 
 In the first method cable tools are used, being allowed to swing at 
 the particular spot where it is desired to mud. The clay is then shov- 
 eled dry, or slialitly moistened, into the top of the casing along with 
 a constant stream of water. The water serves a double purpose of 
 preventing the clay from ''bridging" when it strikes the fluid level and 
 also to a certain extent increases the head of water in the casing, thus 
 helping to carry the clay out into the formations. The action of the 
 tools swinging in the open hole is similar to the action of rotary drill- 
 pipe and as the claj' settles down around the tools it is pounded back 
 into the formation. Care must be taken that the tools do not become 
 ''mudded up" or that circulation does not stop while clay is being 
 put in. 
 
 The Del Rey Oil Company used this method on their well No. 1, 
 Section 5, Tp. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. The well had to be 
 redrilled and all the mudding done through 5f" casing, the hole being 
 plugged from 1095 feet up to 664 feet where a cement cap was placed. 
 
 Approximately 120 feet of oil sands were mudded off, the plan being 
 to mud off the sands on the way down so as to keep the casing free and 
 then put in a solid plug, as the pipe was witlidrawn. About 850 cubic 
 
00 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 yards of clay, 4^ tons of iron cuttings and 25 wagon loads of manure 
 were put in. The work lasted three months and cost in the neighbor- 
 hood of $3500 exclusive of the cost of a new derrick. 
 
 Various companies using the second method, namely, mixing the 
 mud before it is put in the well, differ slightly in their methods. 
 
 The Associated Oil Company uses an ordinary concrete mixer to mix 
 the clay which is then pumped into the well through a string of 3" 
 tubing. The first step is to clean the well to bottom and split up the 
 old pipe in the well in order to allow the mud free access to the walls 
 of the hole. A string of tubing is then inserted and the well pumped 
 full of the mud fluid. The fluid in the hole is subjected to pump pres- 
 sure. The well is then, by having tight head in the casing and gas 
 clamps around it, allowed to stand under pressure to test the job. If 
 the mud does not break away under the pressure test, the bottom of 
 the tubing is placed in the lowest cla.y stratum where it is desired to 
 cement, and after releasing a part of the pressure a certain amount of 
 cement is pumped into the clay stratum. This process is repeated in 
 all the strata in which it is desired to cement. 
 
 This system was used on M. & S. Well No. 10, Section 29, Tp. 28 
 S., R. 28 B., M. D. B. & M., which had approximately 170 feet of 
 exposed oil sands. About 500 cubic yards of clay and 190 sacks of 
 cement were used on the job which required only nine days, and cost 
 approximately $2000. 
 
 The Standard Oil Company has a specially constructed mud mixer 
 mounted on a wagon bed which is moved from well to well. The mixer 
 consists of a box with a shaft running lengthwise to which are fastened 
 paddles. The shaft is driven by a chain drive from an ordinary well 
 engine whch is also moved about and connected with the steam line at 
 the well to be mudded. A stream of water is allowed to run into the 
 box and the clay shoveled in where it is thoroughly mixed. The mnd is 
 allowed to run out at one end of the box in any desired thickness. A 
 trough extends from the mud-mixer to the well and the mud flows in 
 by gravity. 
 
 When it is desired to "mud" a well, it is always cleaned out to 
 bottom, or if the casing is in such shape that this is impossible, the 
 w^ell is redrilled. As the mud flows into the well, the lower string of 
 casing is lifted frequently until a place is found where the mud goes 
 away freely. As the hole fills with mud, the casing is withdrawn and 
 the well filled to the top. An air line is then connected to the casing 
 and air pressure of 275 lbs. per square inch put on the top of the 
 mud column to force the mud down the well and thence back into the 
 formations. In some cases, the column can be forced down a distance 
 of 300 feet. The well is then filled to the top again and the process 
 repeated until the hole will not take any more mud. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 89 
 
 This system was used on Well No. 38, ''M. C. No. 1.", Section 5, 
 Tp. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M., where about 450 cubic yards of 
 clay was put in. This work took about 13 days and cost in the neigh- 
 borhood of $4150. The exposed oil sands were about 330 feet thick. 
 
 The Kern River Oilfields of California Ltd., uses still a different sys- 
 tem in that they mix the mud in a large vat with steam brought into 
 contact with the clay by means of a perforated coil of pipe and men 
 using hoes. The licpiid mud is then pumped into the well. 
 
 In all cases work commences at the bottom of the well, although in 
 some cases it is necessary to drill a new hole beside the old one to get 
 down to the original bottom depth. In some cases it is not necassary 
 to fill the hole to the top because when circulation of water is stopped, 
 the upper sands cave in on top of the mud and act as a cap while 
 pressure is being applied to the mud below. In the cases where the 
 hole is filled to the top, the well is allowed to stand under pressure. 
 Sometimes the formations give way and the column of mud drops, when 
 the hole is again filled and the pressure applied until a stable condition 
 is obtained. 
 
 Well No. 2-B of the Kern River Oilfields of California, Ltd., on Sec- 
 tion 33, Tp. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M., is a good example of the 
 latter method. This Avell which had originally been drilled to 980 feet 
 but in some former work had been plugged back to 896 feet, supposedly 
 shutting off the water below that depth, was redrilled to 896 feet and 
 cased to 883 feet. Tubing was run to a depth of 886 feet and mud was 
 pumped into the well. After putting in 16 cubic yards, the clay 
 showed in the adjoining well — No. 3-B. After 220 cubic yards had 
 been pumped in the pump gauge showed pressure from time to time. 
 There were 430 cubic yards pumped in through the tubing which was 
 pulled, and 3 cubic yards more were put in. This well had about 260 
 feet of oil sand exposed. The cost of labor was about $700 and material 
 $74, and the time about 57 days. No charge was made for casing 
 on this job as enough casing was recovered from the old well to redrill 
 with. This well was afterwards cleaned out to about 650 feet and put 
 to pumping. , 
 
 Another very interesting case was well No. 1-LL of the Kern River 
 Oilfields of California, Ltd., on the same section. In this case a new 
 hole was drilled about 8 feet from the original well. The old hole was 
 838 feet deep and the new well was drilled to 829 feet. The 7f" casing 
 was kept nine feet from bottom and circulation was obtained after 
 pumping water into the well under pressure of 75 lbs. per square 
 inch for fifteen minutes. As soon as circulation was obtained, the water 
 gravitated into the hole. A packer was then set and after 120 cubic 
 yards of clay had been pumped in. the pump pressure ran up to 375 
 
90 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 pounds per square inch. The packer was then taken out and the 7f 
 casing cut off at 652 feet, the upper portion pulled out and the packer 
 again set at the cut-off (or 652')- After pumping in six more cubic 
 yards (making a total of 126), the adjoining well (No. 2-L) began to 
 show clay and a decrease in the amount of water pumped by No. 2-L was 
 noticed. When 24 more cubic yards of clay (making a total of 150 
 yards) had been pumped in, the pump gauge again began to show pres- 
 sure and the mud came to the surface between the 13|" casing and the 
 9f " casing, showing that in all probability the mud had broken through 
 into the old hole and had then come back into the new above where the 
 packer was set. The packer was then withdrawn. Well No. 2-L showed 
 such a rapid decrease in water that it was taken off air and put on the 
 beam as there was not enough iluid to handle with air. The water 
 handled in No. 2-L decreased from about 1200 barrels daily to approxi- 
 mately 200 barrels daily. About two months later the water again broke 
 in so work was resumed and 25 cubic yards more clay were pumped 
 in which apparently cured the trouble. Approximately 175 cubic yards 
 of clay were used in this hole which had about 400 feet of exposed oil 
 sand. The work took about three weeks and cost in the neighborhood 
 of $2687 of which $1400 was for labor and the remainder for material. 
 
 None of the above wells had flowing water to contend with although 
 in practically every case they had to contend with the "bottom" water, 
 which, while not under sufficient head to make it flow, still raises the 
 fluid level high in the hole and seems inexhaustible. The depth of 
 these holes ranged from about 700 feet to 1400 feet. 
 
 The foregoing cases are merely cited as typical examples of the various 
 methods used and do not in any way represent the amount of repair 
 work done in the field, as each of the above companies has worked on 
 numerous other wells, and other companies have been and are, at the 
 present time, engaged in repair work. Among these are : The Peerless 
 Oil Company, Virginia Oil Company, Apollo Oil Company, Alma Oil 
 Company, Kern River Oil Company, Tejon Oil Company, Calex Oil 
 Company, Calloma Oil Company, and others. 
 
SECOND ANNU.VL REPORT. 
 
 91 
 
 COLLECTION OF FUNDS BY ASSESSMENT. 
 
 The collection of funds during the past fiscal year was made as pro- 
 vided in the original statute of 1915, chapter 718. Briefly, the details 
 are as follows: 
 
 The monej^ received from collection of the ass&ssment comprises the 
 oil protection fund and is used for two purposes : First, for the super- 
 vision by the Petroleum Department of the State JNIining Bureau; and 
 second, for the repair of oil wells. The rates, shown on the accompany- 
 ing statement and used in determining the various items, are deter- 
 mined in accordance with sections 23, 24, 25, 46 and 47 of the said 
 statute. The detailed method is as follows : 
 
 The sum of $45,000 is annually available for the support and mainte- 
 nance of the department. One-tenth of the above mentioned sum of 
 $45,000 is levied upon the oil land of the state. The remaining nine- 
 tenths is levied upon the oil produced and the gas produced and sold. 
 For the purpose of this assessment 10,000 cubic feet of gas is considered 
 equal to one barrel of oil. The amounts of land, oil and gas and the 
 number of producing wells in the various counties were determined to 
 be as follows: 
 
 Fresno 
 
 Kern 
 
 Los Angeles 
 
 Orange 
 
 Ventura 
 
 Santa Barbara . 
 San Luis Obispo. 
 Santa Clara 
 
 Totals 
 
 County 
 
 Land 
 (acres; 
 
 Oil (bbls.) Gas (10 M) 
 
 12,703 
 56,122 
 2,174 
 3,297 
 1,523 
 9,808 
 772 
 
 85,479 
 
 14,048.105 5,437 
 
 52,278,238 1,229,680 
 
 2,400.811 63,584 
 
 13,048,749 324,267 
 
 904,013 
 
 4,361,241 82,090 
 
 5,670 
 
 16,368 
 
 87,063,195 ] 1,705,058 
 
 WeUs (No.) 
 
 944 
 4,249 
 531 
 458 
 332 
 349 
 2 
 11 
 
 6,873 
 
 The money which was previously collected to be used in repairing 
 wells is available for use only in the county where collected. Expendi- 
 ture in repairing wells is to be repaid by satisfaction of a lien upon the 
 property where the work is done and therefore little or no further 
 assessment is to be expected for repairs. The assessment for the repair 
 work was levied in the same manner as that for supervision, namely, 
 one-tenth on the oil land and the remainder on oil produced and gas 
 produced and sold. The rates applied in levying the total a.ssessment 
 are $.052 per acre of oil land and $.000456 per barrel of oil or per 
 10,000 cubic feet of gas. 
 
92 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOE. 
 
 FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 
 
 By W. W. THAYER, Secretary. 
 
 CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU. 
 Statement of Receipts and Disbursements from "Oil Protection Fund" (Chapter 718, 
 Statutes 1915), for the Department of Petroleum and Gas, for the Period of 
 July 1, 1916, to June 30, 1917. 
 
 RECEIPTS. 
 
 Balance for sixty-eighth fiscal year ?5S1 36 
 
 Receipts from assessments for Oil Protection Fund 140,-537 57 
 
 Refund of auto license fees paid state 43 50 
 
 Total $141,142 43 
 
 DISBURSEMENTS. 
 
 Reimbursement of General Fund for appropriation $20,000 00 
 
 Expenditure for support of Department of Petroleum and Gas from balance 
 from sixty-eighth fiscal year 84 74 
 
 Office of headquarters: 
 
 Salaries $14,481 84 
 
 Equipment - 3,06S 40 
 
 Traveling expenses 1,19!) 16 
 
 General expense 2,343 18 
 
 Printing 829 63 
 
 Total 21,920 26 
 
 Los Angeles Office: 
 
 Salaries $5,502 27 
 
 Equipment 1,177 00 
 
 General expense 1,691 32 
 
 Total 8,370 59 
 
 Coalinga Office: 
 
 Salaries $4,904 55 
 
 Equipment 1,408 45 
 
 General expense 1,559 39 
 
 Total 7,872 39 
 
 Taft Office: 
 
 Salaries $8,399 K 
 
 Equipment 1,221 00 
 
 General expense 3,39i 07 
 
 Total 12,9S4 72 
 
 Santa Maria Office: 
 
 Salaries $2,400 00 
 
 Equipment 909 25 
 
 General expense 1,245 43 
 
 Total 4.5.54 68 
 
 Unexpended balance 65,355 05 
 
 $141,142 43 $141,142 43 
 
 The above statement represents the total receipts of and disbursements from the Oil Protec- 
 tion Fund. 
 
 W. W. THAYER, Secretary 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
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SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 121 
 
 WORK OF DEPUTIES IN VARIOUS FIELDS. 
 
 The work carried on at onr various local offices is shown by the 
 following tabulation : 
 
 IK'iiiity. otflce address and counties 
 covered 
 
 Notices and decisions 
 
 New I Sliut- 
 wells I off 
 
 Deepen^ .^ba„. 
 red'rm ^^^ 
 
 M. J. Kirwan, 520 Union Leagn^e 
 Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. — 
 Los Angeles, Orang? and Ventura 
 counties 
 
 R. E. Collom, Santa Maria, Cal.— 
 Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo 
 and Santa Clara counties 
 
 R. X. Ferguson, Taft Cal.- 
 Kern County 
 
 R. D. Bush, Coali.Tga, Cal.— 
 Fresno County 
 
 .\ cres 
 proved 
 land 
 
 Num- 
 ber 
 pro- 
 ducing 
 wells 
 
 90 96 38 j 33 
 
 9S S8 . 39 21 
 
 R38 629 1 360 I 99 
 
 245 i 47 
 
 10,660 
 56,122 
 12,703 
 
 940 938 682 200 I 86,479 
 
 Logs 
 filed 
 
 Graphic 
 Iocs 
 
 Models, 
 acres 
 
 1,321 1,159 858 1,680 
 
 362 393 
 
 4,246 4,406 
 
 944 1,2^ 
 
 6,873 7,223 
 
 246 2,250 
 
 6,500 
 
 297 I 2,570 
 
 2,499 13,000 
 
 Additions to the technical staff have made it po.ssible to make consid- 
 erable advance in solving the problems before us. The work is, how- 
 ever, far from completed. The percentage of completion is to some 
 extent indicated by comparison of the number of graphic logs with the 
 number of producing wells. Another indication is furnished by com- 
 parison of figures for proved acreage and models. 
 
 Attention is again called to the fact that operators must give consid- 
 erable attention to the technical details of their own operations, and can 
 not expect this department to provide all plans for development and 
 repair. 
 
 The reports by the various deputies have necessarily been so con- 
 den.'-ed as to omit much information of general interest, as it was 
 impossible to carry on our regular work and at the same time write a 
 complete and detailed statement of it. It is believed, however, that 
 enough information is given so that interested readers will be given a 
 clue for any further inquiries. 
 
 The supervisor has at all times had the active co-operation of all the 
 deputies, without which it would be imjiossible to conduct the work of 
 the department. The loss of two deputies during the past year was 
 keenly felt. ]Mr. Chester Naramore left to accept the responsible posi- 
 tion of Chief Petroleum Technologist of the U. S. Bureau of IMines. 
 Mr. R. B. .Moran resigned in order to again engage in the oil business 
 as an operator. 
 
122 statp: oil and gas supervisor. 
 
 CHAPTER II. 
 
 LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, AND VENTURA 
 COUNTIES. 
 
 By M. J. KiRWAN. 
 Territory. 
 
 The work assigned to this office included supervision of wells in 
 districts Nos. 1 and 2, as prescribed in Section 10 of Chapter 718, as 
 amended in 1917. 
 
 District Xo. 1 includes the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Kiverside, 
 Sau Diego, Imperial and San Bernardino. 
 
 District No. 2 consists of the county of Ventura. 
 
 Organization. 
 
 The position of Deputy Supervisor was filled by Mr. Robert B. Moran, 
 until March 15, 1917, when his resignation took effect. The present 
 deputy assumed charge on this date, having been transferred from the 
 Coalinga office of the department. The deputy was assisted in the w^ork 
 by a stenographer, whose time was divided between this department and 
 the department of mining, and two inspectors. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT. 
 
 The work of this department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917, 
 resulted in mere detailed supervision of drilling and maintenance of oil 
 wells than the year previous, on account of the additional assistants 
 provided the deputy and more complete file of well records. 
 
 The following written notices were received during the past year: 
 New wells, 128 ; Deepen or redrill. 10 ; Abandonment, 46. During this 
 time 226 written decisions were made relative to various operations at 
 wells. Included in this number were 129 decisions concerning opera- 
 tions in drilling new wells. The depth at which water should be shut 
 off in new wells was given particular attention and recommendations 
 covering this important feature of the work were made for each new 
 w^ell where there was sufficient available information. Various peg 
 models were constructed and a number of cross sections made to aid in 
 solving the underground problems presented to the department. The 
 staff' of assistants has been recently enlarged and the scope of this work 
 greatly broadened. 
 
 The tables given under Districts Nos. 1 and 2 show that decisions 
 were made for 157 tests of water shut off. A representative of the 
 department witnessed practically every one of these tests. In some 
 eases the tests did not prove satisfactory and recommendations were 
 made for further tests or additional shut-otts. In most cases, the pro- 
 posals to deepen or redrill received the approval of the department. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 123 
 
 The attention of certain operators was called to the necessity of shooting 
 sidetracked casing to prevent its acting as a conductor of water into 
 wells redrilled to shut off water. 
 
 Detailed recommendations were made for every well al)andoned, in 
 w^hich the depths of shooting and plnuging were given. 
 
 A total of 877 graphic logs have been drawn, or 61.4% of all logs 
 received in Districts Nos. 1 and 2. Nearly all of these logs were drawn 
 in the San Francisco office of the department. Graphic logs are still 
 being drawn as rapidly as possible. Prints of graphic logs were sent to 
 operators who did not have engineering or geological dei)artments, when 
 decisions were made relative to abandonment work and important re- 
 drilling jobs. Cross sections were given to a number of operators to 
 assist them in a study of underground conditions. 
 
 The data relative to production of various fields, used in compiling 
 tables which are listed under Districts Xos. 1 and 2, was taken from 
 monthly production reports received from various operators. 
 
 Monthly production reports are being received from all producing 
 companies, except one, in District No. 1. Production reports have not 
 been received regularly from all producing companies in District No. 2. 
 In many cases the reports are of an unsatisfactorj' nature. In a few 
 cases operators furnished the department with reports showing the 
 amount and percentage of water in the oil produced by each well, after 
 all free water had been drained off. It is obvious that such reports are 
 of little value. Some companies make no serious effort to determine the 
 amount of oil or water produced by individual wells for their own infor- 
 mation, or for this department. 
 
 Plans have been made to have a representative of the department 
 visit each producing property and discuss with the Superintendent or 
 Manager the best and most economical means of obtaining production 
 figures for individual wells. In some cases an estimate of the amount 
 of oil produced and a sample of fluid from the lead line, properly tested, 
 will give sufficient information relative to the amount of water produced. 
 The production of certain wells do not justify the expense of providing 
 tanks to measure the fluid production. 
 
 The following table and diagram are given to illustrate a use of pro- 
 duction data made b}^ this department in studying water conditions at 
 a group of twenty-nine wells. 
 
124 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 TABLE A. 
 Production Records Taken From Monthly Production Report for June, 1917: 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Harrels 
 
 !)f clean 
 
 oil 
 
 Barrels 
 of water 
 
 Percentage 
 of water 
 
 Number 
 of days 
 produced 
 
 Remarks 
 
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 4 
 
 28 
 
 96 
 3 
 
 13 
 2 
 
 IS 
 
 96 
 
 58 
 181 
 
 28 
 136 
 
 26 
 130 
 160 
 
 51 
 138 
 
 65 
 289 
 
 52 
 265 
 
 6S 
 113 
 
 44 
 184 
 
 96 
 
 96 
 
 38 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 5 
 
 
 
 46 
 
 329 
 
 27 
 
 32 
 
 174 
 
 45 
 
 115 
 
 180 
 
 290 
 
 148 
 
 
 
 
 
 25 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 95 
 
 77 
 
 28 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 71 
 
 
 
 32 
 
 85 
 
 12 
 
 53 
 
 56 
 
 63 
 
 47 
 
 53 
 
 85 
 
 52 
 
 
 
 
 
 32 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 
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 29 
 30 
 27 
 
 1 
 20 
 
 3 
 20 
 30 
 29 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 23 
 30 
 30 
 27 
 30 
 29 
 30 
 30 
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 26 
 29 
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 30 
 
 
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 Maps were prepared similar to that herewith shown, using symbols 
 showing the comparative amount of water produced daily, during the 
 month of June for each well in Districts Nos. 1 and 2. The wells shown 
 in triangles were colored yellow, wells shown in squares colored blue and 
 wells shown in circles colored red in order to give prominence to the 
 dififerent well classifications as determined by amounts of water which 
 they produce. 
 
 A summary, showing the number and kind of notices received and 
 decisions rendered, together with a brief statement relative to each 
 decision, is given by section, township and range for each company, 
 following' the ciiscussion for each field. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 12;') 
 
 MAP OF WELLS 
 
 Showing amounts of water produced. 
 ( see Table A ) 
 
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 [i] 30-75 Barrels per day. 
 
 ® 75 + Barrels per day. 
 
 All other Wells; drilling, idle or abandoned 
 
 Fig. 20. 
 
 MAPS. 
 
 Thanks are due to the following iuclividiials and companies for fur- 
 nishing general field maps and maps of their properties showing well 
 locations and other useful information. 
 
 Security Oil & Uev. Co. 
 
 County of Los Angeles Road Dept. 
 
 Pacific Light & Power Corp. 
 
 Riverside Portland Cement Co. 
 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 
 Clara Baldwin Stocker. 
 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 San Diego Cons. Oil Co. 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Eureka Canon Syndicate. 
 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Co. 
 
 Salt Lake Oil Co. 
 
 West Coast Oil Co. 
 
 Olinda Land Co. 
 
 Amalgamated Oil Co. 
 
 Red Star Petroleum Co. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Montebello Oil Co. 
 
 Central Oil Co. of Los Angeles. 
 
 Columbia Oil Producing Co. 
 
 Brea Canjon Oil Co. 
 
 H. B. Moran. 
 
 The Petrol Co. 
 
 Beattv Oil & Dev. Co. 
 
 Calumet Oil Co. 
 
 Oak Ridge Oil Co. 
 
 W. E. Barry. 
 
 A.ssoeiated Oil Co. 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Baird Oil & Asphalt Co. 
 
 White Star Oil Co. 
 
 Southern California Edison Co. 
 
126 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The Amalagamated Oil Company furnislied this department with 
 a copy of a geological report and oil contour map covering the 
 property of this company in the Coyote Hills tield. 
 
 LIST OF COMPLAINTS. 
 
 There were only two complaints received during the past j'car which 
 re(|uired a detailed investigation by this office. A summary of work 
 done on these complaints follows : 
 
 ANAHEIM UNION WATER COMPANY 
 
 vs. 
 
 AMALGAMATED OIL COMPANY. 
 
 During the latter part of the year 1916, the attention of this 
 department was directed by the Anaheim Union Water Company to 
 the serious water condition of Amalgamated Oil Companj^ wells along 
 the south line of the Anaheim lease, in Section 13, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., 
 S. B. B. & M., Coyote Hills field. 
 
 The matter of this complaint was called to the attention of the 
 Amalgamated Oil Company by this department, and request made for 
 more complete log and history records and record of individual well 
 production as far back as available. The company responded promptly 
 and furni.shed production reports and very complete records of work 
 done at various wells. Shortly after the receipt of this information, 
 this department completed a number of cross sections, water and pro- 
 duction curves, covering wells in the affected area. 
 
 Wells on the property of the Petroleum Company, adjoining, were 
 entirely free from water until November, 1916, when Well No. 1 
 showed a small amount of free water and some emulsion. The water 
 condition of this well gradually grew worse until the company pro- 
 posed to shut off the top oil sand in hopes of improving the water 
 condition of this well. 
 
 Extensive tests made by the company under the supervision of this 
 department demonstrated that water from above the top oil sand was 
 not entering the well. After these tests had been concluded approval 
 was given to shut off' the top oil sand. At the present time the well 
 stands cemented. 
 
 A number of conferences were held at the Los Angeles office of the 
 State Mining Bureau and attended by representatives of all parties 
 concerned in the water condition on the Anaheim lease and adjoining 
 properties. Considerable repair work has been carried on at various 
 wells as shown by the list of decisions. 
 
 The source of the water trouble affecting certain wells in the area 
 mentioned has not been determined. The detail structure of the 
 eastern portion of this field has not been completely and satisfactorily 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 127 
 
 worked out. Preparations have been made by this department to 
 complete the pej; model whieh has l)een eonstriieted eoveriufi^ about 
 one half of the Coyote Hills field. When this lias l)eeii done, the 
 source of water affecting certain wells on the Anaheim lease and 
 adjoining properties, should be better known and further recommenda- 
 tions will be made by this department covering tests at wells, or repair 
 work so far as conditions warrant. 
 
 BREA CANON OIL COMPANY 
 
 vs. 
 BIRCH OIL COMPANY. 
 
 During the early part of 1917 the attention of this department was 
 directed by the Brea Canon Oil Company to the increase in water in 
 their wells along the west line of their property in Section 2, T. 3 S., 
 R. 10 W., S. B. B. & :M. The Brea Canon Oil Company expressed the 
 opinion that this increase in water resulted from the water condition 
 of Birch Oil Company wells, adjoining on the west. 
 
 An investigation by this department showed that water conditions 
 in a number of wells in the western part of the Brea Canon field were 
 serious, and that some of the affected wells in this area probably 
 produce large amounts of water from formations penetrated near the 
 bottom of these wells. 
 
 Tables showing the production of Brea Canon Oil Company wells 
 along the western side of their property were made and show^ed that 
 there was a slight increase in the amount of water produced by Well 
 No. 27. During February, 1917, this well averaged 23 barrels of 
 water per day, which was the largest amount of water produced per 
 day by any wells of the Brea Caiion Oil Company, located on the 
 western side of their property. Well No. 10 of the Birch Oil Company 
 was completed and commenced pumping ]\Iarch 6. 1917, after which 
 date the w^ater content of fluid produced by Brea Caiion Well No. 27 
 decreased until in June it averaged less than 5 barrels of water per 
 day. It appears that drilling water from Birch Well No. 10 probably 
 entered Brea Canon Well No. 27. The water condition of the latter 
 well is now considered satisfactory by the Brea Canon Oil Company. 
 
 LEGAL ACTION TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT. 
 The Providential Oil Company, operating in Section 19, T. 3 S., R. 
 9 W\, S. B. B. & :\r.. Coyote Hills field, failed to file log records and 
 monthly production reports of their producing wells and notices relative 
 to two wells which were drilling. A number of requests were made for 
 these records and various blanks providing space for information re- 
 quired sent to otHcials of the company. After waiting for over a year, a 
 formal demand for records and notices was made upon the company. 
 
128 
 
 8T.\TK OIL AND GAS SlU'ERVISOK. 
 
 but they failed to reply or tile any records. Finally it became neces- 
 sary for the State Oil and Gas Supervisor to take iiction against the 
 company for their failure to comply with the law. 
 
 On May. 10, 1917, the deputy supervisor swore to a criminal com- 
 plaint and, after summons had been served upon the company, they 
 immediately filed the required records with this department. 
 
 After the records had been filed, a request was made by this depart- 
 ment to the Prosecuting Attorney of the city of Los Angeles to dismiss 
 the complaint. This was done, because it has been the aim of this 
 department to act in an advisory rather than a prosecuting capacity. 
 
 The management of the Providential Oil Companj^ recently changed 
 hands and the new officials are actively co-operating with this office 
 in the matter of protecting the oil bearing formations on this property 
 from water. 
 
 DISTRICT No. 1. 
 
 The entire production of oil in this district was obtained from Los 
 Angeles and Orange counties. 
 
 The name Whittier-Fullerton oil fields follows common usage to 
 include all the fields east of the city of Los Aijgeles; namely, Olinda, 
 Brea Caiion, Whittier, Coyote Hills, Montebello and Puente. 
 
 The number of wells in this district, number of producing wells,' 
 number of logs filed, number of graphic logs, average daily production 
 of oil and water, percentage of water, number of acres of proved oil 
 land, is shown by fields in the following tabulation: 
 
 TABLE 1. 
 
 
 1 
 
 B 
 
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 f 
 
 III 
 c c £B 
 
 Number of wells 
 actually producing, 
 according to pro- 
 duction reports 
 
 Average daily 
 production 
 
 Average daily 
 production per 
 producing well 
 
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 Field 
 
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 0^ 
 
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 221 
 348 
 89 
 85 
 244 
 3 
 417 
 200 
 5 
 
 215 
 
 224 
 
 72 
 
 3 
 
 211 
 
 3 
 
 394 
 
 32 
 
 5 
 
 204 
 206 
 67 
 
 
 193 
 
 3 
 1S5 
 
 
 
 
 
 171 
 
 266 
 
 66 
 
 44 
 
 150 
 
 2 
 
 272 
 
 76 
 
 
 
 161 
 
 251 
 62 
 44 
 
 139 
 2 
 
 243 
 75 
 
 26,286 
 
 7,598 
 
 4,717 
 
 62 
 
 3,222 
 
 852 
 
 3,436 
 
 362 
 
 2,631 
 
 9^6 
 
 2,032 
 
 4 
 
 2,624 
 
 
 
 2,186 
 
 325 
 
 163 
 30 
 76 
 1.4 
 23 
 426 
 14 
 5 
 
 16 
 
 3.7 
 33 
 
 0.1 
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 9 
 
 4 
 
 9.1 
 
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 30.1 
 
 
 6.0 
 
 Whittier 
 
 Montel)ello - 
 
 44.9 
 0.0 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 38.8 
 
 
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 1,612 
 
 1,159 
 
 858 
 
 1,047 
 
 977 
 
 4t),534 
 
 10,728 
 
 47.6 
 
 11 
 
 18.8 
 
 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 129 
 
 The following table gives a summary of written notices received 
 and decisions made in this district during the past year: 
 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redriU 
 
 Abandon 
 
 DUtrlct No. 1— Field 
 
 
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 9 
 
 11 
 4 
 4 
 6 
 
 38 
 
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 8 
 9 
 1 
 4 
 6 
 
 60 
 
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 3 
 
 17 
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 2 
 
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 48 
 
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 13 
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 2 
 
 17 
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 8 
 
 19 
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 3 
 
 8 
 
 18 
 
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 17 
 
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 1 
 
 Whittier -. 
 
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 3 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 4 
 
 Miscellaneous 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 a 6 
 
 Totals 
 
 90 
 
 86 
 
 108 
 
 96 
 
 35 38 
 
 33 
 
 33 
 
 COYOTE HILLS FIELD. 
 
 In the recent classification of oil field names, the fields sometimes 
 referred to as East Coyote and West Coyote, are now called Coyote Hills 
 field by the State Mining Bureau. 
 
 GEOLOGY. 
 
 In general the surface contour of the Coyote Hills indicates the 
 geological structure of these hills. The structure of both hills is 
 anticlinal. 
 
 Study of peg model constructed of the western range of hills, including 
 Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, and the western portions of Sections 16 and 21, 
 T. 3 S., R. 10 W., and Sections 13 and 24, T. 3 S., R. 11 W., indicates 
 that the underground structure conforms to a marked degree with the 
 surface structure. The geology of this portion of the Coyote Hills as 
 described in Bulletins Xos. 63, 69 and 73 of the State Alining Bureau, in 
 which the underground structure of the field was forecast from evidences 
 of surface outcrops, has been borne out by study of the well records, 
 detailed cross sections and a complete peg model, constructed by this 
 department during the past year. 
 
 A contour of the top of the producing oil zone, as shown by the peg 
 model, is a dome with an elongated axis in an approximate east and 
 west direction, the apex of the dome being in the S. W. ^ of Section 
 18, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. The anticline plunges gradually east and west 
 from this point, and the dip of the flanks appears to be greater than 
 the plunge of the axis. 
 
 Recent wells completed and producing near the apex of the fold 
 and on the south flank of the anticline (in the N. ^ of See. 19, T. 3 S., 
 R. 10 W.) are prolific producers. The depth to which these wells 
 
 9-36639 
 
130 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 have lu'c'ii drilled into tlu^ oil bcnriii^' foniuitioii-;, and the proximity 
 to the apex of the dome probnhly Jiccounls foi- the lar^v production of 
 these wells. 
 
 Only a small part of the eastern portion of the Coyote Hills field 
 has been covered by a peg model made by this department. 
 
 Surface neology of this portion of the field has been described in 
 detail in publications of the State Mining Bureau, mentioned above, 
 and in various reports made by geologists in the employ of private 
 companies operating in this field. 
 
 A difference of opinion still exists as to the correct correlation of 
 the oil horizons. The completion of the peg model which is under 
 construction by this department no doubt will aid in solving this 
 problem. The logs of seven wells located in the eastern part of Sec. 23, 
 T. 3 S., R. 10 W., and along the west line of Sec. 24, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., 
 show an upper oil zone. This zone is worth protecting from water as 
 a number of these w^ells produce a considerable quantity of oil. One 
 of these wells was recently completed and produces at the rate of 
 about (iOO bbls. of oil per day from this zone only. The production 
 of other wells in this area comes from a second zone, which probably 
 is the main source of production in the eastern portion of the Coyote 
 Hills. 
 
 SUMMARY OF WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 Study of monthly production reports for June, and map prepared 
 showing relative amounts of water produced by individual wells, 
 shows that 161 wells produced during this month. Of this number, 
 134 wells produced from to 20 barrels of water per day, making a 
 total, of 19,651 barrels of water, or an average of 5 barrels per day. 
 Ten wells produced from 20 to 40 barrels of water per day each, 
 making a total of 8,657 barrels, or an average daily production of 29 
 barrels of water. Seventeen wells produced a total of 50,623 barrels, 
 or. an average of 99.3 barrels of water per day each. The foregoing 
 record of production shows that the water conditions are not very 
 serious. 
 
 Most of the wells producing more than -10 barrels of water per day 
 are on the edge of producing territory. There is a difference of 
 opinion as to whether or not the majority of these wells produce 
 "edge water," or water that has not been properly shut off. Nine of 
 the wells producing more than 40 barrels of water each per day, are 
 located in the southern half of Section 13 and the northern half of 
 Section 24, T. 3' S., R. 10 W. The remaining wells are distributed 
 throughout the field along the edge of the producing territory. One 
 well in this field averaged over 11,000 barrels per month, and steps 
 have been tak'en by the owner to shut off wafer in this well. Several 
 
FiECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 131 
 
 Wells produfiug large anioiuits of water will prohalily l)e repaired or 
 abandoned during the coming year. 
 
 There are comparatively few wells shut down on account of their 
 water condition. It has been the general policy of operators in this 
 field to abandon and plug wells which produce large quantities of 
 water after determining that it would not l)e profitable to attempt to 
 shut oft" the water in order to make them produce clean oil. 
 
 A number of wells have been recently abandoned in the south- 
 eastern part of the field on account of small production of oil. Many of 
 the wells in this area produce an emulsion from which it is difficult to 
 separate the oil. The fiuid levels in nearly all of these wells stand 
 low enough to indicate that water above the oil sands is shut off and 
 that the water produced comes through the oil bearing formation from 
 an undetermined source. 
 
 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS. 
 
 The limits of the jiroductive area from present producing zones of 
 this field have been fairly well defined. There has been considerable 
 development work in the western portion of the field and no doubt 
 the present proved area will be extended by future wells drilled. 
 
 The abandonment of a number of wells in the southeastern part of 
 the field on account of small production of oil indicates that it. would 
 not be profitable to drill new wells in this area, to produce from 
 formations penetrated by present wells. A deep test well in the eastern 
 part of this field may possibly show that productive formations under- 
 lie the present producing zones. 
 
 Following is a summary of all decisions rendered and notices 
 received by the department during the past year. This tabulation 
 
132 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 gives a list of various companies and the sections in which active 
 development or repair work was carried out. 
 
 
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 •a 
 
 
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 Company 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrUl 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 i 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 o 
 
 
 1 
 
 6S" 
 a 
 a 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 E 
 
 □ 
 
 17 
 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 38 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 
 ss 
 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 9W 
 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 low 
 11 w 
 11 w 
 11 w 
 
 St. Hel. Pet 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 17 
 17 
 
 Quintuple Oil 
 
 Union Oil 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 3 
 
 1 
 1 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 IS 
 
 Union Oil 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 18 
 
 St. Hel. Pet 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 
 IS 
 
 Standard - --_ 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 19 
 19 
 
 Fetterman 
 
 Standard _ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 19 
 
 S. D. Consol. 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 
 19 
 19 
 
 Oalokla 
 
 Prov. Oil 
 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 19 
 
 Pullerton Gr. West .. 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 ?0 
 
 Standard . . ... 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 1 
 
 20 
 24 
 «9 
 
 Quintuple 
 
 Yorba Oil 
 
 Union 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 8 
 
 Tri-State 
 
 Amalgamated 
 
 Union ... . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 1 
 2 
 6 
 2 
 
 2 
 1 
 2 
 6 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 IS 
 
 
 
 
 17 
 
 Standard ._ . 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 4 
 
 1 
 3 
 4 
 1 
 1 
 6 
 3 
 1 
 
 
 IS 
 
 Standard . 
 
 
 19 
 
 Standard 
 
 Union . . 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 22 
 
 Standard 
 
 Union Oil 
 
 1 
 5 
 3 
 2 
 
 11 
 5 
 1 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 12 
 
 5 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 f?> 
 
 Amalgamated .. 
 
 
 9A 
 
 Amalgamated 
 
 
 
 94 
 
 The Petroleum 
 
 
 ?S 
 
 Union Oil 
 
 1 
 1 
 2 
 5 
 
 1 
 1 
 2 
 4 
 
 
 4 
 
 Union Oil 
 
 5 
 13 
 
 4 
 6 
 
 3 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 13 
 
 7A 
 
 Standard 
 
 Standard . . .. . 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals . 
 
 
 
 
 
 36 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 48 
 
 17 
 
 19 
 
 18 
 
 17 
 
 Following is a list of decisions rendered covering operations at 
 wells in this field for the past year, accompanied by a brief description 
 showing character of work done at each well included in the list and 
 recommendations made by this department. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 3 S., R. 9 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 Section 17. 
 St. Helens Petroleum Co., Ltd. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-299. 
 
 Plan of proposed abandonment as submitted by company was approved as 
 satisfactory. 
 Quintuple Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. C-70. 
 
 Test showed that water was satisfactorily shut off. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 133 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Berkenstock, shut-off. C-185. 
 
 The results of test showed that a small amount of water entered the well while 
 standing for test. Approval to resume drilling was given, contingent upon a 
 production test after completion. 
 
 Section 18. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well G. & L. No. 12, abandon. CC-312. 
 
 Water string collapsed about 430' above shut-off point. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug with cement about SCK below point of collapse. 
 Recommended that company leave sufficient casing in well to act as a conductor 
 to a depth of about 2450' in order that the well might be re-entered in case future 
 developments indicate the necessitj- of further plugging. 
 Well G. & L. No. 29, abandon. CC-142. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, recommending shooting instead of ripping, in 
 order to plug with cement at depths indicated in abandonment proposal. 
 Well G. & L. No. 35, abandon. CC-141. 
 
 Proposed method of plugging and abandouing approved. 
 Well G. & L. No. 36, shut-off. C-55. 
 
 On account of the well making considerable gas when first completed, it was 
 impossible to make a bailing test, and a production test was taken thirty days 
 after completion. Tlie test showed well making 165 bbls. per day, of which 3% 
 was water. 
 Well G. & L. No. 39, begin drilling. CC-llS. 
 
 Approved proposed estimate of depth of water shut off. 
 Well G. & L. No. 39, shut-off. C-107. 
 
 Test satisfactory. 
 Well G. & L. No. 40, begin drilling. CC-119. 
 
 Approved proposed estimate of water shut-off. 
 Well G. & L. No. 40, shut-off. C-79. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well G. & L. No. 41, begin drilling. CO-120. 
 
 Estimated depth of water shut off approved. 
 Well G. & L. No. 42, begin drilling. CC-297. 
 
 Estimated depth of water shut off approved. 
 St. Helens Petroleum Co., Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 2 (Johnson), redrill. CC-256. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 3 (Johnson), redrill. CC-270. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well (Robertson) No. 6, abandon. CC-116. 
 
 The proposed method of abandonment was approved. 
 
 Section 19. 
 The Fetterman Oil Co. 
 
 Weil No. 1, redrill. CC-285. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upi)er portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. CC-292. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. Lerake, abandon. CC-206. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon indicating depths at which shooting and plugging 
 should be done. 
 
334 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Sau Diego Consolidated Oil Co. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. CC-300. 
 
 Approved proposed method of redrilling to shut off water. 
 
 Calokla Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Lehmer, abandon. CC-255. 
 
 Recommended shooting and plugging with cement between certain depths and 
 that company detennine that each plug be set properly. 
 Well No. 2, Lehmer, abandon. CC-268. 
 
 Approved abandonment proposal indicating depths at which shooting and 
 plugging should be done. Recommended that company determine that each cement 
 plug set properly. 
 Providential Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4. commence drilling. CC-277. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 2900'. 
 Drilling was commenced at this well on about January 1, 191G. The company 
 filed notice of intention to commence drilling on May 14, 1917, after legal action 
 had been taken by this department against the company for failure to file certain 
 records. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. C-172. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Calokla Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Lehmer, abandon. CC-323. 
 
 Approved proposal to shoot 10" casing at a depth of 1500' instead of a depth of 
 2000' as formei'ly proposed. Plugging of lower portions of well had been 
 completed as recommended in decision CC-268. 
 Providential Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, commence drilling. CC-276. 
 
 Estimated depth of water shut off approved.. 
 The Fetterman Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. CC-300. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended shooting and plugging with 
 cement, between certain depths. 
 Fulierton Great West Oil Co. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. CC-309. 
 
 After making a peg model of the field, including this property, it was found 
 that the water string in this well had been carried through the top oil zone and 
 cemented about 500' lower than it should have been cemented. The water string 
 failed to shut off water and the well was finished through the lower oil zone 
 without having the water shut off. The company proposed to redrill this well 
 and make an effective shut off at the proper depth, plugging the bottom of the 
 well before redrilling to protect oil formations from water. This proposal was 
 approved by this department. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Coyote, abandon. CC-205. 
 Proposed method of abandonment approved. 
 Quintuple Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, abandon. CC-267. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended shooting and plugging between 
 certain depths and that the company determine that each cement plug be set 
 properly. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 135 
 
 Section 29. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Chapman, coinmouce di'illing. CC-316. 
 
 Recominendod that coniitany cement each string of casing landed ahove oil- 
 liearinir formations which may be encountered on account of this being a "wild 
 cat" well. 
 
 T. 3 S.. R. 10 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Tri-State Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. continue drilling. CC-213. 
 
 Ili'comniended that the company tile additional information relative to results 
 of tests of water shut off which the company made without notifying this 
 department. 
 Well No. 1, continue drilling. CC-252. 
 
 The company tiled afhdavit that water was successfully shut off at a depth of 
 4243'. Further information received from the company showed that water was 
 bailed to a depth of ISOO* and raised 5(M)' while standing 24 hours. This decision 
 stated that shut-off attempted at 4243' was not effective in shutting off water, 
 and the test was, therefore, unsatisfactory. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Amalgamated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. T), Anaheim, shut-oft'. C-70. 
 
 The well was redrilled. sidetracking lower portion of original water string which 
 had collapsed. The results of the test showed that new water string shut off water 
 although water might possibly enter oil sand through original hole, which had not 
 been plugged. 
 Well No. 10. Anaheim, redrill. CC-262. 
 
 Recommended that the company defer the proposed work of testing water string 
 aud plugging bottom of well, awaiting results of work in plugging bottom of 
 adjoining well. 
 Well No. 12, redrill. CC-271. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of well iu order to shut off possible bottom 
 water. 
 Well No. 14, Anaheim, redrill. CC-242. 
 
 Recommended that the company defer work of testing water string aud plugging 
 bottom of well pending conference which had been arranged between the company, 
 the owners of the land and neighboring companies. 
 Well No. 14, Anaheim, redrill. CC-261. 
 
 At conference arranged by this department iuad attended by representative of 
 the company, owner of the land and neighbors, it was decided that it would be 
 advisable to delay proposed work pending results of work done in plugging bottom 
 of adjoining well. 
 Well No. 28, Anaheim, redrill. CC-241. 
 
 Api)roved proposal to reidiig bottom of well. 
 Well No. 30, Anaheim, begin drilling. CC-lT.y. 
 
 Ajtproved proposed estimated depth of water shut off. 
 Well No. 30, Anaheim, shut-off. C-118. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 No. 38. G. & L., shut-off. C-(». 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 
136 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Standard Oil Ck). 
 
 Well No. 19, M-C, shut-off. C-65. 
 
 The first shut-off was made with 8^" casing at 341.")'. The well made ahout 
 7,000,000 feet of gas per day, when tested. This casing collapsed and water was 
 subsequently shut off with 65" casing at a lower depth. 
 Well No. 23, M-C, shut-off. C-149. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 31, M-C, drill. CC-278. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 
 Section 18. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 15, Murphy-Coyote, redrill. CC-295. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug oil string below shoe of water string ; cut off and 
 pull out oil string above top of plug ; put perforated die nipple on bottom of new 
 oil string in order to screw on to casing left in the well and pump cement through 
 the die nipple in order to shut off the top water. At this date tests have not been 
 made to show results of this interesting mechanical operation. 
 Well No. 21, Murphy-Coyote, shut-off. C-116. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 24, Murphy-Coyote, shut-off. C-80. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. C-77. 
 
 Company made test of water shut off without notifying this department to 
 witness same. The results of the test indicated that water was shut off. 
 Well No. 28, Murphy-Coyote, commence drilling. CC-223. 
 
 Approved projwsed depth of water shut off. 
 W^eli No. 28, Murphy-Coyote, shut-off. C-165. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 29, Murphy-Coyote, drill. CC-182. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut off. 
 Well No. 29, Murphy-Coyote, shut-off. C-180. 
 
 The results of the test indicated that 85" casing did not shut off Avater. 
 Recommended that plug be put in below shoe of water string in order to deter- 
 mine, if possible, the source of water which entered the well. 
 Well No. 29, Murphy-Coyote, shut-off. C-186. 
 
 Recommended that attempt be made to force cement behind the water string, 
 or deepen well, only through sand encountered, below water string, and pump or 
 bail well for further tests. 
 Well No. 30. Murphy-Coyote, commence drilling. CO-272. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut off approved. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 26, drill. CC-149. 
 
 Approved estimated depth of water shut off. 
 Well No. 26. shut-off. C-147. 
 
 A production test, after completion of the well, was recommended on account 
 of the bailer having been run several times previous to the arrival of the inspector 
 to witness test. 
 Well No. 27, drill. CC-150. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut off. 
 Well No. 27, M. C, shut-off. C-183. 
 
 A production test was recommended after completion of the well on account of 
 a difference in casing and sand line measurements as a result of which it was not 
 definitely established that bailer went below shoe of water string. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 137 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 32, commence drilling. CC-263. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling. CC-303. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut off approved. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Toussou, abandon. CC-127. 
 
 Approved proposed method of abandonment. 
 Well No. 3. San Juan, abandon. CC-12S. 
 
 Approved proposed method of abandonment. 
 Well No. 17, drill. CC-198. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off about 270' deeper than proposed by 
 company. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, Coyote No. 2, abandon. CC-207. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon and indicating the depths at which shooting and 
 plugging should be done. 
 Well No. 7, Coyote No. 2. abandon. CC-169. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon and indicating depths at which plugging should 
 be done. 
 Weli No. 8, Coyote No. 2. shut-off. C-59. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 9, Coyote No. 2, drill. CC-214. 
 
 Approved proposed depth at which water should be shut off. 
 
 Section 23. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 (Hole) No. 6. redrill. CC-164. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen. 
 (Hole) No. 8, shut-off. C-60. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. Water was shut off several hundred feet 
 above productive zone in adjoining wells in order to test upper formations. 
 (Hole) No. 8, shut-off. C-187. 
 
 Approved proposal to continue drilling after test of water shut-off was witnessed. 
 Recommended production test after completion on account of water level having 
 been found 73' below bailing depth reported. 
 (Hole) No. 9, shut-off. C-82. 
 
 Test of shut off satisfactory. 
 (Hole) No. 9, re-cement. CC-244. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement below original point of shut off. after holding 
 conference with representatives of company and adjoining operator. 
 (Hole) No. 9, shut-off. C-164. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 (Hole) No. 10, shut-off. C-61. 
 
 Test of water shut off ai)proved. 
 (Hole) No. 11, shut-off. C-64. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 (Hole) No. 11, shut-off. C-81. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 (Hole) No. 11, shut-off. C-150. 
 
 A letter from the company stated that a sand carrying heavy oil and possibly 
 some water was shut off on account of results obtained in well No. 9, adjoining. 
 The test showed that water was not passing to levels in the well below the point 
 of shut off. Attention of the company was directed to the fact that proposal to 
 shut off upper oil-bearing formations was not received by this department. 
 
138 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 No. 11, continue drilling. CC-24.'j. 
 
 Approved proposal to continue drilling- after holding conference with adjoining 
 operator relative to matter of protection from water of oil-bearing formations 
 which had been shut off. 
 (Hole) No. 12, shut-off. 0-97. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 (Hole) No. 13, shut-off. C-153. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 (Hole) No. 14. drill new. CC-143. 
 
 Recommend water shut off at a depth of about 30O0'. 
 (Hole) No. 14, shut-off. C-158. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 (Hole) No. 15. drill. CC-19G. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water about 100' lower than proposed in 
 notice of intention to commence drilling. 
 (Hole) No. 1(J. drill. 00-19.5. 
 
 Recommended that company shut oft' water about 100' lower than proposed in 
 notice of intention to commence drilling. 
 (Hole) No. 38, drill. 00-159. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut oft". 
 (Hole) No. 18, shut-off. 0-146. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved, although water was found 29' below reported 
 bailing depth. 
 Amalgamated Oil Oo. 
 
 Well No. 2, Hualde, drill. 00-288. 
 
 Recommended that company shut oft' water above upper oil zone in case it was 
 encountered at this well. 
 Well No. 8, Hualde, shut-off. 0-74. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 10, Hualde, shut-off. 0-73. 
 
 Test showed that water was not completely shut off. Recommended another 
 shut oft' at a lower depth. 
 Well No. 9, Hualde, drill. 00-154. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut off. 
 Well No. 9. Hualde. shut off. 0-113. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. 00-211. 
 
 Water entered the well subsequent to test of water shut off, and well was shot 
 about 1.50' above the point of shut-off in order to remove oil string and an 8' plug 
 of lead, wool and iron shavings put in. Approved proposal to shoot and replug 
 well with cement ; move derrick and drill new hole. Recommended that company 
 leave conductor casing in well in order that it may be re-entered and additional 
 plugging done if deemed advisable, judging from results at adjoining wells. 
 Well No. 9, Hualde, remove derrick and redrill. OC-aSS. 
 
 The company sulmiitted a detailed record of work done in shooting and plugging. 
 Approval to move derrick and drill new hole was given. 
 Well No. 23, Hualde, shut-off. 0-91. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 2G, Hualde, drill. 00-172. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water about 50' lower than proposed. 
 Well No. 20, Hualde, shut-off. 0-141. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Amalgamated Oil Oo. 
 
 Well No. 40, Anaheim, shut-off. 0-87. 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 139 
 
 Amalgamated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 56, Anaheim, drill. CC-28n. 
 
 Recommend that company shut off water above an upi)er oil zone which 
 probably would bo encountered in this well and which had been encountered in 
 certain adjoining wells. 
 The Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. Oilman, redrill. CC-230. 
 
 Approved proposal to set a packer in order to test for possible "top" water. 
 
 Section 28. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 0. Bastanchury. drill. CC-r22. 
 
 Approved depth of water shut-olf proi)Osed by company, statinir that audflier 
 and lower shut-off would probably be necessary. 
 
 T. 3 S., K. 11 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 4. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, Myer, drill. CC-216. 
 
 Approved the estimates received from the company relative to depth of water 
 shut off. This well is located over three miles from the nearest producing well 
 and the depth at which oil-bearing formation may be encountered is unknown. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrii:. CC-170. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill in order to shut off water. 
 AVell No. 2, Emery, shut-off. C-131. 
 
 The results of the test showed water which was probably return drilling water, 
 would enter if well was bailed below a depth of 2350'. Recommended production 
 test be made 90 days after completion of redrilling work. Production reports show 
 that the well produced 0.1% water in June. 1917. indicating a satisfactory 
 shut-off. 
 Well No. 5, redrill. CC-212. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string and attempt to force cement behind 
 the water string, to shut off water. 
 Well No. 5 Emery, shut-off. C-159. 
 
 Test of water shut off showed that water was not descending into the well 
 from above the shut-off point and was approved. 
 Well No. 5 Emery, redrill. CC-.33G. 
 
 The company proposed to plug the bottom of well up into the water string and 
 perforate the water string to test oil-bearing formations formerly shut off. 
 Recommendations were made by this depai'tment to plug the bottom of the well 
 by stages in order, if possible, to locate the source of the water. Apjiroved proposal 
 to perforate water string and test the well after bottom of well had been plugged. 
 Well No. 13. abandon. CC-174. 
 
 Recommended shooting and plugging at certain specified depths. 
 Well No. 27, drill. CC-117. 
 
 Approved proposed estimated depth for shutting oft" water. 
 Well No. 27 EmeiT. shut-off. C-104. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 2S. drill. CC-152. 
 • I'roposed depth of water shul off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 28 Emery, shut-off. C-123. 
 
 Test of water shut off satisfactory. 
 
140 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, McNally, shut-off. C-108. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 26, shut-off. C-6S. 
 
 Test of shut off approved. 
 Well No. 29, drill. CC-151. 
 
 Approved proposal depth of shutting off water. 
 Wei' No. 29, Emery, shut-off. C-142. 
 
 Test of shut off approved. 
 Well No. 30, drill. CC-148. 
 
 Approved proposal depth for shutting off water. 
 Well No. 30, Emery, shut-off. C-122. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Well No. 31, Emery, shut-off. C-173. 
 
 The results of the test showed that water from above the shut-off point was 
 not passing to lower levels in the well. 
 Well No. 32, test water string. CC-296. 
 
 Approved proposal from company to try for circulation and pump cement back 
 of water string. Recommended that company test water string by plugging well 
 with cement below the shoe of this casing. Attention of company was called to 
 their failure to notify the department relative to depth at which water string 
 was to be cemented. 
 Well No. 32, Emery, shut-off. C-189. 
 
 The results of the test witnessed by a member of the department showed that 
 water was not shut off. Approved proposal from company to again try and force 
 cement back of water string. 
 Well No. 33, drill. CC-283. 
 
 The estimated depth for shutting off water, proposed by the company, was 
 approved. 
 
 OLINDA FIELD. 
 
 This field takes its name from the oil town of Olinda, located on 
 the A. T. & S. F. Ry. in Section 9, T. 3 S., R. 9 W., S. B. B. & M. It 
 includes all of Sections 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, and 10 and north half of 
 Sections 16 and 17, T. 3 S., R. 9 W., and the S. E. i of Sec. 1, and 
 all of Sec. 12, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. The producing wells in general follow 
 a line of foothills parallel to the La Habra Valley on the north at its 
 eastern extremity. 
 
 GENERAL GEOLOGY. 
 
 The structure of the Olinda field is very similar to the structure of 
 the Whittier field. The Fernando formation rising out of the La 
 Habra Valley attains an elevation of about 250' above the floor of the 
 valley, then plunges into the fault zone developed along the contact 
 of Fernando and Monterey formations. 
 
 Study of a peg model and cross sections made by this department 
 of a portion of the field shows a dip of 34° S. 23° W. in the SW. i 
 of Section 8, T. 3 S., R. 9 W. 
 
 Two distinct oil horizons have been penetrated by drilling in this 
 field. The upper zone is associated with conglomerate beds which 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 141 
 
 probably mark the base of the Feruando. The lower zone is encoun- 
 tered at a distance of about 700-800 ft. below the top of the upper 
 zone and the oil-bearing formations probably are of Puente or 
 ^Monterey age. The gravity of the oil produced from the two zones 
 varies with the depth at which the zones are encountered, the oil 
 produced from the lower zone being lighter in gravity than oil from 
 the upper zone at the same location. 
 
 Wells down the dip in the southern part of Section 8, T. 3 S., R. 
 9 AV., produce from the upper zone only, while wells near the center 
 of Section 8 produce from both upper and lower zones, and wells in the 
 north half of this section near the outcrop of the upper zone, where the 
 oil is heavj^ produce mainly from the lower zone. 
 
 The general dip of the formations south and west brings the con- 
 glomerate oil zone to the surface in outcrop on the south flank of the 
 anticline in the X. W. i of Sec. 8, T. 3 S., R. 9 W. The outcrop is 
 evidenced by numerous seepages. 
 
 The rise of forniation.s toward the east, and the faulting near the 
 center of Sec. 9, T. 3 S., R. 9 W., have combined to raise an oil horizon 
 which is probably .stratagraphically lower than the lowest horizon from 
 which wells are producing to the west, possibly accounting for the 
 lighter gravity of oil produced by wells in this vicinity. 
 
 The further rise of oil-bearing formations toward the east and the 
 subsequent erosion and exposure of these formations, define the limits 
 of production on the eastern extension of this field. 
 
 The Olinda field adjoins and is a natural extension of the Brea 
 Caiion field to the west. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 There are 251 producing wells in this field which, according to Table 
 No. 1, produced 7,598 bbls. of oil and 926 bbls. of water per day during 
 the month of June, 1917. or a daily average of 30 bbLs. of oil and 3.7 
 bbls. of water per well day. This table shows that the amount of 
 water produced during the month of June amounted to 10.8% of the 
 total amount of fluid produced by these wells. 
 
 Monthly production reports for June and map prepared showing 
 relative amounts of water produced by individual wells show that 14 
 wells produced daily a total of 574 bbls. of water, or more than one- 
 half of the amount of water produced by the field. The remaining 
 237 wells produced 352 bbls. of water, or an average of 1^ bbls. of 
 water per day. 
 
 It has been the practice of some of the companies in thi.s field to 
 drain off all free water from receiving tanks at the wells and furnish 
 this department with a record of the amount and percentage of water 
 remaining in the oil after this has been done. One company in this 
 
142 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 field has reeeiitly chaniied tlieir syslciii of fimisliin*^' |)i'0(lnetion reports 
 after it had l)een i)oiiited out by 111 is department that the former method 
 of reporting amount and percentage of water for eaeh well was 
 incorrect. 
 
 No doubt the amount and i)ereentage of water shown by our tabula- 
 tions will be greatly increased when all companies in this field have fur- 
 nished this department with correct production reports showing the 
 total amount of water produced by various wells. 
 
 SUMMARY OF NOTICES AND DECISIONS. 
 
 Following is a summary of notices received and decisions rendered 
 by this department for the Olinda field during the past year. Refer- 
 ence to this table shows that most of the development in this field 
 was carried on by the Petroleum Development, West Coast and Union 
 Oil companies, and relates primarily to the drilling of new wells. 
 
 m 
 
 h3 
 
 S 
 
 Company 
 
 New 
 
 veils 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redriU 
 
 Abandon 
 
 
 i 
 
 O 
 
 3 
 
 o 
 
 i 
 
 P 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 o 
 f 
 
 O 
 & 
 
 3 
 
 7 
 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 3 
 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 9 
 
 Union ... 
 
 1 
 5 
 6 
 4 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 
 i 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 Pet. Dev. 
 
 4 
 3 
 
 7 
 6 
 
 ; 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 West Coast 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 Union 
 
 Ool. Oil Pro 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 2 
 1 
 1 
 1 
 
 2 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 — 
 
 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 Olinda Land 
 
 
 Ifi 
 
 Olinda Land .. .. . _ 
 
 
 
 — 
 
 
 
 
 17 
 
 Union ._ 
 
 
 
 
 ?,4 
 
 Torba Oil 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 18 
 
 18 
 
 12 
 
 18 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 NEW DEVELOPMENTS. 
 
 During the fiscal year drilling was commenced at 16 new wells, two 
 wells were redrilled and one well abandoned in the Olinda field. 
 
 There are now approximately 15-41 acres of proven oil land in this 
 field. Proven territory has been recently extended some distance to 
 the south by the completion of Union Oil Co. "G. & L." Well No. 50, 
 which is located along the north line in the N. W. I of Sec. 17, T. 3 S., 
 R. 9 W. 
 
 Following is a list of all decisions rendered covering operations at 
 wells in this field for the past year, accompanied by brief descriptions 
 showing the character of work done at each well included in the list, 
 and recommendations made by this department. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 143 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 T. :j S., K. 1) W., S. 15. B. & M. 
 
 Section 7. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. S, Naraiijal. dri:!. CC-HH. 
 
 Tlic coniimny proijosed to shut off water at a depth of about 2400'. Recom- 
 mendation was made hy this department to shut off at a depth of 2850'. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. C-72. 
 
 This well was deei)ened. after wliicli prdductioii test was witnessed and ap])roverl 
 as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2(), shut-off. C-9S. 
 
 Production test thirty days after well had l)e(>n deepened showed a cut of 3% 
 water in 30 barrels of fluid. Test approved. 
 Weil No. 31, shut-off. C-50. 
 
 Production test made after well had been dejiconed. T(>st apitroved as satis- 
 factorily showing that well made no water. 
 Well No. 47, deepen. CC-2r)lJ. 
 
 Approved i)roi)osal to deepen well from 24ir>' to al)out r><X)0'. The results of this 
 work increased the production about 10(X) bbls. of oil per month. 
 Well No. 74, sluit-off. C-133. 
 
 The 12i" casing did not completely shut off the water. The 10" casing was 
 landed at a depth of 1G07'. Department not notified for test of shut off with this 
 casing. Letter received from company giving results of test of 12i" casing. 
 Recommended production test (10 days after completion of the well. 
 Well No. 75, commence drilling. CC-113. 
 
 The company expected to encounter water between 700 and 80O'. Recom- 
 mended that the company watch formations carefully and shut off water when 
 found. 
 Well No. 70. begin drilling. CC-137. 
 
 Approved proposal of company to shut off water at a depth of about 800'. 
 Well No. 70. shut-off. C-132. 
 
 Written notice of test of water shut-off not received ; however, test was 
 witnessed by a member of this department and approval given to continue drilling. 
 Well No. 77, drili. CC-ir,2. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water at the depth proposed in the notice 
 of intention to commence drilling. 
 Well No. 77, shut-off. C-14S. 
 
 Test of shut off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 78. drill. CC-199. 
 
 Approved proposal from the company to shut off water at the depth indicated 
 in the notice of intention to commence drilling. 
 Well No. 78, shut-off. C-IGS. 
 
 Test of water shut off api)roved. 
 Well No. 7tt. commence drilling. CC-293. 
 
 Approved proi)0.sal from the company to shut off water at the depth indicated in 
 the notice to commence drilling. 
 Well No. 80. commence drilling. CC-314. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut off approved. 
 West Coast Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. .^)4, drill. CC-in7. 
 
 Approved proposal from the company to shut off water at a depth indicated 
 in the notice to conunence drilling. 
 Well No. 54. shut-off. ('-127. 
 
 Test of water shut off ai)proved as satisfactory. 
 
144 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 West Coast Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. (>3, commence drilling. CC-337. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. 
 Well No. 65, shut-off. C-5S. 
 
 Test showed water rising about 20" per hour, due to casing leak. Recom- 
 mended that company complete the well and shut off water with a packer. 
 Well No. 08, commence drilling. CC-339. 
 
 The company proposed to shut off water at a depth of about 2500'. Study of a 
 peg model made by this department indicated that water should be shut off at 
 about 230O'. The company was requested to furnish log of well after a depth 
 of 20OO' had been reached in drilling, so that further study could be made 
 regarding proper shut-off depth. 
 Well No. 70, shut-off. C-57. 
 
 Test showed that w^ater was not completely shut off. Recommended test of 
 upper oil sands, suggested probable necessity of another shut-off at a lower 
 depth. This well w-as completed without making additional shut-off and since 
 completion made an average of about 18% water. 
 Well No. 74, commence drilling. CC-338. 
 
 The company proposed to shut off water at a depth of 2500' Study of peg 
 model indicated that water should be shut off at a depth of about 2350' in order 
 to test the contents of the oil-bearing formations which would probably be 
 encountered just below the latter depth. 
 Well No. SO, redrill. CC-158. 
 
 Approved proposal to move derrick and drill new hole. The company proposed 
 to shut off water at a depth of 2400'. Recommended that water be shut off at 
 depth proposed. 
 Well No. 80, shut-off. CC-203. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill through sand encountered at 2395' and shut off 
 water in suitable formation below this sand. 
 Well No. 80, shut-off. C-151. 
 
 Approved test of water shut off with 10" casing cemented at 2420'. 
 Well No. M, drill. CC-173. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off at a depth of 1950', instead of about 2500', 
 as proposed. Letter subsequent to this decision, confirming conference with repre- 
 sentative of the company recommended that water string be landed at a depth 
 of 1800'. 
 Well No. 84, cement. CC-230. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill into and shut off water in shale body which was 
 expected to be encountered below conglomerate encountered at 1583'. 
 Well No. 84, shut-off. C-161. 
 
 Approved test of water shut off with 10" casing cemented at 1915'. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, Naranjal, drill. CC-147. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off at about 2550', instead of 2400' as 
 proposed by the company. 
 Well No. 6. Naranjal, cement. CC-318. 
 
 Approved proposal to continue drilling below a depth of 2640' until a showing 
 of oil had been encountered. This decision was made after a conference with 
 neighboring companies. 
 Well No. 7, Naranjal, drill. CC-146. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off at a depth of about 2750' instead of 2400' 
 as proposed by the company. 
 Well No. 10, Naranjal, drill. CC-144. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off at a depth of about 2050' instead of 2400' 
 as proposed by the company. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 145 
 
 Columbia Oil Producing Co. 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. C-IOC. 
 
 Test of water shut off, satisfactory. 
 AVell No. 29. commence drilling. CC-22n. 
 
 Notice of commencement of drilling stated that productive oil sand should be 
 encountered at a depth of from 1200' to IGOO' and that no water should be 
 encountered above these depths. Recommended that this department be notified 
 for test of water shut-off after landing casing above productive oil formations. 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. C-181. 
 
 liecommended production test thirty days after completion of well on account 
 of results of test failing to show that hole was open or drilled below shut-off 
 point. 
 Olinda Land Co. 
 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. C-137. 
 
 On account of slight change in water level while standing bailed for test, 
 I'ecommended production test 90 days after completion of well. 
 
 Section 16. 
 Olinda Land Co. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. C-94. 
 
 The test showed that water was not shut off. Recommended cementing another 
 string of casing at a lower depth. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 50, G. & L.,shut-off. C-139. 
 Test satisfactory. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Yorba Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. CC-160. 
 
 Approved proposed method of abandonment. 
 
 BREA CANON FIELD. 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 
 
 Brea Canon field takes its name from Brea Canon, in which the 
 pioneer wells of the field were located. Brea Canon, as the name 
 implies, drains a region in which are numerous oil seepages and the 
 early wells drilled in this field followed the lines of seepage. 
 
 For the purposes of mapping and for convenience in the filing of 
 records, the following described government subdivisions have been 
 included in this field: The N. ^ and S. W. | of Section 1, and all 
 of Sections 2 and 3 of T. 3 S.. R. 10 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 The geology of this field has been described in detail in Bulletin 
 No. 30!), of the U. S. Geological Survey, and in various publications 
 of the State Mining Bureau. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 Table No. 1 shows that there \vei"e 62 wells producing during the 
 month of June, 1917. These wells produced a total of 141,496 barrels 
 of oil and 60,961 ])arrels of water during tliis month. Fifteen wells 
 
 ]0-.%639 
 
14() STATK on. AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 in this field prodiieod a total of 57,20:} l)l)ls. of water, or !)8.87r of all 
 water produced in the field. 
 
 Bulletin No. 7M, First Annual Report of this department, showed a 
 monthly production of al)out 170,0(10 b))Ls. of oil and about 44,000 bbls. 
 of water per month (for the corresponding month a year ago). This 
 is a decrease of about 28,500 bbls. of oil and an increase of about 
 17,000 bbls. of water per month. 
 
 Study of monthly production report and map prepared by this 
 department, showing the relative amounts of water produced by each 
 well, show that serious water conditions exist in the western and the 
 southwestern part of this field. 
 
 The general belief held by operators in this field that most of the 
 water produced is return drilling water is not borne out by the increase 
 of water produced, and on account of the comparatively small number 
 of wells drilling during the past year. However, there are certain 
 wells which are known to have been affected while adjoining wells 
 were being drilled through the cil-bearing formations. 
 
 Well No. 12 of the Birch Oil Co., in Section 2, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., 
 was drilled to a depth of nearly 4500'. This well was completed 
 September 8, 1916. and produced for about nine months at a rate of 
 about 250 bbls. of fluid per day, of which about 85% was water. 
 
 Recommendations were made by this department to the company to 
 plug the lower portion of the well. The results of this plugging 
 increased the production of oil about 5 bbls. and decreased the amount 
 of water about 170 bbls. per day over the first year's average daily 
 production. Further plugging at this well may be necessary in order 
 to completely shut off the water. 
 
 The results obtained at this well and the beneficial results obtained 
 from plugging the lower portion of General Petroleum Corporation's 
 Well No. 33, located in the same section, show that a number of other 
 deep wells in this vicinity may be benefited by a similar treatment. 
 
 Four wells in the N. E. i of the N. W. -] of Section 2, T. 3 S., R. 10 
 W., averaged over 3500 bbls. of water each during the month of June, 
 1917. The source of water entering these wells has not been definitely 
 determined. 
 
 One well located in the S. W. } of the N. W. | of Section 1, T. 2 S., 
 R. 12 W., produced a total of 3750 bbls. of water during June, 1917. 
 
 Wells producing large amounts of water are fairly well distributed 
 throughout the producing area of this field. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 147 
 
 The following summary of uotiees received and decisions made by 
 this department for this field during the past year shows that drilling 
 was connnenced at two new welLs. 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 cr 
 
 ; 
 
 
 to 
 3 
 
 Companj' 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redriU 
 
 Abandon 
 
 
 
 g! 
 
 O 
 2. 
 
 3 
 
 p 
 
 E 
 
 o 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 o 
 
 a 
 
 Decisions. 
 Notices 
 
 1 
 
 3S 
 3S 
 3S 
 
 low 
 low 
 
 low 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 ......... 
 
 
 
 "> 
 
 Birch Oil 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 •> 
 
 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 
 2 3 
 
 i 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The proved area of this field has not been extended during the past 
 year, and may be accounted for by the comparative inactivity in drilling 
 operations. 
 
 Following is a list of all decisions made during the past year relative 
 to operations in this field. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 T. 3 S., R. 10 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Brea Canon Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. C-109. 
 
 Test showed that loV' casing excluded water above a depth of 1211'. 
 
 Section 2. 
 Birch Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, redrill. CC-313. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and plug the bottom of the well, indicating depths 
 at which shooting and plugging should be done. 
 Well No. 12, redrill. CC-317. 
 
 Approved proposal to make minor change in depth at which one of the various 
 plugs, recommended in No. CC-313, should be placed. 
 Well No. 14, drill. CC-187. 
 
 Approved estimated depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. C-129. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Brea Canon Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 14, deepen. CC-200. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 30, commence drilling. CC-23G. 
 
 Estimated depth of water shut off approved. 
 
 PUENTE FIELD. 
 
 The limits of the producing area of this field were originally con- 
 fined within the boundaries of Sections ?A and 35, T. 2 S., R. 10 W., 
 S. B. B. & ^r., Los Angeles County, and referred to the development 
 of this portion of the Puente Hills only. Because of the decline in 
 
348 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 production tuid development in the old Held, and re(;ent drilling opera- 
 tions in various portions of the Puente Hills, it has been deemed 
 advisable to include in the Puente field all of the region covered by 
 the Puente Hills, with the exception of territory mapped in the 
 Olinda, Brea Canon and Whittier fields described elsewhere. 
 
 A detailed history of the Old Puente field as given in Bulletin No. 63 
 of the California State Mining Bureau, shows 72 wells drilled by 
 Rowland and Lacy, 11 wells drilled by the Puente Oil Co. on the 
 Rowland lease, and 5 wells drilled by the Menges Oil Co., all in Sections 
 34 and 35, T. 2 S., R. 10 W. These three properties are now under 
 lease to the Columbia Oil Producing Company. 
 
 Out of a total of 88 wells drilled in this area during the period from 
 ] 880-1911, 44 wells are producing and 44 are idle or abandoned, at 
 the present time. The production of the old Puente field amounted to 
 about 2000 bbls. gross during the month of June, 1917, of which 5.4% 
 was water. Production per well varies from 4 to 185 bbls. per month 
 and the wells are pumped on an average from 1 to 4 days per month. 
 Some of the wells in this group have been producing for over 20 years. 
 
 The Copa de Oro Petroleum Co. commenced drilling Well No. 1, on 
 Section 20, T. 2 S., R. 9 W., in February, 1916. This well was drilled 
 to a depth of about 3400' without developing oil in commercial quanti- 
 ties. A study of the geology of this area as mapped by Bulletin 
 No. 69, California State Mining Bureau, shows that this well was 
 located on an anticline in the sandstone of Monterey age. 
 
 The Gold Seal Petroleum Company commenced drilling Well No. 1, 
 Section 16, T. 2 S., R. 9 W., in March, 1916. The log of this well has 
 not been received. 
 
 A. T. Currier Well No. 1, Section 17, T. 2 S., R. 9 W., was drilled 
 to a depth of 4173', and; according to the log, oil showings were 
 recorded in this well at depths of about 1200' and 3000'. Drilling 
 operations are now suspended. 
 
 WHITTIER FIELD. 
 
 There are about 501 acres of proved land in this field. The follow- 
 ing companies were operating here during June, 1917 : Standard Oil 
 Company, Central Oil Company of Los Angeles, Colorado Oil Com- 
 pany, Whittier Crude Oil Co., Home Oil Company and Union Oil 
 Company. According to June production reports, there were 139 pro- 
 ducing wells which made a total of 96,646 barrels of clean oil and 
 78,711 barrels of water. There were 244 M-ells drilled in this field, of 
 which number 105 were idle, or abandoned. Some of the abandoned 
 wells were drilled many years ago and were not deep enough to 
 encounter oil. Others were abandoned on account of mechanical 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 149 
 
 difficulties after oil bearing formations had been encountered. A 
 number of wells were abandoned or shut down on account of small pro- 
 duction. 
 
 It is interesting to note that Well No. 1 of the Central Oil Co., 
 located in Section 23, T. 2 S., R. 11 W., S. B. B. & M., was completed 
 over 20 years ago and is still producing a small amount of oil. 
 
 GEOLOGY. 
 
 The general structure of the Whittier field is due to faulting proba- 
 bly along an unconformable contact between Fernando and Puente 
 formations, giving rise to an anticlinal structure facing the La Habra 
 Valley, which structure is responsible for the accumulation and storage 
 of oil in the formations directly beneath (capping) beds of Fernando 
 age. The surface geology of this field has been described in detail in 
 U. S. Geological Survey Bulletin No. 309, and in Bulletins Nos. 63 and 
 69 of the State Mining Bureau. 
 
 In previous publications, the underground structure of this field had 
 been considered complex and eonsiderabi}' broken up as a result of 
 faulting. This appears to be true in the fault zone. Recent develop- 
 ments and a detailed study from peg models and cross sections made by 
 this department of the area included in Sections 22, 23 and 26, T. 2 S., 
 R. 11 W., reveals conformit}- of underground structure to surface expos- 
 ures. The south flank of the Whittier anticline in this area is a simple 
 monocline. 
 
 A study of logs of old wells reveals little regarding underground 
 conditions on account of poor records kept by earh' operating 
 companies. 
 
 A study of the peg model shows that three distinct oil zones have 
 ])een penetrated and that intermediate water probably lies between 
 these zones. It is worthy of note that the zones are found at fairly 
 luiiform stratagraphic depths by wells penetrating them, and by appli- 
 cation of information shown by the log records, the depths at which 
 these zones should be encountered may be anticipated at uniform 
 stratagraphic depths in new wells drilled in this area. 
 
 These oil zones in general are uniformly parallel. The distance 
 from the top of the first zone to the top of the second zone averages 
 about 500'. The average distance from the top of the second zone to 
 the top of the third zone is 600'. The fir.st and second zones are each 
 approximately 200' in thickness. There is no definite information as 
 to the tliiekness of the tliird zone in this area, on account of the com- 
 paratively small innnber of wells which have passetl through this 
 /one. 
 
 liOgs of some of the wells {x-netrating this zone indicate a thickiu'.ss 
 of approximately 1000'. Some of the wells have probably passed 
 through the third zone and are |)roducing from a po.ssible fourth zone. 
 
150 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The two upper oil zones encountered on Sections 26, T. 2 S., R. 11 
 W., outcrop in succession before reaching the apex of the fold in 
 the S. W. i of Section 23, T. 2 S., R. 11 W., S. B. B. & M., and the 
 water sands below the second oil zone probably also outcrop in this 
 area. This condition creates a narrow strip of territory running 
 northwest and southeast along the crest of the anticline in w'hich wells 
 drilled into the third zone do not encounter water bearing formations 
 which are penetrated by wells drilled on either flank of the anticline, 
 A number of deep wells drilled near the apex of the anticline are 
 producing oil which is from 5° to 8' B. lighter in gravity than the 
 oil produced from the third zone in the same locality. This produc- 
 tion is probably obtained from the fourth zone, which does not con- 
 tribute to the production of present wells drilled in the area to the 
 south. 
 
 WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 The water conditions in portions of this field are serious. 
 
 Some of the early wells drilled did not effectively prevent water 
 from above the oil sands from entering the producing formations. 
 Water was not shut off at uniform stratagraphic depths in some of the 
 wells drilled in this field. This may be largely attributed to the incom- 
 plete knowledge regarding geological conditions. Work done in 
 abandoning wells previous to the inauguration of this department was, 
 in many cases, improperly done and damage to oil deposits may be 
 ensuing. 
 
 The source of the greater portion of the water trouble in this field 
 probably results from water bearing formations having been pene- 
 trated between the oil zones without protecting the various zones from 
 this water. 
 
 The policy of supervising the drilling of new wells has been that 
 each oil zone penetrated should be protected from water. This is 
 accomplished by the co-operation of operators with this department. 
 
 The production of all wells completed during the fiscal year, Avith 
 one exception, is comparatively free from water, showing that it has 
 been profitable to employ scientific methods in drilling new wells in 
 this field. 
 
 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS. 
 
 A number of old wells in Sections 22 and 23, T. 2 S., R. 11 W., 
 have been deepened and the production of oil materially increased. 
 
 The line of development during the past year has been along the 
 south flank of the anticline and particularly in Section 26, T. 2 S., 
 R. 11 W. The proven area of the field has been extended in this 
 direction and the results indicate a further extension of proven area 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 151 
 
 durini. 
 repair 
 tively 
 eliniin 
 Tlie 
 dered 
 
 : the coming year. It would seeiii advisable and necessary to 
 or abandon and plug certain old wells which produce compara- 
 small amounts of oil and large amounts of water in order to 
 ate some of the water trou))le, and protect the territory, 
 following is a summary of notices received and decisions ren- 
 during the past year: 
 
 73 
 
 1 
 
 -• 
 
 
 a 
 
 i 
 
 Company 
 
 New M 
 
 ells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 reUrUl 
 
 Abandon 
 
 a 
 
 'A 
 
 
 'A 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 d 
 g 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 
 
 2 S 
 2S 
 2S 
 2S 
 2S 
 
 11 w 
 11 w 
 11 w 
 
 11 w 
 n w 
 
 Central 
 
 1 
 9 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 2 
 
 3 
 2 
 2 
 
 
 
 99 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 93 
 
 Central 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 26 
 
 Standard 
 
 Totals 
 
 6 
 
 6 
 
 14 
 
 11 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 9 
 
 8 
 
 17 
 
 13 
 
 8 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 Following is a list of decisions rendered covering operations at wells 
 in this field for the past year, accompanied by a brief description 
 showing character of work done at each well and recommendations 
 made by this department : 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 2 S.. K. 11 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Fidelity) Shutoff. C-101. 
 
 Results of test did not show that water was completely shut off. Recommended 
 pumping well for further test. 
 Well No. 11, (Fidelity), redrill. C-1G5. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and di'epcu. Previous prcKliictiou test indicated that 
 water was shut oft". 
 Central Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2-C, deepening. CC-135. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water before deepening into lower oil sands. 
 Well No. 30^B, deepening. CC-114. 
 
 Recommended shutting off water before deepening. 
 Well No. 31-B. drilling. CC-210. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut oft'. 
 Well Nc. 8S-B, deepening. CC-134. 
 
 .\pproved proposal to deepen. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10. Fidelity, deepen. CC-ISO. 
 
 Approval (o deepen was given. ])roviding company shut off "top" water. 
 Well No. 12, Savage, shut-off. C-ir.7. 
 
 The results of the test indicated that water from the shut-off point was not 
 passing to lower levels in the well. There was no definite evidence to show that 
 oil-bearing formations above the shut-oft' point were protected from water. 
 
152 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 14, Savage, drill. CC-156. 
 
 Approved proposed shnt-ofif depth and recommended that heavy mud be circulated 
 in well to protect oil-hearing formations ahove shut-off point and that results 
 be carefully watched in surrounding wells. 
 
 Home Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1(). redrill. CC-2o3. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and clean out in order to test a sand formerly 
 shut off. 
 Well No. 20, redrill. CC-254. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and plug bottom of well and produce from upper 
 formations. 
 
 SECTIO^'^ 23. 
 Central Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 24-C, abandon. CC-324. 
 
 Approved proposed method of abandonment. 
 
 Section 26. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 42 UVC, shut-off. C-95. 
 
 Test of water shut off approved. 
 Wen No. 42 MW. shut-off. C-100. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 44 MW. shut-off. C-121. 
 
 Test of water shut off above the first oil zone approved. 
 Well No. 44 MW, shut-off. C-154. 
 
 8j" casing cemented above the second oil zone and the test showed that water 
 from above the shut-off point was not passing to lower levels in the well. No 
 evidence was presented by the company to show that the first or upper oil zone 
 had been protected from probable water between the first and second oil zones. 
 We'l No. 4.5 MW, shut-off. C-125. 
 
 Water was shut off above the first oil zone and test of shut off approved. 
 Well No. 46 MW, drill. CC-183. 
 
 The company proposed to shut off water at a depth of about 1600' in order to 
 test sands carrying heavy oil. This department recommended that water be 
 shut off below these sands. After some correspondence, approval was given to 
 shut off water above the heavy oil sands. The cementing job failed and water 
 was later on shut off below the heavy sands, or first oil zone. 
 Wei; No. 46 MW, shut-off. C-1S2. 
 
 10" casing was cemented below the first oil zone and above the second oil 
 zon?. The results of the test demonstrated that water from above the second oil 
 zone was not passing to lower levels in the well. 
 Well No. 47 MW. commence drilling. CC-227. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. 
 Well No. 47 MW. shut-off. C-155. 
 
 10" easing was cemented above the second oil zone and test of water shut off 
 
 approved. 
 
 Well No. 48 MW. commence drilling. CC-251. 
 
 Recommended that the company shut off water above the first oil zone in addi- 
 tion to their proposed work of shutting off water immediately above the second 
 zone. 
 Well No. 48 MW. shut-off. C-184. 
 
 Water shut off above the first oil zoue and test of shut-off approved. 
 Well No. bit MW. shut-off. C-62. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 40 MW, shut-off. C-89. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 41 MW, shut-off. C-105. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 153 
 
 Standanl Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 41 MW, production test. CC-282. 
 
 Test of water shut off above upper oil sands was approved by this department. 
 The company deepened the well and encountered water below tlie upper oil sands 
 and attempted to shut off water by pumping cement throu.srh the perforations in 
 the sy oil string. After failing to shut off the water, the Gi" casing was cemented 
 and also failed to effect a shut-off. Approval was given to clean out the well 
 and make a production test. Attention was called to the unprotected condition 
 of oil sands which were shut off and that these sands were shut off without the 
 approval of this department. After receiving approval to make production test, 
 the company drilled the well 228' deeper and at present the well averages about 
 in barrels of oil and over 200 larrels of water per day. 
 Well No. 42 MW, deepen. CC-2G5. 
 
 Data compiled by this department showed that the upper oil sands were pro- 
 tected from enti'ance of water above them. Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 41) MW. shut-off depth. CC-30o. 
 
 The company originally proposed to shut off above the second oil zone and later 
 filed notice of intention to make an additional shut-off above the first zone. The 
 latter proposal received the approval of this department. 
 Well No. r.OMW. commence drilling. CC-231. 
 
 The proposed depth of water shut off was approved. 
 
 MONTEBELLO FIELD. 
 
 The Mcntebello Oil Field is .situated about one mile north of, and 
 derives its name from, the town cf ^Nlontebello, a small town on the 
 Whittier highway, about half way between AYhittier and Los Angeles. 
 
 It occupies the crest and flanks of an anticlinal dome known as the 
 La Merced Hills, which form a spur extending in an east-west direc- 
 tion from the eastern extremity of the Kapetto Hills, both ranges 
 merging and passing beneath the narrow valley formed by the Rio 
 Hondo and San Gabriel rivers. 
 
 TOPOGRAPHY. 
 
 The La ^Merced Hills, comprising the region of the newly developed 
 oil field, appear topographically as a Ioav range of hills, striking almost 
 east and west through the northern part of Sections 1, 2 and 3, T. z S., 
 K. 12 W., S. B. B. & M., and Section 6, T. 2 S., R. 11 W., and thruiign 
 the southern portion of Sections 35 and 36, T. 1 S., R. 12 W. 
 
 Erosion has not yet effaced the evidences of the original dome con- 
 tours, tlie hill appearing to rise gently from the valley floor, the longer 
 axis being ea.st and west, and the crest of the dome being somewhat 
 east of the center of the hill. The eastern limit of the hills has been 
 truncated by erosion of the Rio Hondo river, which here ri.ses to the 
 surface over the eroded edgi-s of the l)ed rock foi-mations composing 
 the hill to di.sapjx'ar again in the gravels in the cliannel to the south. 
 
 The north Hank of the La .Merced Hills extend into a low ramie of 
 hills trending approximately north 70'-~ \V., known as the Hapetto 
 Hills. The latter extend I'l-om tiie San Gabi-iel valley at this point 
 to the northern i)ortion of Los Angeles City, forming the main topo- 
 graphic relief between p]ast Los Angeles and the Puente Hills. 
 
154 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 GEOLOGY. 
 
 Pleistocene : Examination of the surface exposures of La ^Merced 
 Hills shows formations of Pleistocene and Fernando ages only. Pleis- 
 tocene river gravels flank the liills on all sides, except the eastern end, 
 where the Rio Hondo river cuts across the range. The gravels, which, 
 at some previous time, may have covered the entire range, have been 
 eroded from the crest of the hill, exposing the underlying formations 
 of Fernando age. The thickness of the pleistocene varies from zero 
 feet at the contact with the Fernando, to several hundred feet on the 
 sides of the hill and in Sycamore Caiion to the north, and the color 
 is reddish brown, characteristic of the pleistocene river gravels ol 
 California. These gravels furnish an excellent soil for the citrus 
 orchards which lie at the base and part way up the sides of the hill. 
 
 Fernando : Beneath the pleistocene gravels lie apparently conform- 
 abl.e sands and shales of upper Fernando age. The Fernando is 
 exposed along the crest and on the east end of the hill and is composed 
 for the most part of soft sandstone and grey sandy shale. Fossil 
 shell remains have been obtained from the river bluffs along Lincoln 
 Avenue. 
 
 The thickness of the Fernando formation in the ^Merced Hills can 
 not be determined from outcrop in these hills. Formations of Fer- 
 nando age are known to be several thousand feet in thickness in the 
 Puente Hills to the southeast, according to Bulletin No. 309 of the 
 U. S. Geological Survey, but, until some pahtontologic evidence has 
 been presented from borings of wells drilled in this field, no definite 
 knowledge can be obtained as to its actual thickness. There is a 
 possibility that beds of hard sandstone and pebble conglomerates 
 encountered at depths of 1500' to 2000' by wells which have been 
 drilled in this field, may mark the base of the Fernando formation and 
 that the production which is now being obtained from the field below 
 these hard beds originated from sands and sandy shales of Puente 
 age. The shale bodies of the oil zone are variously logged by drillers 
 as blue and brown shale. In the western portion of the field, showings 
 of oil have also been reported above the hard beds of sandstone, and 
 pebbles. These showings are probably in beds of Fernando age and 
 have not been tested by wells penetrating them. 
 
 Puente formation: No evidence of the Puente formations has been 
 found, up to the present time, in outcrop in this area. However, beds 
 of this age are exposed in the Rapetto Hills to the north and west, 
 and are knoAvn to underlie beds of Fernando age in the Puente Hills, 
 where they are very important as oil bearing formations. 
 
 Structure: The general structure of the ^Merced Hills, as revealed 
 by unmerous dips in beds of Fernando age, and .study of a peg model 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 155 
 
 of the field, construeted by this department, indicate that there is an 
 anticline running east and west and conforming in a ijeneral way to 
 the surface contours of the range. 
 
 The axis of the anticline appears to rise from tlie valley on the 
 west in the northern portion of Sections 2 and :l T. 2 S., R. 12 W., 
 passing through the northern part of Section 1, T. 2 S., R. 12 W., and 
 Section 6, T. 2 S., R. 11 W.. where the structure is ma.sked by the river 
 gravels of the Rio Hondo river. Tlie logs of wells drilled close to the 
 hill and in the river bed indicate a steepening of the dip on the flanks 
 of the anticline in this area, or a plunge in the axis of the anticline 
 itself toward the east. 
 
 The surface dips in the Fernando, as measured on the south flank 
 of the anticline, are greater than corresponding dips on the nurtn 
 flank. 
 
 The anticline of La Merced Hills is succeeded to the north by a, 
 syncline, with possible minor folding as the structure merges into the 
 Rapetto Hills. However, the major structure is so masked by pleisto- 
 cene deposits that the interpretation of this structure may finally 
 have to rest with prospective wells drilled in this area. 
 
 The underground structure of the oil horizon as revealed by cross- 
 sections and peg model of this field, shows in a general way conformity 
 to the structure as mapped on the surface, and already described. 
 
 However, the dip between top of oil sands recorded in logs of 
 Standard Oil Co. "Baldwin" No. 2, and Union Oil Co. "La Merced" 
 No. 1, Section 1, T. 2 S., R. 12 W., is 8°. Surface dips of Fernando 
 formations exposed between these wells range from 25° to 50°, the 
 greater dip being recorded in down the slope portion of the area in 
 which these wells have been drilled. 
 
 The fact that oil has been encountered on the property of the Union 
 Oil Company, "La Merced" Well No. 1, at a less depth stratagraphi- 
 cally than indicated l)y surface dips and study of log records of 
 Standard Oil Company wells near the axis of the anticline, shows 
 either a change in dip of the Fernando not shown on the surface, or 
 the presence of an upper oil horizon which is either barren or not 
 recorded in wells drilled near the top of the anticline. 
 
 The gravity of the oil produced by the Union "La ^Merced" No. 1, 
 is about 3° Baume heavier than the oil produced by Standard "Bald- 
 win" Well No. 2. 
 
 Out of a total of 30 wells shown by the peg model as drilling or com- 
 pleted at present writing, 17 are located close to and parallel with the 
 axis of the anticline, throughout its ext(Mit, where shown on the surface. 
 A correlation of oil bearing formations and llie beds of hard sandstone 
 and pebl)le coiiglomerate previously mentioned, and penetrated by 
 
156 ■ STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 these wells, shows a gradual and fairly uniform rise of the axis from 
 west to east. Wells near the eastern end of the present producing area 
 penetrate oil bearing formations at a depth of about 1100' below sea 
 level. 
 
 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT. 
 
 The ^lontebello Field, the latest and one of the most important addi- 
 tions to the oil fields of California, has lain in the center of an oil 
 producing belt in Southern California for years, undiscovered. Many 
 attempts have been made to follow the oil belt between the Whittier 
 and Los Angeles City fields, but without success, as shown bj^ numerous 
 Avells drilled in the Rapetto Hills (see page 333, Bulletin No. 63 of the 
 California State Mining Bureau). 
 
 The discovery of this field is due solely to scientific geological study, 
 and not as the result of development along oil seepages. Drilling was 
 commenced by the Standard Oil Company on the first well in this field, 
 on December 12, 1916. This well was completed February 24, 1917, 
 opening up a new field which promises to rank among the most produc- 
 tive fields in the state. This was the first well completed in this field, 
 and made an initial production of about 650 bbls. of oil per day, at 
 a depth of 2395', which production it has maintained Avith but slight 
 decrease up to the present time. Four wells have been completed by 
 the Standard Oil Co. and one by the Union Oil Co. In addition, there 
 are 25 drilling wells and 4 new derricks. 
 
 Among the companies operating in this field are the following : Pan- 
 American Petroleum Co., Interstate Oil Co., Riverside Portland Cement 
 Co., Clara Baldwin Stocker, Petroleum ]Midway Co., Standard Oil Co., 
 Union Oil Co., San Gabriel Petroleum Co., Red Star Petroleum Co., 
 California Star Oil Co., Rich Ranch Co., and the Amalgamated Oil Co. 
 
 With the exception of the Interstate Oil and the San Gabriel Petro- 
 leum companies, all operators are using the rotary system of drilling, 
 or a combination of rotary and standard systems, the rotary being used 
 to set the water string. It has been claimed by operators using this 
 system that oil showings may be seen in the rotary mud soon after oil 
 bearing formations have been encountered. 
 
 The discovery of oil by the Union Oil Company near the base of the 
 Merced Hills has increased activities of oil promoters in leasing pros- 
 pective oil lands in the valley to the south, some distance from the foot 
 of the hill. 
 
 Production : During the month of June, 1917, the production from 
 this field averaged 852 bbl.s. of oil and no water per day from two 
 producing wells. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 157 
 
 At the present time (Dee. ], 1917) there are .'> wells producing. The 
 total monthly produetion of these wells amounts to approximately 
 260,000 bbls. of oil. One of the new wells was drilled to a depth of 
 3^755', having- been drilled 1725' below the depth of water shut off. 
 This well commenced flowing over the derrick through the 8|" oil string 
 at an estimated rate of about 15,000 bbls. per day. The well is now 
 under control and flowing at the rate of between 6000-7000 bbLs. of 
 about 26° Baume gravity oil per day. 
 
 The well is located near the axis of the anticline and the production 
 of the well shows that a prolific zone has been encountered below the 
 upper zone from which adjoining wells produce an average of about 
 500 bbls. of oil per day. The absence of any great volume of gas with 
 the oil production of this well, in contrast to a number of flowing wells 
 in other fields in the state, is a feature worthy of note. 
 
 Water Conditions : A map drawn to a scale of 100' to 1 inch has been 
 completed showing all of the proved area and including all property 
 on which development work is being carried on. A peg model, cun- 
 structed to the same scale, is being kept up to date by aid of weekly 
 reports and log records furnished by operators in this field. Particular 
 attention is given by this department to aiding and directing the various 
 companies to shut off water at the proper stratagraphic depth in each 
 new well. Many of the older fields of this state were practically ruined 
 by disregarding such a vital factor, in the rush to produce from gusher 
 sands without any regard for the protection of oil sands shut off, which 
 afterwards acted as conductors of water to neighljoring wells drilled 
 into and producing from these oil sands. 
 
 The wells already producing in this field average considerably less 
 than 1% of water in their fluid production. 
 
 Future Developments: The productive limits of this field have not 
 been determined by present wells drilled. The area in which active 
 drilling operations are being carried on is not confined to the top of 
 the hill, which represents the higher portion of the anticline. 
 
 The Amalgamated Oil Company is drilling a well about one mile 
 east of the nearest producing well on the "Temple" lease ot tne 
 Standard Oil Co., and in line with the projected axis of the anticline. 
 
 The Rice Ranch Oil Co. is drilling a well about one mile in a 
 northwesterly direction from the Standard Oil discovery well. 
 
 The Pan-American Petroleum Co. is engaged in drilling a w^ell near 
 the western end of La ^Merced Hills, about 2 miles west of the discovery 
 well in this field. , 
 
 The results of drilling in progre.ss at these wells is being watched 
 with considerablt- interest, and further developments will be influenced 
 to a great extent by the drilling in progress. 
 
158 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Lfe:?/^^u^y ^<<y 
 
SECOXD ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 150 
 
 The following is a summary of notices receiviMl antl decisions ren- 
 dered l)y this department for this field during the past year. Reference 
 to this talile shows that all of the development in this field related to 
 the drilling of new wells. 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrUl 
 
 11 Standard — 
 
 12 Union Oil 
 
 12 Standard 
 
 12 C. B. Stocker 
 
 12 Standard 
 
 12 G. W. Improv't (Riv. Portl'd) 
 
 Totals — . 
 
 Following is a list of all decisions rendered covering drilling opera- 
 tions in this field during the fiscal year. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 2 S., E. 11 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section G. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Weil No. 1 (Temple), drilling. CC-221. 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 1 (Temple), shut-off. C-166. 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 T. 2 S.. R. 12 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, La Merced, commence drilling. CC-325. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. The exact depth at which 
 water should be shut off was unknown on account of the distance from producing 
 wells. Stated that a peg model was under course of construction and that further 
 recommendation may be made at a later date. Subsequent information obtained 
 by the company in drilling the well showed that oil sand was about 1(X>' less 
 depth than proposed for water siuit off. A successful shut-off was made above 
 the oil sand. 
 
 T. 2 S., K. 12 W., S. B.B. &;M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 I'nion Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. La Merced, commence drilling. CC-326. 
 
 Approved proposed d('i)th for shutting off water. Stated that a peg motlel was 
 under construction and that further recommendations may be made at a later date. 
 Well No. 3, La Merced, commence drilling. CC-327. 
 
 Api)roved propostKl dejjth for siuitting off water. Stated that a peg mo<lel was 
 under course of construction and that further recommendations may be made at 
 a later date. 
 
160 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Woil No. 1, Baldwin, shut-off. C-335. 
 
 Tost of water shut-off satisfactoiy. 
 Well No. 3, commence drillins'. CC-24S. 
 
 Approved ])roposcd depth for shultiug off water. 
 Well No. 2, commence drilling. CC-228. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. 
 
 Section 2. 
 Clara Baldwin Stocker. 
 
 Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-2SG. 
 
 Approved propcsil estimated depth at which water should he shut off. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, Baldwin, commence drilling. CC-257. 
 
 This well was located nearly two miles from the nearest producing well when 
 decision relative to shut-off depth was made. Approved the proposal received 
 from the company estimating limits between which water should be shut off. 
 Great Western Improvement Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-23o. 
 
 Approved proposed estimated depth for shutting off water. 
 
 SALT LAKE FIELD. 
 
 References to the location and geology of this field are given in 
 California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 73. 
 
 SUiVIMARY OF WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 During the month of June, 1917, according to the monthly pro- 
 duction reports furnished this department, there was a total fluid 
 production of 168,648 barrels. Of this amount, 103,073 barrels were 
 oil and 65,575 barrels were water. Reference to Table 1 showg that 
 there were 243 wells producing. These wells averaged 14 barrels of oil 
 and 9 barrels of water per well per day. Two hundred ten wells in this 
 field produced a total of 19,736 barrels of water, or an average of 3 
 barrels of water per day each. There were 33 wells producing a total 
 of 45,839 barrels of water, or an average of 46.3 barrels of water per 
 day each. These figures show that the greater portion of the water 
 trouble in this field is confined to a comparatively small number of 
 wells. Study of a map prepared by this department showing the com- 
 parative amount of water produced by each well, shows that these 
 wells are located in three well-defined areas, the first along the eastern 
 side of the productive part of the field, in Sections 15 and 22, the 
 second along the western side, in Sections 17 and 20, T. 1 S., R. 14 W. 
 The third area is located in Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 15 W., Beverly Hills. 
 
 The source of water entering these wells has not been definitely 
 determined. The fact that the greater portion of the water trouble in 
 this field was confined to certain groups of wells was pointed out 
 in Bulletin No. 73, issued by this department. Remedial work along 
 the lines suggested in this bulletin has been carried on in the western 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 161 
 
 part of the producing area in Sections 17 and 20, T. 1 S., K. 1-1 W. 
 Four wells in this area have been abandoned and pluf?ged under the 
 supervision of this department during the past year. These wells 
 were abandoned on account of small production and their general 
 water conditions, and the result of work done should improve the 
 water condition of adjoining wells. 
 
 For improvement of general water conditions and increase in pro- 
 duction in certain wells in the eastern portion of this field, see 
 accompanying report on method and results of mudding and cement- 
 ing operations at Kancho La Brea Well No. 41, Section 15, T. 1 S., 
 R. 1-4 AY., page 163. 
 
 The following is a summary of notices received and decisions 
 rendered for this field during the fiscal year: 
 
 'f. 
 
 H 
 
 n 
 
 Coinpaiiy 
 
 New 
 
 veils 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrUl 
 
 Abaudon 
 
 
 X 
 
 2. 
 
 5^ 
 c 
 
 a 
 
 X 
 
 o 
 
 E 
 
 X 
 
 o 
 
 5r 
 
 2 
 
 90 
 
 IS 
 
 2S 
 IS 
 
 1 s 
 
 1 s 
 
 14 W 
 14 W 
 
 14 W 
 
 15 W 
 14 W 
 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 ?0 
 
 Garbutt Oil 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 28 
 
 E. A. Olampitt (Arthur 
 Melton) 
 
 West Coast - .. .. 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 1 
 
 
 Oil 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 15 1 
 
 Rancho La Brea . .. . 
 
 
 
 
 21 J 
 
 Totals -- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 
 
 
 Reference to the above summary shows that drilling operations were 
 commenced at four wells in this field during the past year. Oil in 
 commercial quantities has not been obtained from any of these wells. 
 
 The proved area of this field has not been increased during the 
 last year. The proved acreage for 1916-17, as shown by Table No. 1, 
 is 1017 acres. 
 
 Following is a list of all decisions rendered covering operations in 
 this field during the year ending June 30, 1917 : 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 1 S.. K. 14 \V.. S. B. B. &M. 
 
 Sectio.^ 20. 
 .Tames V. Ross. 
 
 Well No. 3. drilling. CC-132. 
 
 Approverl propcspd estimated depth of sliuttinjr off water. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. C-13G. 
 
 Recommended pumping; test of upper oil sand on account of a small rise in the 
 water level while standing bailed for test. 
 
 11—36639 
 
162 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Garbutt Oil Co. 
 
 AVoll No. 1, iihandon. CC-331. 
 
 ApiJi'ovcd proposal to ahandon. this well, iiidicating- llio dopths at which shootinj; 
 aud plusyging with cement should be done. 
 Well No. 3, abandon. CC-332. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon this well, iiidicatins- the depths at which shooting 
 and plusging with cement should be done. 
 Well No. 5, abandon. CC-334. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon this well, indicating the depths at which shooting 
 and plugging with cement should be done. 
 Well No. 11, abandon. CC-333. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon this well, indicating the depths at which shooting 
 and plugging with cement should be done. 
 
 Section 28. 
 E. A. Clampitt. 
 
 Well No. 1 (Melton), deepen. CC-329. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen about 100 feet. 
 Well No. 2 (Melton), deepen. CC-328. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen about 000 feet. 
 
 T. 1 S., R. 15 W., S. B. B.&M. 
 
 Section 25. 
 West Coast Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 59, Wolfskin, redrill. CC-138. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting of water. Recommended certain plugging 
 if casing did not follow old hole. 
 
 REPORT ON MUDDING AND CEMENTING OPERATIONS AT RANCHO 
 
 LA BREA OIL COMPANY WELL No. 41. 
 
 Sec. 15, T. 1 8., R. 14 W., S. B. B. & M., Salt Lake Field. 
 
 Along the line of development of the miidding process for excluding 
 water from oil wells, which process has been used successfully, in 
 numerous instances in California, the following mudding operation is 
 described more or less in detail with the idea that other operators 
 confronted with similar prolilems may profit by the experience of this 
 company in attacking such prolilems when the more common method 
 of putting in cement plugs has failed. 
 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company Well No. 41 was completed in 
 September, 1911, at a depth of 955 ft., and made an initial production 
 of over 100 barrels of oil per day and no water. The production of 
 this well dropped considerably from the initial production until 
 Januai-y 24, 1916, on which date the company filed a proposal to deepen 
 this well and cement a string of casing below the oil sands, in order 
 to protect them from water, which they expected to develop at a depth 
 of about 1800 ft., for use on the property. 
 
 Water sand was unexpectedly encountered at a depth of 1123' and 
 penetrated to a depth of 1285'. Drilling operations were stopped 
 when this depth was reached and several attempts were made to plug 
 the bottom of the well in order to protect the oil sands from water. 
 
f^ECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 163 
 
 Various methods of bridfring- and cementinju: were employed by the 
 company and l)y cement experts, but without success.* 
 
 In April, 1917, an official of the companj' called upon this depart- 
 ment for advice relative to shutting off water in this well. 
 
 Detailed information regarding the physical condition of the well 
 was rec^uested from the company. A study of the records and an 
 interview with the field superintendent of this company, Mr. F. J. 
 Prehoda. brought out the fact that cement placed in the bottom of this 
 well was carried back into the formation. This probablj^ accounted for 
 the failure of the various cementing jobs to shut off the water. The 
 result of this interview was an agreement on the part of the company 
 to pump mud-laden fluid into the sands near the bottom of the well. 
 Mr. Prehoda, who has had considerable experience in the use of mud- 
 laden fluid, was in active charge of the work and co-operated with the 
 State Mining Bureau in every way looking toward the elimination of 
 the water trouble which was fast spreading to adjoining wells on this 
 and neighboring properties. 
 
 6? 
 
 4 • 
 
 64 59 
 
 15 
 
 nnnn 
 
 Rancho La Brea O// Company 
 
 61 51 58 
 
 54 
 
 52 
 
 25 
 
 28 IG 
 
 36 
 
 23 
 
 24 21 22 19 29 
 
 •B.H *\^ "IB *n '20 
 
 • ••• ••••4 
 
 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 
 
 325 326 327 328 329 '330 
 
 307 308 309 3!0 311 312 3l3 
 
 4 
 314 
 
 290 291 
 
 292 293 294 295 
 
 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 
 
 Salt Lake Oil Co. 
 
 4- 
 
 355 
 
 /cfa Hancock 
 
 Scale 
 
 2 -i * SOO 
 
 Fig. 22. 
 
 *In order that the history of operations at thi.-* well might be as complete as possible at the 
 time of going to press, the work has been reported up to date. (Dec. 20, 1917.) 
 
164 8TATE OIL AND GAS SUrERVISOR. 
 
 Previous to the l)e<;inning ot* mudding operations, the well had been 
 bridged from l)ottom (1285') up to 1100' witli l)rick.s and rocks driven 
 down by the tools. 
 
 On JNIay 10, 1917, this bridge was drilled out to a depth of 1185' 
 and mudding operations started. The oil string was set at a depth 
 of about 1100', and mud about the consistency of rotary mud pumped 
 into the well through 3" tubing, which extended to a depth of 1168'. 
 About 24 hours after mudding operations were started, Salt Lake Oil 
 Company's wells Nos. 313, 329, 330, 347, 348 and 349, and Rancho 
 La Brea Oil Company's well No. 38 pumped water carrying consider- 
 able mud. AVell No. 313 of the Salt Lake Oil Company is one-quarter 
 mile distant from Rancho La Brea Well No. 41. 
 
 A total of about 700 cu. yds. of adobe and 40 cu. yds. of sawdust 
 were pumped into this well in the first operation. Thin mud was first 
 pumped in, and as soon as it appeared in the adjoining wells men- 
 tioned, these wells were, upon request of this department, shut down 
 during subsequent mudding operations. Several hundred cubic feet 
 of adobe were put into the well without any apparent success, as it 
 seemed that the mud was wasted back into the formation. Upon sug- 
 gestion of this department, sawdust was introduced into the mud and 
 a favorable effect immediately noticed, in that, shortly afterwards, 
 June 21, circulation was obtained. After the well had been thoroughly 
 mudded, the mud-laden fluid stood at the surface for several days. On 
 August 1, 1917, the mud was washed out of the hole and the well was 
 bridged from 1109' to 1095' by tamping rock into the formation. The 
 rock was lowered into the well in four shells made of galvanized iron. 
 The bottom of the well was then cemented with 50 sacks of cement 
 pumped through tubing, bringing the top of the cement plug up to 
 a depth of 1080'. 
 
 From a study of monthly production reports for Salt Lake Oil 
 Company's wells Nos. 312, 313, 329. 330, 346, 347, 348 and 349, adja- 
 cent to Rancho La Brea well No. 41. upon which the plugging off of 
 bottom water was completed about August 1, 1917, it will be noted that, 
 for the month of August, wells 330, 347 and 348 showed a marked 
 increase in the amount of oil produced, and a corresponding decrease 
 in the amount of water produced, per day; well No. 330 producing 
 about three times as much oil as formerly ; well No. 347 nine times as 
 much oil and one-half as much water: well No. 348 two and one-half 
 times as much oil as formerly. 
 
 In April, 1917, the production of Salt Lake Oil Company's wells 
 Nos. 329, 330, 347 and 348 was 573 barrels of oil and 4252 barrels of 
 water. In August, the production of the same wells was 1912 barrels of 
 oil and 1268 barrels of water. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 165 
 
 Wells Nos. 38 and 43, ou the Ranelio La Brea Oil Company's prop- 
 erty, probably were affected by water coming from well No. 41. After 
 No. 41 had been mudded. No. 38 was started pumping, and jumped 
 approximately 75 barrels of oil per day. Previous to this time the 
 well pumped only water. Well No. 43, which had been idle for some 
 time, because the production of the well previous to mudding opera- 
 tions at No. 41 was all water, was put on the pump and produced 25 
 barrels of oil and 100 barrels of water per day. This well has not 
 produced any mud. 
 
 After the cement plug had been pumped into Rancho La Brea well 
 No. 41, and the well had been allowed to stand for three weeks, the 
 well Avas put on the pump and produced between 300 and 400 barrels 
 of clear salty water per day. No mud used during mudding operations 
 appeared in the well. The cement plug which had been put into the 
 well was found in place, and the water which was entering the well was 
 probably coming from formations above the top of the plug. 
 
 About one month after the cementing of Avell No. 41, water again 
 broke into Rancho La Brea well No. 38. The well pumped nothing 
 but water, and mudding operations were again started at well No. 41. 
 During the second mudding operation, four feet of the cement plug 
 in the bottom of the well were drilled out, five old bullropes cut into 
 three-inch lengths and mixed with adolie ; about 70 yds. of adobe and 
 10 yds. of sawdust were pumped into the well. Mud was pumped into 
 the well under a pressure of about 400 pounds per square inch. 
 
 Coincident with the reappearance of water in Rancho La Brea wells 
 Nos. 38 and 41, and subsequent to the conclusion of the first mudding 
 operations at the latter well, water conditions at certain wells at 
 the Salt Lake Oil Co., apparently underwent a change. Production 
 reports for September and October indicate that well No. 347 returned 
 to about its original production. Wells Nos. 348 and 330 still show 
 some improvement over conditions previous to the repair work. On 
 the other hand, well No. 329 shows an increase of 900% in the produc- 
 tion of water with an increase of only 200% in the production of oil, 
 indicating that possiblj^ the water channel to No. 329 was not as 
 thoroughly mudded as were the channels of Nos. 330, 347 and 348. 
 Well No. 346 was apparently not affected by the repair work. The 
 reports also indicate that well Xo. 349 was prol)ably affected, although 
 during August it showed a decrease in oil produced and a slight 
 increase in water produced. These reports also indicate that, when 
 the water channel to No. 329 and No. 330 broke open again, these 
 wells took some of the water which formerly was pumped from No. 349. 
 Wells Nos. 312 and 313 do not appear to have been noticeably affected. 
 
3 66 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The amount of oil produced by wells Nos. 329, 330, 348 and 349 has 
 increased approximately 20 bbls, per day, or a total of 80 bbls. per 
 day, since mudding operations were completed in Rancho La Brea 
 No. 41. 
 
 The second mudding operation at Rancho La Brea well No. 41 was 
 in progress from November 3 until December 4. A pressure of 400 
 pounds per square inch was maintained and, during the latter part of 
 November, the well took mud very slowly. 
 
 During this time Rancho La Brea Oil Company well No. 38 was 
 shut down. On December 11, when the pumps of well No. 41 were 
 practically "stalled" and the well was taking only a small amount 
 of mud, well No. 38 was put on the pump and began to pump muddy 
 water. Well No. 41 immediately began to take more mud. For three 
 days well No. 38 pumped muddy water, then started to pump a small 
 amount of oil. On December 20 the well was pumping about 50 bbls. 
 of oil per day and no water and mud fluid in well No. 41 stood at the 
 surface. 
 
 As mentioned above, the production during April, 1917, for the Salt 
 Lake Oil Company's wells Nos. 329. 330, 347 and 348 was 573 barrels 
 of oil and 4252 barrels of water. In August the production of the 
 same wells after the first mudding operation was 1912 barrels of oil 
 and 1268 barrels of water. 
 
 During the second period of mudding operations at Rancho La Brea 
 well No. 41, these wells, as shown by the November production report, 
 produced 2483 barrels of oil and 4693 barrels of water. The amount 
 of water is approximately the same as reported previous to the first 
 mudding of well No. 41, but the quantity of oil has increased 500%. 
 
 A study of a cross section showing stratagraphic correlation of points 
 of shut-olf in the wells above noted, may throw further light on the 
 reasons for the effects as noted from production reports in the various 
 wells. 
 
 Following is a record of fluid levels in the Salt Lake Oil Company 
 wells under discussion : 
 
 Fluid Levels From Surface. 
 
 Well No. 329 Feb, 16, 1917— 1,920' Aug. 25, 1917— 700' Nov. 1, 1917--. 900' 
 
 In December this well was pumping muddy water and oil. 
 
 Well No. 330 May 11, 1917— 603' Oct. 11, 1917._- 70O' 
 
 Well No. 347 Mar. 13, 1917— SOC Sept. 24, 1917__- 720' 
 
 Well No. 348 May 24, 1917— 380' Aug. 22, 1917— ,500' 
 
 Well No. 328 June 23, 1917.- 650' Sept. 13, 1917... 1,180' 
 
 This well pumped sawdust on September 13, 1917. 
 
 Dec. 
 
 7. 1917... 680' 
 
 Dec. 
 
 7, 1917... 760' 
 
 Dec. 
 
 7, 1917... 1,287' 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 167 
 
 CONCLUSIONS. 
 One factor of great importance in the study of water conditions in 
 this area, as shown by Table No. 1 printed below, is the presence of largfe 
 quantities of water in certain wells of the Salt Lake Oil Company 
 previous to the penetration of bottom water in Rancho La Brea well 
 Xo. 41. This well entered bottom water February 23, 1916, and the 
 production reports for wells of the Salt Lake Oil Company shown in 
 the table for the month previous show as much water as the average 
 mcnthlj' production for these wells since that time. The total produc- 
 tion of oil, however, has been increased one-third for the same period, 
 probably as a result of the mudding operations. 
 
 TABLE No. 1. 
 
 Monthly Production of Oil and Water, in Barrels, From Wells Adjacent to 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company Well No. 41. 
 
 Company 
 
 January, 191R 
 
 February, 1917 
 
 Water 
 
 OU 
 
 1,036 
 
 195 
 
 1,171 
 
 285 
 
 1,013 
 
 9i 
 
 45 
 
 
 
 560 
 
 
 
 43 
 
 238 
 
 2,433 
 
 
 
 2.025 
 
 
 
 1,714 
 
 440 
 
 10,040 
 
 1,253 
 
 November, 1917 
 
 Salt 
 Salt 
 
 Lake 
 Lake 
 
 Salt Lake 
 Salt Lake 
 
 Salt 
 Salt 
 
 Lake 
 Lake 
 
 Salt Lake 
 Salt Lake 
 
 Totals 
 
 276 
 312 
 313 
 329 
 330 
 346 
 347 
 348 
 349 
 
 104 
 370 
 582 
 389 
 108 
 258 
 149 
 240 
 394 
 
 1,636 
 
 1,171 
 
 1,182 
 
 53 
 
 342 
 
 42 
 
 1,713 
 
 197 
 
 2,071 
 
 370 
 499 
 329 
 
 
 245 
 212 
 
 
 323 
 
 1,305 
 
 1,615 
 
 535 
 
 50 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,760 
 
 2,594 8,407 1 2,017 
 
 134 
 140 
 114 
 630 
 960 
 276 
 180 
 713 
 410 
 
 5,275 3,557 
 
 1,206 
 
 1,260 
 
 1.021 
 
 770 
 
 610 
 
 24 
 
 1,620 
 
 1,653 
 
 1,640 
 
 9,844 
 
 From the foregoing, the conclusion may be drawn that Rancho La 
 Brea Oil Company well No. 41 was not the cause of the principal 
 water trouble in adjoining Salt Lake Avells. The mudding of this well 
 undoubtedly has bettered the water conditions on the property of the 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company and has affected the oil production of 
 certain Salt Lake Oil Company wells. 
 
 The main source of water trouble on the Salt Lake Oil Company's 
 property in this area, however, antedates the deepening of Rancho La 
 Brea well No. 41, and may later be found in one or more of the wells 
 .shown in Table No. 1, or possibly from a well in this vicinity which was 
 drilled through the zone of bottom water and improperly abandoned. 
 
 The work of investigation of this condition will be continued and, 
 as it involved a number of wells and not one well as formerly supposed, 
 it may become necessary to construct models and make numerous cross 
 sections before the actual source or sources of the water entering these 
 wells can be determined. 
 
168 
 
 STATE OIL .\ND G.\S SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The folk)wing tabulation ^iven the produetion of oil and water 
 as shown by production reports in barrels per producing well per day 
 of wells adjacent to Rancho La Brea Oil Company well No. 41 : 
 
 TABLE No. 2. 
 
 
 Well Xo. 
 
 February, 1917 
 
 June, 1917 
 
 November, 1917 
 
 Company 
 
 Barrels 
 oil 
 
 Barrels 
 water 
 
 Barrels Barrels 
 oil water 
 
 Barrels 
 oil 
 
 Barrels 
 water 
 
 Salt Lak° 
 
 275 
 312 
 313 
 
 3.5 
 16.1 
 208 
 15.0 
 
 54.5 
 
 73 
 
 49.0 
 55.7 
 53.5 
 50.0 
 Idle 
 03 
 
 6.1 
 
 6.1 
 
 6.3 
 
 35.0 
 
 34.3 
 
 09 
 
 53 9 
 
 Salt Lake - - 
 
 50.9 
 
 42.2 
 
 2.0 
 
 31.1 
 
 9.8 
 
 9.5 
 
 
 
 T<11p 
 
 54 8 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 56 7 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 329 
 330 
 346 
 347 
 
 42.8 
 '2 9 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 1.8 9-7 
 
 08 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 7 9 
 
 90 1 
 
 Idle 
 
 Idle 
 
 16.9 
 
 17.5 
 
 5.4 
 
 8.9 
 
 5.4 
 
 Idle 
 
 Idle 
 
 Idle 6.9 
 
 Idle : 31.0 
 
 67.7 ; 15.2 
 
 0.2 15.0 
 
 -'^9. 
 
 62 3 
 
 Salt Lake 
 
 Sa't Lake - . - - 
 
 348 
 349 
 20 
 
 
 13.6 
 11.9 
 
 75.0 
 
 71.4 
 
 0.2 
 
 
 
 0.4 
 
 5.0 
 
 Idle 
 
 Idle 
 
 72..S 
 60 7 
 
 Rancho La Brea _ 
 
 2 
 
 Rancho La Brea .- - 
 
 2o 
 
 4.4 
 
 1 
 
 Rancho La Brea _ . 
 
 31 
 35 
 43 
 44 
 
 8.0 
 
 5.0 
 
 Idle 
 
 Idle 
 
 0.5 
 
 6.0 
 
 0.6 
 
 Rancho La Br°a 
 
 5.4 
 Idle 
 Idle 
 
 5.2 
 
 1.5 
 
 Idle 
 
 5 2 
 
 Rancho La Brea_ 
 
 58 
 
 Rancho La Brea _. 
 
 Idl° 
 
 
 
 Totals --- - . 
 
 116.4 
 
 424.6 
 
 89.9 
 
 282 3 TWO 
 
 4.^9.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 NEWHALL FIELD. 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 
 
 All of the developed area in and adjacent to the Santa Susaua 
 ]Mountains, from the Los Angeles- Ventura county line on the west to 
 the region of Newhall and Fernando Paas on the east, is included in 
 the general field name of Newhall. The principal developed areas in 
 this field are situated in Pico, Dewitt. Towsley, Wiley and Rice Caiions, 
 and in Fernando Pass ; all of the foregoing on the north slope of the 
 Santa Susana ^Mountains. 
 
 GEOLOGY. 
 
 For detailed report on the geology of this field, see U. S. Geological 
 Survey Bulletin No. 309 and Bulletin No. 69 of the California State 
 Mining Bureau. 
 
 The producing areas in Pico, Towsley, AViley and Rice Caiions are 
 confined within narrow limits, along the crest of a w^ell-defined steep 
 dipping anticline in the Yaqueros formation, which is developed on 
 the north slope and parallel with the range of the Santa Susana Mount- 
 ains. The caiions referred to cut through the anticline transversely 
 and seepages of oil occur from exposed oil sands. 
 
 The anticlinal dome, from which production is obtained in Fernando 
 Pass near Newhall, is not connected with structure upon which the 
 other producing areas in this field are located. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 169 
 
 Out of a total of about 200 wells drilled in this tield, 75 are now 
 producing. According to monthly production reports, this field pro- 
 duced a total of 10,851 bbls. of oil and 9,765 bbLs. of water during the 
 month of June. 1917. Reference to Table No. 1 shows that the average 
 daily production in this field is about 5 libls. of oil and 4 l)bls. of water 
 per producing well per day. 
 
 Study of map showing relative amounts of water produced by each 
 well show.s that there are a comparatively small number of wells in this 
 field which produce clean oil, and that the production of water is 
 fairly evenly distributed throughout the field, with the exception of 
 one well in the eastern portion of this field, which produced about 
 one-third of the total amount of water sho^^•n by monthly production 
 reports for the entire field. The owners of this well have commenced 
 drilling a second well, and propose to conduct certain tests to locate, 
 if possible, the source of water entering the first well. 
 
 The gravity of the oil in the Elsmere Caiion district ranges from 
 1-1:-17° Baume. These wells are drilled in the Fernando formation. 
 The gravity of oil produced in Wiley and Pico Caiions ranged from 
 25-56° Baume, and production is probably obtained from the Vaqueros 
 formation. 
 
 The following is a list of notices received and decisions rendered 
 during the fiscal year : 
 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 Company 
 
 Xew 
 
 wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrUl 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 a 
 P 
 
 d 
 
 o 
 s 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 
 
 
 .0 
 o 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 1" 
 
 E 
 
 f? 
 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 ' 3N 
 3N 
 
 15 W 
 15 W 
 
 15 W 
 
 16 W 
 
 16 W 
 
 17 W 
 
 Tunnel Pet. 
 
 Standard ..- . .. 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 7 
 
 Dr. P. Bauer. 
 
 
 1 
 
 16 
 
 Standard 
 
 Placerita Oil 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 5 
 1 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 V) 
 
 
 2 •' 
 
 
 
 Standard 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 9 
 
 10 
 
 
 4 1 -t 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The following decisions have been made on proposed well operations 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 T. 3 X.. K. 15 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 0. 
 Tunnel Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill. CC-129. 
 
 Approved decision to commence drillinf;, prosjx'cting for oil sand before shutting 
 off water. 
 ^Vell No. 1, shut-off. C-S4. 
 
 Test of water shut-off ajiproved. 
 
170 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 7. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, Elsmere, drill. CC-1G7. 
 
 There was not sufficient information available to indicate the exact depth at 
 which water should be shut off. The proposal to drill this well and locate oil- 
 bearing formations was considered satisfactory by this department. 
 Well No. 21, Elsmere, shut-off. C-124. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 21, abandon. CC-224. 
 
 The company filed a proposal to abandon this well, stating that certain plugging 
 had been done and tests made, and that, after this work had been done, the well 
 produced 1 bbl. oil and 8 bbls. of water per day. 
 
 A study by this department of record of work done by the company showed that 
 certain plugging was done in sand. Recommendations were made by this depart- 
 ment to do certain plugging in shale. In carrying out work recommended, the 
 water string was loosened after which the well produced an average of 2.5 bbls. 
 of oil and 8 bbls. of water per day, indicating that productive formations had 
 formerly been shut off. 
 Dr. Paul Bauer. 
 
 Well No. 2, Nettleton & Killerman. abandon. CC-190. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended certain shooting and plugging. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 16 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 16. 
 •Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 26, Wiley, shut-off. C-S3. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 27, drill. CC-201. 
 
 Approved estimate of depth for water shut-off. 
 Well No. 27, Wiley, shut-off. C-156. 
 
 The results of the test indicate that Sj" casing prevented water above the 
 shut-off point from passing to the lower levels of the well. Approval to continue 
 drilling was given. 
 Well No. 27. Wiley, shut-off. C-163. 
 
 After the well had been deepened below the original shut-off point, it was found 
 necessary to make another shut-off. Test of this shut-off was approved. 
 Well No. 27, Wiley, shut-off. CC-273. 
 
 The corapanj- filed a notice stating that they believed water was encountered 
 below the Gj" casing. Approved proposal to loosen 6i" casing and continue 
 drilling, prospecting for oil sand. 
 Well No. 27, Wiley, shut-off. C-169. 
 
 Water was shut off with 6i" casing and test of shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 28, Wiley, drill. CC-202. 
 
 Approved estimate of depth for shutting off water. 
 Well No. 28, Wiley, shut-off. C-162. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Placerita Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-178. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, indicating depths at which shooting and plugging 
 should be done. 
 AVell No. 2, shut-off. C-110. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2, abandon. CO-175. 
 
 Records show that oil or gas-bearing formations were not encountered in this 
 well. Approved jnoposal to remove as much casing as possible. No plugging 
 was required. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 171 
 
 T. 3 S., R. 17 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 41, I'CO, shut-off. C-92. 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactoi'y. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS. 
 
 Dominguez Field: During the past year four new wells were com- 
 menced in the vicinity of Long Beach and Compton, in the Dominguez 
 and San Pedro ranchos on the southern extremity of the range of hills 
 of generally low relief extending from Beverly Hills in the Salt Lake 
 field to Signal Hill. Long Beach. The companie.s operating in this 
 field are the Highland Development Co., the Standard Oil Co., the 
 ITnion Oil Co., and the General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 No detailed study of the geology of this region has been made by 
 this department. 
 
 Inglewood Field: Toward the northern end of the low range of 
 hills upon which the Dominguez field is situated and near the town 
 of Inglewood. the Bartolo Oil Co. commenced drilling a well in August, 
 1916. Oil in commercial quantities has not been developed up to the 
 present time. Drilling operation.s are still in progress. 
 
 San Fernando Valley: Active development work was not carried 
 on in this field during the past year. 
 
 A well drilled by the Crafton Oil Co. in Sec. 1, T. 2 N., R. 15 AV., 
 S. B. B. k M., was abandoned and plugged by Mr. L. A. Clampitt. 
 
 D. W. Griffith Well No. 1, Section 3?6, T. 3 N., R. 15 W. This well 
 was drilled to a depth of about 1650' and abandoned during the mouth 
 of July, 1916. 
 
 Following is a summary of notices received and decisions rendered 
 during the past year, also a list of decisions giving a brief statement 
 relative to work done at each well. 
 
 en 
 
 o 
 
 1 
 
 •a 
 
 S3 
 3 
 
 n 
 
 Company 
 
 New 
 
 wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 P 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 i 
 
 a 
 
 p 
 
 E 
 
 3 
 
 i 
 
 8 
 
 o 
 g 
 
 11 
 
 3S 
 
 UN 
 
 IS 
 6S 
 2S 
 
 4S 
 48 
 4S 
 4S 
 
 2S 
 
 2N 
 2N 
 3N 
 
 8W 
 
 12 W 
 
 13 W 
 
 low 
 low 
 
 12 W 
 
 13 W 
 13 W 
 
 13 W 
 
 14 W 
 
 15 W 
 15 W 
 15 W 
 
 F. H. Rowley — 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 14 
 
 Mojave Oil -— - 
 
 
 
 .. ..^-- 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 I. H. Preston 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 W. S. Collins 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 Pet. Dev. Co. (Scntous Rch.) 
 
 Dominguez Field- 
 Union Oil 
 
 Standard 
 
 Highland Dev. „ 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 i 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gen. Pet 
 
 
 
 
 
 W 
 
 Inglewood Field— 
 Bartolo Oil 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 San Fernando Field— 
 Crafton Oil 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 L. A. Clampitt 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 \ 
 
 Sfi 
 
 D. W. Griffith 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 • « 
 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 5 
 
 s 
 
 
 
 
172 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 3 S., R. 8 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 11. 
 F. H. Rowley. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-215. 
 
 Records filed with this department state that no oil or ,uas sands were 
 encountered in the well. Approval was given to pull out all casing obtainable. 
 No plugging was required. 
 
 T. 2 S., R. 10 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Sentous Ranch. 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 Well No. 1, drilling. CC-322. 
 
 Recommend that company cement each string of casing landed below 12i" 
 casing. 
 
 T. 6 S., R. 10 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Irvine Ranch. 
 W. S. Collins. 
 
 Well No. 3, abandon. CC-307. 
 
 The work of abandoning was practically completed before "Notice of Intention 
 to Abandon" was filed. Plugging done probably protected the oil-bearing forma- 
 tions from water. 
 
 T. 11 N., R. 12 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 14. 
 Mojave Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-161. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull all casing obtainable. According to the log of the 
 well filed, no oil or gas-bearing formations were encountered. Plugging was not 
 required. 
 
 T. 4 S., R. 12 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Bixl)y, drill. CC-189. 
 
 Recommended that the company cement each string of casing landed. There 
 was no data at hand to show the exact depth at which water should be shut off 
 or the depth at which formations which may contain oil would be encountered. 
 
 T. 4 S., R. 13 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Rancho San Pedro. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Domiuguez. drill. CC-153. 
 
 Recommended that company cement each string of casing landed in this well 
 in order to be in better position to locate any oil-bearing formations which may 
 be penetrated. 
 Well No. 1, Dominguez, shut-off. C-120. 
 
 Results of test showed that water was not completely shut off. Recommended 
 that company continue drilling and shut off when more favorable formations were 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 1, Dominguez, redrill. CC-234. 
 
 Notice of redrilling received from the company stated that, on account of 
 shifting sand, it was necessary to move the rig and start a new hole and that 
 certain shooting and plugging had been done in the original hole. A representa- 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 173 
 
 tive of the company stated that the showiiiji of oil recorded in the loj; evidently 
 came from the mud used in drilling and that this mud was hauled from another 
 property. Recommended that the company tile additional records relative to the 
 showing of oil recorded in the log. 
 Well No. ]. Dominguez, redrill. CC-304. 
 
 The log of the second hole drilled, near the first one, substantiated the theory 
 advanced by the company relative to the showing of oil recorded in the original 
 hole, and the records were cleared by this decision (Co. CC-304), in which it was 
 stated that the work done at the original hole was accepted by this department as 
 satisfactory. At the present time drilling is being continued in the second hole. 
 Highland Development Co. 
 
 Well No. ], Dominguez. continue drilling. CC-oSO. 
 
 An attempt which was made to make a formation shut-off with Si" failed to 
 shut off water. Approved proposal to continue drilling, prospecting for an oil 
 sand, with 6j" casing. 
 General Petroleum Coip. 
 
 Well No. 1, Dominguez, drill. CC-193. 
 
 Approved proposed plan of cementing 12^" casing and other casing when found 
 necessarj-. 
 Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-13o. 
 
 Approved proposal to commence drilling. The notice of intention to commence 
 drilling stated that water should be shut off at about 2000'. No recommendation 
 relative to depth at which water should be shut off was made on account of this 
 being a prospect well. 
 
 T. 2 S., R. 14 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Bartolo Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. C-12S. 
 
 Test of water shut-off with 12V' casing approved. 
 Well No. 1, deepen and recemeut. CC-290. 
 
 The Sj" casing which was cemented failed to shut off water. Approved proposal 
 to deepen, prospecting for oil-bearing formations. 
 
 T. 2 N., R. 15 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Crafton Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-197. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended shooting and certain plugging 
 with cement. Required affidavits giving names and addresses of all workmen 
 engaged in abandoning the well, and record of work done in abandoning. 
 L. A. Clampitt. 
 
 Well No. 1, Crafton, abandon. CC-225. 
 
 Ij. a. Clampitt purchased the equipment at Crafton Well No. 1. Approved 
 proposal to remove certain casing and conduct tests for determining the amount 
 of oil which this well would produce. Affidavit was furnished, giving record of 
 work done in abandoning this well, according to our decision CC-197. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 15 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 36. 
 David W. Griffith. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-12G. 
 
 Certain work at this well previous to abandonment was not done in compliance 
 with the law governing such work. 
 
 This well was abandoned before the log record had been filed and before this 
 department had had an opportunity to make an investigation. Log records filed 
 subsequent to completion of abandonment work, showed that oil-bearing formations 
 were not encountered in this well. 
 
174 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 VENTURA COUNTY. 
 
 DISTRICT No. 2. 
 
 Previous publications of the State Mining Bureau have described 
 in detail the pioneer days of the oil industry in the Ventura oil 
 district, together with general descriptions of the geology of these 
 districts and the developments up to and including the year 1916. 
 For such detailed description, reference may be made to Geology of 
 California, Vol. II, 1882, by Peckham, California State Mining Bureau 
 Bulletin 11 by Watts, U. S. Geol. Survey Bulletin No. 309, covered 
 by Eldredge, California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 63 by Prutz- 
 man, and California State Mining Bureau Bulletin No. 69 by 
 McLaughlin. 
 
 The intense folding and faulting which has disturbed this region 
 is responsible for the scattering of oil deposits into so many parts of 
 the territory. In no other district of the state is production obtained 
 from so many minor folds and from so many geologic horizons as in 
 the districts under discussion. All geologic formations present in 
 this region from the Tejon, or upper Eocene, to the Fernando, of 
 Pliocene age, are petroliferous and contain oil horizons which are 
 productive in the different fields, where penetrated. 
 
 Ventura County has been divided into eight separate fields for 
 mapping and descriptive purposes, and the features characterizing 
 this classification are mainly topographic features. The names of the 
 fields have been supplied and are in general use by the oil operators 
 in Ventura County. 
 
 The number of wells in this district, number of producing wells, 
 number of logs filed, number of graphic logs, average daily production 
 of oil and water, percentage of water, number of acres of proved oil 
 land, average daily amount of oil produced per acre during June, are 
 shown by fields in the following tabulation: 
 
SECOND ANXI'AL REPORT. 
 
 175 
 
 TABLE No. 3. 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 r^ 
 
 o 
 
 y. 
 
 55 
 
 
 Average daily 
 
 5 
 
 
 
 
 z g 
 
 2 
 
 ~s >^l= 
 
 ■ots g 
 
 Avtrage daily 
 
 production 
 
 I ' 
 
 •roved oil 
 
 
 
 
 
 S ° E 
 
 33| 
 
 pioductlon 
 
 l)er producing 
 
 land 
 
 
 - 
 
 a 
 
 s- 
 
 ^.?? 
 
 y-^^ 
 
 
 well 
 
 
 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 - 
 
 1* 
 
 1"^ s- 
 
 -5-| 
 
 ca 
 
 C3 
 
 a 
 
 - 
 
 s 
 
 > 
 
 > 
 
 
 Qt 
 
 
 
 
 5= 
 
 » 
 
 » 
 
 p 
 
 
 
 •^■at 
 
 Field 
 
 
 
 
 \'it 
 
 312 
 
 ;i 
 
 i 
 
 3 
 
 t 
 
 2, <p 
 
 "-i 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' S2 
 
 ■2 6 a 
 
 
 
 
 
 » 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 1 
 
 i§| 
 
 
 c 
 
 
 F 
 
 4 
 
 ■-1 
 
 
 Sea- 
 
 1 ® ^ 
 
 1 a^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 : =■ 
 
 ; ° 
 
 1 
 
 ; 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 i 
 
 
 
 Simi -- 
 
 38 
 
 67 
 
 55 1 
 
 31 
 
 23 
 16 
 36 
 44 
 
 
 
 13 
 
 
 20 
 71 
 128 
 29 
 
 20 
 
 70 
 
 126 
 
 29 
 
 197 
 
 370 
 
 1,657 
 
 108 
 
 19 
 
 462 
 165 
 93 
 
 9.3 
 5.3 
 13.1 
 3.7 
 
 1 
 
 6.6 
 1.3 
 3.2 
 
 8.8 138 
 
 56.2 427 
 9.1 290 
 
 46.3 239 
 
 1.4 
 
 Pirn -- -- ] 
 
 .86 
 
 
 5.92 
 
 Sespe ] 
 
 .45 
 
 South Mountain 
 
 9 
 
 8 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 134 
 
 0.4 
 
 33.5 
 
 0.1 
 
 0.3 
 
 40 
 
 3.35 
 
 Santa Paula 1 
 
 31 
 
 7 
 
 
 
 45 
 
 34 
 
 104 
 
 46 
 
 3.1 
 
 1.4 
 
 30.5 
 
 100 
 
 1.04 
 
 Ojai --- — ] 
 
 19 
 6 
 
 29 
 6 
 
 
 6 
 
 62 
 1 
 
 59 
 1 
 
 146 
 12 
 
 29 
 240 
 
 2.5 
 
 12 
 
 0.5 
 
 240 
 
 16.6 297 
 95.4 10 
 
 .49 
 
 Ventura 
 
 1.2 
 
 Totals j 7 
 
 57 2 
 
 69 
 
 19 
 
 360 
 
 343 
 
 2,728 
 
 1,054.4 
 
 7.9 
 
 3.1 
 
 27.9 1,531 
 
 1.7 
 
 The following table gives a .summary of written notices received 
 and decisions made in tliis district during the past year. 
 
 TABLE No. 4. 
 
 
 New 
 
 veils 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 rediill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 Field 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 1 
 
 55 
 
 t) 
 
 3 
 
 5! 
 
 o 
 
 P 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 E 
 
 
 1 2 
 
 2 2 
 
 29 I 23 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 9 9 
 
 Pini 
 
 1 
 9 
 3 
 9 
 4 
 3 
 9 
 
 5 
 10 
 2 
 9 
 4 
 4 
 9 
 
 
 Bardsdah -- -- --- --- -- --- - 
 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 3 3 
 
 S?sp2 
 
 South Mountain 
 
 3 3 
 
 13 j 6 
 
 1 1 1 
 
 2 \ 2 
 2 3 
 
 1 
 1 
 2 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 1 
 
 1 1 
 
 Santa Paula 
 
 2 2 
 
 Ojai — - - 
 
 
 Ventura - - -- - -. - 
 
 2 ■ 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tola's 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 50 .".9 
 
 12 
 
 13 
 
 13 1:^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SIMI FIELD. 
 
 The territory mapped as the Simi Field includes the valley of Simi, 
 together with the slopes of the Santa Susana and Simi ranges, which 
 flank the valley on all sides. It is bounded on the east by the Los 
 Angeles- Ventura county boundary line, and includes the major por- 
 tions of Townships 2 and 3 North, Ranges 17 W., 18 W., and 19 W., 
 S. B. B. & ^I. The Simi field may further be extended, if warranted 
 liy future developments, to include the valley of ]\Ioorpark and Somis, 
 lying to the west and a natural extension of the Simi Valley. 
 
176 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 Tlie produt'tiou of the twenty producing wells in this field for the 
 month of June, 1917, amounted to about 5,919 bl)ls. of oil aud 580 
 bbls. of water, or a daily average of 197 bbls. of oil and 19 bbls. of 
 water per well per day. 
 
 The proved oil land in this field amounts to about 138 acres. Recent 
 drilling operations begun by the Doheny-Pacific Petroleum Company 
 may increase the area of proved land materially during the coming 
 year. 
 
 Summary of notices received and list of decisions rendered during 
 the fiscal year follows : 
 
 X 
 
 1 
 
 
 Company 
 
 Xevv wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 i-edrill 
 
 .\bandon 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 a 
 
 i 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 a 
 
 ■z - 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 E 
 
 •A. 
 
 o 
 
 
 Mf? 
 
 .3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 
 18 W 
 ISW 
 18 W 
 
 Doheny-Pac. (Petrol Co ) 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 2 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 m 
 
 Midway Siini _ .- 
 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 ;'8 
 
 Cal. Profit Sharing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals -- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 ■2 1 
 
 ! 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Following is a list of all decisions rendered covering operations at 
 w'ells in this field for the past year, accompanied by brief descriptions 
 showing the character of work done at each well included in the list and 
 recommendations made by this department. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. IS W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Doheny-Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 
 We'll No. 3 (Petrol), deepen. Letter 8/3/16. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen, prospecting for lower oil-bearing formations. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. C-179. 
 
 The results of the test showed that water encountered near the bottom of the 
 well had been successfully plugged off. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. C-115. 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Midway Simi Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. abandon. CC-140. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended that shooting and plugging be 
 done between certain specified depths. 
 
 T. 3. N., R. ID W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 33. 
 California Profit Sharing Oil Co. 
 Letter Nov. 24, 1916. 
 
 Certain casing was removed from the well before this department had an oppor- 
 tunity to issue a decision and before the time for issuance of such decision had 
 expired. Mr. C. W. Fox, Trustee, filed an affidavit relative to the sale of certain 
 casing to Mr. E. A. Clampitt. An investigation of the case was made by the 
 supervisor which showed that the well was left in such condition as to not damage 
 surrounding territory by flooding oil sands with water. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPOHT. 177 
 
 PIRU FIELD. 
 
 The Piru Field takes its luinie from the town of I'irii. whieh is 
 located in the Santa Clara Valley on a coast line branch of the Southern 
 Pacific Railroad. This field includes all development lying in and 
 adjacent to Torrey, Eureka, Tapo and Hopper Caiions, and Piru 
 Creek, in which region also are those portions of the Ranchos San 
 Francisco and Temescal, lying in Ventura County. The field is 
 bounded on the east by the Los Angeles- Ventura county line and on 
 the west by a north and south line drawn from the northwest corner 
 of Section 2, T. 5 X., R. 19 W.. to the Santa Clara River on the west 
 line of Section 35, T. 4 N., R. 19 W. 
 
 The production in this field is obtained mainly from Miocene forma- 
 tion of Vaqueros and ^lonterey ages, and the structure is complicated 
 by intense folding along east and west lines. Producing wells are 
 confined to the apices and flanks of the steep dipping anticlines as 
 exposed in the canons cutting across them, and is terminated to the 
 west by the north-south fault which forms the drainage basin of 
 Hopper Canon. 
 
 PRODUCTION. 
 
 Reference to Table No. 3 shows that there were 70 producing welLs 
 in this field during June, 1917, with an average daily production of 
 370 bbls. of oil and 462 bbls. of water for the field, or an average 
 of 5.3 bbls. of oil and 6.6 bbls. of water per producing well per day. 
 One group of 7 wells in this field produced 205 out of 462 bbls. 
 average daily production of water for the entire field. 
 
 The water conditions in certain portions of this field are serious. 
 A number of wells are now idle because the cost of lifting the water 
 produced by these wells does not allow for a profitable operation of 
 the wells. 
 
 It seems advisable and necessary to plug and abandon some of these 
 wells in order to protect the territory from water. In some cases the 
 amount of salvaged material would more than pay for the cost of 
 necessar}^ plugging. 
 
 Active drilling operations were carried on at three wells in Eureka 
 Canon, Section 34, T. 4 X., R. 18 W., without developing oil in paying 
 quantities. 
 
 The following summary of notices received and decisions rendered 
 during the fiscal year shows that there has been little activity in new 
 development during the fiscal year. 
 
178 
 
 STATE Oir. AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 List of official (Icci.sions iiiviii^' a statcincnt i-clalivc to reeomnienda- 
 tions made by tliis department is also given. 
 
 ■Ji 
 
 8 
 
 o 
 a' 
 
 1 
 
 ronipaiiy 
 
 New 
 
 wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 P 
 
 
 
 V. 
 
 
 2 
 
 •y. 
 
 
 c; 
 
 g 
 
 1 
 
 o 
 
 3 
 
 33 
 
 4K 
 4N 
 4N 
 
 18 W 
 ISW 
 l&W 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 3-1 
 
 Enroka Canon Symlieate 
 
 4 
 
 1 ! 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 V.i 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 i 5 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 4 N., R. 18 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section S. 
 Diamond Vailey Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, commence drilling. CC-243. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. 
 
 Section 33. 
 Winnipeg Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. C-130. 
 
 The results of test of water shut-off v/ere satisfactory. 
 be put on pump for 90 days for further test. 
 
 Recommend that well 
 
 Section 34. 
 Eureka Canon Syndicate. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. C-66. 
 
 Test of water shut-oft' approved. 
 Well No. 3, test water string. CC-16(i. 
 
 When testing water shut off the well was drilled 17' below the water string and 
 water rose to within 100' of the surface. Recommended that company test water 
 string by bridging below it with cement. 
 Well No. 3. make production test. CC-217. 
 
 After failing to shut off water with the <H" casing, this casing was shot off and 
 the 81" casing loosened and cemented at 1169', and failed to shut off water. 
 Approved proposal to put in 6i" casing and make a pumping test. The results of 
 this test indicated that water was probably entering the well below the shut-off 
 point. 
 Well No. 3, re-cement. CC-238. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement Oi" casing at a depth of about 1250'. 
 
 T. 4 N., R. 19 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Ventura-Pacific Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, drill. CC-302. 
 
 There was not sufficient information available at the time this decision was 
 written to indicate the depth at which water should be shut off. The company 
 did not file further information, possibly on account of same not being available. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 179 
 
 BARDSDALE FIELD. 
 
 The limits of this field are defined by a reeeiit classification of the 
 State Mining Bureau as the Santa Clara Kivcr on the north, the crest 
 of Oak Kidge on the south, and from Sulphur Canon on the west to the 
 township line between Ranges 18 and 19 W. on the east. It includes 
 the following active operating oil companies: ^lontebello, Calumet 
 and Home Ranch Petroleum, John Barneson, Union Oil, Bardsdale 
 Crude and West Huasna and Bell Oil companies. 
 
 GENERAL GEOLOGY. 
 
 According to previous publications of the State Mining Bureau, 
 Oak Ridge, the prominent topographic feature of the field, represents 
 a portion of the south flank of an anticline which parallels and lies 
 immediately south of the Santa Clara Valley, trending nearly east and 
 west. The southern flank of Oak Ridge and of the anticline dips 
 uniformly under the Simi Valley and the northern slope of the anti- 
 cline is almost completely buried and masked under the low range of 
 hills on the south side of Santa Clara Valley. The formations exposed 
 on the surface in this field include beds of Sespe, Vaqueros and 
 ^Monterey age. 
 
 Sections 3 and 4, T. 3 S., B. 19 W. : Wells drilled on the property 
 of the Montebello, Calumet and Home Ranch Petroleum companies in 
 Sections 3 and 4, T. 3 S., R. 19 W., penetrate and produce from the 
 Sespe and possibly Tejon formations. Three well-defined oil zones 
 have been encountered on the property of the ^Iontel)ello Oil Co., and 
 two on the Calumet and Home Ranch Petroleum companies, the first 
 zone being unproductive on the latter properties. 
 
 Tvvo well-defined zones carrying salt water have also been penetrated 
 on these properties. The first water zone lies between the first and 
 second oil zones, and the lower salt water lies between the second and 
 third oil zones. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 Log records and monthly reports of wells drilled in Sections 3 and 
 4. T. 3 S., R. 19 W., show that there were 68 wells which obtained 
 production from the first oil zone only. These wells averaged about 
 5 bbls. of oil and l.G bl)ls. of water per day. 
 
 Twenty-one wells obtained production from the second zone only, and 
 averaged about 60 bbls. of oil and 2.3 bbls. of water per day during 
 the month of June, 1917. 
 
 The first well was completed at a depth of 650', in April 1911, and 
 l)roduced from the first zone only. The fii-st well producing from the 
 second zone was completed in June, 1914, at a depth of about 1800', 
 and is located in the east half of Section 4. 
 
180 
 
 statp: oil and gas supervisor. 
 
 The first zone, has been protected in this field throughout its pro- 
 ductive area. This was done by shntling off water above this zone 
 and below this zone above the intermediate salt water between the first 
 and second zones, by wells penetrating the second zone. In the latter 
 wells another shut-off was made below the intermediate water between 
 these zones and above the second oil zone. This necessitated the use of 
 three water strings by wells producing from the second zone. 
 
 Water below the second oil zone was encountered in seven welLs and 
 successfully plugged off. 
 
 The third oil zone in this area has only recently been encountered 
 in drilling, and the importance of this zone for production has not been 
 demonstrated. The gravity of oil in this zone is about 3^7° Baume. 
 This zone underlies the salt water below the second oil zone. 
 
 A study of production reports received from companies operating 
 in this area shows that the care exercised by operators in the matter of 
 protecting oil bearing formations from water has resulted in a small 
 production of water per well. The employment of scientific methods 
 in the study of t he underground structure by one of the large 
 companies (Montebello Oil Co.) in this area, which included the 
 construction of a peg model and cross-sections of wells on their 
 property, no doubt has aided in the efficient development of this 
 property. 
 
 Sections 6 and 7, T. 3 S., R. 19 W., and Sections 1 and 12, T. 3 8., 
 B. 20 W. : This area embraces development in and adjacent to Grimes 
 Caiion. 
 
 Monthly production reports filed with this department for the month 
 of June, 1917, show 34 producing wells for this area. These reports 
 have been received from all operators except the Bell Oil Company. 
 The total monthly production shown by these reports for June 
 amounted to about 2,000 bbls. of oil and 151 bbls. of water. It is 
 interesting to note that a number of wells were drilled 20 to 25 years 
 ago and are still producing a small quantity of oil. The gravity of 
 the oil produced averages 27° Baume. 
 
 Following is a summary of notices received and decisions rendered : 
 
 M 
 
 % 
 
 
 3 
 
 Company 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrUl 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 5 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 o 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 g 
 
 a 
 
 g: 
 
 3 
 
 3 
 3 
 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 
 19 W 
 19 W 
 19 W 
 19 W 
 19 W 
 SOW 
 2C W 
 
 Home Ranch Petr. Co 
 
 Calumet Oil 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 1 
 
 28 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 19 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 ! 
 
 4 
 
 
 2 ! 2 
 
 5 
 
 Montebello 
 
 " 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 1 
 
 1' 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 12 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 Totals . -— --. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 9 
 
 10 ! 29 
 
 23 
 
 6 
 
 4 3 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 181 
 
 Official decisious were made for wells in this field as follows: 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 19 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 3. 
 Calumet Oil Co. 
 
 M'ell No. 2, deepen. CC-226. 
 
 The notice of intention to deepen stated that the well was free from water. 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 7, shut off. C-178. 
 
 A formation shut-off was made with 10" casing. Production test after well 
 was completed indicated that water from above the shut-off point was not passing 
 to lower levels in the well. Shut-off test satisfactory. 
 Well No. 9, drill. CC-2S4. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off water. 
 Home Ranch Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1. drill. CC-191. 
 
 The company proposed to shut off water at a depth of 250'. This department 
 recommended that water be shut off at a depth of about 1250'. 
 Well No. 1. shut off. C-145. 
 Water was shut off at a depth of 1213' and test of shut-off approved. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 19 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 4. 
 Montebello Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 102., shut-off. C-126. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the 10" easing cemented at a depth of 1173' approved 
 as satisfactorj-. 
 Well No. 109, Shiels, shut-off. C-119. 
 
 15V' casing cemented at a depth of 536'. Salt water plugged off in bottom of 
 hole. Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 109, shut-off. C-134. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the 12*" casing approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 113, drill. CC-125. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 600'. 
 Well No. 113, shut-off. C-103. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off for loi" casing cemented at a depth of 359'. 
 Well No. 113, shut-off. C-140. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off for the I23" casing. 
 Well No. 114, drill. CC-320. 
 
 Approved proposal to shut-off water at a depth of about 300*. 
 Well No. 98, shut-off. C-75. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the 15^" casing approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 98, shut-off. C-86. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the 12^" casing approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 98, shut-off. C-102. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the MY' casing approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 101, drill. CC-319. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 300*. 
 Well No. 102, drill. CC-124. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shiit off waler at a depth of about 1000*. 
 Well No. 102, shut-off'. C-93. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the 12^" casing (-(Mneutcd :il a depth of 1000' api>roved 
 as satisfactory. 
 
182 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Montebello Oil Co. 
 
 Weil No. 88, abandon. CC-281. 
 
 The hole was crooked and well abandoned Oct. 28, 1915, by plugging with 
 cement at depths of 645, 410 and 370'. The work of abandoning was not done 
 under the supervision of this department, but the cement plugs are probably 
 effective. Record of work done was furnished by the company in order to com- 
 plete the files of this department. 
 Well No. 89, shut-off. C-63. 
 
 Test of water shut-off with 12*" casing approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 90, abandon. CC-115. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to abandon this well, due to twisting off of 
 drill pipe. Proposed shooting and plugging at certain depths and moving the 
 rig about 40' to redrill with rotary outfit, was also approved. 
 Well No. 97, shut-off. C-175. 
 
 A production test was witnes.sed at this well for the rea.son that notice of test 
 of water shut-off had not been received by this department for the 8^" casing, 
 before the well was completed. The results of production test indicated that water 
 from above a depth of 2291' is not passing to lower levels in the well. 
 Well No. 85, shut-off. C-S5. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 85-A, shut-off. C-112. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off for 10" casing cemented at 1182'. 
 Well No. 85-A, shut-off. C-177. 
 
 Production test witnessed by this department showed that water was success- 
 fully plugged off from entering at the bottom of the well and that the 10" water 
 string excluded water from above a depth of 1182'. Test approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 87, drill. CC-2.oO. 
 
 Approved the compauy'.s i)roposal to shut off water at a depth of about 350'. 
 Well No. 87, shut-off. C-IGO. 
 
 Test showed that water was not entering the well from above a depth of 338'. 
 Well No. 87, re-cement. CC-287. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to cement the 12^" casing at a depth of 
 about 550' using sufficient cement to extend from the bottom of the hole to the 
 surface to protect an upper oil zone which was found to contain water. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. C-71. 
 
 The results of the test indicated that water which entered the well from the 
 bottom had been successfully shut off. 
 Well No. 55, redrill. CC-260. 
 
 Approved proposal to take out a portion of the oil string which was plugged 
 with bailer and tools. 
 Well No. 77, deepen. CC-280. 
 
 The company filed notice of deepening this well after the work had been com- 
 pleted. This was done in order to complete the files. 
 Well No. 77, shut-off. C-176. 
 
 The results of test showed that water above the last cementing point was not 
 passing to lower levels in the well. Test approved. 
 Well No. 81, shut-off. C-114. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 85, shut-off. C-9C. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 
 Section 5. 
 Montebello Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. Elkins, drill. CC-246. 
 
 Ap])roved proposed depth for shutting off water. This is a prospect well and 
 there was not sufficient information available to indicate the exact depth at which 
 water should be shut off. 
 Well No. 1, Elkins, shut-off. C-188. 
 
 Water was shut off at about the depth planned by the company and test of 
 shut-off approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 183 
 
 Section 7. 
 Bai'L" son et ;il. 
 
 Well No. 1. Ventura Lease, shut -off. C-1)0. 
 
 The results of the test did not deliuitel.v show that all water was shut off. 
 Recommended that the compan.v proceed with drilling and make another shut-off 
 at a lower depth, if necessary. 
 John Barneson. 
 
 Well Xo. 1 (Boston Sonora), aliaudou. C('-27.". 
 
 Approved propcsai to remove casin.g and shoot and plu.u: with cement between 
 certain depths. Record of work done in al)audonin,u: has not been filed with this 
 deiiartment. 
 
 T. 3 X.. R. 20 W.. S. B. B. cV: M. 
 
 Section 12. 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. ir,. drill. CC-l(i3. 
 
 Data at hand did not furnish sufficient information as to the depth at which 
 water-bearing formations should be encountered. Notice stated that this well 
 was to be a test well and that the depth to water was unknown. Recommended 
 that the well be drilled in such a manner as to protect from water, oil-bearin- 
 formations from which adjoining wells are producing. 
 
 Bardsdale Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. o. deepen. CC-181. 
 
 SESPE FIELD. 
 
 This field inehides ino.st of the territory drained by the Sespe Creek 
 jind its tributaries among which are Pine Creek, Coldwater Canon. 
 Tar Creek. Fourfork Creek. Centennial Creek, Little Sespe Creek, and 
 also the region comprising the draining of Pole Canon. The Sespe 
 Held adjoins the Pirn Meld on the west. The Santa Clara River is its 
 southern boundary. It includes all of T. 5 X.. R. 20 W., the easterly 
 ?r of T. 4 N., R. 20 W.. and the westerly ^, of T. 4 X.. R. 19 W., and 
 T. 5 X., R. 19 AV. 
 
 GENERAL GEOLOGY. 
 
 The structure of the Sespe Field is probably as complex as 
 any structure with which oil production is associated in Ventura 
 County. In general, the structure is of the fault block type, the 
 formation having been faulted up in a north-south direction along a 
 line which is followed roughly by the Big Sespe Creek, the strata 
 dipping away from the fault zone east and southeast of Hopper Caiion, 
 where the block faulting is duplicated. Consequent!}', the beds exposed 
 ))y erosion in an east-west section through the middle of the field 
 rtpiesent successive formatinns of Sespe to Puente ages. This fault 
 block is ccmplicatt'd by hi(jlily compressed folding in the noi"th\vest- 
 southeast direction. 
 
 Production is ol^tained mainly from oil sands of Sespe aiul N'acjueros 
 f urinations, and followed I i ties of seepage from these formations, being 
 influenced primarily by the position of transvei'se folds and the genera! 
 (astward dip of the formations. 
 
184 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SITI'ERVISOR. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 The production obtained from this field is of relatively small 
 importance at the present time. Reference to Table No. 3 shows that 
 131 wells have been drilled in this field, of which only 29 were pro- 
 ducing in June, 1917. These wells average about 4 bbls. of oil and 
 3 bbls. of water per day each, during this month. 
 
 Some of these wells have been producing for nearly 30 year.s. 
 
 During the past year 2 new wells were drilled and 3 old wells 
 abandoned, as shown by the following tabulation : 
 
 m 
 
 ^3 
 
 1 
 5' 
 
 
 Company 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 red rill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 o 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 1 
 a 
 
 Decisions- 
 Notices — 
 
 p. 
 
 2 
 
 19 
 
 4N 
 6N 
 4N 
 
 :. N 
 
 19 W 
 
 19 W 
 
 20 W 
 20 W 
 
 Gr. Rep. Oil & Paint Co.. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 "S 
 
 Whito Star __ 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 Kentuck Oil . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If) 
 
 .J. C. Anderson .. . 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Record of official decisions follow herewith : 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 4 N.. R. 19 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Great Republic Oil & Paint Co. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-2T4. 
 
 The original log' of this well was lost. The information filed by the company 
 was indefinite and conflicting. Recommended plugging with cement between 
 certain depths. 
 
 T. 5 N., R. 19 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 33. 
 White Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 15, abandon. CC-264. 
 
 Notice of intention to abandon this well was received on April 11, 1917, and 
 the work of abandonment had been completed on April 9, 1917. This work was 
 not done under the supervision of this department and future developments may 
 indicate that this well was not properly plugged. 
 Well No. 16, drill. CC-240. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 600'. 
 
 T. 4 N., R. 20 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Kentuck Oii Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, drill. CC-340. 
 
 Ap])roved pro])o.sal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 100'. 
 
SECOND ANNTTAL REPORT. 185 
 
 T. 5 N., R. 20 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 19. 
 .J. ('. Andm'son. 
 
 Well No. 1. al.audon. CC-139. 
 
 Recommended that if the 10" casing was removed the hole be plugged with 
 cement. 
 
 SOUTH MOUNTAIN FIELD. 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 
 
 The South Mounlain field is located on the south side of the Santa 
 Clara Valley, taking in the mountain range knouii as South ^Mountain, 
 and extending from Sulphur Canon and the Bardsdale field, on the 
 east, to the subsidence cf the range under the Santa Clara Valley to 
 the west. 
 
 The geology of this region has been described in Bulletin Xo. 309 of 
 the U. S. Geological Survey and in California State ^Mining Bulletin 
 No. 69. The structure of the present developed area in this field is 
 anticlinal. The present producing wells are located near the apex ot 
 this anticline, and penetrate formations of probable Vaqueros and 
 Sespe age. 
 
 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT. 
 
 The United Oil Company commenced drilling the first well in this 
 field on November 4, 1915. This well was located in the S.E. i of 
 Section 17, T. 3 N., R. 20 \V., and was drilled to a depth of 3800', and, 
 according to the log record, no oil-bearing formations were encountered. 
 The well was abandoned in June. 1917. 
 
 Drilling was commenced at the second well l)y the Santa Paula Oil 
 Association in June, 1916, and completed at a depth of 732' on July 24, 
 1916. This well is located near the center of the north line of the S. W. 
 i of Section 18, T. 3 N., R. 20 W., S. B. B. & M. Productive oil sands 
 were encountered in this well at a depth of 480'. By June, 1917, there 
 were four wells completed and producing in this field. Various oil 
 sands have been penetrated between depths of about 500' and 3000'. 
 During the fiscal year notices of intention to commence drilling nine 
 wells were received. Drilling operations in this field were confined to 
 Sections 17 and 18. T. 3 N., R. 20 W., and Section 13, T. 3 N., R. 21 W., 
 and were carried on by the United Oil Co., Santa Paula Oil Co., and 
 the Oak Ridge Oil Co. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 Reference to Table Xo. 3, sliows that therc^ were 4 producing wells, 
 making an average of 33.5 blils. of oil and .1 1)1)1. of water \h'v well per 
 day during tlie nsontli of -lune. 1917. Tiie oil piMiluced l)y tlu^e wells 
 averaged about 2() Hanine. Water has l)een elfeetively excluded in 
 each of these wells. 
 
186 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS. 
 
 The recent increase in production in this field has resulted from the 
 deepening of wells which formerly produced from an upper oil horizon. 
 The production of wells producing from the lower horizon may probably 
 l)e increased by further deepening. 
 
 Present developments indicate that 'the proved area of this field will 
 be extended by the drilling of new wells. 
 
 The following summary shows the area in which active developments 
 were carried on in the past year in this field: 
 
 V. 
 
 ■^ 
 
 i 
 
 Company 
 
 New 
 
 wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 3 
 
 
 C 
 
 1 
 P 
 
 O 
 
 Decisions- 
 Notices 
 
 5! 
 
 o 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 X 
 
 17 
 IS 
 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 
 20 W 
 20 W 
 
 20 W 
 
 21 W 
 
 United Oil 
 
 Santa Paula Oil -\s.sn 
 
 Oak Ridge Oil 
 
 Oak Ridge Oil 
 
 Totals . 
 
 1 
 1 
 .5 
 2 
 
 9 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 , 2 
 
 2 1 
 
 2 i 1 
 
 4 1 
 
 5 3 
 
 • 
 1 1 
 
 1 1 
 
 18 
 
 
 l.S 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ; 9 
 
 13 fi 
 
 1 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A list of decisions relative to operations at various wells is given 
 below : 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 T. .3 N.. R. 20 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 17. 
 United Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. C-1.52. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for ^\\" casing cemented at a depth of 3093' approved as 
 satisfactorj-. 
 Well No. i, drill. CC-21S. 
 
 Study of data at hand did not indicate the exact depth at which water should 
 be shut off. The notice stated that the company did not know the depth at which 
 water should be shut off. Recommended that the question of shut-off be taken up 
 before landing a string of casing for water shut-off. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-308. 
 
 Records filed with this department do not show any oil or gas-bearing formations 
 to have been encountered in this well. Approved proposal to plug the well between 
 certain depths and remove as much casing as po.ssible. 
 
 Sectiox 18. 
 Oak Ridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Willard, drill. CC-131. 
 
 Approver] proposal of the company lo shut off water at a depth of about .j(X.)'. 
 Well No. 2, Willard. drill. CC-220. . 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut oft" water at a depth of about 60(y. 
 Well No. 2. Willard, shut-off. C-167. 
 
 Te.st of water shut-off for the 10" casing approved as salisfactory. 
 Well No. 3. Willard, drill. CC-21!). 
 
 The i>roposal of the cdrnpany to >\\\\\ off water at a d<>pth of about ")10' approved 
 as satisfactory. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 187 
 
 AVoII \o. .".. AVillaid. (ii-ill. CC-259. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about ."jOO'. 
 WvU No. 4, WiHard. drill. CC-2r)S. 
 
 The proposal to shut off water at a dejilh of about HOO' was approved. 
 Santa Paula Oil Association. 
 Well No. 2, drill. CC-130. 
 
 Approved proposal of (he company to shut olY water at a dopath of about 700'. 
 \^'ell No. 2, shut-off. C-170. 
 
 The failure of the company to file notice for test of water shut-off before the 
 well was completed and producing from tiie first oil zone, necessitated a production 
 test at this well. A i)roduction test was witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 1. deepen. CC-291. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen the well to increase i)roduction. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 21 W., S. r.. B. & M. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Oak Ridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-oft". C-lll. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for 12^" casing approved. 
 Well No. 1, Harvey, drill. CC-237. 
 
 Approved a proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 350'. 
 Well No. 1 Y.R.. shut-oft". C-7S. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off with the loi" casing. 
 Well No. 1 Y.R., shut-off. C-117. 
 
 Approved test of shut-off with the 12^" casing. 
 Well No. 1 Y.R.. recement. ('('-27!). 
 
 After cementing the 12A" casing five times, it was found that, although the 
 cement had set each time, water was coming in presumably at the casing joints. 
 The proposal to put in the 10" casing and prospect ahead for oil sands was 
 approved. 
 
 SANTA PAULA FIELD. 
 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 
 
 This field inclii(ies the eastern one-half of the Rancho Ex-Mission, 
 with the developed areas situated at the heads of Aliso, Wheeler, Salt 
 Marsh, and Adams Canons, en the south slope of Sulphur ^Mountain and 
 the area adjacent to and east of Santa Paula Creek, as far as Timber 
 Canon. The southern limit of the field is the Santa Clara River. 
 
 Productive areas in this field are confined principally to narrow 
 zones which follow the li-ciid of faulting which is rcsponsil)le for the 
 formation of Sulphtn- Mountain and Santa Paula Kidge. 
 
 The western portion of th(> fiehl, which lies at the foot of Sulphur 
 Mountain, was developed hy the Tniou Oil Company many years ago. 
 No further prospective developments are reeoi-ded in this area during 
 the past year. 
 
 Along the eastern extension of the field, and following the fault at 
 the southern liase of Santa Panla Ridge, four new wells conunenced 
 drilling during the fiscal year. The results obtaiiu'd by drilling these 
 wells will, in a large nieiisure. determine the e.xleiit di' further develoji- 
 ments in this portion of the (iehl. 
 
188 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 During the month of June, 1917, there were 34 producing wells in 
 this field, accordinsr to the production reports received by this depart- 
 ment. These wells averaged about 3 bbls. of oil and 1.5 bbls. of water 
 per well per day during this month. A number of companies operating 
 in this field have been dilatory in filing monthly production reports. 
 Production reports received from one company, in which a report was 
 made that wells on this property produced no water, are known to be 
 at variance with the facts in this case. 
 
 The average daily production of producing wells in this field is small, 
 but the life of the individual well is greater than the average producing 
 well in other fields in the state. 
 
 A summary of notices received and decisions rendered for the fiscal 
 vear follows: 
 
 
 f? % 
 1 1 
 
 i 
 
 4N 
 4N 
 4N 
 4N 
 4N 
 4N 
 
 
 
 Company 
 
 New 
 
 tvells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redriU 
 
 Abandon 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 d 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 O 
 
 E 
 
 o 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 t 
 o 
 
 3 
 
 18 
 20 
 IS 
 
 20 W 
 
 20 W 
 
 21 W 
 21 W 
 21 W 
 21 W 
 
 Timber Canyon Syndicate — 
 
 Santa Clara Oil & Dev 
 
 Empire Oil -. - - 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 ! 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 Ti 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 1 1 
 
 
 ''I 
 
 Slocum Oil - 
 
 
 w 
 
 Amer. Vent. 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 Totals -- 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 1 1 
 
 1 1 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Detailed list of decisions and character of Avork done in the field for 
 the past fiscal year follows: 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 4 X.. R. 20 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 18. 
 The Timber Canon Sj-ndicate. 
 Wen Xo. 1. drill. CC-222. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 300'. 
 
 Section 20. 
 
 Santa Clara Oil and Development Co. 
 Well Xo. 1, drill, CC-188. 
 
 The notice from the company stated that the depth at which water-bearing 
 formations should be encountered was unknown. Recommended that water be 
 shut off with each string which Avas landed. 
 Well Xo. 1, shut-off. C-138. 
 
 Test of water .shut-off for 12A" casing landed at a depth of 143' was approved 
 as satisfactory. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 189 
 
 T. 4 N., R. 21 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 -Section 13. 
 Emitiie Oil Co. 
 
 Wei] No. 3, abandou. CC-321. 
 
 Approved proposal of tlif company lo abamluu ihe well, specifying plugging with 
 cement between certain depths and determination to be made that cement plugs 
 set properly before removal of casing. 
 
 Section ]">. 
 American Ventura Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2, drill. CC-233. 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 400'. 
 
 Section 21. 
 
 Rancho Ex-Mission. Tracts "A" and "S" 
 Slocum & Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. deepen. CC-ISO. 
 
 Proposal of the company to deepen the well 250' was approved. 
 
 Section 22. 
 American Ventura Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. C. abandon. CC-192. 
 
 Recommended plugging the well with cement between certain depths, and deter- 
 mination to be made that cement plugs set properly before proceeding. 
 Well No. 10, drill. CC-232. 
 
 Notice from the company stated that water-bearing formations should be 
 encountered at a depth of about 450'. Study of available data indicated that 
 water should be shut off somewhere l>etween a depth of from 400' to 500'. 
 
 OJAI FIELD. 
 
 For the purpose of mapping and for convenience in filing of records, 
 the Ojai field has been described by this department as including all 
 of the area lying in the Rancho Ojai from the Ventura River on the 
 west to the Santa Paula Creek on the east, and all of the area lying 
 north of this ranch as far as the northerly boundary of Township 4 
 North. 
 
 The operating companies which were actively engaged in develop- 
 ment of this field during the past year include the Pan-American 
 Petroleum Co., the Great Republic Oil & Paint Co., Capitol Crude Oil 
 Co., Santa Maria Crude Oil Co., and the West American Oil Co. As 
 in the Santa Paula field to the south, the productive areas in this field 
 are associated with the regions of faulting and attendant upon the 
 uplift which has formed Sulphur ^Mountain and minor folding which 
 has developed along the fault zones. 
 
 Development during the fiscal year has been confined to old known 
 producing areas, and the proven area has not been extended. Table 
 Xo. 3 shows 297 acres of proved oil land for the year 1916-17. 
 
190 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PRODUCTION AND WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 Accordiiiir to information .sliowii on n)ontlil\' pi'odnction i-eports. the 
 water condition of wells producing' in this field is not serious. The 
 average daily production for the month of June, 1917, for the entire 
 field was 146 bhls. of oil and 29 l)I)ls. of water, or an average of 2.5 bbls. 
 of oil and .5 bbls. of water per producing well per day. 
 
 Out of a total of 119 wells shown to have been drilled in this field, 
 only 29 are now producing. ]\Iany of these welLs were abandoned with- 
 out penetrating productive oil sands and many have been abandoned 
 on account of low production of oil. 
 
 The recent accpaisition of large holdings of prospective oil land by 
 the Pan-American Petroleum Co.. and the number and distribution of 
 wells started by this company at present writing, indicate that this field 
 will be more thoroughly prospected during the coming year than for 
 many years previoiLs. 
 
 The following summary of notices received and decisions rendered 
 shows the areas in which development has been active during the fiscal 
 year: 
 
 m 
 
 1 
 
 
 Company 
 
 New wells 
 
 Test of water 
 shut off 
 
 Deepen or 
 redriU 
 
 Abandon 
 
 
 i 
 
 
 1 
 
 i 
 
 P 
 
 
 
 i 
 
 E 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 O 
 
 S 
 
 4N 
 
 4N 
 
 4N 
 4N 
 
 21 W 
 •21 W 
 
 22 W 
 22 W 
 22 W 
 
 Gr. Republic Oil & Paint Co.. 
 Capitol Crude . . . __ 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 1 1 
 
 17 
 
 1 1 
 
 1 1 " 
 
 11 
 
 Pan-Amer. Pet. -- 
 
 
 V> 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 1<> 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 Totals -- .. 
 
 
 
 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 2 i 2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Following is a list of decisions rendered showing the nature of the 
 development for the past year : 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 4 N., R. 21 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Great Republic Oil and Paint Co. 
 Well No. 2, drill, CC-269. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 200'. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Capitol Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2.5, drill. CC-209. 
 
 Notice of intention to drill received from the company stated that there was no 
 water to shut off. Recommended that the company notify this department for test of 
 water shut-off if a string of casing was landed above oil-bearing formations. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. C-171. 
 
 Test of water shut-off for the llg" landed at 233' approved as satisfactory. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL UKl'OUT. 191 
 
 Cipilol Ciudo Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 24. Letter 3/27/17. 
 
 Notice of intention to drill tliis well wa.s fiiinl wiih the P.oanl of Supervisors of 
 Ventura County, instead of witli the State Miuinj;- liureau. and the well was not 
 drilled under the supervision of this department. 
 
 T. 4 N., K. 22 W., S. B. P.. & M. 
 
 Section 11. 
 Pan-Ameriean Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 7. drill. CC-310. 
 
 Approval to commence drilling was delayed on account of well records for this 
 property not bavins been proviously filed with this department. Information 
 from well record.s was not complete nor sufficient to recommend actual depth of 
 water shut-off. Recommended that oil-bearing formations from which adjoining 
 wells produce, be protected from water. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Santa Maria Crude Oil Co. 
 AVell No. 3, deepen. CC-294. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to deepen this well and shut off water at a 
 depth of 525'. 
 
 Section 19. 
 West American Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. CC-12]. 
 
 Approval given to deepen the well to possible oil sands. This was a prospect 
 unfinished well. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. C-144. 
 
 Test showed that large voiume of surface water was shut off but some water 
 and tar came into the well. Owing to the fact that this was a wildcat well, 
 proposal of the company was approved to driil out bridge and test well by pumping 
 for ninety days, and in case the oil sand was found commercially productive, a 
 successful shut-off should be made above the oil sand. 
 
 VENTURA FIELD. 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 
 
 The recently developed area situated near the city of Ventura and 
 lying in the Ex-i\Iis.sion, Caiiada Larga and San ^liguelito Ranchos, 
 and certain government snbdivi.sions lying to the west of Rancho San 
 Miguelito and extending to the coa.st line, which area is included in 
 Township 3 North, Ranges 23 and 24 West, S. B. B. & M., has been 
 mapped by this deparinieut as the Ventura Field. 
 
 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENTS. 
 
 Drilling was coimneneed by tlie Traders Oil ("oninany on one of the 
 first wells in this field in Jidy, 1912. This well is located in Section 16, 
 T. 3 N., R. 23 W.. S. B. B. & M.. on the west side of Ventura River 
 A^'alley and about 2 miles north of the top of the Ventura anticline 
 along which the more recent wells are drilling. This well has been 
 drilled to a depth of 41-1()' and. according to the log record, slight show- 
 ings of oil were encountered at a depth of jiliout 3400', and the well is 
 standing idle at the present time. 
 
192 STATE Olli AND (JAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Tlu' lii-sl well was di'illcd on 1 ho Vcnturji anticliue. ou tlie east .side 
 of Ventura Kiver Valley and on the west side of liancho Ex-Mission, 
 T. 3 N., R. 23 AV., in the year li)J4, by the State (Consolidated Oil Co., 
 and was abandoned after a depth of 18.15' liad been reached. A slight 
 showing of oil and gas was eneonntered at a depth of about 1600'. 
 This well did not penetrate formations from which production was 
 obtained at a later date from adjoining w^ells. 
 
 During the years 1914-1916, two wells were drilled b}^ Joseph B. 
 Dabney on the west side of Ventura River Valley, in Section 21, T. 3 N., 
 R. 23 W. These wells reached a depth of about 500' without penetrat- 
 ing oil-bearing formations and were abandoned in January, 1917. 
 
 The second well was commenced hy the State Consolidated Oil Co. 
 in March, 1915, and is now known as "Lloyd" No. 1. This well is 
 located about 650' south of the first well drilled l)y this company. Log 
 records show that oil-bearing formations were penetrated in this well 
 at depths of 2300' and 2550' respectively. The first oil-bearing horizon 
 Avas shut off behind the 8|" casing. Water was probably shut off above 
 the second shoAving of oil penetrated by this well and these formations 
 were not tested for their productiveness on account of subseciuent 
 mechanical difficulties. Reference to list of official decisions given 
 below gives a brief record of recent work done by the company. 
 
 Well No. 2 "Lloyd" of the State Consolidated Oil Co. commenced 
 drilling in May, 1916. The Avell was drilled to a depth of 500' with 
 Standard tools and two joints of 15^" screw casing and 500' of 12^" 
 casing were landed. The 12^" casing was subsequently removed from 
 the Avell. The hole was drilled from 500' to a depth of 2250' with 
 rotary tools. Various formations carrying gas and considerable quan- 
 tities of water were encountered above this depth. A strong showing 
 of oil was encountered at a depth of 2185'. When a depth of 2250' 
 had been reached in drilling, a heavy flow of Avater from. the well under- 
 mined the foundation of the derrick, Avhich fell over, carrying Avith it 
 drill pipe AA'hich had previously been pulled out of the Avell. Some gas 
 and aprpoximately 100 bbls. of 56° Baume gravity oil per day accom- 
 panied the floAv of Avater. This well averaged about 12 bbls. of oil and 
 250 bbls. of Avater per day during the month of June, 1917. The flow 
 of water, oil and gas from this Avell caused a crater to be formed at the 
 mouth of the well. This crater was about 50' in diameter and about 
 35' deep. Two rotary pumps, a blowout preventor and some rotary 
 tools Avere lost in this crater and have not been recovered from the Avell. 
 
 The necessity of repair Avork at this well to protect oil-bearing forma- 
 tions from Avater was called to the attention of the company on several 
 occasions during the latter part of the year 1916, and the early part of 
 
SECOND AKNTAL REPORT. 198 
 
 the year 1917. A lieariny: was lield at Veiitui-a on Oetolx-r 2(), 1917, 
 and tile followino- formal oi'dcf issued: 
 
 OKDEU Xr.MHKK L'oril 
 
 BY 
 
 STATE OIL AND (JAS SITERVISOR R. I'. M(LAUGIILIX 
 
 Datkd October 31. 1917, 
 
 relative to 
 
 STATE CONSOLIDATED OIL COMPANY, LLOYD WELL No. 2. 
 
 TRA(rr R". RANCHO EX MISSION 
 
 In Ventura County. 
 
 "To »S7o/c Coihsolidatrd Oil ComiKinii, 
 Mr. Ralph B. Llo.i/d : 
 
 It appearing to the supervisor tliat water in damaging quantities has access to 
 productive oil sands in that certain well known as "Lloyd No. 2" of the State Con- 
 solidated Oil Company, situated on Tract "R". Rancho Ex-Mission, in the County 
 of Ventura : and 
 
 It further appearing that said condition has existed for a long period of time, 
 said supervisor has caused an investigation to be made, pursuant to Chapter 718. 
 Statutes of 1915. amended 1917. and has determined that the following conditions 
 exist : 
 
 The well was drilled to a depth of 500 feet with cable tools, 40 feet of 15i-inch 
 screw easing was used as conductor from the bottom of the cellar, below the rig. 
 and 500 feet of 12i-inch casing was placed in the well. About July, 1910, 
 the 12*" casing was removed and rotary tools were used in drilling the well to 
 a depth of 2250 feet, at which depth, in September. 1910, water and oil flowed from 
 the well in such quantities that the ground around the well was washed away and 
 the rig fell. There is at present no casing in the well. 
 
 The amount of water initially flowing from the well is reported to have been 
 about 500 barrels per day, accompanied by about 100 barrels of oil per day. It 
 appears that the State Consolidated Oil Company received certain payments of 
 money as a bonus for having produced oil in said quantity. The amount of water 
 now issuing from the well is said to be about seventy-five barrels per day, accom- 
 panied by about four barrels of oil per day. The market value of the oil at the 
 well is about $2.25 per barrel. 
 
 It is reportetl by the State Consolidated Oil Company that about May 1, 1917, 
 work was commenced for the purpose of filling the cavity about the well, erecting a 
 rig, and placing casing in the well in such manner as to prevent water from entering 
 the oil-bearing formations reported between a depth of 2185 feet and the bottom of 
 the hole. The company further reports that since May 1, 1917, approximately 
 two thousand dollars (.'?2000) has been expended for labor at the well. 
 
 On October 26, 1917, when the well was inspected by the supervisor, the cavity 
 had been partly filled with earth, conductor pipe had been set over the well, pumps 
 were carrying the flow of water and oil from within the conductor pipe, and forms 
 were being constructed suitable for the building of concrete rig foundations. 
 
 There are some six other wells drilling in the immediate vicinity. 
 
 The geological conditions, together with the I'esults of wells drilling in the 
 neighborhood, indicate the probable existence of a considerable area of land likely 
 to i)roduce oil and gas in commercial quantities. 
 
 The interest of the i)eople of the State of California, and persons owning iiroi>erty 
 in the immediate vicinity, demands that work be actively and continuously carried 
 on for the purpose of protecting said oil and gas deposits from d;image by infiltrating 
 water. The damaging condition having existed for more than a year, without 
 evidence that reasonable pi'ogress has been made towards repair, it appears to the 
 supervisor tiiat a formal order should be issued for the purpose of insuring active 
 and continuous repair work. 
 i:i— 36639 
 
104 statp: oil; and gas siu'ervisor. 
 
 Now. tlicn't'orc, imrMuml \o Soctidiis S mid 11. Clm])loi' 71S. Statutes of ]!>ir», 
 nineudcd 1!H7. it is hoiThy ordered thai : 
 
 Fimt: Work of layins;' foundation and errctitui of drilling: ris he continuously 
 pursued in workmanlike manner. 
 
 tSccoiiiJ : Screw oasins nut l(>.ss than ITtA inches in diameter be placed in the well 
 from the ground surface to a depth sufficient to insure a permanent and secure bond, 
 by means of cement or otherwise, with the walls of the hole. Said casing to serve 
 as a conductor and prevent fluid and gas from flowing from the well except through 
 .said casing. The depth and manner of securing said casing shall be determined to 
 the satisfaction of the supervisor as conditions, encountered during progress of the 
 work, may warrant. 
 
 Third: That in addition to the said conductor pipe, casing shall be placed in 
 the well in such manner as to prevent water, encountered above a depth of 2185 
 feet, from passing to lower depths. The depth and manner of placing such casing 
 shall be determined to the satisfaction of the supervisor as conditions, encountered 
 during progress of the work, may warrant. 
 
 Fourth: After placing said conductor pipe and casing, such plugs as may be 
 necessary shall be placed in the bottom of the well for the purpose of preventing any 
 water encountered below oil or gas-bearing formations from entering same. 
 
 Deputy Supervisor M. J. Kirwan of Los Angeles is hereby authorized to represent 
 the supervisor in so far as it may be necessary to inspect the work and receive 
 proposals and reports concerning the same." 
 
 State Consolidated ''Hartman" No. 1, Section 22, T. 3 N., R. 23 W. : 
 This well is located about 900' north of the State Consolidated Oil Co. 
 "Lloyd" No. 2, and along the west line of Section 22. Drilling was 
 commenced at this well on October 14, 1916. Upon receipt of notice 
 of intention to commence drilling, recommendations were made by this 
 department to shnt off water at a depth of about 2200'. Study of 
 peg model and cross sections prepared by this department subsequent 
 to the issuance of this decision indicates that formations which are 
 productive in "Lloyd" wells Nos. 1 and 2, and Shell Company 
 "Hartman" No. 1, should have been encountered in this well at a 
 depth of about 2200'. The log shows that this well has been drilled 
 to a depth of 4000' and that oil-bearing formations have not been 
 encountered. A string of 10" casing was cemented at a depth of 
 2583' and failed to shut off water. This well was drilled with 
 standard tools and kept full of thick mud to prevent gas blow outs. 
 No attempt was made to test formations encountered between depths 
 2200' and 2583', in order to determine the nature of their contents. 
 
 Shell Co. of California "Hartman" No. 1, Section 22, T. 3 N., R. 
 23 W. This well is located about 600' northeast from State Consoli- 
 dated "Lloyd" No. 2. Drilling was commenced at this well January 
 27, 1917. The 12-^" casing was cemented at a depth of 1984', in order 
 to shut off' water encountered above this depth. Ten inch casing was 
 cemented in this well at a depth of 2193'. Test of water shut off was 
 witnessed and approved by this department. The well was drilled 
 to a depth of 2215'. ' Reference to the list of official decisions below givas 
 a brief record and results of tests made at this well. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 195 
 
 General Petroleum Corponition "Barnard" Xo. 1. Section 22, T. 
 8 N., R. 23 W.. commenced drilliiij;- [March 7, 1917. This well was 
 drilled to a depth of 19S0' and 12V' easing wa.s cemented at a depth 
 of 1976'. The well was shut down after cementing this casing, pending 
 further developments in this area. Log records shows that oil or gas- 
 bearing formations were not encountered in this well. 
 
 A conference was called by the State Oil and Gas Supervisor and 
 held in the Los Angeles office of this department on June 13, 1917, 
 to consider steps which should be taken towards necessary repair of 
 certain wells drilled on the property of the State Consolidated Oil Co. 
 This conference was attended by Mr. E. J. Miley of the State Consoli- 
 dated Oil Co., Mr. Felix Chappellet of the General Petroleum 
 Corporation, and Mr. Ralph B. Lloyd, representing certain land 
 owners. Following this conference, written recommendations were 
 made covering the details of work necessary- for the repair of each 
 well in the affected area. 
 
 Drilling operations were commenced by the Shell Co. of California 
 at "Gosnell" well No. 1, on February 7, 1917, and at "Taylor" 
 No. 1 on August 11, 1917, both wells located in Section 21, T. 3 N., 
 R. 23 W., and at "McGonigle" No. 1, Section 23, T. 3 N., R. 23 W., 
 on March 19, 1917. These wells are located near the top of the 
 Ventura anticline. Considerable quantities of gas have been encoun- 
 tered in these w^ells, but oil in commercial quantities has not been 
 developed up to the present time. 
 
 Reference to the following summary of notices and decisions shows 
 that the General Petroleum Corporation is drilling two wells in 
 Sections 17 and 22, respectively, of T. 3 N., R. 24 W. 
 
 Test of water 
 shut oS 
 
 Deepen or 
 redrlU 
 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 3N 
 
 23W 
 23W 
 23W 
 23 W 
 23W 
 23 W 
 
 23 W 
 
 24 W 
 24 W 
 24 W 
 
 Shell (Taylor) 
 
 Shsll (Gosnell) 
 
 J. B. Dabney 
 
 Shell (Hartman) 
 
 Gen. Petroleum 
 
 State Oonsol. 
 
 Shell (McGonigle) 
 
 Kellerman & Vigiis 
 
 Gen. Petroleum (Hobson 2). 
 Gen. Petroleum (Hobson 1). 
 
 Totals — 
 
 1 ! 
 
196 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Following is a list of decisions rendered, covering operations at 
 wells in this field foi- tlie past year, aeconipanied by a statement 
 showing character oi' woi'k done at each well and recommendations 
 made by this department. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 23 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 21. 
 
 Ranclio Cauada de S'an Miguelito. 
 Joseph B. Dabney. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. CC-185. 
 
 Approved abandonment, as the well was shallow and no oil or gas sands had 
 been encountered, no plugging was required. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. CC-186. 
 
 Approval given to pull 12i" casing. No plugging necessary, as the well did 
 not penetrate oil-bearing formations. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 "Taylor" Well No. 1, shut off water. C-204. 
 
 Data at hand indicates that the I25" casing cemented at about 2077' did not 
 shut off water. This report approved proposal of the company to cement 10" 
 casing at a depth of about 2624'. 
 "Taylor" Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-12.3. 
 
 Proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 2500' was 
 approved. 
 "Gosuell" Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-247. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut oft' water at a depth of about 2145'. 
 
 Section 22. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 "Barnard" Well No. 1, commence drilling. CC-194. 
 
 Estimated water shut-off at a depth of about 210O' and recommended that all 
 casing landed above oil sand should be cemented. 
 
 Rancho Ex-Mission, Tract "R". 
 State Consolidated Oil Co. 
 
 "Lloyd" No. 1, shut-off. C-143. 
 
 Test indicated that water from above a depth of 2542' was probably not passing 
 to lower levels in the well. Proposal of the company, to deepen the well only 
 through the sand encountered at time of test and pump the well, was approved. 
 "Lloyd" Well No. 1, redrill. CC-311. 
 
 Subsequent to report shown above the 65" casing was found to be collapsed at 
 the bottom of the well and in attempting to remove this casing the well was shot 
 17 times between depths of 2542' and 1900' ; portions of the 65", 8i" and 10" 
 casings were removed above 1900', and about 700' of 61", Si" and 10" casings 
 frozen together fell back into the well as it was being removed, necessitating 
 drilling up of this casing or sidetracking it in order to again reach the shut-off 
 point. When the well was in this condition, the company filed a proposal to 
 sidetrack all casing in the well below a depth of 1090' and re-cement with 10" 
 casing at a depth of about 2200'. This department recommended that the com- 
 pany shut off water at a depth of about 2260' in order to test oil-bearing formations 
 formerly shut off. 
 Well No. 1, Hartman, drill. CC-179. 
 
 Notice from the company to drill this well states that they expected to shut 
 off water at a depth of about 2170'. Recommended that each string which was 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 197 
 
 landed should be cemented and that if water reported in well No. 2 "Lloyd" at 
 1800' was the last water encountered, a shut-ofif should be made at a depth of 
 about 2200'. The company failed to carry out thi.s recommendation and it may be 
 necessary to conduct certain tests to determine whether or not oil-bearing forma- 
 tions have been shut off whon 10" casing was cemented at a depth of 2583'. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 1, Hartman, drill. CC-208. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to cement 12^" casing at a depth of about 
 2230'. 
 Well No. 1, Hartman, deepen. CC-315. 
 
 Approval of proposal to deepen withheld until test of water shut-off was 
 witnessed by this department. 
 Well No. 1. Hartman, shut-off. C-174. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off with 10" easing cemented at a depth of 2195' 
 and also approved proposal to deepen about 20'. (See decision No. CC-315.) 
 Well No. 1, Hartman, deepen. CC-298. 
 
 Approved company's proposal to deepen about 35' to encounter second oil sand. 
 
 Section 23. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 1, "McGonigle," drill. CC-249. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to shut off water at a depth of about 2870'. 
 
 T. 3 N., R. 24 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 9. 
 Kellerman and Vignus. 
 
 Wei: No. 1, drill. CC-171. 
 
 Approved proposal of the company to drill this well, cementing each string of 
 casing which was landed before reaching oil sands. 
 
 Section 17. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 2, commence drilling. CC-177. 
 
 Recommended that, as this was wildcat territory, each string of casing which 
 was landed should be cemented and tested. 
 
 Section 22. 
 General Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill. CC-176. 
 
 Recommended that the company cement and test each string of casing landed. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS FIELDS. 
 
 Notice of intention to deepen well Xo. 1 of the True Oil Company, 
 
 Section 2, T. 9 X., R. 24 W., was received by this department. This 
 
 well is located in the northwest corner of Ventura County at the head 
 
 of the Cuyama Valley. The work of deepening this has been recently 
 
 comm^aeed. 
 
 The following official decision was made relative to the work of 
 
 deepening this well : 
 
 DECISION. 
 
 T. 9 N., R. 24 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 True Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. CC-301. 
 
 The proposal of the company to deepen the well below a depth of 1772' 
 (original) depth) was approved. 
 
198 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 CHAPTER III. 
 
 SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO, 
 
 MONTEREY, AND SANTA CLARA 
 
 COUNTIES. 
 
 By R. ill. COLLOM, Deputy Supervisor. 
 
 The work of this department, in the district covered by the Santa 
 Maria office, has taken the deputy, during the past year, into the 
 Sargent field, near Gilroy; prospect operations on the San Juan River, 
 south of Shandon ; the Bradley field ; the Arroyo Grande field, and the 
 various fields in the Santa Maria district. These operations are all 
 included in the district, designated for this office, as covering Santa 
 Barbara County and all territory north to San Francisco and west 
 of the summits of the Temlor and Mt. Diablo ranges. The bulk of 
 the work in the Santa IMaria office has been done in connection with 
 the fields in the Santa Maria district in Santa Barbara County. 
 
 During the year just passed, almost all large operating companies 
 in the State of California, as well as producers from Oklahoma, 
 Texas, and other oil producing states, have turned, with interest, to the 
 potential possibilities of the Santa Maria district. In numerous 
 instances this office has been able to serve geologists and engineers of 
 inquiring companies with time saving information relativve to the 
 geology and other natural features of the district. One of the princi- 
 pal results of this interest among outside operators was the development 
 of the Casmalia field, which now includes 3000 acres of proved oil 
 land. 
 
 The two general causes for this activity were the ever-growing 
 increase in consumption over production and the attitude of the Fed- 
 eral Government in the oil litigation in the San Joaquin Valley fields. 
 This latter cause undoubtedly forced certain producers into low gravity 
 territory which otherwise might have remained undrilled for some 
 time to come. 
 
 There are still large acreages of undeveloped territory in the Santa 
 Maria district. The experience in present Casmalia field development 
 has shown that operators for many years had drilled wells around 
 the edges of the productive area without encouraging results; and, 
 in the examination of likely looking anticlines in the Lompoc, Cat 
 Canyon and other areas, the engineer should hold this bit of Casmalia 
 field history in mind. 
 
 It is true that numerous abandoned or idle Avells, standing in the 
 outskirts of present productive territory, have seemed to define the 
 limits for drilling. It will be recalled, however, that in many cases 
 
SECOND ANNU.VL REPORT. 1U9 
 
 these "strippers" were drilled by stock companies, punching holes 
 quickly, and eager to get a showing. Numerous "stripper" wells, 
 shown on the map as abandoned, are only a few hundred feet deep. 
 An inquiry addressed to any of the Santa Maria district operators 
 will bring ample testimony to the fact that there are good producing 
 wells in this field which did not show a trace of oil, even with a chloro- 
 form test, at the time of completion. It was only after the head of 
 drilling water was pumped otit' the formations that oil began to show. 
 So. with these past experiences and present improved drilling methods, 
 it is probable that areas yet remain in the Santa ^Nlaria district to give 
 a repetition of the history of the recently developed Casmalia field. 
 
 With few exceptions it may be said that the relations of this depart- 
 ment and the operators in the district, with respect to the work of the 
 department, have been upon a co-operative l)asis. Acknowledgment is 
 made to the operators who, through this co-operative attitude, have 
 made the carrying out of the work and instructions of this department 
 a pleasure. 
 
 The deputy was assisted in the preparation of this report by an 
 inspector, and a stenographer, both of whom have come into the office 
 since the close of the fiscal year. 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF FIELDS IN DISTRICT No. 3. 
 Santa Maria District. 
 
 The Santa Maria District comprises the Casmalia. the Cat Canyon, 
 the Lompoc, the Los Alamos and the Santa ^laria fields. 
 
 The Casmalia field is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on 
 the south by the San Antonio Valley to Harris Station, thence northerly 
 by the California State Highway to Santa Maria. The northerly por- 
 tions of this area lie in the Santa ^laria Valley. 
 
 The Santa ]\laria field is bounded on the west by the California 
 State Highway from Santa Maria to Harris Station, thence easterly 
 to Careaga, and thence by a line running due north along the east line 
 of the Newlove estate of the T'nion Oil Co. and intersecting vrith Santa 
 Maria River. 
 
 The Cat Canyon field is bounded on the west by a line running due 
 north from Careaga, on the California State Highway along the east 
 line of the Xewlove estate of the Cnion Oil Co. and intersecting with 
 the Santa ]Maria River. It is bounded on the south by the California 
 State Highway to point of intersection with the west line of La Laguna 
 Rancho, thence northerly along the west lines of La Laguna Rancho 
 and Tinaquaic Rancho. and includes prospect wells in the Tepasquet 
 and La Brea Creek regions. 
 
 The Los Alamos field is bounded on the wi'st by Ihc eastern boundary 
 lines of the Cat Canyon field, on the south bv the California State 
 
200 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Highway to Los Olivos. The eastern and northern boundaries are 
 determined by the foothills of the San Rafael mountains. 
 
 The Lompoc field is bounded on the west, from the mouth of San 
 Antonio Creek to the mouth of the Santa Ynez River, by the Pacific 
 Ocean, on the south by the Santa Ynez River to Santa Ynez Mission, 
 thence northerly to Los Olivos, thence westerly to Zaca, on the Cali- 
 fornia State Highway, and by the California State Highway to Harris; 
 thence along San Antonio Creek to the ocean. 
 
 Arroyo Grande District. 
 
 The Arroyo Grande field comprises all proved and prospective terri- 
 tory between and adjacent to Arrovo Grande, Pismo and Edna, all in 
 San Luis Obispo County. 
 
 Other fields. 
 
 There has not been sufficient work done in other fields in District 
 No. 3 to warrant defining their limits at this time. 
 
 The number of wells in this district and the number of logs on file 
 is shown by the following tabulation. Graphic logs are being drawn 
 as fast as possible. The number already completed is also shown in 
 the tabulation: 
 
 Summary of Well Records of District No. 3. 
 
 Field 
 
 Wells 
 listed 
 
 Logs 
 Hied 
 
 (Irapliic 
 logs 
 
 Wells ac- 
 counted for 
 by produc- 
 tion reports 
 
 Number of 
 weUs for 
 which pro- 
 duction 
 reports have 
 been regu- 
 larly posted 
 
 
 S3 
 104 
 284 
 57 
 9 
 
 18 
 2 
 1 
 1 
 6 
 13 
 138 
 
 23 
 60 
 246 
 44 
 4 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 12 
 
 
 
 29 
 197 
 19 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 28 
 24 
 222 
 28 
 1 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 
 17 
 
 
 13 
 
 Santa Maria - - 
 
 83 
 
 Lompoc 
 
 5 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bradloy -- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 716 
 
 393 
 
 246 
 
 313 
 
 119 
 
 Peg models covering above 2250 acres, or 21% of the proved land in 
 the district, have been constructed. 
 
SECOND ANNT'AL REPORT. 
 
 201 
 
 The following table shows the totals of notices received and decisions 
 rendered on proposed oil well operations in the various fields during 
 the past year in District No. 3 : 
 
 
 New 
 wells 
 
 Test of 
 sluit-olT 
 
 Deepen 
 
 Redrill 
 
 Abandon 
 
 Total 
 
 Santa Maria Field- 
 Notices . 
 
 7 
 
 • 
 
 25 
 
 « 
 
 54 
 •9 
 
 i 
 
 15 12 
 10 11 
 
 35 2 
 
 32 '>. 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 7 
 7 
 
 9 
 9 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 2 
 
 12 
 10 
 
 39 
 25 
 
 81 
 51 
 
 111 
 
 Decisions 
 
 Cat Canyon Field- 
 Notices 
 
 Decisions 
 
 Casmalia Field- 
 Notices - 
 
 48 
 37 
 
 
 Decisions ------ 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 1 
 2 
 
 1 
 3 
 
 
 56 
 9 
 
 Lompoc Field- 
 Notices 
 
 
 7 
 7 
 
 Decisions - 
 
 • 
 
 5 
 
 * 
 
 5 
 
 5 
 5 
 
 4 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 9 
 
 Arroyo Grande Field- 
 
 12 
 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 Sargent Field- 
 
 
 
 1 
 2 
 
 10 
 
 
 * 
 
 2 
 
 • 
 
 7 
 
 Miscellaneous— 
 
 
 7 
 
 Decisions 
 
 2 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 *In most instances decisions on notices of intention to drill new well were made on Form 113 
 and therefore are not included in totals, which cover only reports on Forms 109 and 111. 
 
 CAT CANYON FIELD. 
 
 In the Cat Canyon Field the following companies have been engaged 
 in development operations during the past year: 
 
 Associated Oil Co.— Well No. 4, Sec. 31, T. 9 N., R. 32 W. 
 
 J. W. Goodwin— Well No. 1, Sec. 31, T. 9 N., R. 32 W. 
 
 Palmer Union Oil Co.— Wells Nos. 2 and 3, Sec. 30, T. 9 N., R. 32 W. 
 
 Pan-American Petroleum Investment Coi-poration — Wells Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 
 Temporary Nos. 6A, 7A, SA, 13A, 14A, 15A. All in Teresa Bell Tract, T. 8 N., 
 R. 32 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co.— Wells Nos. 8 and 9, Sec. 26, T. 9 N., R. 33 W. 
 
 Santa Maria Oilfields. Inc.— Well No. 8, Sec. 23, T. 9 N., R. aS W. ; Well No. 1 
 Bell, Well No. 2 Bell. Sec. 22. T. 9 N., R. 33 W. 
 
 Standard Oil Co.— Shaw Ranch No. 3, T. 8 N., R. 32 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 West States Petroleum Co.— Henderson well No. 2, Sec. 30, T. 9 N., R. 32 W. 
 
 Details relative to above work may be found under record of 
 "Notices Received and Decisions." 
 
 Water conditions. 
 
 The development operations in the Cat Canyon field during the 
 period covered by this report have brought some unexpected and, 
 in several eases, unusual water featureij. These new water conditions 
 have been a hindrance to the rapid development desired in certain 
 (luartcrs. In selection of sites for drilling wells on the Palmer Union 
 Stendell property and some of tlie later wells of the Pan-American 
 Petroleum Investment Corporation on the Bell tract, it is notable that 
 
202 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 a more systematic study by means of cross sections made from the 
 logs of wells already drilled, would have brought conclusions radically 
 different as regards probable depth cf oil formations. 
 
 With a little less certainty it is true that the unusual water features, 
 in a measure, could have been anticipated. It is now an established 
 fact among Cat Canyon operators that no dependence can be placed 
 upon the attitude of the Quarternary terrace deposits as indicating 
 the i^o.sition of anticlines in the oil formations. Reasons for this may 
 be found under the subject of "Cat Canj'-on Oil Formations" in this 
 report. 
 
 The following- table gives comparative figures for water and oil 
 produced for June, 1916, and June, 1917 : 
 
 June, 1916 June, 1917 Increase 
 
 Total fluid 59,644 
 
 Water ' 2,357 
 
 Oil ' 57,287 
 
 Number of wells producing 18 
 
 74,269 
 
 14,825 
 
 3,337 
 
 980 
 
 70,932 
 
 13,645 
 
 24 
 
 6 
 
 The foregoing shows that this Cat Canyon production is unusually 
 clean, averaging about 4.5% water. 
 
 SANTA MARIA FIELD. 
 Water conditions. 
 
 Water conditions in the Santa Maria field have remained practically 
 unchanged during the past year. The following table gives compara- 
 tive figures on water and oil produced in June, 1916, and June, 1917 : 
 
 I i 
 
 June, 1916 June, 1917 Increase 
 
 Total fluid 335,526 
 
 Water 107,131 
 
 Oil 228,395 
 
 Iviimber of wells 185 
 
 461,929 
 
 126,403 
 
 160,205 
 
 53,074 
 
 301,724 
 
 73,329 
 
 196 
 
 11 
 
 Although it will be noted that there has been an increase in the 
 total fluid produced, there has been a greater proportionate increase 
 in the amount of water produced. This is in face of the fact that 
 increase in oil is due prineipallj^ to the Union Oil Co. work of deepen- 
 ing into the 3d oil zone on the Newlove lease. 
 
 These deepening operations represent the only work of importance 
 that has been proposed during the year. The work has been carried 
 out under the direct supervision of this department. 
 
 Remedial work. 
 
 There have been no proposals made for remedial work in the Santa 
 ^laria field during the pa.st year. Although the deepening operations, 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 203 
 
 already mentioned, on the Newlove lease of the Union Oil Co., have 
 been semi-remedial in character, the principal objective was the 
 increased production to be gotten from the 3d oil zone. The advan- 
 tage that the Union Oil Co. has gained in deepening wells to the 3d 
 oil zone is instantly apparent to anyone who has followed Santa Maria 
 field developments. 
 
 The Western Union Oil Co. stated to this department, by letter, 
 on April 7, 1917, that arrangements had been made with the Union 
 Oil Co. whereby this department should be requested to make an 
 analysis of water conditions in the area called ''Group B"^ and 
 outline necessary remedial work. This desire on the part of the com- 
 panies concerned seems to have lacked the vitality necessary to carry 
 it to the point of a written understanding. However, the deputy 
 prepared necessary productiongraphs, cross sections, and other data 
 on "Group B". It was found that the conditions in "Group B" are 
 similar in many ways to those in other 2d zone areas in the Santa 
 Maria field. 
 
 Recommendations. 
 
 On the Newlove, Hartnell, Squires, EscoUe, Graciosa and a portion of 
 the Careaga areas in the Santa Maria field, the 2d oil zone yields 
 more water than oil. It is possible in some instances that wells drilled 
 on intermediate locations into the 2d oil zone would produce, for a 
 time, with a low water content ; in fact, it is with this possibilit}^ in view 
 that an effort is being made to seal 2d zone formations behind a string 
 of casing wherever wells are being deepened. This sealing operation 
 should have had the effect, if properly conducted, of preventing water, 
 which usually occurs near the bottom of the 2d oil zone, from moving 
 into the upper part of the 2d oil zone. 
 
 Where wells have been drilled completely through the 2d zone 
 formations, it has been demonstrated in a number of cases that cement 
 plugs — 50 to 200 ft. in depth — placed in the bottom of these wells, have 
 shut off the 2d zone water. The Western Union Oil Co. in several cases 
 has remedied 2d zone wells by first plugging in bottom, and then per- 
 forating for 1st zone oil. The amount of oil gotten from the 1st oil 
 zone usually compensates for the amount shut off in plugging. A stud}' 
 of the production data of one group of wells, some of which were 
 plugged in bottom to shut off 2d zone water, shows that there may 
 be cases where plugs are no longer effective, and tests should be made 
 to determine if they are still in place. 
 
 ^ The boundaries of the productive area of the Santa Maria Field are 
 now practically defined. The productive life of the field depends 
 entirely upon remedies to be applied to conditions as they now exist. 
 
 'First Annual Bullftin 1?.. C. S. M. B., page 200. 
 
204 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Although an operator niaj' claim that he is raising all the water above 
 ground that a well lets into the formation, the cost of handling this 
 water is a factor not to be overlooked. "When the water comes to the 
 surface in the form of emulsion, the oil associated with it must be 
 treated with steam or electric dehydrators. Emulsified oil must be held 
 in storage awaiting treatment; this crowds storage facilities. Also, each 
 time the oil is moved from one container to another, it is subjected to 
 evaporation losses. Thus the presence of water adds additional cost 
 and losses to the handling of the oil. 
 
 With the probable confirmation of reports to the effect that the Pinal 
 Dome Oil Co.'s holdings have been purchased by the Union Oil Co. of 
 California, the responsibility for the future of the Santa Maria Field 
 evidently rests to a great extent with the latter company. 
 
 CASMALIA FIELD. 
 
 At the close of the year covered by the previous Annual Report, the 
 companies operating in the Casmalia Field were the Casmalia Syndi- 
 cate, with three w'ells on the Punta de Laguna Rancho ; the Pinal Dome 
 Oil Co., with two wells on the Escolle Tract, the Standard Oil Co., 
 drilling two prospect wells on the westerly end of the Schuman 
 Anticline. 
 
 At that time the Casmalia Syndicate No. 4 well was capable of pro- 
 ducing 400 bbls. per day of 10 gravity oil. The well, however, was 
 idle for lack of market. 
 
 At the end of June, 1917, the following companies are operating in 
 the Casmalia Field: 
 
 Associated Oil Co. — Casmalia Syndicate, Ord Peshine property. 
 Dohney-Pacific Petroleum Co. — Soladino property, Lease No. 1. Lea.se No. 2. 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co. — Elizalde lease, Escolle lease, Quintero lease. 
 Shell Co. of California. — Todos Santos Rancho. 
 Standard Oil Co. — Pezzoni lease, Tognozzini lease. 
 Wilkes Bros. Inc. — Stokes lease. 
 
 Fifty-four applications to drill new wells were filed Anth this 
 department during the year ending June 30, 1917. 
 
 Water conditions. 
 
 The following table gives comparative figures on water and oil 
 produced for June, 1916, and June, 1917 : 
 
 Total fluid 2,000 
 
 Water ! None 
 
 Qj] ___ 2,000 est. 
 
 Number of wells ^ 
 
 65,446 
 
 5,937 
 
 59,509 
 
 12 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 205 
 
 When No. 4 well was drilled on the Arrellaiu's lease of the Casmalia 
 Syndicate in lOKi, lop-water was entered at a deptli of 13o feet. No 
 other water stratum was found in drilling to prevent depth. The 
 water problem in the Casmalia Field, at that time, seemed to be a 
 simple one. 
 
 After development started on a laro:e scale in September, 1916, the 
 water situation in the Casmalia Field was found to be a difficult one 
 for the following reasons: 
 
 1. There are several top water strata. 
 
 2. Certain portions of the l)rown shale takes up large quantities of 
 drilling water. 
 
 3. From the top of the ground to the bottom of finished wells the 
 formations are all shale. "Shells" occur at inconsistent intervals in 
 various wells. Correlation of oil-bearing formations is therefore 
 difficult. 
 
 4. Finished well.s, producing clean oil at the rate of 400 to 1000 bbls. 
 per day, would suddenly start producing water. The temperature of 
 the water was as high as 142 degrees Fahrenheit. 
 
 When these conditions became known the operators realized the 
 importance of establishing depths for stratigraphically uniform water 
 shut-off. The Casmalia Field operators held a conference in the 
 Mining Bureau office with the deputy and agreed to cooperate in every 
 way possible to study and control the situation. Weekly drilling 
 reports are furnished this department by the Casmalia Field operators 
 for the purpose of keeping the field peg-model and well cros.s-sections 
 up to date. Samples of water from every available definite source are 
 being taken and analyzed. There is an organized determination to 
 get at a solution of the difficulty. 
 
 In the Soladino-Arrellanes area a shut-off is made at deptlis of 700 
 to 900 ft. in order to exclude all top water strata. 
 
 The wells are then drilled through a heavy cold-tar zone. Very little 
 drilling water is now used in these operations. Unless caving shale 
 is encountered it has been found that the hole can be drilled practically 
 "dry." 
 
 A second shut-off is made at a depth of 1200 to 1400 feet. This 
 shut-off excludes the cold unproductive tar measure from the under- 
 Ij'ing hot-oil measures. The wells are then drilled into production at 
 depths of 1500 to 1700 feet. It is a fortunate combination of circum- 
 stances that the oil, although heavy, is 130 deg. to 145 deg. F. in 
 temperature and is therefore readily pumped. 
 
 The most difficult problem has been to account for the water sudueniy 
 appearing in clean producers. 
 
 A number of experiments involving bridging and plugging opera- 
 tions have led the operators to believe that tlie first wells were drilled 
 
206 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 too deep. Some oi' these wvWs were drilled in .shale to a depth of 
 1900 ft. or more. Several of these Avells that have heen bridged or 
 plugged to a depth of say 1650 feet have shown marked -improvement 
 as to water. 
 
 Another indicati(m that the water is coming from considerable depth 
 is its high temperature. Also, wells recently drilled to shallower 
 depths have not yet shown any quantity of water. 
 
 The following are the results of analyses of a number of samples of 
 this supposed lower w^ater: 
 
 TABLE A. 
 
 Doheny Pac. Soladino, No. 3 
 
 Doheny Pac. Soladino, No. 4 
 
 Associated Oil Co. Arrellanes, No. 91 
 
 Doheny Pac. Lease 2, No. 1 
 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co., Escolle No. 2 
 
 Doheny Pac. Lease 2, No. 5 
 
 Associated Oil Co. Peshine, No. 21 
 
 Doheny Pac. Lease 1, No. 7 
 
 Doheny Pac. Lease 1, No. 10 
 
 254.40 
 220.00 
 211 4S 
 794.83 
 528.95 
 814.82 
 361.80 
 435.85 
 586.25 
 
 82.10 
 76.00 
 54.09 
 93.83 
 65.24 
 137.15 
 70.59 
 
 PS 
 
 136.86 
 141.00 
 131.56 
 635.80 
 412.95 
 630.95 
 241.86 
 
 3.91 
 
 None 
 
 106.52 291.55 
 255.46 173.62 
 
 2.10 
 
 
 
 
 3.56 
 
 4.14 
 
 None 
 
 5.11 
 
 4.10 
 
 None 
 
 None 
 
 2.84 
 
 None 
 
 None 
 
 5.67 
 
 None 
 
 None 
 
 4.13 
 
 None 
 
 .54 
 
 3.77 
 
 None 
 
 i.ofr 
 
 8.80 
 
 None 
 
 2.23 
 
 « 
 
 1.75 
 2.57 
 2.34 
 4.36 
 3.08 
 3.03 
 
 *Analysis incomplete. 
 
 TABLE B. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 WeU number 
 
 S 
 
 at 
 
 V 
 
 5 
 
 r, 2 
 a 
 
 ai 
 
 to o 
 
 £.2: 
 ■oP 
 
 F 
 
 S-i 
 
 o 2. 
 S3 
 
 „5 
 
 at 
 
 CP 
 
 II 
 
 
 154.01 2.97 
 
 49.16 
 
 None 
 
 6.46 
 
 27.07 
 
 24.67 
 
 
 
 
 
 A comparison of the foregoing analyses, Table A, with the analyses 
 of an "upper water" — that is, a water taken from above the oil meas- 
 ures, at a depth of 280 ft., in Doheny Pacific well, Soladino No. 38, 
 Table B — shows a marked difference in the proportions of the various 
 salts. It will be noted that the analyses in Table A run high in Sodium 
 Carbonate and Chloride compared to the same salts in Table B, and 
 that Magnesium Chloride is absent and Calcium Carbonate low^, in 
 Table A, but present in large proportions in Table B. 
 
 GeoJogy of the Casmalia field. 
 
 The present developed portion of the Casmalia field lies along the 
 crest and south flank of the Schuman anticline 1| miles northeast of 
 the town of Casmalia. From the west line of the Doheny Pacific 
 property the anticline appears to be plunging toAvard the southeast 
 at the rate of about ten feet to one hundred. The north flank of the 
 
SECOND ANNM'AIi KKPOUT. 
 
 207 
 
 Scliiinian aiiticliin' is ,st('c|), (li|)[)iii^'. and docs not appear to l)i! 
 favora])le for drilling. 
 
 The formation entered in drilling- is Montei-ey shale. It is probahle 
 that the productive zone, judging? from the hard, flinty nature of the 
 shales, is the equivalent of the 2d oil zone in the Santa Maria field. 
 A log of an old well, drilled to a depth of 2485 feet, indicates that 
 the Vaqueros sand, 3d oil zone in Santa Maria field, should be entered 
 at a depth of 600 to 800 ft. below the top of the present productive 
 zone in the Soladino-Arrellanes group. The tar zone, above the produc- 
 tive zone in this group, seems to correlate with productive formations in 
 wells farther to the southeast. 
 
 The oil. 
 
 The gravity of the oil varies from 9 deg. Baume to 17 deg. Baume. 
 The oil is quite viscous. It is necessary to heat the heavy oil and mix 
 it with distillate for transportation. An effort is being made in an 
 experimental waj^ to raise the gravity and decrease the viscosity by a 
 cracking treatment. 
 
 The heaviest oil comes from wells at the westerly end of the anticline 
 in the Soladino-Arrellanes area. Going southeasterly, along the 
 plunge of the anticline, the oil becomes lighter. This change in 
 gravity is probably due to the fact that the lighter fractions of oil 
 in the formations near the apex of the anticline have had an oppor- 
 tunity to escape through fractures and crevices. 
 
 The unusually high temperature of some of the oil has already been 
 mentioned in the discussion of water conditions. 
 
 LOMPOC FIELD. 
 Water conditions. 
 
 There has been no change in operating conditions in the Lompoc 
 
 field during the past year. The following table gives comparative 
 
 figures on water and oil produced for June, 1916, and June, 1917 : 
 
 
 June, 1916 
 
 June, 1917 
 
 Decrease 
 
 Total fluid 
 
 85,526 
 
 38,827 
 
 46,699 
 
 23 
 
 81,079 
 
 37,836 
 
 43,243 
 
 27 
 
 4,447 
 
 991 
 
 3,456 
 
 Water 
 
 Oil 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 
 
 The Pacific Oilfields Ltd.. completed the work of abandoning 6 
 wells on its property, Sections 28 and 33, T. 8 N.. R. 34 W., S. B. B. 
 & j\I., since the last report. 
 
 The Union Oil Co. of Cal., the Orcutt Oil Co., and the West Coast 
 Oil Co. are the only companies operating in the Lompoe field at tiiis 
 time. 
 
208 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 ARROYO GRANDE FIELD. 
 
 Ill the Arro.yo (^laiulc Held 'A |)rnsp(H'l wells arc bciii^i' drilled. 
 
 In the proved area the East Pnente Aiiiie.x Oil Co. drilled one well 
 oil the property of the Tiber Pacific Oil Co. The U. J. Oil Co. has 
 drilled one well on the Miichado tract, and one well on the old Pacific 
 Oilfields property. The D. J. Oil Co. is also engaged in redrilling 
 operations on the old MeNee property. These redrilling operations 
 give promise of satisfactory results as the water is being shut otf in 
 old wells (see Report No. B-62), v/hicli were formerly good producers. 
 
 The following table gives comparative figures on water and oil 
 produced for June, 1916. and June, 1917 : 
 
 
 June. 1916 
 
 June, 1917 
 
 Decrease 
 
 Total fluid ._ -_ -- 
 
 2,806 
 
 96 
 
 2,710 
 
 4 
 
 2,553 
 75 
 
 2,478 
 4 
 
 253 
 
 Water . 
 
 21 
 
 Oil .. _. _ 
 
 232 
 
 Number of wells 
 
 
 
 
 Oil formations. 
 
 In the Arroyo Grande field, near Edna, the oil is stored in the 
 Pismo formation which overlies the Monterey. The Pismo beds 
 appear to lie in gently dipping attitudes over the upturned and 
 eroded edges of Monterey strata. It is probable that the oil now 
 being produced, migrated from IMonterey strata into its present reser- 
 voir. There are extensive outcrops of asphaltic reek along the northern 
 border of the Arroyo Grande field. 
 
 The following log of a well, drilled in the north end of the field, 
 shows that there are no extensive shale strata present in the Pismo 
 formation, in this area, to act as a seal for the oil reservoir. The oil, 
 therefore, made its own seal, in the form of asphaltic rock during 
 the process of accumulation. 
 
 Log or well in Arroyo Grande field : 
 
 Formations 
 
 Penetrated by Well. 
 
 
 
 Name of foi-matioii 
 
 Depth to 
 
 top of 
 formation 
 
 Depth to 
 1 ottom of 
 formation 
 
 Thickness 
 
 Adobe 
 
 
 35 
 
 lOO 
 125 
 200 
 690 
 712 
 
 35 
 
 Sand, showing water - __ _ 
 
 35 
 
 lOO 
 125 
 200 
 C90 
 
 65 
 
 Clay - -- -- -- 
 
 25 
 
 
 75 
 
 
 490 
 
 
 122 
 
 
 
 *It is a portion of the "tar sand" logged between depths of 2(X) and 690 feet that outcrops 
 on the northern boundary in the form of asphaltic rock. 
 
SECOND AXNTAL REPORT. 
 
 209 
 
 BRADLEY FIELD. 
 
 Tlie liradley fi(4d lies (i miles sonthwt^st of tlic town of Bradley, 
 in Monterey County. 
 
 There have been eight welLs drilled in this field. In April. 1917, 
 the Asociated Oil Co. took over the old King well, of the Bradley Oil 
 Co., in Section 36, T. 24 S., R. 10 E., M. D. B. & .M. It is the inten- 
 tion to prospect for oil at Santa Margarita, Monterey contact. 
 
 Data en the geology and wells of the Bradley field are given by 
 K. l\ .McLaughlin^ in Bulletin 69. 
 
 SARGENT FIELD. 
 
 The producing wells in the Sargent field are situated on the La Brea 
 Creek, in the Sargent Ranch, on Section 31, T 11 S.. R 4 E., M. D. 
 B. & M. 
 
 One operating company controls the present {)roved area in this 
 field. The Gilroj' Oil Co. has been operating this property during 
 the past year under lease from the Watsonville Oil Co. 
 
 The wells here are small producers. They vary in depth from 900 
 to 1600 feet. The gravity of the oil averages 17 deg. Baume. and 
 production reports show the fluid to be exceptionally low in water 
 content. The logs of two wells show salt water below productive oil 
 sands. 
 
 The following table gives comparative figures for water and oil 
 produced during June, 1916, and June, 1917 : 
 
 
 .lune, 1916 
 
 June. 1017 
 
 Increase 
 
 Decrease 
 
 Total fluid 
 
 2,043 
 3 
 
 2,040 
 3 
 
 1,770 
 
 120 
 
 1.650 
 
 6 
 
 
 973 
 
 Water ._. _. 
 
 117 
 
 
 Oil 
 
 390 
 
 Number of wells - ... 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 Oil formations. 
 
 The oil-bearing formations in the Sargent field are closely a.ssociated 
 with the ]\Ionterey. The productive wells have been drilled on the 
 La Brea anticline. The beds are steep dipping. (There are extensive 
 oil seepages along the north side of La Brea Canyon.) Structural 
 features undoubtedly limit the possible productive area to a narrow belt 
 running parallel to the axis of the anticline. 
 
 'McLaughlin, R. P., Petroleum Industry of California. Bull. 69, Cal. State 
 Mining Bureau, 1914. 
 
 14-;JG<i39 
 
210 STATE Olli AND GAS SUrERVISOR. 
 
 HUASNA FIELD. 
 
 The lliiasna Distrid li<'.s directly iioiili of llie Santa Afaria District 
 ill iSau Luis Obispo County. 
 
 Brietiy the district is noted for numerous oil and tar seepages, and 
 sulphur springs. 
 
 There is little of the younger Monterey present in the Hua.sna 
 Di.strict. Sharp folding is the general rule. The oil seepages come, 
 in many places, from fractures in upturned Monterey. 
 
 In the vicinity of the Huasna River the Monterey, or possibly the 
 Vaqueros, is covered by Pismo formation. Petroleum of the Arroyo 
 Grande field is found in the Pismo formation. 
 
 It is possible that an anticline in the Pismo formation in the 
 Huasna District may form a reservoir for petroleum, providing the 
 conditions of folding and erosion of underlying Monterey are favorable 
 for the release into the Pismo of any petroleum present in the 
 Monterey. 
 
 SUMMERLAND FIELD. 
 
 In the Summerland field there is very little change in the operating 
 conditions, as well a.s the companies operating, from those covered 
 by R. P. McLaughlin on pages 416-17 in Bulletin 69, Petroleum 
 Industry of California, California State Mining Bureau, 1914. 
 
 The geology of this field is also briefly' described in the above 
 mentioned report. 
 
 GEOLOGY OF CAT CANYON OIL FORMATIONS. 
 
 Purpose of study. 
 
 lu the First Annual Report^ it was stated, with reference to Cat 
 Canyon oil formations, that "The importance of identifying these 
 formations rests with the proposition that if they are in the Fernando, 
 the prospector would be assured a greater anticlinal continuity than 
 has been evinced in the occurrence of petroleum in the Monterey domes 
 of the district." 
 
 It was with the desire of throwing some light on this problem that 
 the writer spent a great deal of his time during the past year in 
 examining the geology of the Cat Canyon area, and other parts of the 
 Santa Maria District. 
 
 There is not now enough definite stratigraphic or pahpontologic 
 evidence- to identify the Cat Canj'on oil horizons conclusively with 
 any one of the oil-bearing formations of the district. Data showing 
 possible relations to Vaqueros, Monterey or Fernando are therefore 
 given for the consideration of those interested. 
 
 'First Annual Report, Bull. 73, Cal. State Min. Bur. 
 
 2A fairly good specimen of Phacoides annulatus Reeve was taken from a depth 
 of 3110 ft." in Stendell No. 3 Well of tlie Palmer Union. This spec'es ranges from 
 Monterey to living. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 211 
 
 Vaqueros. 
 
 Tlicro is no dii'cct evidence lo support a siippositiou that the oil 
 originates in the Vaqueros formation. On page 209 of the First 
 Annual Report it was stated that in order to identify Cat Canyon 
 producing sands with the Vaqueros it would be necessary to merge 
 the "big blue" and "big brown" of the Santa Maria field rather 
 indefinitely into the blue shale of the Cat Canyon field, overljing the 
 producing sand. Siich a correlation would satisfy general lithological 
 requirements as to sand and shale. 
 
 Bailer samples from wells drilled on Sections 30 and 31, T. 9 N., 
 Range 32 W., S. B. B. & 1\I., show that the fiinty-shale equivalent of 
 the 2d oil zone of the Santa Maria and Casmalia fields (Monterey) 
 underlies the Cat Canyon producing sand in a thickness of at least 
 600 ft., showing oil ond gas. This in itself would seem to eliminate 
 the Vaqueros possibilities, remembering that the 3d zone production 
 in the Santa Maria field comes from Vaqueros sand, beneath these 
 flinty shales, and close to Vaqueros-Monterey contact. 
 
 Monterey. 
 
 Before the Cat Canyon field was developed, it was generally 
 supposed that should any petroleum be found, it would be in the 
 Monterey formation. Published geological cross sections^ show the 
 anticlines traversing the Cat Canyon area to be folds of Monterey 
 formation, with thin coverings of Fernando or Terrace deposits. 
 Development of the area showed that Cat Canyon production is coming 
 from sand strata, whereas the Santa ]Maria field production, excepting 
 the 3d zone, Vaqueros, was taken from shale strata. 
 
 The nature of sand reservoirs and the gravity of the oil seem to be 
 the principal features which have caused a number of early engineers 
 and geologists to claim that the Cat Canyon production is from the 
 Fernando formation. There is little surface evidence to support such 
 a theory. 
 
 On the contrary, considering the .Monterey series in the time sense,* 
 and not as an unbroken lithological unit of shale, it is quite possible 
 for the sand members to be present in the ^lonterey and, from present 
 data on the subject, it is the writer's belief that such is the case in the 
 Cat Canyon field. , 
 
 Monterey outcrops in Cat Canyon area. 
 
 In the Cat Canj^on field the ^lonterey, with one exception, does not 
 appear at outcrop. In the exception referred to, the Monterey shale 
 outcrops on the lower portion of the northern slope of the Holland 
 grade. Section 33, T. 9 N., Range 32 W., S. B. B. & M., and can be 
 
 »U. S. G. S. BuU. 322, Plate 7. 
 
 *The Monterey series in California-Loiulerback, Bull. Dept. Geol. U. C, Vol. 7. 
 No. 10, pages 171-241. 
 
212 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 traced by outcrops in an easterly direction to the exposed Mouterey 
 area in Foxen Canyon. 
 
 Fernando outcrops in Cat Canyon area. 
 
 Because of the scarcity of Monterey outcrops in the Cat Canyon 
 area, a careful study was made of the surface geology. Several Fer- 
 nando sections, in other parts of the district, were studied in order to 
 determine, if possible, the age of Fernando beds, exposed in the Cat 
 Canyon, and the probable depths of Monterey contact. A collection 
 of Fernando fauna was gathered by the writer from 17 localities in 
 the Santa Maria district, and turned over to the Palfeontologic Depart- 
 ment of Stanford University for classification. 
 
 Relative to the age of the lower Fernando as compared to prior 
 determinations^ for this and other districts. Dr. J. P. Smith states 
 in a letter to the writer as follows : 
 
 "I have been working over the fossils from the lower zone and 
 I am quite sure they represent the Jacalitos-Etchegoin horizon — 
 very lowest Pliocene." 
 
 The following is a list of part of the fossils referred to: (Identi- 
 lications were made by PI. H. Dievendorff under the direction of Dr. 
 Smith.) 
 
 Locality: | mile N. of Schuman in R. R. cut. 
 Area Trilineata Conrad, 
 Crepidula princeps Conrad, 
 Cardium quadrigenarium Conrad var. fernandoensis Arnold, 
 
 Crysodomus sp. 1 
 Fusus sanctmcrusis, 
 
 Glycimerus coalingensis Arnold, 
 Monia macrosdiisma Dall, 
 
 Natica lewisii Gould, 
 
 Ostrea veatclii Gabb, 
 Oilvella intorta Carpenter, 
 
 Psephis sp.? 
 
 Panopea generosa Gould, 
 
 =The Santa Clara Valley, Puente Hills and Los Angeles Oil Districts — Eldridge 
 & Arnold Bull. 309, U. S. Geol. Surv., 1907. Geology and Oil Resources of the 
 Summerland District, Arnold, Bull. 321, U. S. Geol Surv.. 1907 Geology and Oil 
 Resources of the Santa Maria District, Arnold & Anderson Bull. 322 US. Geol. 
 Surv 1907. Paleontology of the Coalinga District, Ralph Arnold, Bull. 396^^ U. fe. 
 Geol Surv 1909 The Fernando Group near Newhall, California, Walter A. English, 
 Bull" Univ ' of Cal. Dept. Geol., Vol. 8, No. S— Nov. 7, 1914. Fauna from the lower 
 Pliocene at Jacalitos Creek and Waltham Canyon, Fresno County, Calif. Jorgen O. 
 Nomland; Bull. Univ. of Calif. Dept. of Geol., Vol. 9. No. 14, Feb. 24 1916 Fauna 
 of the Fernando of Los Angeles. Clarence L. Moody, Bull., Univ. of Calif. Dept. 
 Geol. Vol. 8, No. 8, Oct. 11, 1916. The Geologic Formations of California James 
 Perrin Smith Bull 72, Cal. State Min. Bur., 1916. The Etchegoin Pliocene of Middle 
 California, Jorgen O. Nomland, Bull. Univ. of Calif. Dept. Geol. Vol. 10, No. 14, 
 April 19, 1917. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 213 
 
 Phacoides annulatns, 
 Pecten ashleyi Arnold, 
 Pecten coaling ejisis Arnold, 
 Pecten estrellanus Conrad, 
 Pecten h-astatus Sowerby, 
 Pecten stearnsii Dall, 
 Pecten healeyi Arnold, 
 Sciitella gihhsi Remond. 
 Trochita radians, 
 Venericurdia californica Dall, 
 
 The following tabulation gives the names of some of the fauna 
 associated with the sea urchins (Scutella gihhsi Remond) in the con- 
 glomerate beds: 
 
 
 
 I^ocalities 
 
 (see list under headiriK ' 
 
 'Conglomerate Outcrops") 
 
 Xame of species 
 
 2 
 
 i ^ 
 
 1 4 
 
 5 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 8 
 
 Scutella gibbsi Remond — 
 Area trilineata Conrad _ 
 
 X 
 
 ! X 
 
 1 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Dosinia ponderosa Gray_ 
 
 Marcia oregonensis 
 
 Macovta nasuta Conrad 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 
 X -- --- 
 
 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 Chione sp. ? 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 X 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Panopea generosa Gould 
 Tivella crassitaloides 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' X ! 
 
 
 
 
 i 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 The Fernando brackish water limestone beds and ba.sal conglomerate 
 ])eds (the latter containing Scutella gihhsi Remond) were found to be 
 good Fernando markers. There are numerous outcrops of the lime- 
 stone on the slopes of the hilLs flanking the Los Alamos valley. Near 
 the Careaga ranch house in the Purisima hills: in the Careaga Canyon 
 on the north side of the Los Alamos valley: and in several other 
 localities running easterly along the north side of the valley, fresh 
 water springs are found to be associated definitely with the limestone 
 beds. Outcrops of the basal conglomerate beds cover a wide area, and 
 are easily recognized by the fossil sea urchins. 
 
 Fernando section, 
 
 A cross section of Fernando beds on the north slope of the Purisima 
 anticline, from expasures in the canyon running south from the 
 Careaga i-anch house, sliows a thickness of l-lOOdi feet between upper 
 Fernando limestom' and basal conglomerate.'' The conglomerate 
 overlies a stratum of fossilifci-oiis yellow sand 400 ft. or more in thick- 
 ness. Tlii.s yellow .sand is in contact with Monterey shale Tht'i-et'ore 
 
 «See Columnal Section PI. 11, Bull. 322, U. S. G. S. 
 
214 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 the total thickness from Fernando limestone to Monterey contact is 
 1800 ± ft. This columnar relation of conglomerate and yellow or white 
 fossiliferons sand in contact with Monterey shale, is typical for the 
 Santa Maria district. In localized areas there are beds of Monterey 
 breccia at contact. The yellow contact sand varies' in thickness. 
 Sometimes it is absent, and the conglomerate rests directly upon 
 Monterey shale. The greatest thickness of sand noted was 400 ft. 
 
 Conglomerate outcrops. 
 
 The following are some of the localities in which basal conglomerate, 
 containing sea urchins, is found at outcrop : 
 
 1. Schuman anticline — in canyon east of road, ^ mile S. W. 
 
 Arrellanes ranch house, at mouth of Schuman Canyon. 
 
 2. Escolle Canyon, 1 mile N. W. Righetti dairy, near Divide. 
 
 3. On Purisima anticline in Canyon 1^ miles south of Careaga 
 
 ranch house. 
 
 4. On Graciosa Ridge-Hartnell, Squires, Brookshire Oil Co. 
 
 leases. Direct contact with Monterey. 
 
 5. Seventeen hundred feet S. 72 deg. W. of U. 0. Co. well 
 
 Harris No. 2. 
 
 6. Foxen Canyon, ^ mile south of Tognozzini place. 
 
 7. Cat Canvon, immediately east of A. 0. Co. well, Williams 
 
 No. 1.' 
 
 8. On summit of Solomon hills f mile "W. of head of Howard 
 
 Canyon. 
 
 9. One hundred yards east of U. S. Bench Mark at head of 
 
 Howard Canyon. 
 
 In studying the Cat Canyon formation, it will be noted, from the 
 foregoing list, that outcrops on the summit of the Solomon hills run- 
 ning westerly from the head of Howard Canyon to Williams Well No. 
 1 of the Associated Oil Co. on Section 31. T. 9 N., Range 32 W., S. B. 
 B. & M., are of the basal Fernando (see localities 7, 8 and 9) . Williams 
 Well No. 1 was drilled to a depth of 3563 ft. The log of this well 
 conforms closely with that of Union Oil Co. Well No. 3 (Bell) on the 
 westerly edge of the Cat Canyon field, Section 26, T. 9 N., R. 33 W., 
 S. B. B. & M. Each well is close to the anticlinal axis. 
 
 If the Cat Canyon oil formations are all of Fernando age, it is 
 possible, from well logs and surface geology, to show that the Ferando 
 is over 6000 ft. thick. This estimate is based on the following : 1600 ft. 
 being the main thickness between Fernando limestone and Monterey 
 contact' plus 3563 ft. (depth of Williams Well No. 1) plus a prob- 
 able 800 to 1000 ft. of sand, clay, fresh water silica, etc., which lies 
 above the Fernando limestone. None of the surface sections observed 
 by the writer, howcncr, include l)eds older than the basal conglomerate 
 
 'Note: Brea deposits and Monterey sliale breccia occurring in limited areas at 
 the base of the Fernando are not included in the estimate. 
 
SECOND ANNIAL KEPUUT. 215 
 
 horizon already discussed. Furthermore, the writer has not seen any 
 section of Fernando within the Santa INIaria district where it may be 
 said definitely that there are outcrops of oil sand M'ithin the section. 
 It is true that there are a number of localities where asphaltum or 
 hven deposits, in mcst cases at visible ^Icnterey contact, hold remnants 
 cf Fcin-mdo strata, ilo-^^t of these brea deposits show fossils of a 
 younger horizon than those of the Scutella beds. They indicate an 
 unconformity within the Fernando, prol)al)ly due to overlap, at some 
 position between the basal conglomerate and limestone beds. Some of 
 these localities are: 
 
 1. Waldorf Asphalt Mine, 
 
 2. New Pennsylvania Asphalt ^line, 
 
 3. Alcatraz Asphalt Mine, 
 
 4. Large area of asphaltic sand in the Zaca region, 
 
 5. Fug'ler Point Asphalt ]\rine. 
 
 An cxaminaticn of the deposits in the localities mentioned shows, 
 with the possible exception of. Fugler Point, that the asphaltum has 
 originated directly and locally from eroded ^Monterey shale. The brea 
 and asphaltum deposits are neither the residue from a movement of oil 
 out cf Fernando sand, nor do they indicate the possibility of a petroli- 
 ferous reservoir at Fernaudo-^Ionterey contact. A study of the struc- 
 ture of the ]\Ionterey in tbie Santa ^laria district will show that the 
 asphaltum and brea occur at the top of anticlinal folds where oil bearing 
 ^Monterey beds have been eroded and the oil released. It will show that 
 the brea deposits cited above occur only locally at points of overlap 
 within the Fernando column. It will show that, in the great mass of 
 rocks of Fernando age, whi'jh lie on the north Hanks of the Schuman 
 and Purisima anticlines and in the Foxen Canyon area, there is no 
 evidence of any oil-bearing stratum from ]\Ionterey contact to the 
 youngest part of the Fernando. 
 
 Referring to the possible exception at Fugler Point asphalt mine it 
 was noted that within the mine itself there appears to be a Fernando 
 oil sand. The stratum is li to 2 ft. thick. The main body of asphal- 
 tum apiiears to have no definite system of bedding and is commonly 
 described as a "blowout". This appears to represent the exact condi- 
 ticn. From tlic knowledge of nu^hod of occurrence of other brea 
 depcsits in the district it would be reasonable to assume that this 
 a-[)haltum is the remains of oil that had been forced, through fractures, 
 into tile [''uulci- Point Femando fioni Monterey beds at no great dis- 
 tance undeinealli. This assumption would be furthei- supported by the 
 Fact that the asphaltum contains niaii\ augulai- fi-agments of diitoma- 
 ceous shale, ith'iitical in tcxtnee. 'I'hese fi'agnieiits eould not have 
 moved tlii'ouuh an oil sand. 
 
21() 8TATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Common sources of error. 
 
 Aside from the non-existence of outcrops of oil sands in Fernando 
 sections, there are a number of ways in which errors may be introduced 
 into the calculations of Cat Canyon stratigraphy. 
 
 One of the most common sources of error, and the one which, if 
 allowed, greatly increases the thickness of the Fernando column, is due 
 to confusion of identity between Terrace and Fernando outcrops. The 
 area lying north of Caiiada del Gato and west of Foxen Canyon is 
 usually thought to show both Terrace (Quarternary) and Fernando 
 beds at outcrop. In the canyon just east of the West Oil Co. Well No. 
 1, Section 30, T. 9 N., Range 32 W., S. B. B. & M., are beds of sand 
 and gravel, dipping gently in a northerly direction, which were thought 
 to be Fernando. In these beds, however, the writer has found, in 
 places, small conglomerate boulders. These conglomerate boulders 
 contain the characteristic fossil Scutella gihbsi of the basal Fernando. 
 In other words, a portion of the material composing this Quarternary 
 area was derived from basal Fernando beds. 
 
 Relative to the attitude of these proved Terrace deposits, it is note- 
 worthy that a peg model of the oil wells on Section 30, T. 9 N., R. 32 
 W.. S. B. B. & M., shows that an anticline, as indicated by the beds at 
 the surface, does not exist in the oil formations in this area. 
 
 Another source of error in locating anticlinal structures for pros- 
 pecting in this area is due to the use of dips taken on planes of pseudo- 
 stratification both in Terrace and Fernando beds. 
 
 In a study of Cat Canyon formations Dr. G. D. Louderback^ 
 applied the term pseudo-.stratification to any structure that closely 
 simulates stratification or bedding both with horizontal attitude and 
 with considerable inclination to the horizontal without relation or 
 reference to the amount cf tilting that has been suffered by the forma- 
 tion in which it is found and in no sense an expression of true strati- 
 fication as being an original laying down of the rock mass layer upon 
 layer on some preexisting basement or floor. 
 
 In the Cat Canyon area and elsewhere in the Santa INIaria district 
 it is often the case that the pseudo strata are not only quite prominent 
 but are more pronounced than the true strata. This condition will 
 always give misleading dips and sometimes indicate just the opposite 
 of the true structure. 
 
 The oil-bearing sand strata. 
 
 The presence of these sand strata may be explained through the 
 possible existence of an area of coarser sedimentation in the equivalent 
 of the "big blue" of the ^Monterey in tlu' Santa Maria field. This 
 explanation is suppoi'ted by the following conditions: 
 
 '*PseiKlo-Stratificatioii in Santa Barbara C'oiinty, Calif., liy Louderljack, Univ. of C'al. Hull. 
 Dept. GpoI., Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 21-88, May 25, ]9T>. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 217 
 
 1. In the Palmer (Stendell) area these sand strata, inter-bedded 
 with blue shade, immediately overlie the oil-bearing brown flinty shales, 
 similar to those of the second oil zone of the Santa INIaria and Ca.smalia 
 fields. In the Santa Maria field the shale horizon overlooking the 2d 
 oil zone is known as the "big bine." 
 
 2. There is little variation in the texture of the sand in the strata 
 throughout the Cat Canyon area. It is very fine, in color, and different 
 from any Fernando sand observed elsewhere in the district. In other 
 areas the sand is usually coarse, at times grading into small pebbles. 
 
 3. In correlating the productive sand strata in a number of wells 
 drilled on the Santa Maria Oilfields, Pinal Dome, Palmer Union, 
 Union Oil (Bell) and Pan-American properties, it has been observed 
 that the thickness of the sand strata decreases in southerly and 
 westerly directions from approximately the center of the east line 
 of Section 26. 7. 9 N.. R. 33 W., S. B. B. & M. It also has been 
 noted definitely in certain wells which appear to be on the westerly' 
 edge of the productive area in the Cat Canyon, that at depths where 
 cross-sections from well logs indicated the point for entering produc- 
 tive oil sand, the formation entered was non-productive sandy shale. 
 This would seem to indicate a zone of transition from sand to clay 
 pediments, stratigraphically equivalent. 
 
 The following ta])ulation is made to show the variableness of the 
 different sand and .shale members which, taken together, are supposed 
 1o be equivalent to the "big blue" of the Santa ]Maria field: 
 
 NE. i of NW. 
 I of Sec. 27. 
 T. 9 N., R. 33 
 \V.. S. B. B. 
 & M. 
 
 Northeasterly 
 3icle S. M. O. 
 F. Palmer- 
 I' n i o n aiea. 
 Sec. 23. T. 9 
 X.. R. 33 W.. 
 S. B. B. & M. 
 
 .Soulhwesteily 
 side S. M. 0. 
 F. Palmer- 
 Union area. 
 Sec. 27, T. 9 
 N., R. 33 W., 
 S. B. B. & M. 
 
 New P e n n 
 Brooks area Pan- American 
 
 rR'%2V^^r" '^^^" 
 
 S. B. B. & M. '''^''■ 
 
 *Top of brown 
 .«hal? 
 
 Averagp thickness 
 heaving tar 
 .«an<l at bottom 
 of brown shal'j. 
 
 Irregular 
 
 21 ft. 
 
 Irregular 
 
 12 ft. 
 
 Irregular 
 
 30 ft. 
 
 Average thickness 
 
 
 
 
 blue sliale, bot- 
 
 
 
 
 tom of brown 
 
 
 
 
 to top of oil 
 
 
 
 
 sand 
 
 312 ft. 
 
 450 ft. 
 
 800 ft 
 
 Average thickness 
 
 
 
 
 top oil saml 
 
 No sand 
 
 130 ft. 
 
 .38 ft 
 
 Or"ate.st thieknr.ss 
 
 
 
 
 any fiil sand... 
 
 .350 ft. (sandy 
 
 
 
 
 shalv) 
 
 18.-. ft. 
 
 fiOft 
 
 Top of licaving 
 
 
 
 
 saiKl to top of 
 
 
 
 
 1) r o w 11 fli.ity 
 
 
 
 
 slialcs. (K(|niv- 
 
 
 
 
 ii 1 e n t "big 
 
 
 
 
 blue") - 
 
 Inflcterniinat" 
 
 Ind'tcrminate 
 
 1.85(1 ft 
 
 Irregular 
 
 Irregular 
 
 Pr?sent only Sand ateent. 
 
 in 2 wells, 10 Tar showing 
 ft. Tar show- | at bottom 
 
 ing at bottom: of shale. 
 of shale. 
 
 325 ft. ! 1,200 ft. 
 
 I 
 86 ft. I 12 ft. 
 
 I.tO ft. 
 
 1.630 ft. 
 
 .35 ft. 
 
 Indetermiiiati' 
 
 •Probable unconformity here with overlying beds. 
 
218 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 4. At the base of the northern slope of the Holland grade, leading 
 south over the hills from Cat Canyon, are strata of diatomaeeons 
 shale, inter-bedded with fine yellow sand or sandy shale. The attitude 
 of the strata is unconformable with that of the basal Fernando beds 
 of yellow fossiliferous sandstone and conglomerate which cover the 
 top of Los Alamos peak, and other parts of the Solomon hills in that 
 vicinity. These diatomaceous beds can be traced continuously by 
 outcrops to the Monterey area, three miles to the east in Foxen 
 Canyon. There are numerous fossil casts in these diatomaceous beds, 
 among which are Venericardia sp., and Area sp. None of the species 
 appear to be definite formational markers. In this connection it was 
 observed that fossil casts are also present in the diatomaceous shales 
 near Pine Canyon in the Santa ]\Iaria field, and in the bituminous 
 shale in the old mine above the old Sj'ndicate Oil Co. well on the 
 Schuman anticline. These shales are Montere3^ 
 
 5. A peg model of wells on Section 30, T. 9 X., R. 32 W., S. B. 
 B. & M., and wells bordering the section, shows that the brown flinty- 
 shales, already mentioned as being the probable equivalent of 2d 
 zone formations in the Santa ]\Iaria field, are not only conformable 
 with the productive sands, but that they are formed into a dome 
 structure. The fact that these brown flinty-shales are logged in wells 
 drilled in Sec. 30. but have not as yet been entered in wells drilled 
 on Section 26, T. 9 X., R. 33 W., might be held as proof by some that 
 there is an unconformity between these shales and the overlying pro- 
 ductive oil sands. Aside, however, from the evidence of the peg model 
 already cited, a study of the foregoing' tabulation of thicknesses of 
 strata will show that there is a marked increase westerly in the thick- 
 ness of shale bodies, comparing these of Section 30, T. 9 X., R. 32 ^Y., 
 vwth those of Section 26, T. 9 X., R. 33 W. 
 
 Gravity of the oil. 
 
 There is a difference of 10 to 15 degrees Baume in the gravities of 
 Cat Canyon petroleum and that produced in the Santa ]\Iaria field, 
 the former being the lower. It can hardly be held that geologic age 
 influences the gravity of oil and as an instance of the variation in 
 gravities elsewhere, the Casmalia field production is cited. This pro- 
 duction, which varies from 8.8 deg. to 17 deg. Baume, is known to 
 come from the Monterey formations. 
 
 It is possible to find an explanation of the difference in the physical 
 characteristics of the oils by considering the geologic structure of the 
 Cat Canyon. Santa Maria and Casmalia fields. In the Santa :Maria 
 field the petroleum, excluding the first oil zone, lies in a closed dome. 
 Ther<> has been no aj^parent opportunity for tlie ])etroleum or any of 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 219 
 
 its higher fractions to escape; there may have been opportunity for 
 minor fractionations within the dome. 
 
 The formations of the Cat Canyon area are exposed in numerous 
 places, such as at Fugler Point, Alcatraz Asphalt Mine, Zaea Creek, 
 etc., and enormous quantities of petroleum have escaped from the 
 Monterey shales in this area. The .same condition holds for the 
 northerly end of the Schuman anticline of the Casmalia field, where 
 almost the entire series of the ^lonterey formation is exposed in succes- 
 sive outcrops, progres.sing in a westerly direction toward the ocean. 
 There is much asphaltum in this locality, and it would appear that 
 the exposures of "mother sliale.s" in the Cat Canyon and Casmalia 
 areas has not only permitted the loss of large quantities of petroleum, 
 but also a portion of the lighter fractions of the petroleum that remains. 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 CAT CANYON FIELD. 
 T. 9 N., R. 32 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 29. 
 Palmer Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, abandon. BB-90. 
 
 Proposal to abandon account of no production approved. 
 Well No. 13, abandon. BB-46. 
 
 Proposal to abandon account of no production approved. 
 
 Section 30. 
 West Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. BB-33. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Notice of intention to abandon was later 
 canceled account of considerable oil showing in the well during work preparatory 
 to abandonment. 
 J. W. Goodwin. 
 
 Well No. 2. abandon. BB-21. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Notice of intention to abandon was later 
 canceled. See following report BB-G7, for further history on operations at this 
 well. 
 West States Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 2, perforate casin;:. BB-OT. 
 
 Some time after the notice of intention to abandon, J. W. Goodwin Well No. 2 had 
 been canceled, the West States Petroleum, now the United Western Consolidated, 
 took over the well and submitted proposal to perforate GJ" casing from 2615' to 
 2800'. Their intention was to obtain production from formations corresponding 
 stratigraphically to those from which the Palmer Union Oil Co. is producing 
 through the Si" casing in Steudell Well No. 1. From data at hand the Deputy 
 recommended that 6^" casing be perforated between depths of 2390' and 2670', 
 instead of at the depths proposed, in order to get the production desired. Produc- 
 tion was increased from 10 l)arrels per day to 150 barrels per day. 
 Palmer Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-oir. B-53. 
 
 Shut-off a failure. Ilecomincnded cciiK'nting a siring of 10" casing. 
 \V<'il No. 2, Stendell. shut-off. B-6S. 
 
 Shut-off not conclusive. Later developnients sliowed presence of another water 
 sand at a short distance below. 
 
220 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Palmer Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. Stendell, shut-off. B-105. 
 
 Shut-off successful. Water sands, unexpected and unusual to the territory, 
 made three shut-offs necessary in this well. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. B-5(J. 
 
 Shut-off successful. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. B-80. 
 
 Shut-off successful. 
 Well No. 3. Stendell, shut-off. B-98. 
 
 Shut-off not successful. Deputy made the following conclusions as to probable 
 source of water : 
 
 1st : From back of 6^" casing. 
 
 2d: Drilling water returned from formations below the 6J", logged at depth 
 of 2963'. 
 
 3d : Water native to formations, but not logged between depths of 2995' to 
 3264'. 
 
 4th : Water let into formations between depths of 2963' and 3234' by Stendell 
 water well (old Standell No. 13). 
 
 The Deputy also made the following recommendations : 
 
 1st : Immediately place all available information relative to Stendell Well No. 13 
 at the disposal of this department. 
 
 2d : Set a 4i" liner in Stendell Well No. 3, and make pumping test to determine 
 the productivity of supposed oil formations below the 6i" shut-off. 
 
 In explanation of the foregoing, it may be stated that Stendell W^ells Nos. 2 
 and 3 were being drilled at the same time in territory in which unusual water 
 conditions developed. 
 New Pennsylvania Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. BB-32. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No, 1, shut-off. B-27. 
 
 Cement plug in water string, on al)andonment job. tested for depth by this 
 department. 
 
 Section 31. 
 Brooks Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. BB-92. 
 
 Work of abandonment on this well was started without the knowledge or 
 approval of this department. On June 16th, however, notice of intention to 
 abandon was filed and approved. 
 J. W. Goodwin Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. BB-50. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. B-65. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Santa Maria p]nterprise, redrill. BB-69. 
 
 Proposal to redrill approved, llecommended cementing a string of 65" casing 
 at a depth of 2010' 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. B-2.5. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 4. shut-off. B-3T. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 221 
 
 T. 9 N., K. :« W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Piual Dome Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3 LF, shut-off. B-r>7. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory- 
 Well No. 2 LF, shut-off. B-19. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Skction 23. 
 Santa Maria Oil Fields, Inc. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. BB-42. 
 
 I'roposal to redrill approved. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. BB-G5. 
 
 Proposal to redrill approved.. 
 Well No. 8. shut-off. B-108. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Palmer Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, abandon. BB-44. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. B-4G. 
 
 Witnessed test for cement plug in water string on abandonment job. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7-B, shut-off. B-21. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7-B, shut-off. B-35. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, Bell, redrill. BB-35. 
 
 Proposal to redrill approved. 
 Palmer Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. BB-52. 
 
 Proposal to redrill liner approved. 
 Well No. 0, abandon. BB-40. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. BB-43. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. B-34. 
 
 Witnessed test for position of rcment iilug in water string on abandonment jod. 
 Well No. 9, abandon. BB-4.5. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. B-52. 
 
 Witnessed test for position of cement plug in water string on abandonment job. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Santa Maria Oil Fields, Inc. 
 Well No. LF-1. redrill. BB-3S. 
 
 Original hole abandoned at 2100' account being ci'ooked. Left some casing in 
 hole. No productive sands entered. Moved rig 24' and started new hole. In 
 drilling new hole, at about 1200', the drill struck the casing and junk in the 
 old hole. 
 Well No. 1-LF. abandon. BB-o7. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 2, Bell, shut-off. B-91. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
222 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 .Saiifii M;u-in Oil Fields, Inc. 
 Well No. 2-B, abandon. BB-83. 
 
 I'l'oposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 2, abandon. BR-91. 
 
 ()|" ea.sins froze in the hole account of shifting formations, causing a bend in 
 the pipe. I'roposal to shoot and plug in shales between various oil sands 
 approved. 
 
 Bell Ranch. 
 Oilfields Syndicate (W. P. Hammon). 
 
 Well No. 1. plug off bottom, redrill. BB-59. 
 
 This company proposed to shoot off Gi" casing at a depth of 3100', and plug 
 with cement back to 2991', in order to exclude water thought to be coming from 
 below the productive oil sands. Proposal was approved. Subsequent pumping 
 tests showed that free water had been eliminated, although the well still shows 
 12% emulsion. 
 
 Pan-American Petroleum Investment Corporation. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. B-M. 
 
 Shut-off approved, upon statement of superintendent. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. B-38. 
 
 Shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. B-15. 
 
 Shut-off approved, upon statement of superintendent. 
 Well No. 4. shut-off. B-50. 
 
 Shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. B-107. 
 
 Second shut-off made to exclude salt water logged in sand between depths of 
 2845' and 2870'. This sand seems to correlate with oil sand in wells farther to 
 the northwest. Possible edge-water conditions. Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 6-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-fil. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-71. 
 
 Shut-off passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. S-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-100. 
 
 Shut-off passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 13-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-76. 
 
 Shut-off passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 13-A, "Temporary." shut-off. B-90. 
 
 This shut-off was made without consulting this department. When the well 
 was drilled ahead after shut-off as recorded in Report B-76, a salt water stratum, 
 with fluid level of 900', was entered at depths of 2561' to 2579'. This water 
 stratum appears to correlate with the first slightly productive oil sand entered in 
 wells to the west. Here is additional evidence of a possible edge-water condition. 
 This shut-off was satisfactoi"y. 
 Well No. 15-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-95. 
 
 Shut-off passed as successful upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 15-A, "Temporary," shut-off. B-111. 
 
 This shut-off was made without the knowledge of this department. Owing to 
 shortage of help in the Santa Maria office at this time it was difficult for the 
 Deputy to keep in personal touch with Pan-American operations, and in this 
 particular instance, as well as that cited in Report B-90, we were not kept 
 informed of these unusual water conditions. 
 
 This shut-off was made to exclude salt water logged between depths of 2690* 
 and 2705'. Fluid level was 880'. As this water stratum appears to correlate 
 with oil strata in wells farther to the northwest, this would appear to be another 
 instance of edge-water. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 223 
 
 Shaw Ranch. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shul-off. B-.").-.. 
 
 Shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. li-S7. 
 
 Shut-off not successful. No water lodged back of the string of pipe. Shut-off 
 made as a precautiouar.v measure. Well passed for production test. Water, 
 which appeared iu bailini? test, was thought to be drilling water held behind the 
 casing. 
 
 SANTA MARIA FIELD. 
 T. !) N.. U. 33 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Rice Ranch Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. deepen. BB-47. 
 Proposal approved. 
 New Pennsylvania Peti-oleum Co. 
 Well No. 2. deepen. BB-58. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 8. shut-off. B-G6. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Section 19. 
 
 Deepened 5' to increase production. 
 
 T. f> N., R. 34 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Se( Tiox 22. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4. Hartnell, deepen. BB-60. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved with understanding that second zone formations 
 will be sealed with cement. 
 
 Section 24. 
 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, Graciosa, deepen. BB-22. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. Recommended sealing 
 with cement. 
 
 B-29. 
 
 second zone formations 
 
 Well No. 13-A, shut-off. 
 
 Shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 23-P, shut-off. 
 
 Shut-off approved. 
 
 B-23. 
 
 Los Alamos Rancho. 
 Well No. 1. Graciosa, deepen. BB-54. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved with understanding that second oil zone formations 
 will be sealed with cement in making a shut-off before entering the third oil zone. 
 Well No. 2. Harris, shut-off. B-04. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 5, Graciosa. cement string of 4i". BB-Sl. 
 
 Water appeared in the shales beneath the GJ" shut-off. It was originally 
 
 intended to carry the OJ" casing below to second zone water, but the shut-off was 
 
 prol)ably made too high. It was therefore necessary to cement an additional string 
 
 of casing in order to exclude waters below the 6J" shut-off from the third oil zone. 
 
 Western Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, remove casing. BB-S5. 
 
 Proposal to remove portion of oil string approved. 
 Well No. 38, deepen. BB-70. 
 
 Proposal to clean out and deepen aboul 100' approved. 
 
224 KTATE OIL AND (iAH SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Western T'liion Oil Co. 
 
 Well Xo. 38, abandon. BB-SO. 
 
 Work of abandonment oorapleled willioiit notiee hcin;;- filed with this depart- 
 ment. Sul)se(iuent review of the records as to work of abandonment showed that 
 the work had been ijerfonned in a manner satisfactory to this department. 
 Well No. 5S. Shut-off. B-47. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 58, shut-olf". B-IS. 
 
 Shut-oft' satisfactory. 
 Well No. 59, redrill. BB-56. 
 
 This well was fonnerly known as No. 35, and had been abandoned after losing 
 a string of tools. The proposal to erect a derrick over the well and clean out to 
 first oil zone was approved. 
 Well No. CO. shut-off. B-33. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. Gl, shut-off. B-72. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Newlove Lease. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, Newlove, deepen. BB-19. 
 
 I'roposal to deepen approved, with understanding that second oil zone formations 
 will be sealed with cement. 
 "Well No. 5, Newlove, shut-oft'. B-85. 
 
 Shut-off .satisfactory. 
 Well No. 6, Newlove, deepen. BB-34. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved with understanding that second oil zone formations 
 will be sealed with cement. 
 Well No. (). Newlove, shut-off. B-S4. 
 
 Well flowed and could not make bailing test. Production test showed shut-off 
 to be satisfactory. 
 Well No. 14. Newlove, abandon. BB-31. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 Well No. 44, Newlove, shut-off. B-67. 
 
 Formation shut-off passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 17. Newlove. shut-off. B-51. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 17, Newlove. deepen. BB-20. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. Intention to shut off Ijelow, and seal, second 
 zone formations with cement. 
 Well No. 33. Newlove, deepen. BB-61. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved with understanding that second zone will be sealed 
 with cement. 
 Well No. 43, Newlove. abandon. BB-37. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. 
 
 Section 34. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, Cal. Coast, deepen. BB-4S. 
 
 I'roposal to deepen approved with understanding that second oil zone will be 
 sealed with cement. 
 
 CASMALIA FIELD. 
 T. 9 N.. R. 34 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 Punta de la Laguna Rancho. 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Soladino, shut-off. B-30. 
 
 Shut-off approved upon statement of superintendent. Test made witliout 
 informing this department. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 22') 
 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. Soladino. sluit-ofF. P.-41. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactor.v. 
 Well No. 1. Soladino, reilrill. BB-(>S. 
 
 Proposal to bridge and cement string of 10" in order to make shut-off strati- 
 graphically uniform with (hat of neishhoring wells api)roved. 
 Well No. 2, Soladino, shut-off. B-31. 
 
 Test for shut-off approved upon statement of superintendent. Test was made 
 and the well drilled ahead before this deparlnient was notified. 
 Well No. 2, Soladino, shut-off. B-40. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 AVell No. 3, Soladino. shut-off. B-32. 
 
 Deputy was not present at this test, due (o misunderstanding as to what kind 
 of tests should be witnessed. Shut-off approved, however, upon statement of 
 superintendent. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. B-43. 
 
 Shut-oft" satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3. Soladino, re-cement. BB-87. 
 
 I'roposal to bridge and cement a string of 10" casing in order to make a shut-off 
 stratigrai)hically uniform with those in adjacent wells, approved. 
 Well No. 4, Soladino, shut-off. B-31). 
 
 Shut-oft" satisfactory. 
 Well No. 4, Soladino. re-cement. BB-Sd. 
 
 Proposed to bridge and cement string of 123" casing in order to make shut-off 
 stratigraphically uniform with shut-offs in adjacent wells, approved. 
 Well No. r>. Soladino. shut-off. B-42. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. n, Soladino, re-cement. BB-S8. 
 
 Proposal to bridge and cement a string of 10" casing in order to make a shut-off 
 stratigraphically uniform with shut-offs in adjacent wells, approved. 
 Well No. (!. Soladino. shut-off. B-m. 
 
 Shut-off not satisfactory. Well was passed with understanding that another 
 string of casing would be cemented before entering pro<lueing formations. 
 Well No. (1. Soladino. shut-off. B-S8. 
 
 See report B-(>1). Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7, Soladino. shut-off. B-60. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7. Soladino. shut-off. BB-OG. 
 
 On account of heaving formations, unable to make bailing test. Well was passed 
 for drilling into producing fomiations. and pumping test for shut-off. 
 Well No. 11, Soladino, drill. BB-72. 
 
 Proposed point of shut-off rejected account of no provision being made for 
 protection of the "Big Brown" tar-bearing formations. Recommended either cement 
 and string of casing at top of "Big Brown"' formation or cementing a string of 
 casing 2r>()' lower than proposed depth of shut-otT. using sufficient cement to se.il 
 all "Big Brown" formations. 
 Well No. 12. Soladino. drill. BB-78. 
 
 Proposed dei)th of .<hnt-t)fT rejected account of no protection provided for "Big 
 Brown" tar-lx-aring format ions. Made recommendations similar to those in Report 
 BB-72. 
 Well No. 14. Soladino. drill. BB-77. 
 
 Proposed dej)th of shut-off rejected. Reasons and recommendations similar to 
 these in reports BB-72 and BB-7S. 
 Well No. 3!). Soladino, drill. BB-71. 
 
 Approval of propo.sed shut-off withheld until company furnished facts to show 
 wh.v shut-off should be made at the depth as proposed. 
 Well No. It), Soladino, sluit-off. B-73. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
226 STATE Olli AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Doheny Pacific I'etrolcum Co. 
 
 Well No. 40. Solndino. l.rid-c iuid Mdrlitional slmt-off. BB-82. 
 
 rrojiosal to bridge and cement string- of 10" casing in order to shut off water 
 entered after drilling below point of shnt-ofT covered in report B-73, ajiproved. 
 Well No. 1, Lea.se 1, sliut-off. B-4S. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2, r^ase 1. shut-off. B-70. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2, Lease 1, cement additional casing. BB-93. 
 
 Proposal to bridge and cement a string of 10" casing, in order to make a shut-off 
 stratigraphically uniform with shut-offs in the adjoining wells, approved. 
 Well No. 3. Lease 1. drill. BB-76. 
 
 Recommendations on proposed depth of shut-off withheld until the company 
 furnish this department with the logs of completed wells on Lease No. 1. 
 Well No. 3, Lease 1. drill. vSupplementing Report BB-76. 
 
 Logs required in Report BB-7G received by this department, and proposed depth 
 of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3, Lease 1. shut-off. B-99. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 4, Lease 1, shut-off. B-63. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 4, Lease 1, shut-off. B-74. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 5. Lease 1, shut-off. B-82. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 6, Lease 1, drill. BB-74. 
 
 Recommendations on proposed depth of shut-off withheld until the company 
 furnished this department with the logs of all completed wells on Lease 1. 
 Well No. 6. Lease 1, drill. Letter supplementing Report BB-74. 
 
 Logs required in Report BB-74 received. Proposed depth of shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 7, Lease 1, shut-off. B-Sl. 
 
 Shut-off not entirel.r satisfactory. Well passed for drilling into productive 
 formations with recommendation for one month's pumping test. 
 Well No. 7. Lease 1, shut-off. B-94. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactoi'y. Cemented additional string of casing account of small 
 amount of water. See Report B-Sl. 
 Well No. 10. Lease 1. drill. BB-75. 
 
 Recommendations on proposed depth of shut-off withheld until the company 
 furnished this department with the logs of all completed wells on Lease No. 1. 
 Well No. 10. Lease 1, drill. Letter supplementing ReiJort BB-75. 
 
 Logs required in Report BB-75 received. Recommended shut-off in suitable 
 formations at depth between 900 to 950', instead of depth of 1050' as proposed. 
 Well No. 11, Lease 1, drill. BB-79. 
 
 Recommendations on proposed depth of shut-off withheld until the company 
 furnished this department vrith the logs of all completed wells on Lease No. 1. 
 Well No. 11, Lease 1, drill. Letter supplementing Report BB-79. 
 
 Logs required in Report BB-79 received. Proposed depth of water shut-off 
 approved. 
 Well No. 14, Lease 1, drill. BB-73. 
 
 Recommendations on proposed depth of shut-off withheld until the company 
 furnished this department with the logs of all completed wells on Lease No. 1. 
 Well No. 14. Lease 1, drill. Letter supplementing Report BB-73. 
 
 Logs required in Report BB-73 received. Proposed depth of water shut-off 
 approved. 
 Well No. 1, Ivease 2, shut-off. B-83. 
 
 Shut-off not satisfactory. Recommended casing be tested for possible leaks. 
 Well No. 1, Lease 2, test casing. BB-G4. 
 
 As per recommendations in Report B-&i), superintendent stated that casing was 
 found to be not sufficiently tightened. It was set up a total of 18". Well was 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 227 
 
 then bailed to bottom, and after stamlins- 12 hours a l)ailin8; tost showed shut-off 
 
 to be satisfactory. 
 
 Well No. f). Lease 2, shut-off. B-n2. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 0. Lease 2, shut-oft'. B-110. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Casmalia Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 2, Arrellanes, redrill. BB-41. 
 
 This is old No. 1 well of the Producers Oil and Transportation Co. The 
 proposal of the Casmalia Syndicate to redrill this well and cement a string of 
 10" casing was approved. 
 Well No. 2, Arrellanes, shut-off. B-49. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Arrellanes, bridge and cement. BB-95. 
 
 This is the Casmalia Syndicate well referred to in Reports BB-41 and B-49. 
 The pi'operty was taken over by the Associated Oil Co. The Associated's proposal 
 to plug bottom and bridge and cement a string of 8^" casing at 1400' in order to 
 test for possible bottom water, was approved with the understanding that every 
 effort would be made to i*edrill this well to old bottom before plugging. 
 
 Casmalia Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 5. Arrellanes, shut-off. B-78. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 6, Arrellanes, shut-off. B-79. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 W^ell No. 6, Arrellanes, shut-off. B-96. 
 
 This is the Casmalia Syndicate well referred to in Report B-79. Shut-oft" 
 satisfactory. 
 
 T. 9 N., R. 35 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 Punta de la Laguna Rancho. 
 
 Casmalia Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 3, S. P. Lease, shut-off. B-86. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, S. P. Lease, shut-off. B-106. 
 
 This is the Casmalia Syndicate well referred to in Report B-8fi. Shut-off 
 satisfactory. 
 Casmalia Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 2, S. P. Lease, shut-off. B-20. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, S. P. Lease, cement and plug. BB-94. 
 
 This is the Casmalia Syndicate well referred to in Report E-20. Associated's 
 proposal to cement string of 10" at 1(540' and plug bottom of hole if there are 
 indications of bottom water, is approved. 
 
 T. 9 N., R. 34 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, Peshine, shut-oft". B-93. 
 
 Shut-off not satisfactory. Recommended that another attempt at shut-off be 
 made. 
 
228 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, Peshine, shut-off. B-109. 
 
 Test for shut-off not satisfaetorv. Ilecominended recementing, redrilling, or 
 landing another string of casing. 
 Well No. 31. Peshine, drill. BB-S4. 
 
 Recommended point of sluit-oft' at about 1().~)0' instead of at about 950' as 
 proposed. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Pinal Dome Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Escolle, shut-off. B-22. 
 
 Formation shut-oft' satisfactory. 
 Well No. 5, Escolle, shut-off. B-114. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 T. 10 N., R. 35 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Pezzoni Ranch. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Pezzoni, shut-off. B-36. 
 
 Shut-off repoi'ted successful upon statement of superintendent. 
 
 Tognozzini Ranch. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Tognozzini, shut-off. B-24. 
 
 Shut-off not satisfactory. Well passed for further drilling, with recommenda- 
 tion that a string of 85" casing be cemented before permanently entering any 
 productive oil formations. 
 Well No. 1, Tognozzini. shut-off. B-54. 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 LOS ALAMOS FIELD. 
 
 T. 7 N., R. 31 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Laguna, .shut-off. Letter 6/G/17. 
 
 The letter requested data on 10" .shut-oft' in this well. Shut-off not successful. 
 
 LOMPOC FIELD. 
 T. S N.. R. 34 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 28. 
 Orcutt Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, deepen. BB-51. 
 
 Proposal to deepen to increase pi-oduction approved. 
 Well No. 2, plug bottom. BB-SO. 
 
 In deepening another water stratvim was encountered, and proposal to plug back 
 to original depth was approved. 
 Pacific Oil Fields Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 5, abandon. BB-27. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 Well No. 6, abandon. BB-28. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. AVork done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. BB-29. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 
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 Orcutt Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8. abandon. BR-30. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midwaj' Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 
 Section 33. 
 Pacific Oil Fields, Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. BB-24. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 Well No. 3, abandon. BB-2o. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 Well No. 4. abandon. BB-2G. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Work done by Midway Supply Co. under 
 direction of this department. 
 
 ARROYO GRANDE FIELD. 
 
 T. 31 S.. R. 13 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Sectiox 31. 
 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 5. shut-ofiP. B-89. 
 
 Shut-ofif approved upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 1. McNee. redriU. BB-40. 
 
 Proposal to redrill approved. 
 Well No. 1. McNee. shut-ofif. B-62. 
 
 Shut-ofif satisfactory. Work carried out as per recommendations in Report 
 BB-49. 
 Well No. 1, Muchado, deepen. BB-36. 
 
 Proposal to cai'iy oil string 75' deeper approved. 
 
 East Puente Annex Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6. Tiber, shut-ofif. B-28. 
 Shut-ofif satisfactory. 
 
 T. 32 S.. R. 13 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 6. 
 Louis Titus. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-ofif. B-77. 
 
 Prospect well. Shut-ofif satisfactory. 
 
 Section 18. 
 Hitrhway Oil Co. (J. E. O'Donuell.) 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. B-97. 
 
 Prospect well near the town of Arroyo Grande. 
 
 BRADLEY FIELD. 
 T. 24 S., R. 10 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, King, deepen. BB-6S. 
 
 Prospect well. Proposal to deepen to l.KMJ' ai)[)roved. 
 
230 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PARKFIELD. 
 
 T. 23 S., R. 14 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 8. 
 W. W. Garland. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. BB-62. 
 
 Prospect well. Proposal to deepen approved. 
 
 SARGENT FIELD. 
 T. 11 N., R. 4 W., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 31. 
 Gilroy Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, deepen. BB-23. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 7, shut-ofif. B-26. 
 
 First test not satisfactory. Well was then bridged below point of shut-ofif and 
 upon bailing was found to be dry. Shut-ofif passed upon statement of super- 
 intendent. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. BB-53. 
 
 Proposal to abandon and convert into a water well approved. 
 Well No. 8, abandon. BB-5.5. 
 
 Proposal to shut-ofif water from oil sands with cement plugs and pull pipe 
 approved. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. B-58. 
 
 Shut-off passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 11, shut-ofif. B-o9. 
 
 Formation shut-ofif passed as satisfactory upon statements of superintendent. 
 Well No. 12, shut-ofif. B-75. 
 
 Shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 T. 3 N., R. 3 W., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 4. 
 
 Wm. Hauhuth. 
 
 Well No. 1, commence drilling. Notice. 
 Prospect well near Vallejo, Gal. 
 
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 CHAPTER IV. 
 
 KERN COUNTY. 
 
 By R. N. FERGUSON. 
 ORGANIZATION AND DISTRICT. 
 
 The past year has been essentially a year of growth in both the 
 ofifice force and in the method of handling the work of the department 
 in this district. The year began with Deputy Supervisor Ch&ster 
 Naramore, alone, in charge of a district embracing the McKittrick, 
 ]\Iidway, Sunset and Kern River fields. ^Nluch credit is due ^Ir. 
 Naramore for his pioneer work in this field. In this work, he estab- 
 lished the department on a friendly basis with the operators and 
 furnished us practically complete records of the operations during the 
 previous year in the district, together with much technical information. 
 
 Late in July, 1916, the writer was appointed inspector under 'Sir. 
 Naramore. On account of additional help, the district to be handled 
 from the Taft office was enlarged on September 12 to include all 
 territorj^ in the San Joaquin Valley south of the south line of Township 
 22 South, and including the Carrizo and Cuyama country. This 
 brought the Belridge and Lost HilLs fields into the district and added 
 materially to the work of this office. Mr. Naramore resigned from 
 the department October 1, 1916, to accept appointment as Chief Petro- 
 leum Technologist for the U. S. Bureau of Mines. The writer was 
 appointed Deputy Supervisor to fill the vacancy. 
 
 On October 3, 1916, Mr. R. D. Bush was appointed to the Taft office 
 as Inspector to handle the work of the McKittrick, Lost Hills and 
 Belridge districts, which position he held until he received the appoint- 
 ment to the office of Deputy Supervisor at Coalinga during the latter 
 part of February, 1917. 
 
 On October 5, 1916, a branch office was opened at Bakersfield with 
 Inspector G. McGregor in charge. This greatly facilitated the work 
 of the department in the Kern River field. 
 
 GENERAL SUMMARY. 
 During tlie year harmonious co-operation between the operators 
 and this department has prevailed in most cases. The department has 
 at all times stood ready to meet the operators half way in arriving at 
 an understanding where difTerenees of opinion have developed. Such 
 differences are imavoidable where proposals are hastily gotten up and 
 often omit information of vital importance. Such omissions put the 
 department in the position of either having to send out and investigate 
 the history of the well in question, or of assuming that it is in the 
 
232 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 worst possible condition. In the rush of handling' work that has come 
 before ns. it has been impossible to follow the former course, and con- 
 sequently we have, in many cases, written decisions which aimed to 
 cover every conceivable condition which might affect the well. 
 
 In most cases, this procedure has had the desired result of causing 
 the operator to furnish further facts of the case. It has been our 
 experience that when all the facts are brou^iht out in a case there is 
 very seldom any difference between the deductions drawn from them 
 by this department and those drawn by the operators after they have 
 studied the facts. 
 
 The most serious misunderstandings that we have had have resulted 
 from failure of the operators to take up their side of questions with 
 us before doing the work. It can readily be seen that a statement that 
 some work we have specified is unnecessary, in view of certain facts, 
 would appear in better light to us if made before instead of after the 
 work has been completed. 
 
 The increased force has enabled this department to do the field 
 work in greater detail. In the Kern River field, it has been possible to 
 keep in touch with the important repair and abandonment jobs in 
 addition to the regular work of witnessing tests of shut-off and the 
 incidental office work. In the remainder of the fields some critical 
 cementing jobs have been witnessed, and many fluid level measurements 
 have been made, in addition to the routine work. 
 
 In order to accomplish this, it has been necessary in certain cases 
 to pass tests of shut-off without a visit by an inspector. The majority 
 of such cases have been passed on the report of the operator that no 
 satisfactory bailing test could be made. In territory known to be free 
 from "top" water, other tests have of necessity been passed without 
 inspection and in some emergency eases written reports of tests by the 
 operators have been accepted in lieu of inspection. 
 
 An active drilling campaign continued throughout the year in this 
 district. There v^ere 467 new wells started, exclusive of those in Lost 
 Hills and Belridge, as against 276 new M^ells in the same district during 
 the preceding year. In the Lost Hills and Belridge fields which have 
 been in this district since October, 1916, there have been 171 new wells 
 started during the fiscal year, as against 108 for the preceding year. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 233 
 
 The following table will show the work that has been handled at the 
 Taft office during the year: 
 
 NOTICES AND DECISIONS. 
 Kern County. 
 
 Wells 
 begun 
 
 Wells 
 abandoned 
 
 Lost Hills 
 
 North Bi'lridgs 
 
 Belridge 
 
 Wild Cat Territory 
 
 McKittrick Front 
 
 MeKittriek 
 
 Midway 
 
 Sunset 
 
 Kern River 
 
 Total Taft District. 
 
 92 
 4 
 
 74 
 1 
 7 
 
 40 
 •298 
 
 96 
 
 Wells 
 icdrilled 
 
 or 
 deepened 
 
 WeUs 
 
 tested 
 
 for water 
 
 shut-oiT 
 
 48 
 
 60 
 
 8 
 
 17 
 
 4 
 
 44 
 
 
 2 
 
 27 
 
 6 
 
 20 
 
 34 
 
 135 
 
 279 
 
 57 
 
 68 
 
 82 
 
 98 
 
 3C0 
 
 C29 
 
 Work 
 witnessed 
 
 The number of wells in this district and the number of logs on 
 file are shown by the following tabulation. Graphic logs are being 
 drawn as fast as possible. The number already completed is also 
 shown in the tabulation : 
 
 
 Number 
 
 
 wells 
 
 loes 
 
 Graphic 
 
 420 
 
 317 
 
 4 
 
 24 
 
 14 
 
 5 
 
 216 
 
 170 
 
 1 
 
 561 
 
 315 
 
 88 
 
 2,246 
 
 1,542 
 
 588 
 
 743 
 
 296 
 
 102 
 
 2,426 
 
 1,749 
 
 310 
 
 23 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 
 Lost Hills 
 
 North Belridge 
 
 Belridge 
 
 McKittrick 
 
 Midway 
 
 Sunset 
 
 Kern River 
 
 Wild cat 
 
 Totals 
 
 6,^9 
 
 4,406 
 
 1,098 
 
 Peg models covering about 6500 acres, or 12% of the proved land 
 in the district, have been constructed. The proved area in the 
 district, as shown by the list prepared for assessment purpases, is 
 56,122 acres. 
 
 In the work of testing wells and witnessing mudding and cementing 
 operations, approximately fifty thousand miles of automobile travel 
 has been necessary. While this may give some idea of the amount 
 of outside work handled, it has no bearing on the important phase 
 of our work, that of compiling the information submitted to us in 
 such form as to enable us to give intelligent consideration to the 
 various problems with which the operators are confronted. 
 
 The compilation of information and consideration of problems 
 necessitates a detailed knowledge of underground structure which can 
 
234 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 only be gained by careful use of all available information in the form 
 of maps, drawings, peg models, and tabulations. Much of the infor- 
 mation on which work must be l)ased has been slow in coming in, and 
 consequently, we have not had complete information on any very large 
 area. The areas in which completed work has shown valuable results 
 are covered in detail in following paragraphs. • 
 
 In some areas the work has not progressed to a final stage, either 
 because of lack of data or lack of time. At the close of the year, 
 better progress is being made than at any time so far, and the idea 
 is being kept steadily in view of eventually working out in detail the 
 geological structure of every part of each field. 
 
 SUNSET FIELD. 
 MARICOPA FLAT AND THIRTY-FIVE ANTICLINE, 
 
 Early in the year, the question of methods of producing the gusher 
 sands, and at the same time protecting the upper sands in the 
 Maricopa flat, was put up to this department. The problem had 
 many angles which it is no part of this report to go into, but the 
 prime need in working it out was for detailed knowledge of the under- 
 ground conditions. Under Mr. Naramore's guidance, a small peg 
 model was constructed which helped very materially in getting a 
 correct understanding of these conditions. This area embraces Sections 
 31, 32 and 33, Township 12 North. Range 23 West, and Sections 4 
 and 5, Township 11 North, Range 23 West, S. B. B. & M., and 
 represents the north limb of the "Thirty-Five" anticline in the Sunset 
 lield. 
 
 The bureau was fortunate in having the co-operation of a number 
 of progressive operators in this district. Information was at all times 
 freely exchanged, and, while at the start there was some disagreement 
 as to the conclusions, the close of the year found practically all 
 operators and this department in accord as to the sequence of beds 
 and the correlations between wells and properties. 
 
 The general geology has been well described in Bulletin No. 406, 
 U. S. G. S., and it is merely necessary here to go more thoroughly 
 into the details of oil and water zones encountered from the surface 
 downward. Typical wells show from 500 to 1000 feet of porous water- 
 bearing formation. Below this, blue clays and shales predominate 
 to the first productive sand of "Zone A". Above "Zone A", a com- 
 paratively shallow tar sand is frequently reported, but the occasional 
 sands in the blue beds are generally logged as water sands. In 
 drilling to produce the top sand of "Zone A", it has been found 
 necessary to shut off water very close above the oil. This "Zone A" 
 sand has not been generally produced from on account of the difficulty 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 235 
 
 of locating it iu the ordinary manner of drilling, with a hole full of 
 water. It frequently makes no showing whatever. 
 
 In order to definitely locate the "Zone A" oil, two things are 
 necessary : First, it is easential to have the top water shut off when 
 the sand is entered; second, it is essential that the hole be tested 
 by bailing before it has penetrated the upper intermediate water 
 which lies very close below. Between the two necessities, the operator 
 is not allowed much lee-way as the zone is seldom over 5(y in thickness. 
 Many wells have been unintentionally drilled through the sand by 
 very careful operators. AYells producing from this sand average 
 better than 100 bbls. per day of from 19° to 22° (Baume) gravity oil. 
 
 The upper intermediate water lying just below this "Zone A" oil 
 is, or was originally, a flowing water in the eastern portion of the 
 area. Fortunately, it is separated from the oil by solid and imper- 
 vious shells, which fact alone makes it possible to produce the oil 
 without letting the water in. The areal extent of this water-bearing 
 sand is not exactly known. The latest information indicates that 
 towards the west the same sand carries oil at least along and near 
 the axis of the anticline, and it is probable that it originally carried 
 oil over a much greater area and that the water now occurring in it 
 is an "edge water". 
 
 Below the water above described is the second oil. an oil of slightly 
 higher gravity and equal productivity. Only a few wells have pro- 
 duced this oil, owing perhaps to the difficulty of finding it. In early 
 drilling it was usually encountered while the hole was open to the 
 flowing water which rendered it almost impossible for the oil to show. 
 This has been termed the "Kinsey" sand. It was encountered iu 
 Well No. 1 of the Midway Field Oil Company. Section 4, T. 11 N., 
 R. 23 W., S. B. B. & :\r. at'about 2767' and showed oil of 24° (Baume) 
 gravity. A number of wells drilled at an early date do not properly 
 protect this sand, and it is undoubtedly being damaged to some extent 
 by the flowing water just above it. 
 
 Below the Kinsey sand is a considerable thickness of loose shale 
 in which it almost impossible to make an effective cementing job. 
 These shales show oil at irregular intervals but no pronounced or 
 continuous sand. One of the most persistent beds found is the tar 
 sand just below these shales. It is logged in practically every well 
 drilled to its depth and seldom fails to show up prominently. 
 Attempts to produce this tar sand have universally failed. No pro- 
 duction higher than 20 l)arrcls of 10° (Baume) gravity oil has been 
 reported. 
 
 Immediately below the tar sand lies the "big flowing water" sand. 
 This sand is coarse and tlie flow from it in (>arlv davs was in some 
 
236 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 e-ases phenomenal. The tar sand and tlie "bio- flowing water" converge 
 towards the axis of the anticline and there is evidence tending to show 
 that they aetnally meet at least an one point. At this point a well 
 enconntered the tar sand bnt did not log the water sand. Attempts 
 to produce from the tar sand finally brought water into the well 
 presumably through the tar sand. This established the belief that 
 the two sands had merged leaving the tar occupying the sand to the 
 exclusion of the water. 
 
 Under the "big flowing" water there is about 50 feet of formation 
 in which it is impossible to make a shut off, but solid formations occur 
 below in which a shut-off is easily obtained. 
 
 The "gusher sands" which are more or less lenticular lie next below. 
 It has been generally conceded by the operators that there are three 
 of these sands but our work indicates a greater number. 
 
 The first of the "gasher sands" is generally called the "Wilhelm" 
 sand. This sand was encountered in some of the earliest drilling. 
 Midway Fields Oil Company Well No. 2 seems to have encountered it 
 at a depth of 2982 feet but our records are fragmentary and do not 
 show the overlying tar or flowing water sand, and consecfuently, our 
 correlation can not be positive. Union Oil Company Jergins Well No. 1 
 evidently encountered the sand at from 3188 feet but did not get a 
 good test on account of the failure of cement to set in cementing the 
 4|" casing at 3182 feet. Union Oil Company International Well No. 2 
 was drilled just through this sand from 3140 feet to 3152 feet but 
 did not get a positive test owing to complications above that point. 
 The "Wilhelm" sand seems to have been quite generally produced from 
 on Section 32. T. 12 N.. R. 23 W., S. B. B. & M., and is reported to 
 have received its name at a well of the Maricopa Star Oil Company on 
 that section. 
 
 The data available to the State Mining Bureau indicates the presence 
 of an oil sand about 60 to 70 feet below the ' ' Wilhelm ' ' sand throughout 
 portions of the district. This sand, according to our correlations, is 
 the one from which Well No. 1 of the Lakeview No. 2 Oil Co. produced 
 while gushing, and from which International Well No. 4 of the Union 
 Oil Company produces. In Union Oil Company International Well 
 No. 5, it is logged as a w^ater sand and the indications are that edge 
 water is encroaching along it. 
 
 About 60 feet lower is a third sand which is generally called the 
 "Trojan" sand from having been discovered in Trojan Well No. 1, 
 Section 32, T. 12 N.. R. 23 W., S. B. B. & M. According to the informa- 
 tion in the files of the State Mining Bureau, this sand is being produced 
 from in the following wells on Section 4, T. 11 N., R. 23 W., S. B. 
 B. & ^I. : Union Oil Co. International Wells No. 3 and No. 5. Interstate 
 
SECOND ANN'l'AL REPORT. 237 
 
 Oil Co. Wells No. 4 and No. 10. Lak( view No. 2 Oil Co. Wells No. 3 
 and No. 7, and it is i-eeorded in \hv ]o(>; of Union Oil Co. Jergins Well 
 No. 1. 
 
 Several lower sands are recorded in jMidway Fields Oil Company- 
 Well No. 3, and Well No. 4 of the Interstate Oil Company apparently 
 gets its production from one of these. 
 
 It can be seen from the foregoing description that to produce from 
 the gusher zone, and at the same time protect the shallow sands from 
 both top Avater and the two intermediate waters, is a diflficult problem. 
 To have followed the accepted method of landing pipe above and below 
 each water would have reduced the possibility of getting to the gusher 
 sands because it would have required six strings of casing. Of these, 
 the largest would throughout a large portion of the territory have to 
 be from 2500 to 2800 feet in length. 
 
 Bearing in mind that some operators do not admit the existence of 
 the top oil sand and that, even with the most careful drilling, it is 
 difficult to locate definitely, the impracticability of continuing the policy 
 of protecting all oil sands with casing is evident. 
 
 To meet the requirements of this particular locality Deputy Naramore 
 suggested a method which is a modification of the mud-laden fluid 
 method, and is outlined in the following letter, dated September 23, 
 1916, addressed to the State Oil and Gas Supervisor: 
 
 "The method of procedure approved by this department for the drilling of the 
 International No. 5 well of the Union Oil Co. on Section 4. 11/23, is as follows: 
 
 "For ready reference we have divided the formations into zones, A, B, C, D, and E. 
 
 "After passing 2700 feet the company is to keep this otKce apprised of the log to 
 ascertain if possible the exact depth of the top sand. This sand is listed as 'A'. 
 The Union Oil Co. has failed lo locate this sand in wells Nos. 2, 3 and 4. If 
 located, it is to be thoroughly mudded before drilling further. It is expected some- 
 where between 2730 and 2750. 
 
 "The hole is then to be drilled through the lirst flowing water sand, 'B', expected 
 between 2780 and 28.">0. The tools are to be stopped after passing through this 
 water sand and the mud is to be circulated, then shut in at the top to force mud 
 back into this water sand uutil the pumi)s are stalled at a high pressure, 700 pounds 
 or more. 
 
 "Then drilling is to be resumed through zone "C, and a careful watch kept for 
 a showing of the 24° Be. sand between 2800 and 21KK). This sand is recorded in 
 Lakeview and Interstate 1. 2 and 3. and not in 4, 5, G and 7. It shows in old 
 Coronation No. 1, but not in International 2. 3 and 4 on the same property. 
 
 "If found, this sand should be thoroughly mudded in same manner as described 
 above for zone 'B'. 
 
 "Zone 'D'. a tar sand, is logged as such in Lakeview Number T\vo wells Nos. 1, 3. 
 4 and 7 and in Union wells Nos. 2 and 3. If found, it should be mudded as above 
 zones ])efore cementing. With formations thus nuidded up the very best possible 
 results are to be expected with the cementing. In this job <JtK) sacks of cement are 
 to be used which may reasonabl.v be expected to raise a solid concrete plug high 
 above the highest oil shows. This method will undoubtedly not only keep the water 
 off of the oil but will prevent any migration of any fluid whatsoever, in all of the 
 zones so treated. Moreover, in handling the sands in this sequence the oil sands are 
 mudded before being exposed to the flowing waters. 
 
238 STATE on. AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 "After the big cement plug is set and 'holed' through and tested by this department 
 the hole is to be drilled through Zone 'E'. 
 
 "Zone 'E'. This is the second flowing water sand and is logged in Lakeview 
 Number Two wells Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 7 and in Union wells Nos. 3 and 4. 
 
 "After drilling through this sand, which is expected between 3080 and 3120, it 
 should be thoroughly mudded as above and then the second string of casing cemented 
 at approximately 3150 feet. Enough cement should be used to insure its reaching 
 up into the bottom of the first string, thus effecting a double shut-off. 
 
 "This method will thoroughly protect each formation, providing the work is 
 carefully done at each stage and it will care for the water sands in exactly the same 
 manner in which Mr. Stone, the drilling foreman for the Receiver, is using at the 
 present time on wells on Section 32, as reported to me in recent conferences. 
 
 "There is much room for discussion on this problem but facts speak loudly when 
 one reviews the wells that tried to use a separate string of casing for each sand. 
 Lakeview Nos. 1 and 3 and Union Nos. 1 and 2 all have been monuments of expense 
 and are still incomplete or abandoned." 
 
 This brought about eonsideral)le discussion by the operators who 
 finally submitted written opinions on the subject to the Bureau. In 
 answer to these, the State Supervisor ruled as follows under date of 
 November 28, 1916. 
 
 "It seems desirable that a definite policy be established with reference to drilling 
 new wells in the Maricopa Flat so as to uniformly protect the various sands from 
 water. 
 
 "I have your letter of November 2d covering this subject as it was discussed at a 
 meeting of operators. I have also read the summary of their arguments as given 
 in a circular letter by Mr. F. B. Tough, of the K. T. & O. Co. Letter of Mr. C. H. 
 White of Lakeview No. 2 Oil Co., dated November 21st, has also been carefully 
 considered on account of its clear statement of reasons for and against the method 
 proposed. Letter of A. J. Pollak of the Miocene Oil Co., dated November 23d, is 
 at hand but is merely an expression of opinion, without reasons or references. 
 . "In view of the above discussions and our own observation in that vicinity, the 
 following plans should hereafter be followed : 
 
 "Where the distance from the top oil sand to the one which it is proposed to 
 produce from is not more than 400 feet. 
 
 "1. Set a string of 10" casing above the top oil sand at a depth specified by this 
 department, cement, and test as usual. 
 
 "2. Carry 8" casing through various oil and water sands, using mud under pressure 
 to shut off each sand as encountered, land the casing above the oil sand from which 
 it is proposed to produce, at a depth specified by this department, and put in enough 
 cement to cover all sands encountered below the 10" casing. The work of placing 
 this cement must be witnessed by a representative of this department. The shut-off 
 must be tested in the usual manner. 
 
 "When the distance from the top oil sand to the sand from which it is proposed 
 to produce is more than 400 feet, the following plan should be followed : 
 
 "1. Land a string of casing, 12^" or larger, at a depth of 400 to 800 feet, or in 
 other words, below the loose formations found comparatively near the surface. This 
 string of casing, serving as a conductor, should be cemented. 
 
 "2. Set a string of 10" casing below the top oil sand, at a depth specified by this 
 department, less than 4(X) feet above the point where the next smaller string of 
 casing is to be landed. The 10" casing must be so handled as to force mud, under 
 pressure, into each sand as it is encountered and enough cement must be put back 
 of the casing to cover all sands up to and including the top oil sand. This cementing 
 must be witnessed by a representative of this department and the usual test of 
 shut-off must also be made. 
 
 "3. Carry 8" casing through the various oil and water sands, using mud under 
 pressure to shut off each sand as encountered, land the casing above the oil sand 
 from which it is proposed to produce, at a depth specified by this department, and 
 
SECOND ANNTTAIj REPORT. 239 
 
 l)ut in onoush cement to fovor all sands enoountcivd below the 10" casing. The work 
 of plat-inn- this cemonf must he witnessed by a representative of this department, 
 and th(> shut-olif must lie tested in the usual mannei*. 
 
 "Yon will please bo suided by the forescinp: rules in all your decisions in that 
 vicinity. These rules will not be altered unless definite facts and results as to 
 mechanical operations are formally presented to this department in such form as to 
 show an improvement." 
 
 It has been foiiiid that .Method No. 1, whieh requires a shut-off above 
 the top oil, is the most satisfactory in this district for two reasons: 
 
 First. It enables the operator to definitely locate the top sand, which 
 in turn gives him valuable information on where to expect the under- 
 lying formations. 
 
 Second. It brings the points of shut-off in formations in which 
 it is possible in nearly every ca.se to secure a satisfactory shut-off. 
 
 BELRIDGE FIELD. 
 
 Mr. Bush, while at the Taft office, did some more or less detailed 
 work in the Belridge District. It w^as thought at that time that a 
 contour map of the oil sands would be of value, and to that end an 
 effort was made to so correlate the sands as' to furnish the necessary 
 data. Owing to peculiar conditions existing there, this was found 
 to be imi3o:ssil)le, but it was finally found possible to contour the top 
 of the brown shale with very good results. 
 
 The work done in that field shows that the shallow oil lies above the 
 brown shale in a number of sands which are separated by blue shales. 
 It also shows that these sands and blue shales lie unconformably on the 
 brown shale, and that the contact surface is roughly anticlinal in 
 form. This should not be construed to mean that we have exact 
 knowledge as to the dip and strike of the individual beds of the brown 
 shale, for we have not. The overlying sands and blue shales form 
 a broad flat anticline over this irregular ridge of brown shale, but 
 only the upper sands are continuous. 
 
 An interesting feature, probably the direct result of this condition, 
 is that the gravity of the oil produced is controlled roughly by the 
 proximity of the oil sand to the brown shale. Those sands imme- 
 diatel}' on the brown shale carry oil as high as 33 degrees Baume 
 gravity, and from this the gravity ranges to 14 degrees and lower, 
 with distance from the shale. 
 
 WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 ''Top" water is present on the flanks of the anticline and probably 
 in small (|uantities near the apex. This water is easily controlled. 
 
 The most serious water condition is that due to the occurrence of water 
 in the outer edge of the field, which is either from an "edge wdter" con- 
 dition in the lower portions of producing sands, or from lenticular beds 
 
240 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 of water sand. This condition ha.s onl^^ recently been discovered, and 
 it is heino' met promptly by the operators as it develops. In handling 
 this, mud and cement are used behind the pipe to seal off all oil strata 
 throuii'h which the pipe passes, in case it is desired to produce below 
 the sand carrying the water. Wherever a satisfactory production can 
 be won from above such a sand, the practice is merely to treat it as 
 "bottom water" and finish the well above it. 
 
 LOST HILLS FIELD. 
 
 Owing to the great distance from Taft, it has been impossible to give 
 this field the detailed attention it deserves. Our work has been prin- 
 cipally that of keeping in touch with the operations of a few active 
 companies. 
 
 The structure of the field is that of an anticline, plunging to the 
 southeast. The southeast end of the field is the most completely devel- 
 oped and has been previously described in various publications. Recent 
 development has been towards the northwest, where, owing to the 
 plunge, the productive formations are found at comparatively shallow 
 depths. 
 
 Over a large area in the northwestern portion of the field it has been 
 found possible on account of the plunge having eliminated the top 
 water sands, that are found to the southeast, to produce clean oil from 
 shallow sands with the use of only one string of pipe. In this area 
 some rapid development has taken place, mainly, if not entirely, on the 
 northeast flank of the fold. 
 
 In the territory positivel,y known to be on the northeast dip no serious 
 water trouble has developed. Along a narrow strip at the southwest 
 edge of the developed area a shallow water-bearing sand has been 
 encountered. Fortunately, a fair production can be won from the 
 sands overlying the one affected and the practice now is to finish the 
 welLs above it or, in the case of older wells, to plug back and rely on 
 the upper sands for production. 
 
 The information available to the State ^Mining Bureau does not show 
 conclusively the structural condition to w^hich this occurrence of shal- 
 low water is due. It has been quite generally conceded that this water 
 occurs only on the southwest flank of the anticline and as an "edge 
 water. ' ' There is, however, some reason to believe that the axis of the 
 anticline may lie farther to the southwest than was generallj^ supposed, 
 and that the water may be the deeper water stratum known towards 
 the northeast, brought up by a sudden steepening of the dip of the beds 
 as the axis of the anticline is approached. Should this latter prove the 
 correct explanation, there would seem to be a possibility of the existence 
 of a separate productive area not yet developed on the southwest limb 
 of the anticline. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 2tl 
 
 KERN RIVER FIELD. 
 
 The largest area in wliicli we have had a working knowledge of the 
 structure is the Kern River Field. This has been due to the simplicity 
 of the underground conditions rather than to our having done any 
 great amount of detail work. 
 
 The field lies in the southwestern limb of a broad anticlinal spur, 
 which seems to branch out from the Sierra Nevada foothills along the 
 mouth of the Kern River Canyon. So far as our work Ls concerned, 
 the field may be considered a monocline with a gentle dip to the south- 
 west. The dip varies only slightly in different portions of the field. 
 In the southwest quarter of Section 33, T. 28 S., R 28 E., M. D. B. & M., 
 the dip has been determined to be approximately 6.5 feet per 100, to 
 the southwest. One mile south from Section 4, T. 29 S., R. 28 E., it 
 has been determined to be about 7.5 feet per 100, south 50° west. In 
 Section 5, T. 29 S., R. 28 E., the west component of the dip has been 
 determined to be 6.1 feet per 100; the south component, and conse- 
 quently the true direction and angle of the dip, has not been exactly 
 determined. Further work to the west may show a steepening of the 
 dip and possibly a change in the strike to a direction more nearly north 
 and south. 
 
 The logs of the field show a general similarity, but no continuous 
 marker has as yet been found that can be used as a guide in correlating. 
 One "rule of thumb" by which the point of shut-off ha.s been deter- 
 mined in much of the drilling is that it should be made below the 
 second tar sand. Had this been uniformly followed, the field would 
 undoubtedly have been in much better condition than it is today. 
 Judging from the logs it would appear that the sands and clays are 
 lenticular. This we know to be true to a certain extent, and yet we 
 believe that had the logs been more accurately kept, considerable regu- 
 larity of beds would be shown. 
 
 Throughout the most of the field "top water" is found in abundance 
 but under low head. Owing to the low head on this water, there are 
 portions of the field to which it does not reach and in which Avells can 
 be made to produce clean oil with only one string of pipe. Such terri- 
 tory is limited, however, to the higher portions of the monocline, in the 
 extreme northeast edge of the field. 
 
 So far as our work has gone, it has not shown any marked structural 
 changes that would be expected to limit the productive area. To the 
 south and west it appears that the drilling has reached a point where 
 water occupies certain sands that higher up carry oil. This condition 
 can neither be proven nor disproven until the irregularity of " shut- 
 off s" in many edge wells is corrected. 
 
 There are theories that the water menacing the production of the 
 field is all top water, and theories that it is all bottom water, and there 
 
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242 STATE Olli AN.D OAK SUPERVISOR. 
 
 ai-e soiup oonvinciiio' ;ir^miu'ii1s on both sides. It is argued that the 
 faet that eertjiiii (h'cp wells, now known to have water in the bottom 
 sands, originally produced clean oil, proves that the water has been let 
 into the sands from above. This is possible, but it neglects the possi- 
 bility of encroaching "edge water." 
 
 On the other hand, it is argued that if the water were coming from 
 the top sands, with the great number of wells with leaking water strings 
 and abandoned wells wdth no pipe left, and the offsetting wells with 
 water strin.ys landed hundreds of feet stratigraphieally nonuniform, 
 there would be nothing but water produced in the field. 
 
 This Department has not gone extensively into these theories. It has 
 been content to know that when the deep wells are plugged in every 
 clay or shale stratum from the original bottom back until the well ceases 
 to produce water, the value of the well to the owner has been increased 
 many fold and that the possibility of the well being a source of 
 damage has been eliminated. 
 
 Similarly, when it has been believed by the operator that it was neces- 
 sary, in order to shut water out of the production, to land the water 
 string below^ sands that were known to carry clean oil in other parts 
 of the field, the Department has ruled that all sands below the point of 
 uniform shut-off should he mudded thoroughly and cemented by forcing 
 sufficient cement behind the water string to reach top sand so mudded. 
 
 By these means we are reasonably certain that the water will be con- 
 fined to its present strata, and if the offending wells are ever so treated, 
 it can be confined to its original strata, except in the case of an 
 encroaching "edge water." 
 
 In following out this policy, we would like to see the unplugged 
 abandoned wells treated first. Unfortunately, they will probably be 
 the last ones to be repaired, and we expect that much work will be done 
 that might not have been necessary had the original offenders been 
 taken care of first. However, the uncertainty of finding the original 
 offenders, together wdth the certainty of getting the cost of the work 
 back out of any well in which water is shut off, we think justifies our 
 
 policy. 
 
 Another policy that might be mentioned is that of plugging the 
 relatively few bottom-water wxlls before undertaking the correlation 
 of the trouble due to nonuniformity of "shut-off." This is merely to 
 eliminate the smallest class of trouble makers, in order to simplify the 
 proposition of finding and correcting the others. 
 
 The correlation of nonuniform "shut-oft's" is a matter that will call 
 for more and more attention as time goes on. At present, the most 
 promising method is that of spudding down alongside the old well to 
 the proper point of "shut-off" and thoroughly mudding the formations 
 at that point. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 243 
 
 COMPLAINTS. 
 
 SUNSET MUNAKCIl UIJ. CO.MrANV. Soc 'JO. '1\ 11' N.. K. 1^4 \V.. 8. B. B. & .M. 
 
 VS. 
 AMERICAN OILFIELDS COMPANY, Sec. 32, 1'. 32 S., R. 24 K., M. U. B. & M. 
 
 This complaint was fornially initiated on October 9, 1915, and at one 
 time reached the stage where work was commenced on Well No. 5 of 
 the American Oilfields Company. by that company. 
 
 On November 22, 1915, the Superintendent of the company reported 
 on this work in part as follows : 
 
 "In going iuto the well we were able to get to 1700' with a little cleaning out, 
 and at this depth we went outside of the 6| casing, showing that it has a hole in it 
 at that depth. The casing seeming to be bad at some distance above this depth, I 
 had the hole filled up, and in going down I went through the casing again at 1667', 
 which goes to show that it is useless to attempt anything further with the 6| casing 
 that is in the hole at the present time, as the oil sand, which I believe the Sunset 
 Monarch people desire to have protected, is at 2250'. I also used a Jar Down Spear 
 for the purpose of getting vibration, and found some vibration on the top of the 
 casing at ir>80'. which looks as though there is a possibility of getting the 6| casing 
 out, down that far. 
 
 "I have laid oflf the crews that I had working on the well until the matter has 
 been gone over, and some conclusion arrived at, as to what the Sunset Monarch 
 would like to have done. In going out through the casing at the depth where I found 
 we actually did go out, it is going to mean the drilling of a new hole down to the 
 point of cementing, and in cases of this kind there is always the possibilitj' of the 
 new hole which we drill, by the time we reach the depth where we would like to 
 cement, being some distance from where the old original hole is located ; and to get 
 these two holes properly connected, get the old pipe out of the way that is in them, 
 and cement them off to prevent water from getting into the lower sands, is the 
 problem now to be taken into consideration, which I would like to have you do and 
 advise me as to any conclusions that either yourself, or the Sunset Monarch may 
 reach." 
 
 This left the well in bad condition and threw the burden of laying 
 out plans for the correction of the trouble on to the State ]\Iining 
 Bureau. After a preliminary canvass of the situation, it was found 
 that the information furnished by the two companies was not suffi- 
 ciently complete nor accurate to warrant basing recommendations on 
 it. Some difficulty was experienced in getting the added information 
 necessary and the official logs of the Sunset Monarch wells were not 
 received until December, 1916. A cross section was then made which 
 showed such a complex situation that it was decided to construct a peg 
 model and go into the matter more thoroughly. 
 
 On January 22, 191(5, letters were written to both companies, asking 
 for histories of the wells in question, and for tlie production records. 
 The information thus elicited was very meagre. 
 
 To complete tlie peg model it was necessary for the Department to 
 correct the elevations that liad been submitted. The work had been 
 completed and a report started when the Sunset Monarch property was 
 taken over by the Standard Oil Company. 
 
244 S'I'ATK oil; AND GAS SIU'ERVIROR. 
 
 A comparison of data witli tlio sircologieal departiiient of the Standard 
 Oil Company developed some differences of opinion as to the extent of 
 a certain water sand indicated on the peg model. By mutual agree- 
 ment the report was held up pending the result of the drilling contem- 
 plated by the new owners. This drilling has furnished some valuable 
 information, and it is now expected that when this is put in proper 
 form it will enable us to make a complete report outlining the work 
 necessary to correct existing conditions. 
 
 TRADERS OIL COMrANY, Sec. 23, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 INDIAN & COLONIAL DEVELOP.MENT COMPANY, Sec. 22, T. .32 S., R. 23 E.. 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Since reporting on this in Bulletin No. 73, the Department has made 
 an extensive investigation of the water trouble complained of. Very 
 little trouble was experienced in getting the necessary data, and our 
 requests for logs and histories and detailed production reports were 
 promptly complied with by the operators. 
 
 A peg model was constructed which served the purpose of eliminat- 
 ing from consideration a large number of wells and narrowing the 
 investigation down to those most likely to be offenders. 
 
 On December 28, 1916, the writer reported to the State Oil and Gas 
 Supervisor in part as follows : 
 
 "The scope of the examination can be materially enlarged when the logs of the 
 Knob Hill, Kern Crown, Palmer Union, Cheney Stimson, and Burks Wells, in 
 Section 23 become available. Without these I doubt if the trouble can be wholly 
 corrected. 
 
 "A good start can be made, however, by beginning on the wells that are known 
 to be in bad shape. First among these, I will put Indian Colonial No. 11, Section 23, 
 T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. This well was drilled in 1907, and our log of 
 it shows both top and bottom water. As for the top water, the preponderance of 
 evidence is against its presence in this vicinity. 
 
 "There is no record of any attempt having been made to plug off the bottom water 
 and the presumption is that this water has access to the oil sands. I am of the 
 opinion that this well is the source of much of the water which has appeared in a 
 number of wells higher up the dip. Many of these produced clean oil for periods 
 ranging from a month to several years before showing water. Such a condition over 
 a limited area might easily be caused by a bad well. However, it is not likely that 
 this well is furnishing all the water appearing in the district affected. 
 
 "The general appearance of the whole situation would rather suggest an 'edge 
 water' condition in one or more of the sands. Were it not for the fact that there are 
 a number of other wells in the district which our recoi-ds show to be at fault, I would 
 unhesitatingly call it an 'edge water' condition. But even so, it is imperative that 
 all bad wells be repaired before proper measures can be taken to correct such a 
 condition. Furthermore, just such a condition could be produced by several bad 
 wells properly located, and there is no means of telling how much of this trouble 
 is due to bad wells, until they are corrected. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 245 
 
 "Another well which appears from our Ior (o bo in bad shape is Buena Fe 
 Petroleum Company (Mountain Girl) No. 17, Section 22. The casing has been 
 pulled and there is no report of any attempt to plu? off the bottom water. 
 
 "Buena Fe (West 40) No. ;5 is another well in which bottom water was 
 encountered. Its log makes no mention of any attempt to plug it. 
 
 "In addition to these, I find a number of wells that have been plugged by bridging 
 above the water sand. Such plugging has in a number of cases shut the water out of 
 the producing part of the well, bi t Las left it free of access to other sands than the 
 one in which it originally occurred. Among these are: Buena Fe Pet. Co. (Bay 
 City) No. 3, presumably with open liole. from 1110 to 97.") feet; Buena Fe Pet. Co. 
 (Mountain Girl) No. 13. with (»S feet of open hole below the plug; Indian Colonial 
 Dev. Co. No. 4, plugged at 131(>, 1280 and 1125 feet with no record of formation 
 between these plugs. Any of these wells may be contributing to the seeming "edge 
 water' condition throughout this distric t. 
 
 "A number of other wells are reported in good shape but deserve mention merely 
 to give a history of the trouble : 
 
 Indian Colonial Dev. Co. No. 1. drilled in 1008. entered bottom water. This was 
 plugged off and the well produced clean oil for one year, when water broke in again. 
 Attempts to plug off this water indicate that this water came in about 300 feet 
 higher in the formation than the first bottom water ; 
 
 "Wilbert No. 2, drilled in IftOD, and encountered water at about this same place. 
 This was about the same time the upper water broke into Indian Colonial No. 1 ; 
 
 "Wilbert No. 1, drilled during the same year, produced clean oil for three months 
 before showing water. By July. 1011, both Wilbert wells were suspended on account 
 of this water. 
 
 "I am of the opinion that the water in these three wells comes from Indian Colonial 
 No. 11, Section 23. The continuous pumping of Indian Colonial No. 1 would be 
 expected to draw the water towards it. Wilbert No. 2 would be expected to find the 
 sand flooded, as it is near Indian Colonial No. 1. The position of Wilbert No. 1 
 relative to the other three wells, would"lend weight to the supposition that the water 
 was drawn to it as a result of its own production. It is possible chat dye put in 
 Indian Colonial No. 11 would show conclusively whether any of this water comes 
 from that well. This may be impossible on account of the casing being choked 
 with litter. 
 
 "Another preliminary test that might be made is to determine the fluid levels in 
 General Petroleum No.' 1, Section 27, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. This well 
 does not report water, but is quite deep and undoubtedly has it. It is not likely that 
 it stands high enough to reach the oil sands as the well is quite near the outcrop. 
 If the mechanical condition of the well permits the determination of the fluid level 
 this point can easily be settled. 
 
 "I would advise putting this matter before the various agents of the companies 
 concerned and getting their suggestions and any further facts that they have 
 neglected to give us. If this does not bring out any facts contradicting the records 
 that we have of these wells, I would advise repair work on the following wells : 
 
 "Indian Colonial Dev. Co.. No. 11. Sec. 23, T. 32 S.. R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 "Indian Colonial Dev. Co., No. 4, Sec. 22, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B & M. 
 
 "Buena Fe Pet. Co. (Mountain Girl), No. 17, Sec. 22, T. 32 S., R. 23 E.. 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 "Buena Fe Pet. Co. (West 40). No. 3, Sec. 22, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., .M. 1 ). B. & M. 
 
 "P.uena Fe Pet. Co. (Mountain Girl), No. 13, Sec. 22, T. 32 S.. R. 23 E., 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 "When these wells are put in proper shape, conditions can be watched for a time, 
 and no doubt improvement will result. It is of course possible that natural 'edge 
 water" is encroaching throughout the district, and if so. there will be no doubt of it 
 after these olfending wells are repaired. 
 
 "A more strenuous repair campaign will be demanded if the trouble proves to be 
 "edge water", but no recommendations can be made as to this work until the repair 
 work on the wells mentioned is coiuplctcd and results miled." 
 
246 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 The condition of the wells mentioned was brought to the attention 
 of the operators by the State Oil and Gas Supervisor in letter dated 
 January 3, 1917. Mr. L. P. Guiberson, General Manager of the Indian 
 & Colonial Development Company, immediately expressed a willingness 
 to undertake the repair of his company's "Well No. 11, and by April 30th 
 a new rig had been built over the well and work well started. 
 
 The Buena Fe Petroleum Company and the General Petroleum Cor- 
 poration furnished additional information on the condition of some of 
 their wells. This information has eliminated certain of the wells as 
 possible sources of trouble. The water level in General Petroleum Cor- 
 poration Well No. 1, Section 27, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M., was 
 reported as being below the oil sands which this investigation is attempt- 
 ing to protect. 
 
 The reported work on Buena Fe Petroleum Company (Bay City 
 No. 3), indicated that it was still a possible source of water, but tests 
 made by the company since that time have shown conclusively that the 
 well has not been damaging the producing sands. 
 
 The information furnished concerning Buena Fe Petroleum Com- 
 pany (Mountain Girl) No. 13 and No. 17, indicates that both may be 
 in need of repair. 
 
 The results of the repair of Well No. 11 of the Indian & Colonial 
 Development Company will determine to a large extent the other work 
 that will be necessary. The work on this well was suspended for some 
 time and it finally became necessary for the State Oil and Gas Super- 
 visor to issue the following formal Order directing that the work be 
 done. 
 
 ORDER NUMBER THREE, 
 
 BY 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR R. P. McLAUGHLIN, 
 
 Dated September 18, 1917, 
 
 relative to 
 
 INDIAN COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, WELL No. 11, 
 
 Section 23, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 "To Indian Colonial Development Compant), 
 
 L. P. Gviherson, its Attorney in Fact, 
 Producers Ouarantccd Oil Company. 
 
 It appearing to the supervisor that water in excessive and damaging quantities 
 is at present entering the oil sands of several wells situated within a radius of 
 approximately one-half mile from the quarter section corner common to Sections 
 twenty-two (22) and twenty-three (23), Township thirty-two (32) South, Range 
 twenty-three (23) East, M. D. B. «& M., in Korn County. California; and 
 
 It further appearing that several oil operators and owners of property situated 
 within said ii'^idn liavf filed written complaint of said condition with the supervisor, 
 
SECOND ANNL'AL REPORT. 247 
 
 said supervisor has caused an investigation to be made pursuant to Section S, 
 Ciiapter 718. Statutes of IDl.j. amended 1917. and has determined that the following 
 conditions exist : 
 
 The excessive amount of water is probably due to improper conditions existing 
 at more than one well in the vicinity. It will probably be necessary to repair various 
 wells in order to stop the damage. It appears inadvisable to begin widespread 
 repairs on all wells, but rather to first repair such wells as are clearly maintained 
 in such condition as to afford access of water into the oil sands. After such repairs 
 are made, and the results noted, the other wells may be treated as circumstances 
 may indicate. 
 
 The log of Well Xumlicr Eleven (11) of the Indian Colonial Development Com- 
 pany, situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest 
 Quarter of Section Twenty-three (23) Township thirty-two (32) South, Range 
 twentj--tliree (23) East, has been filed with the supervisor by L. P. Guiberson, 
 signing himself as general manager for said company. The log shows the w'ell to 
 have been drilled to a depth of approximately one thousand live hundred and sixty- 
 six (156G) feet. 
 
 The rig was subsequently removed and well has not been pumped for a long period 
 of time. The aforementioned information indicates that water was encountered in 
 the vicinity of and below oil sands known to be productive in neighboring wells. 
 There is no evidence before the supervisor showing that proper plugs were placed in 
 the well in such position as to prevent the flow of such water as was encountered 
 from entering said ])roductive oil sands. It is probable that such flow of water 
 is entering said oil sands. 
 
 The condition cf said well, as aforementioned, was brought to the attention of 
 L. P. Guiberson, general manager of the Indian Colonial Development Company, by 
 the State Oil and (ias Supervisor in a letter dated January 3. 1917. Said letter 
 further requested that repair work be commenced on the well pursuant to specifica- 
 tions to be furnished by Deput.v Supervisor R. N. Ferguson. About January 6, 
 1917. said general manager called at the office of said deputj' supervisor at Taft 
 and signified a willingness to conunence said repair work. Under date of Feb- 
 ruary 19. 1917. said general manager wrote to the supervisor stating that a rig had 
 been erected at the well and that certain other work, preparatory to repairing the 
 well, had been completed. The letter further stated that actual repair work would 
 be commenced as soon as possible. 
 
 On April 30. 1917. said general manager reported to said deput.v supervisor that 
 a depth of seven hundred and fifty (750) feet in the well had been reached with 
 a ten (10) inch bit. Said depth is below the bottom of the ten (10) inch casing, 
 as shown by the log of the well. This indicated that some eight (S) inch casing 
 had been withdrawn from the well. 
 
 On ^lay 8. 1917, said general manager reported to said deputy supervisor that a 
 depth of one thousand one hundred (1100)) feet had been reached in the well; 
 that the top of eight and a quarter (8i) inch casing was found at a depth of eight 
 hundred and thirty-six (83G) feet and that the eight and a quarter (85) inch casing 
 was swedged open and found in good condition. 
 
 Further progress has not been rejjorted to the supervisor. 
 
 On August 13. 1917. the supervisor addressed a letter to said general manager, 
 calling attention to reported cessation of work, and suggesting the advisability of 
 iresenting a definite showing why a formal order should not be issued. 
 
 Th:' foregoing statements show the reason and necessity of rei)air work at Indian 
 Colonial Well Number Eleven (11). Section twenty-three (23). Township thirty-two 
 (32) South. Range fwenty-tliree (23) East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 The foregoing statements also indicate that repair work has not been diligently 
 pursued by the Indian Colonial Development Company, the oiKjrators of said well, 
 notwithstanding the written statements of its general manager that such work would 
 be diligentl.v i)ursue(l. 
 
 Now. therefore, pursuant to Secliiuis N mmiI II. Cliapti-r 71S. Statutes of 191.".. 
 .iinended 1917, it is hereby ordered that th»> following work be immediately com- 
 menced and operations carried on continuously until completion: 
 
248 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Flint: Kedrill or clean out the well lo a depth of one thousand five hundred sixty- 
 .six (irv(M)) feet, or until it i.s demonstrated that the original bottom of the well has 
 been reached. If it proves neces.sar.v. in order to reach said original bottom of well, 
 mud shall be used between the depths of one thousand three hundred seventeen 
 (1317) feet and said original bottom of well. 
 
 Srcoiifl : The hole shall be solidly plugged and tamped with clay from the original 
 bottom to a depth oi' one thousand four hundred forty-nine (1449) feet. 
 
 'I'liird: From the top of the last mentioned clay plug the well shall be shot with 
 fifty (.10) pounds of sixty ((Kl) per cent dynamite and cleaned out to top of 
 said clay plug. Suflicient cement .-^hall then be placed in the bole to fill it to a 
 depth of one thousand four hundred ten (1410) feet. 
 
 Fourth : After it is demonstrated that the last mentioned cement plug has been 
 properly set at the specified depth, the hole shall be solidly plugged and tamped 
 with clay from the top of said cement plug up to a depth of one thousand three 
 hundred seventeen (1317) feet. 
 
 Fifth : From the top of the last mentioned clay plug the well shall be shot with 
 fifty (50) poi uds of sixty (60) per cent dynamite and cleaned out to top of said 
 clay plug. Sufficient cement shall then be placed in the hole to fill it to a depth of 
 one thoi sand two hundred sixty-one (1201) feet. 
 
 .S'/j"//( : After it is demonstrated that the last mentioned cement plug has properly 
 set at the specified depth, the well shall be tested by bailing. 
 
 All work must be done to the satisfaction of the supervisor. 
 
 All demonstrations of required plugging shall be witnessed by the supervisor or 
 his duly appointed representative. 
 
 A written report shall be furnished to the supervisor each day by the owner or 
 oi)erator of the well. Said report shall be in duplicate, signed by the representative 
 of the owner or operator of the well, and shall fully and completely set forth all 
 work accomplished during the preceding twenty-four hours, together with the names 
 of all workmen employed at the well within said period of time. 
 
 Deputy Supervisor K. X. PVrguson of Taft, California, is hereby appointed to 
 represent the supervisor in so far as it may be necessary to inspect the work and 
 receive reports of same. 
 
 Any and all requests for modification of the aforementioned specifications must 
 be made in writing, addressed to the supervisor and delivered to said deputy super- 
 visor. Said deputy shall thereupon forward said request or requests to the supervisor, 
 together with such recommendations as may be deemed necessary." 
 
 At the present writing, December 11, 1917, the well is cleaned out 
 to (irioinal Ixttom and the work of plugoing will soon be under way. 
 On account of new information, developed in the course of the redrill- 
 ing some changes have since been made in the specifications contained 
 in the order. 
 
 KERN TRADING AND OIL COMPANY. Sec. 30, T. 12 X., R. 23 W., 
 
 S. B. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 NATIONAL PACIFIC OIL COMPANY. Sec. 30, T. 12 N., R. 23 W.. S. B. B. c*i M. 
 
 Norciiihcr 11, 1915. 
 
 There have been no new developments in this case during the past 
 3'ear, but a better feeling prevails and it is thought likely that work 
 will be started voluntarily during the coming year. 
 
SECOND AXNUAL REPORT. 249 
 
 llOCK OIL COMrAXY. Sec 2:}. T. 31 S.. K. 22 E.. :M. D. R. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 SAX P^RAXnSCO .MIDWAY OIL COMPAXY. S.c 24. T. .'U S.. R. 22 K.. 
 
 M. D. R. & M. 
 January 21, 1916. 
 
 Extreme difficulty was experienced in getting information on which 
 to base this investigation. This was true of the plaintiff company as 
 well as the defendant. Cross sections were made which indicated that 
 several wells were at fault. A preliminary report to the State Oil and 
 Gas Supervisor, dated December 20, 1910. recommended that work be 
 started on two of the wells at once. 
 
 It was recommended that top water be excluded from Well Xo. 2 of 
 the San Francisx'O ^[idway Oil Company, and that a test of the old job 
 of plugging for bottom water be made. The top water had been let 
 into the well by perforating the water .string. 
 
 A te.st of the water string of Rock Oil Company No. 2 was also recom- 
 mended. Other work was made dependent upon the results of this 
 work. A further investigation was made later under the direction of 
 Deputy M. J. Kirwan, which resulted in the issuance of a more com- 
 plete set of specifications for the repair of the San Francisco Midway 
 Oil Company wells. 
 
 On ^lay 25, 1917, the department witnessed a bailing test on Well 
 Xo. 2 of the San Francisco IMidway Oil Co.. which demonstrated that 
 the old job of plugging had successfully shut bottom water out of 
 producing formations. The test was made after top water had been 
 excluded by means of a packer set below the perforations of the 8^" 
 water string. The department then authorized plugging the well up 
 to the shoe of the Sy casing and redrilling to make a higher "shut- 
 off." in order to test the oil showings previously cased off behind the 
 water string. This work has not been completed, and as the results 
 may determine in a ineasure the work that will be required on other 
 wells, the completion of the investigation Ls awaiting these results. 
 
 In securing information for further investigation of this complaint, 
 it was found necessary to issue the following formal order : 
 
 ORDER NUMBER TWO 
 BY 
 
 STATE OIL AXD GAS SUPERVISOR R. P. McLAUOIILlX. 
 
 Dated July 2. 1917, 
 
 relative to 
 
 SAX FRAXnSCO MIDWAY OIL COMPAXY WELL Xo. 2. 
 
 Soctiou 24. T. :{l S., Range 22 E., M. I). B. & M. 
 
 ■'To Rwk Oil Vompain/. 
 
 San Frauviaco Midicai/ Oil ('ompamj, 
 
 lirnokxliirc Oil Ciimpitnii. 
 
 Miillaiifl oa/ichl.s i'uinpantj, 
 
 diiirnil t'l f riiliiiiii <'n)it<)Uliiiiii: 
 It aitpcaiin^' to tho .supervisor tliat written complaints signed i)y more than 
 one-tliird of tlie individuals or corporations owning land, or operating wells, within 
 
250 STATE OIL AND GAS SUl'ERVISOR. 
 
 a radius oi one mile of a certain well known and designated as San Francisco 
 Midway "Well Xo. 2, situated in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter 
 of section 24. T. 31 ^u, R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M., have been filed pursuant to 
 Section n, Chapter 718, Statutes of lOlH. said supervisor has caused an investiga- 
 tion to be made and has determined that the following condition exists: 
 
 Water in excessive and damaging quantities is at present entering the oil sands 
 of several wells within a radius of approximately one-fourth of a mile from the 
 said well. 
 
 The excessive amount of water is probably due to improper conditions existing 
 at more than one well in the area mentioned. Relief can only be had by treating 
 all the wells under a single comprehensive plan, for the reason that they are 
 intimately related underground. 
 
 The investigation began with the assumption that the damaging conditions com- 
 plained of originated in and were local to the said well. The owners of said well 
 have performed certain work upon it, with the advice and suggestions of the super- 
 visor. Considerable vital infonnation as to the condition and productiveness of 
 various neighboring wells is not shown by records filed with the supervisor. Failure 
 of the Rock Oil Company, the original complainant, to fully cooperate with informal 
 requests for information, relative to fluid levels and production, lias been particularly 
 notable. 
 
 It is necessary to perform certain tests in order to more definitely determine the 
 source of the infiltrating water and direct repair work at the wells for the purpose 
 of preventing damage. 
 
 Now, therefore, pursuant to sections 8 and 11, Chapter 718, Statutes of 1915, it 
 is hereby ordered that the following tests be made and the following records 
 furnished : 
 
 Measurements of amounts of oil and of water must be made at the following 
 wells : 
 
 Rock Oil Company wells numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), 
 Seven (7), and Eight (8) in Section 23. 
 
 San Francisco Midway Oil Company wells numbered Two (2). and Three (3) 
 in Section 24. 
 
 General Petroleum Corporation well numltered Four (4) "Brunswick" in Sec- 
 tion 26. 
 
 Midland Oilfields Company wells numbered One (1), and Two (2) in Section 25. 
 
 Brookshire Oil Company well numbered Five (5) in Section 24, all in Township 
 31 South, Range 22 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 The measurements are to be made at each well separately at least three times for 
 periods of twenty-four hours each. Measurements are to be made within ten days 
 from date hereof and a written statement of the results of all measurements must be 
 filed with Deputy Supervisor R. N. Ferguson, at Taft, California, within fifteen 
 days from date hereof. 
 
 The measurement of amounts of oil and of water are to be made by running all 
 fluid from the well into a tank of sufiicient capacity to contain all fluid produced 
 in twenty-four hours. Flow into the tank must be maintained continuously for 
 twenty-four hours unless it amounts to more than fifty barrels in which case a 
 shorter period of time will be permissible. At the end of the prescribed 
 period of time, flow into the tank is to be stopped and the total fluid measured. 
 Such free water as may have settled to the bottom of the tank shall be 
 drawn off and the remaining fluid again measured and sampled to determine the 
 amount of water held in suspension, as shown by proper test with centrifuge. 
 Details of the manner of making measurements and submitting statement of results 
 thereof to lie .subject to the approval of Deputy Supervisor R. N. Ferguson. 
 
 Measurements to determine the depths at which fluid stands must be made within 
 thirty days from date hereof at each of the following wells: 
 
 R(K-k Oil Company wells numbend Oni> (1). Two (2), Three (3). Four (4). 
 Seven (7). tuid Eight (8) in Section 2-">. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 251 
 
 General I'etroleum Corporation well numbered Four (4) "Brunswick" in Sec- 
 tion 2G. 
 
 Rrc'okshire Oil Coni])an.v well numl.cred Five (5) in Section 24. 
 
 Midland Oilfields Company wells numbered One (1). and Two (2), in Section 25. 
 
 San Francisco Midway Oil Company well numbered Three (3) in Section 24, all 
 in Township 31 South. lianse 22 East. M. D. B. & M. The tests to detennine the 
 depth at which fluid stand.s are to be made by withdrawing the tubing from the 
 well, and, after ten hours from the time the tubing is removed, measuring to the 
 surface of the fluid, measurement to be witnessed by Deputy Supervisor R. N. 
 Ferguson, or a person designated by him for that purpose. 
 
 Tests must be made at Rock Oil Company well numbered Two (2) to determine 
 whether or not the eight and one-quarter inch (SJ") casing is leaking water and 
 also whether or not the water shut-off at the bottom of said casing is effective. 
 Manner and date of the.se casing tests to be subject to written request by Deputy 
 Supervisor R. N. Ferguson. 
 
 Complete written records must be furuislied within thirty days from date hereof 
 to Deputy Supervisor R. N. Ferguson at Taft, California, for the following specified 
 wells and operations : 
 
 Rock Oil Company well number Five (5). method of abandonment; well numbered 
 Two (2), redrilling: both in Section 23. 
 
 Midland Oilfields Company wells numbered One (1). and Two (2). in Section 25, 
 record of drilling, all in Township 31 South. Range 22 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Further tests and repairs will be determined after completion of the afore- 
 mentioned tests and measurements and will be covered by a supplement, or continua- 
 tion of this order." 
 
 The tests and iiifoniiatiou deiiianded in the order have been made or 
 furnished with the following exceptions : 
 
 Rock Oil Co. "Well No. 3. not tested on account of lost tubing and rods 
 in the hole. 
 
 San Francisco Midway Oil Co. Wells No. 2 and No. 3 not tested. 
 
 At the present writing, December, 1917, it appears likely that the 
 more stringent provision of the law will have to be invoked to secure 
 compliance with the order. 
 
 PACIFIC CRUDE OIL CO.MI'ANY, Sec. 32, T. 31 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 BUICK OIL COMPANY. Sec. 32, T. 31 S., R. 2:5 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 No progress has since been made. 
 
 NACIREMA OIL COMPANY (Now Pittsburg Oil & Gas Co.) 
 
 Sec. 0. T. 30 S., R. 22 E.. M. D. 1'.. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 UNITED STATE- OIL & MIMN(; COMPANY (Now Nevada County Oil Co.), 
 
 Sec. (i, T. .30 S.. R. 22 E.. M. D. B. & .M. 
 
 While it lias bi^i n iinixissihlc i'uv llic dcpartnit'iit lo sci-uic sutiHcieiit 
 definite information on wliicli to base recoimiiendations, tlie normal 
 development of the tcri'iloiy has virtually eliminated the trouble com- 
 plained of. The Nevada ('ounty Oil Company has been diligently 
 
252 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 prosecuting the work on the wells eoniplained of and approval has been 
 grantetl by this department to abandon Well Xo. 4 (now No. 44) and 
 to redrill Well No. 3 (now No. 43). 
 
 We have had no application as yet to work on Well No. 2. 
 
 FAIRBANKS OIL COMI'AXY, Sor. 22, T. 82 S.. K. 2.3 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 GENERAL PF/I'ROLETM CORPOR.VTION (Sibyl). Sec. 22, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Fehruarn 25, 1916. 
 
 The investigation of this matter was held in abeyance during the 
 tests conducted under Complaint of Fairbanks Oil Company vs. Buena 
 Fe Petroleum Co., but in view of the fact that the well tested in that 
 case was shown not to be at fault, it is likely that a further examination 
 into the condition of the Sibyl well will be requested by the Fairbanks 
 Oil Company. 
 
 F.MRBANKS OIL COMrANY. Sic. 22, T. 32 S.. R. 23 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 BUENA FE PETROLEI^M CO.. Sec. 22. T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 3Iarch 7, 1917 (Verbal). 
 
 This matter did not reach the stage of a complaint, but as it resulted 
 in the testing of a well which previously appeared to be improperly 
 plugged, it has been so classed for record. 
 
 Representatives of the two companies met at the Taft office of the 
 State ]\Iining Bureau on August 15, 1917, and an agreement was 
 reached, to the effect that the Buena Fe Petroleum Co., Ltd., would 
 clean out its AVell No. 3 (West 40) to a depth of 1050 feet and make 
 tests of the old plugging between that depth and the bottom water 
 which had been encountered in drilling the well. All the records con- 
 cerning this old job of plugging showed that the water had not been 
 shut off until the final cementing, which brought the top of the plug 
 up to a depth of 961', or 42' inside the unperforated 8]" casing. 
 In testing this well, the hole was cleaned out to a depth of 1042 feet 
 and showed only a slow rise of water level after bailing; It was then 
 plugged back to 999', after which an 8]" perforated liner was set 
 in and the 10" casing perforated from 710' to 720'. 
 
 A pumping test wa.s made on November 27, 1917, with the pump set 
 at a depth of 9(3(1', and aftei- standing 19 hour.s the well pumped but 
 three barrels of fluid before exhausting the same. This test showed 
 clearly that the well had not been the source of the water complained of. 
 
 In making the test, the company was able to salvage the 8^" casing. 
 
SECOND AXNUAL REPORT. 25:3 
 
 IIALE-McLKOD (ML ('():\irANV niul MIDWAY FIVi: OIL ("U.MI'ANY. 
 
 Sec. li. T. :',2 s.. n. 's\ iv. :m. 1). i;. cV: m. 
 
 vs. 
 KALIiSPKLL MIDWAY OIL COMI'A.XY. Sec. .".. T. ;;l> S.. U. -J:! K., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 March 30, 1916. 
 
 yir. Naiamore's work on this complaint, as reported in Bulletin 
 No. 73, showed the troubles complained of to be very complex. Lack 
 of complete records and shortage of time have rendered it impossible 
 for the department to make as extensive an investiyation as the condi- 
 tions warrant. 
 
 The abandonment by the Kalispell Midway Oil Company- of the well 
 complained of (No. 2), relieved the situation temporarily. The plug- 
 ging of this well was specified by this department and should prevent 
 the well from being a menace in the future. From the data available 
 at the time of its a])and<mment, it appeared that the well was getting 
 the water through an oil sand, probably as a result of neighboring wells 
 having had their water strings landed below this sand. 
 
 MIDWAY KOYAL rETROLEUM COMPANY, See. 10, T. 31 E.. R. 23 E.. 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 RROOKSHIRE OIL COMPANY. Sec. 24, T. 31 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 April 3, 1916. 
 
 At the urgent request of the Midway Royal Petroleum Company this 
 matter was again gone into. A complete set of production reports of 
 the various wells was secured and plotted, and in order to make this 
 information of value, the two companies were reciuested ^;o pull the 
 tubing from the wells in question and allow us to determine fluid levels 
 and depths of the various holes. 
 
 The Brookshire Oil Company furnished the department the oppor- 
 tunity asked for. at once, and the wells made a veiy creditable showing. 
 
 The ^lidway Royal Petroleum Companj^ at whose reciuest the investi- 
 gation was undertaken on June 14. 1917. failed to furnish the depart- 
 ment with an opportunity to make the corresponding measurements on 
 its wells and, ccnsequently, the investigation was discontinued on 
 October 13, 1917. 
 
 STOCKTON MIDWAY (JIL COMPANY, Sec 14. T. 31 S.. R. 22 E.. 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 ONISBO OIL COMPANY ( Well Nu. 1 ). See. 14, T. :'. S.. R. 22 E.. .M. D. P.. iV: M. 
 
 June 2S, 1916. 
 
 The department has not yet secured the oflicial h)g of the well com- 
 plained of (No. 1), and no attempt at an investigation has been made. 
 
254 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 (iENKHAL PE'l'KOr.KUM CORPOKATIOX. Soo. IT,, T. :;i S.. R. 2lJ K., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 POTTER ()ir> CO. (Wrll No. S). Sec. 3.1, T. 31 S.. R. 22 E., M. 1). R. & M. 
 
 August 3, 1916. 
 
 An investigation of this matter \\ill be made as soon as the work on 
 the earlier complaints is finished. 
 
 UNR^N OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Sec. .34, T. 32 S., R. 24 E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 SOUTH MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, Sec. 34, T. 32 S.. R. 24 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 November 30, 1915. 
 
 The South ]\Iidwa.y Oil Compan^v property has been taken over by 
 the Lakeview No. 2 Oil Company, and work has been begun on Well 
 No. 23, formerly known as No. 2 or No. 4. Upon completion of the 
 work on this well, it is understood that the company intends correcting 
 the trouble in the well complained of, old No. 1. 
 
 AMAUROT OIL COMPANY, Sec. o. T. 29 S., R. 2S E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 DEL REY OIL COMPANY. Sec. 5. T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 October, 1915. 
 
 The work of satisfying this complaint was practically completed dur- 
 ing the previous fiscal year, as reported in Bulletin No. 73. It involved 
 the plugging with clay of the bottom of the well (No. 1) of the Del 
 Rey Oil Company, and recementing the water string of AVell No. 2 oi 
 that company. The method used is described on page 87 in the article 
 on Mudding Methods practiced in the Kern River field. The results 
 were immediate, and beneficial to all surrounding property, and have 
 proven permanent. 
 
 The behavior of the wells of the Del Rey Oil Company before and 
 after the repairs is shown by the following table of daily production : 
 
 
 Before repairs 
 
 After repairs 
 
 WeU 
 
 Oil 1 Water 
 (barrels) (barrels) 
 
 Oil 
 
 (barrels) 
 
 Water 
 (barrels) 
 
 I 
 No 1 -— 
 
 
 7 
 40 
 45 
 25 
 
 5 
 
 No 2 --- . -- - 
 
 10 
 40 
 20 
 20 
 15 
 20 
 10 
 
 1,500 
 40 
 25 
 150 
 
 15 
 
 No 3 __ 
 
 6 
 
 No 6 - - - --- 
 
 25 
 
 Xo. 7 
 
 45 
 iS 
 
 20 
 
 35 
 
 No 10 -- 
 
 15 
 20 
 
 ir. 
 
 No 11 -- 
 
 10 20 
 
 
 
 Totals - - - 
 
 135 
 
 1,750 
 
 207 
 
 121 
 
 
 
SECOND ANXUAL REPORT. 
 
 2or) 
 
 Standard O// Co. 
 
 Scale 
 
 ^A SCO 
 
 Fig. 23. 
 
 This shows that the daily production of oil from the wells was 
 increased from 135 to 207 barrels and the daily production of water 
 reduced from 1750 to about 120 barrels. 
 
 The area under investigation has since been enlarged and further 
 recommendations for the correction of troubles in the vicinity have been 
 made and a still further report is being worked on at present. 
 
 ALMA OIL COMPANY (Junior Propert.v), Sec. 4, T. 29 S., R. 28 K.. 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 ASSOCLATED OIL COMPANY (Red Bank). Sec. 4, T. 29 S.. R. 28 E.. 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Sec. 4, T. 29 S., R. 2S E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 The water troubles in this vicinity are of long standing and have 
 withstood several attempts to overcome them. 
 
 This investigation was made at the joint request of the above named 
 companies. The brunt of the work for this department fell to :\Ir. 
 G. Mr({regor. then Inspector, handling the work of the Kern River 
 field. The result of tlie investigation was reported to the State Oil and 
 Gas Supervisor on January 8, 1917, and on January 24, 1917, instruc- 
 tions for the repair of certain wells were issued by the Supervisor in 
 the following letter addressed to each of the above companies : 
 
256 
 
 STATI": OITj and gas SriJ'ERVlSOR. 
 
 "Ui'lal i\(" lo llic iii.illcr (if ri'piiii-int;- dninniic l)(>in.n- tloiic liy water in the vicinity 
 (if 111' Alma Jr. I'niporty in the K<'rn liivcr field, we have completed a very 
 I horuunh investigation. 
 
 "As the matter now stan<ls, il is certain that both toy and bottom water have 
 access to the producing oil sands. To repair the wells that are making bottom water 
 is a simple matter compared to correcting the top water troubles and consequently, 
 wo recommend that the bottom water conditions in Alma Jr. No. 2 and Petroleum 
 J)eve]oi)ment Co. No. 2S be corrected first. 
 
 Denyer C/amp//^ 
 O// Co. 
 
 Red Bank 
 
 »4 •,/ 
 
 Pefro/eum Deve/opm&nf Co. 
 
 •9 \ •4 
 
 •33 \ •s 'lA 
 
 '23 
 
 '(5 
 
 »35 
 
 Scale 
 
 3 4 500 
 
 Fig. 24. 
 
 loooft- 
 
 "To enable us to make a test on the jobs of plugging for bottom water it will of 
 course be necessary to liave top water shut-off. To this end the Alma Jr. Co., should 
 immediately pull the oil string in No. 2, bridge below the point of shut-off, and bail 
 the well for us to test. They should then I'edrill to original bottom, driving any 
 old casing into the walls, and plug with cement up to 725 feet. When this cement 
 is set, a pumping test will be necessary to determine whether or not the well still 
 makes water. In the event tint it still makes the same amount as heretofore, it 
 will indicate that the water is being let in through the oil sands by low shut-offs 
 of surrounding ancIIs, and it should be allowed to stand until the latter condition 
 is I'emedied. 
 
 "Petroleum Development No. 28 should be abandoned and plugged, unless this has 
 already been done and not reported. In the latter case a report should be furnished 
 us at once. A solid plug into the walls of the hole at a depth of 760 feet would 
 
SRCOND AXMAI. REPORT. 2")? 
 
 prolcft tin- i)roduciii;; oil sands reported in snrrounding wells. If the log of 
 Petroleum Developmeut Xo. 2S is accurate iu rei)orting oil sands to the depth of 900 
 feet, nothing less than a solid i)lug against the walls of the hole from IMX) to HV.) 
 feet would be satisfactoiy. 
 
 "This amount of work alone .should materially improve conditions. How much 
 of the trouble it will overcome is uncertain. It is very likely that it will be neces- 
 sary eventually to establish new points of shut-off in about half of the wells in the 
 district before an absolutely clean production of oil can be secured. 
 
 "Among those most in need of such repair are Petroleum Development Company 
 Ncs. 3, 10. 13, 14 and 28, Red Kank. Nos. 4, (J, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. 13 and 14. This 
 will serve to show what an undertaking it would be to establish uniform shut-offs 
 in \he district, and that brings up the question of the method to be used. 
 
 "Common practice would demand redrilling every well to be repaired, but it occurs 
 to us that some simpler method could be devised that would enable the operators 
 to re-establish points of shut-off a great deal cheaper. We think that some experi- 
 ments alons; this line would result favorably. 
 
 "Should the result of the work recommended on Alma Jr. No. 2 and Petroleum 
 Development Company Xo. 28 indicate that the lack of uniformity of points of 
 shut-off are responsible for the water conditions, we recommend that shut-offs be 
 established in Red Bank Xo. 14 and Petroleum Development Xo. 14 in conformity 
 with those of the Alma Jr. wells. 
 
 "The above conclusions are drawn from a thorough consideration of the question 
 given by Deputy Supervisor R. X. Ferguson and Inspector G. McGregor. These 
 conclu.siou.s cover the matter so far as practical needs at the present time are con- 
 cerned and outlines the work this department expects to see done. However, we 
 shall be glad to later furnish the three companies with a complete report accom- 
 panied by drawings, giving the facts upon which the conclusions were based, and 
 in order to comply with the legal requirements governing the manner in which 
 records are maintained as confidential by this department, I would like a written 
 statement from all three companies releasing all of this information to the three 
 companies mentioned." 
 
 Release of the confidential information, contained in the report and 
 drawings, to the three interested compaDies was later obtained and each 
 was furnished with a copy of the report on which the above recommen- 
 dations Avere based. 
 
 Both the Petrolenni Development Company and the Alma Oil Com- 
 pany immediately started work as recommended. The work on Well 
 Xo. 28 of the Petroleum Development Company consisted of plugging 
 off the deep-flowing salt water well below the lowest oil measures. The 
 work on this well was then suspended, as it was thought that a better 
 test could be made on the success of plugging after the work on Alma 
 Jr. No. 2 was completed, than when the sands were being flooded from 
 that well. 
 
 "Work was begun on the Alma Jr., No. 2 well, February 25, 1917, 
 when the 3" air line was pulled and an unsuccessful attempt was made 
 to loosen the 7f " casing. A cement plug was located in the bottom of 
 the 7§" casing at 874 feet. The 7§" casing was finally loosened with 
 two 60-ton jacks, and after raising it one point, the cement in the 
 bottom was drilled out. 
 
 17-38639 
 
258 STATE OIIj and gas Sri'KKVISOK. 
 
 All attoMipt was made to plug the hole as the 7^" easing was with- 
 drawn, but was not a success as every movement of the easing caused 
 the hole to fill with sand through the perforations. The 1^" casing 
 was pulled, the perforated pipe replaced with blank pipe and the casing 
 run back in. As the sand had to be fought all the w'ay down, this was 
 a slow job and finally, when the pipe Avas back to aliout 830 feet, the 
 string of tools was stuck in the hole by caving sand. In an attempt 
 to hydraulic them loo.se, part of the 1" pipe used was lost. 
 
 The drilling line was cut and the next two weeks spent in fishing for 
 the pipe and tools, which were finally recovered April 30, 1917. 
 
 On May 1. 1917, Mr. J. E. Beard put the well in the hands of the 
 State Mining Bureau, giving us authority to employ a crew and gen- 
 erall.v supervise operations. Under this arrangement a drilling crew 
 employed by the Petroleum Development Company was engaged to 
 begin work on the above date, and under the direct supervision of the 
 State Mining Bureau. The Petroleum Development Company granted 
 the men a leave of absence for the period of this work. 
 
 After several days' work it was found that it was impracticable to 
 try to mud the hole with the sand heaving in, so the 1%'^ casing was 
 pulled and run back into the hole to a depth of about 702 feet, and the 
 raudding of the well began in earnest. 
 
 The system used w^as to keep the tools swinging at or near the shoe 
 of the pipe, shovelling the clay in dry and allowing a stream of water 
 to run into the well. In this way it was hoped to mud the sands suffi- 
 ciently so that the pipe could be lowered without danger of freezing. 
 By this method the pipe was carried down to 789 feet, where it froze 
 after about 1000 cubic yards of clay had been put in. The hole was 
 then drilled ahead to 8864 feet, using approximately another 100 yards 
 of clay, and the process of plugging back was begun. The hole was 
 plugged back solid froin 886^ feet to 826 feet with clay, cobbles, manila 
 rope, etc. At this depth the well was shot with 30 pounds of 60% 
 dynamite, the hole cleaned out and 15 sacks of cement put in through 
 tubing. A second shot was placed at 792 feet (32 pounds of 60% 
 dynamite) and, after cleaning out to 801 feet, eight sacks of cement 
 were put in through tubing. A* third shot was put in from 767 feet to 
 773 feet (50 pound of 40% dynamite) and the hole was cleaned out 
 to 782 feet. Eleven sacks of cement were put in at this depth through 
 tubing. A fourth shot (50 pounds of 60% dynamite) was put in from 
 757 feet to 765 feet. The hole was cleaned out to 765 feet and filled 
 with clay and cobbles to 755 feet and a fifth shot put in from 745 feet 
 to 752 feet (50 pounds of GOy^ dynamite). The hole was then cleaned 
 out to 755 feet and tain])ed solid with clay and cobbles up to 735 feet, 
 and a shell containing 50 pounds of 60% djmamite failed to explode. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 259 
 
 A second shell of the same size was then set on top of the first one and 
 exploded. 
 
 Following this the hole was cleaned out to 735 feet and after running 
 water in for several hours 33 sacks of cement were put in through 
 tubing. This cement filled the hole to about 722 feet and the hole was 
 then filled up with cobbles, a heaving plug set at 702 feet, and the pipe 
 was perforated from 684 feet to 702 feet. 
 
 While sufficient time has not elapsed since the completion of the work 
 to obtain final figures on its beneficial effects, the present indications 
 are that the job was a complete success. 
 
 At present the water handled in the vicinity of this well has decreased 
 from about 16,000 barrels daily to about 250 barrels daily, and the oil 
 output has increased from about 25 barrels daily to approximately 
 60 barrels daily. 
 
 The operation of two compressor plants has been made unnecessary, 
 thereby eliminating operating expense of about $500 per month and 
 also saving about 100 bbls. of oil used as fuel at the plants. 
 
 
 Daily production 
 before repairs 
 
 Daily production 
 after repairs 
 
 
 Oil 
 
 (barrels) 
 
 Water 
 ^han'els) 
 
 OU 
 
 (barrels) 
 
 Water 
 (barrels) 
 
 Alma Jr.— 
 No. 1 _. .. .. 
 
 Trace 
 
 00 
 
 Trace 
 
 Trace 
 
 150 
 
 12,000 
 
 200 
 
 250 
 
 7 
 Trace 
 
 10 
 7 
 
 00 
 
 No. 2- __ - . 
 
 100 
 
 No. 5 ._ .. 
 
 Trace 
 
 No. 11 
 
 40 
 
 No. 12- 
 
 Trace 
 
 200 
 
 10 25 
 
 Pet. Dev. (Santa FeV 
 
 No. 1 
 
 No. 2 
 
 No. 6 
 
 No. 10 
 
 No. 14 
 
 No. 18 
 
 Totals 
 
 3 
 
 32 
 
 4 
 
 10 
 
 00 
 
 1,440 
 
 » 1 
 
 • 
 
 ^ 1 
 
 250 
 
 4 1 
 
 20 
 
 5 
 
 400 
 
 5 1 
 
 10 
 
 5 
 
 5 
 
 5 1 
 
 10 
 
 7 
 
 1,000 
 
 7 
 
 25 
 
 25 
 
 15,927 
 
 59 
 
 240 
 
 •Not yet rigged for pumping. 
 
 About 11-10 yards of clay were used in addition to several loads of 
 cobblestones and other materials. The work extended over a period 
 of six and one-half months, the last four and one-half months of which 
 it was under the supervision of the State Mining Bureau. The cost of 
 the job is shown below. 
 
 This Department is greatly appivciative of the spirit of co-operation 
 displayed by Mr. J. E. Beard of the Alma Oil Company, who showed 
 that at all times he was ready and willing to do anything in his power 
 to remedy the existing conditions. 
 
 Thanks are also due to Mr. D. T. Saine, superintendent of the Petro- 
 leum Development Company, and to his drillers, Messre. C. F. Fox and 
 
260 STATE OTL AND GAR RTTPERVISOR. 
 
 F. Mcl>ii(l(\ foi- their lioai-ty co-ojx^ratioii witli this dopartnieiit, thus 
 lessening the burden to a considerable extent. 
 
 Coxt of Repairs on Well No. 2 Jr., Alma Oil Co. 
 Initial expense from March 1 to May 1, 1917 : 
 
 Labor $292 50 
 
 Lumber 85 05 
 
 Miscellaneous material used 101 23 
 
 Sundry general expenses 48 45 $587 23 
 
 Under supervision of State Water Commission, from May 1 
 to September 17, 1917 : 
 
 Labor $4,151 98 
 
 Lumber 95 00 
 
 Miscellaneous materials used 401 17 
 
 Sundry general expense 182 75 
 
 Hauling clay 2,499 14 7,330 04 
 
 Total cost $7,917 27 
 
 VISALIA OIL COMPANY, Sec. 14, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 vs. 
 
 UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA (Regal No. G), 
 
 Sec.. 14. T. 32 S.. R. 23 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 October -J. 1915. 
 
 On the above date complaint was made that the Union Oil Company. 
 
 in drilling Well No. 6 (Regal), had damaged the property belonging 
 
 to the Visalia Oil Company and operated by the Union Oil Company 
 
 under the name of the Bedrock Oil Company. 
 
 The history of the well complained of would indicate that for a time 
 it may have let water into the sand from which the Bedrock wells pro- 
 duced. However, since that time it has been deepened and re-cemented 
 in such a manner as to offer reasonable assurance that the top water 
 is excluded from the upper oil sand, as well as the sand from which 
 the well now produces. 
 
 A. L. WEIL 
 
 vs. 
 
 MIDLAND OILFIELDS COMPANY, LTD., Sec. 12. T. 31 S., R. 22 E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (September 7, 1916. 
 
 In response to a letter from the State Oil and Gas Supervisor under 
 date of September 7, 1916, a preliminary- examination of the property 
 and the records was made to determine the advisability of making 
 pumping tests of the well in question. 
 
SECOND xVNNUAL REPORT. 261 
 
 This was reported on by letter to the Supervisor, dated Septem- 
 ber 22, 1916, in which it was stated that there was nothing in the 
 official records of these wells and nothing on the surface of the property 
 to show that the wells were not properly finished. 
 
 STATE MINING BUREAU 
 
 vs. 
 
 OPERATORS ON 25 HILL. 
 
 October 5, 1916. 
 
 Under the above date letters were written to representatives of the 
 Section Twenty Five Oil Company and the Paraffine Oil Company, 
 stating that the Department expected to be called upon to investigate 
 water conditions on the hill and ]-C(iue.sting logs of the wells on cer- 
 tain properties 
 
 The department has a surveying crew in the field getting correct 
 locations and elevations of the wells on the above two sections. Upon 
 completion of the survey an extensive investigation of the territory will 
 be made. 
 
 T. L. HANNAH 
 
 vs. 
 MARATHON OIL COMPANY, Sec. 24, T. 25 S., R. 18 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Fehmary 11, 1911. 
 
 Complaint was made on the above date that a Mr. C. T. Doherty of 
 the j\Iarathon Oil Company had drilled a well on the above section in 
 which flowing water and oil were encountered, and that no attempt had 
 been made to shut the water off. 
 
 The well complained of drilled without notice to the department 
 and, consequently, in violation of the law. Several vii5its have been 
 made to the well, but each time the place was deserted. The well was 
 drilled with a portable rig. 
 
 MIDWAY CONSOLIDATED, LTD. 
 
 vs. 
 
 WILKES HEAD OIL COMPANY, Sec. 1. T. 32 S., R. 23 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 This complaint is the outcome of the failure of the Wilkes Head Oil 
 Company to live up to a verbal agreement made by its representatives 
 at a conference held at the Taft office of the State Mining Bureau on 
 October 11, 1915. 
 
 At this meeting several operators agreed to make certain repairs on 
 their wells in the general vicinity, and the representatives of the Wilkes 
 
262 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Head Oil Company agreed to begin work on Well No. 1 within ten days. 
 The well had been standing idle many months, with a water sand at a 
 depth of 3380 feet and an oil sand at a depth of 3265 feet cased off 
 behind the 6^-" casing, which had been cemented at 3627 feet. In 
 cementing the 6^" casing at 3627' two lengths of 6|" casing had been 
 sidetracked. 
 
 The agreement between the operators permitted the Wilkes Head Oil 
 Company to prospect ahead with 4|'' casing, seeking a deeper oil. The 
 understanding was that if no deeper oil was found the well would be 
 plugged back and abandoned in such a manner as to shut the water 
 at 3330 feet out of the oil at 3265 feet. 
 
 On January IS. 1916. this department witnessed a test of the 6^" 
 casing showing that it had been successfully cemented. 
 
 No approval to do any further work on the well was given by this 
 department, but cur iuforinatiou is to the effect that it has since been 
 c'emented, in the 6^" casing, up to a depth of 3265 feet and that the 
 6Y' casing has been perforated above the plug and cut off at about 
 3000 feet. 
 
 We have also been informed that after attempting to pump the well 
 for a time, during which it produced about 100 barrels per day of water 
 and 25 barrels per day of oil, all work was suspended and the well left 
 in the above condition. 
 
 A report was made to the State Oil and Gas Supervisor on Septem- 
 ber 28, 1917, recommending certain work to remedy the condition of 
 the well. 
 
 HONOLULU CONSOLIDATED OIL COMPANY 
 
 vs. 
 
 MIDWAY GAS COMPANY. Well No. 6, Sec. 16 T. 32 S.. R. 24 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 March 9, 1911. 
 
 The Taft office of the State Mining Bureau received notice under the 
 above date that complaint had been made against this well. The com- 
 plaint cited the fact that the behavior of this well indicated a direct 
 connection between the oil measures, being produced from, in it and in 
 Well No. 11 of the Honolulu Consolidated Oil Company on Section 10, 
 T. 32 S., R. 24 E., M. D. B. & M. It further stated that the well com- 
 plained of was producing 20% emulsion, while the well liable to be 
 damaged was producing clean oil, and added: ''This means that if the 
 upper measures are flooded by water from the ]\Iidw^ay well, it is only 
 a matter of time till water will appear in our well." 
 
 On j\Iarch 26 the Midway Gas Company filed a proposal to test 
 the well and determine the source of the water. The proposal was 
 approved but work on the well has been delayed by mechanical troubles. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 263 
 
 The department has recently l>een advised by the company that work 
 is progressing more satisfactorily and that results may be expected in 
 the near future. 
 
 PITTSBURG-BELIIIDGE OIL COMIUXY 
 
 vs. 
 
 THETA OIL CO.AirAXV. or I). Y. CAMPBELL. Will in tlir S. A of tliiV NE. i 
 
 of Sec. 12."), T. 28 S.. R. 20 E.. M. D. K. & M. 
 
 April 7, 1917. 
 
 There is no develoimicnt in the inniiediate vicinity of the well com- 
 plained of and no in^•esti<i■ation has as yet been made. 
 No log of this well has been furnished. 
 
 CIIAXM.OK-CANFIELI) MIDWAY OIL COMPANY 
 
 vs. 
 
 STANDARD OIL COMPANY, Sec. 10, T. 32 S.. R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 March 13, 1911. 
 
 A request was made for a continuation of the investigation previously 
 started upon the informal request of both companies. 
 
 Graphic logs of the wells in question were drawn and an attempt was 
 made to solve the problem. No satisfactory results were obtained and 
 the matter is being held in a])eyance until such time as peg models can 
 be constructed of a considerable area in the vicinitv. 
 
 BARLOW AND HILL 
 
 vs. 
 
 CRESCENT PETROLEUM CORPORATION, Sec. 2. T. 2-") S.. R. 1!) E.. 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 July 30, 1911. 
 
 A letter undcn- the above date requested that the dei)artment investi- 
 gate the abandonment of the well mentioned and insure the proper 
 plugging of the hole. The complainants were advised by letter on 
 August 1, 1917, that all previous work on the well had received the 
 sanction of this department, and that his proposed abandonment would 
 no doubt be put before us in due time. 
 
 A proposal was later received and approved. 
 
264 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 STATE MINING BUREAU 
 
 vs. 
 F. B. CIIAI'IN (Hiirks Oil Co., or Ray City Oil Co.), See. 22, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Alt (just 15, 1911. 
 
 This inve.stigation was initiated by the State Mining Bureau as a 
 part of a general campaign to overcome the water troubles menacing 
 this portion of the Midway oil field. 
 
 The company has furnished logs of .several of its wells and is rigging 
 up to furnish certain tests on those wells of which it claims to have 
 no logs. 
 
 ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY 
 
 vs. 
 KERN RIVER OIL COMPANV. Well No. 8, Sec. 4, T. 29 S., R. 28 E., 
 
 M. D. B. & M. 
 March 3, 1916. 
 
 On February 27, 1917, a letter was received from the Associated Oil 
 Company, referring to a former letter making informal complaint of 
 the condition of the above mentioned well, and formally asking for an 
 investigation. 
 
 Upon investigation it was learned that the Kern River Oil Company 
 was contemplating the repair of the well. Very shortly thereafter the 
 well was plugged in the bottom with clay. The results were very bene- 
 ficial to the surrounding wells, but as yet no actual figures on produc- 
 tion improvement have been obtained. 
 
 SAMUEL SANBORN 
 
 vs. 
 11. H. HENSHAW, well in Sec. 22, T. 2.5 S., R. IS E., M. I). B. & M.. 
 
 Drilled by Devil's Deu Consolidated Oil Co. 
 November 20, 1916. 
 
 The original complaint asked for an investigation of the abandon- 
 ment, but merely referred to the well as an abandoned oil well on the 
 southwest quarter of the section. 
 
 On November 20. 1916, the department requested a more definite 
 location of the well in question and on November 22, 1916, this was 
 received. 
 
 It was found that some work on these wells had previously been 
 authorized by our Coalinga office. Mr. Sanborn was advised that the 
 M^ork, which had been approved, would adequatel}^ protect the territory. 
 Lately, a proposal to do further work on the M^ell in question has been 
 received and is being replied to by this office. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 265 
 
 INFORMAL COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATION. 
 
 During the year informal complaints were made of the condition of 
 the following wells of the Associated Oil Company in the Kern River 
 field: 
 
 (Kern A) No. 12. Sec. 32. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (Omar) No. 6 and No. 7, Sec. 32. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (Kern) No. 9, Sec. 32, T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (Reed Crude A) No. 12, Sec. 32. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (Reed Crude) No. 50, See. 32. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (Canfield) No. 9, No. 14. No. 15, No. 27, No. 28, Sec. 29, T. 28 S., 
 R. 27 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 (San Joaquin) No. 10 and No. 18. Sec. 5. T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. 
 
 B. & :\r. 
 
 The condition of these wells was brought to the attention of the com- 
 pany by a letter of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, dated March 7, 
 1917. Under date of March 20, 1917, the company replied, stating in 
 part as follows: "The informal complaints in the wells which you refer 
 to will be thoroughly investigated. ' ' 
 
 Informal complaint was made on March 30. 1917, to the State Oil 
 and Gas Supervisor by a ]\Ir. McLennon of Bakersfield, of the manner 
 in which the Bakersfield Junk Company was abandoning "Well No. 2 
 of the Provident Oil and ^Mining Company on Section 25, ToAMiship 28 
 South, Range 27 East, ]\I. D. B. & ]M. The work had been done under 
 the close supervision of this department and up to that time was 
 satisfactoiy. "Work was later begun en AVell No. 1 on the same prop- 
 erty, but owing to the reluctance of the Junk Company to comply with 
 the requirements of this department, it was finally given up before any 
 pipe was removed from the well. 
 
 On January 22, 1917, the General Petroleum Corporation made 
 informal complaint of the condition of two wells of the Mt. Diablo Oil, 
 Mining and Development Company (]Maylain propertjO, Section 26, 
 T. 32 S., R. 23 E.. :\I. D. B. & M. On Januarj- 23, 1917, the company 
 was asked to furnish logs of the wells. These have not yet been 
 received. This matter will come in for thorough investigation in con- 
 nection with the work just .starting on the water troubles throughout 
 sections 25 and 26, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
266 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Tlie informal complaint of the Consolidated Mutual Oil Company 
 against the Record Oil Company, both in Section 28, T. 31 S., R. 23 E., 
 M. D. B. & M., mentioned in Bulletin No. 73, page 124, has been held 
 in abeyance pending the result of an investigation of the condition 
 throughout Section 28. A more or less extensive investigation of this 
 M'hole neighborhood was made and recommendations as to the repair of 
 certain wells followed. Peg models were constructed and cross sections 
 were made, but extreme difficulty in getting at the facts of the case was 
 experienced, presumably on account of the fact that the title to Sec- 
 tion 28 was being questioned by the Federal authorities. This whole 
 section was in the hands of a receiver. As a result of the investiga- 
 tion the Kern Trading and Oil Company began building a rig over the 
 crater of their Well No. 2, Section 27, T. 31 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M., 
 in the hope of being able to correct the water trouble resulting from 
 the fire at this well while it was being drilled. The rig is now up and 
 operations are expected to begin shortly. 
 
 About November 9, 1915, informal complaint was made by the Lake- 
 view No. 2 Oil Company against the North American Oil Company 
 Well No. 1, Section 1, T. 11 N., R. 23 W., S. B. B. & M., and the well 
 of the Midway Fields Oil Company on the same section. 
 
 The former property is now being developed hy Pat Welch and a well 
 is being drilled within a few feet of the one complained of. It is not 
 thought likely that the old well is doing any damage. 
 
 The property of the Midway Fields Oil Company is in the hands of 
 the Receiver and no official logs of the wells have been furnished. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATIONS. 
 
 During the latter part of February, 1917, Mr. M. H. Murray made 
 a hasty survey of the Kern River oil fields for the department, and 
 reported on the production of oil and water from all producing wells. 
 The information thus obtained was put on two maps, one for water and 
 one for oil production, on each side of which a color scheme was used 
 to denote the approximate amount each well produced. 
 
 On March 13, 1917, an investigation was started of water conditions 
 along the west line of the southwest quarter of Section 32, T. 28 S., 
 R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M., in the Kern River oil field. Release of the 
 confidential information of the two interested companies was secured 
 and a composite cress section was started. This work has not yet been 
 completed, but when finished is to be placed at the disposal of both 
 companies for their use in correcting the troubles along the line above 
 referred to. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 267 
 
 On August 15, 1917, work was started on a peg model of the N.AV. ^ 
 of Section 31, T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M., in the Kern River 
 field. The ()l)jeet was to attempt to locate the source of a supposed 
 intermediate water occurring in the vicinity. The model has since heen 
 completed but owing to the press of other work no use has as yet been 
 made of it. 
 
 Tlie matter of the water conditions in Section 22. T. 31 S., R. 23 E.. 
 M. D. B. & M., Avas the subject of a conference at the Taft office of 
 the State ^Mining Bureau on September (>. 1916. At this conference 
 representatives of the Standard and Associated oil companies met with 
 the State Oil and Gas Supervisor. It was agreed that careful observa- 
 tions should be made for a time, the result of which would determine 
 other tests to be made. The agreement was confirmed by a letter, dated 
 September 20. 1916, from the Supervisor to each company. 
 
 Since that time the Standard Oil Company has abandoned one of the 
 wells listed as a probable source of the water, but no improvement in 
 the condition has been noted. 
 
 More recently the Associated Oil Company has requested a renewal 
 of the investigation, but very little progress can be made in it until 
 conditions in wells known to be in bad order on adjoining sections are 
 corrected. 
 
 The manner of drilling the deep wells in the Belridge District has 
 been brought to the attention of the Department, verbally, on numerous 
 occasions. In an attempt to secure the adoption of a uniform method 
 of drilling in that district, a number of operators met at the clubhouse 
 of the Reward Oil Company at Reward, California, on December 4, 
 1916. The meeting was poorly attended, and while some good sugges- 
 tions were offered nothing definite was accomplished. 
 
 The attention of this department was called to the fact that dye 
 tests had previously been made by the Chanslor-Canfield-Midway Oil 
 Co., and American Oilfields Company on wells in Section 36, T. 31 S., 
 R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. On January 22, 1917, these companies were 
 asked to furnish re])orts of these te.sts. On January 31, 1917, the 
 reports were received. 
 
 On Februaiy ]3, 1917, the attention of the Department was called 
 to the fact that the I)al)ney Oil Company. oixM-ating on Section 26, 
 T. 31 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & .Al., had drilled its Well No. 8 into bottom 
 
268 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 water and was preparing to case this water off with the upper producing 
 oil measures of the district. The matter was taken up with the Dabney 
 Oil Company, with the result that it was allowed to prospect deeper 
 with the understanding that the condition would be corrected later. 
 It was claimed by the company that no sand had been encountered at 
 the depth Avhere the producing oil measures had been expected. 
 
 LIST OF DECISIONS ISSUED IN KERN COUNTY OIL FIELDS. 
 T. 2.3 S., R. 17 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 7. 
 Dominion Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-751. 
 
 Notice Maj- 7, 1917, to pull casing and shut-off in accordance with the law. 
 Reply May 9, 1917, specified plugs against the walls of the hole at four places 
 and filling balance of bole with clay. 
 
 T. 23 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 12. 
 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1, commence drilling. DD-659. 
 
 Notice April 7. 1917, to shut-off at 1.500'. Reply April 9, 1917, recommended 
 that shut-off be made above the first showing of oil or gas, and showing tested. 
 
 T. 25 S., R. 19 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 Crescent Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-546. 
 
 Notice by letter, February 11, 1917. Reply February 13, 1917, that Si" casing 
 be cemented as proposed, to test showing. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-740. 
 
 Notice March 27, 1917, describing tests and results and proposing to deepen. 
 Test as described, accepted without visit and reported. 
 Well No. 1. deepen. DD-633. 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-896. 
 
 Notices of tests, April 27. 1917, and May 10, 1917, canceled by telephone. 
 Final notice June 6, 1917. Tested and reported satisfactory shut-oft' June 15, 
 1917. 
 
 T. 20 S.. R. 20 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 8. 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 2. deepen. DD-291. 
 
 Approved proposal contained: Notice October 14, 1916. to make lower shut-off. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-5G6. 
 
 Bailed dry. Hole kept open by mpans of perforated liner. Test satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2, deepen. DD-723. 
 
 Approved proposal received April 30. 1917, to deepen 40' to improve production. 
 Well No. 6, commence drilling. DD-661. 
 
 Recommended shut-off above oil from 205' to 270' as shown in No. 2, and tests 
 by the department. 
 
SECOND ANNLTAr> UKPORT. 260 
 
 Associated Oil (.'o. 
 
 Well Ko. 2, commence (h'illin.i;. DI)-77o. 
 
 Recommended that instead of making sliiit-olV as proposed at 1300', it be made 
 above upper oil zone. 
 
 Section 11. 
 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley retroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-385. 
 
 Test of Si" showed 100' of oil. No water. Recommended tliorou^h test before 
 deepen ins. 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-50T. 
 
 Aijproved proposal to deepen through first oil sand. 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-695. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to other sands. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, begin drilling. DD-()(13. 
 
 Approved proposal as submitted. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. D-909. 
 
 Test of shut-off above the proposed depth reported satisfactory. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Baker & Heushaw. 
 
 Well No. 1, deejjen. AA-271i. 
 
 Reported that damage might result from the proi)Osed deepening. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-198. 
 
 Reported test .satisfactoi-y without visit, on information furnished by operator 
 in letter, dated September 3. 1916. Letter September 17, 191G, stated that warm 
 salt water had broken into well at 6 :30 a.m. September 15, 191G. Reply 
 September IS, 1916, requested log. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. AA-242. 
 
 Reply to letter describing work of mudding and cementing. Recommended 
 pumping test. Replied November 28, 1916, on Form 113 to notice of deepening, 
 requesting statement of present condition and result of mudding job. Letter 
 received December 1, 1916. stated no mud had been put in this well. 
 Well No. 3, commence drilling. DD-3S0. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill. Recommended shut-off above and l)elow sulphur 
 water. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. D-707. 
 
 Test of plugging off sulphur water inconclusive. 
 
 Recommended further test. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-709. 
 
 Test inconclusive. Recommended pumping test. 
 Well No. 4, begin drilling. DD-667. 
 
 Recommended that top sands be tested and that any deepening be made the 
 subject of a new proposal. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, deepen. AA-310. 
 
 Authorized deepening as proposed. 
 Well No. 10. redrill. DD-753. 
 
 Authorized proposal to plug for bottom water. Recommended plugging bottom 
 sand in adjoining well before plugging higher in this one. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-S82. 
 
 Authorized proposal to perforate first string of i)ipe opposite shallow sands. 
 
270 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well Xo. 2"., i-edrill. I)I>-750. 
 
 Approved proposal to free oil siriii.u and pIuK lower portion of hole to shut off 
 water. 
 Well Xo. .•!:;. shut-off. A-155. 
 
 Repeated tests showed decreasing amounts of water. Ilecommended production 
 test. 
 Well Xo. 34. begin drilling. AA-2()0. 
 
 Authorized proposal to experiment on an in.side well in cementing off oil and 
 water behind same string of pipe, and in this, a line well, provided [troof could 
 be given that oil sands so cased off were protected. 
 Well Xo. 34, plug bottom. DD-32(). 
 
 Authorized pi-oposal to plug hole from 1130' to TTo' and test oil measures at 
 775'. and requested report on test of the 10" shut-off. 
 Well No. 34, shut-off. D-547. 
 
 Reporting test by Special Deputy W. L. McLaine that 10" shut-off had failed. 
 Well Xo. 34, redrill. DD-883. 
 
 Authorized propo.sal to perforate 10" and test tar sands behind it. 
 Well Xo. 35, commence drilling. AA-317. 
 
 Authorized drilling the well as proposed. 
 Well No. 35, shut-off. D-377. 
 
 Reported test of shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 35, redrill. DD-37S. 
 
 Confirmed advice received from the company that well had been plugged for 
 bottom water. 
 Well No. 30, shut-off. D-591. 
 
 12^" shui-off tested and found satisfactory. 
 Well No. 30. shut-off. D-G25. 
 
 10" shut-off not conclusive. Recommended that well be finished and water shut 
 off in surrounding wells. 
 Well Xo. 36, redrill and plug. DD-5C9. 
 
 Authorized plugging bottom of hole but recommended bailing test before placing 
 upper portion of plug. Letter of February 28, waived bailing test in favor of 
 pumping test. 
 Well Xo. 36, shut-off. D-70S. 
 
 Reported test of lower portion of plug satisfactory. 
 Well No. 37, begin drilling. DD-664. 
 
 Approved proposal as submitted. 
 Well No. 37, shut-off. D-S24. 
 
 Pumping test indicated that the well had been satisfactorily finished. 
 
 (ieneral Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 9-B, commence drilling. DD-857. 
 
 Authorized proposal to produce top oil without landing a water string, provided 
 no water should be encountered above the oil. 
 Well No. 10-B, commence drilling. DD-858. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill with one string of pipe if no top water was 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 11-B. commence drilling. DD-859. 
 
 Approved proposal to finish with one string of pipe, but recommended a shut-off 
 should top water be encountered. 
 Well Xo. 17-B. commence drilling. DD-800. 
 
 Approved proposal to finish with one string of pipe, but recommended a shut-off 
 should top water be encountered. 
 Well No. 19-B, commence drilling. DD-861. 
 
 Approved proposal as submitted but recommended a shut-off before drilling into 
 oil sand should upper water be encountered. 
 
SECOND ANNK.VL REPORT. 271 
 
 Lost Hills Development Co. 
 
 Well Xo. 1)-H, deepen. AA-304. 
 
 Ap|)rove(l i)i-oi)osil to (let^i;«ni Kill'. Jicciiu'sti-d rei)ort on tank gauges. 
 Well Xo. D-4. deepen. AA-30r). 
 
 Approved in-oposil to deei)en Idi:'. liiHinesLcd report on tank gauges. 
 Well Xo. D-.j, deepen. AA-iMK!. 
 
 Approved proposal to deejx'n KM/ and requested production reports. 
 Well Xo. C-4. commence drilling. DD-3()4. 
 
 Approved as propasetl : "To drill with one siring unless top water is found." 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley Petroleum Co. 
 Well Xo. 1. redrill. DD-202. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug for bottom water. 
 Well Xo. 2, redrill. AA-23S. 
 
 Recommended that well be phr^igcd from bottom by stages to 530' if necessary. 
 Well Xo. 4. shut-off. A-206. 
 
 Report of test of shtit-off my Special Deputy E. J. Schneider. Passed for 
 production test. 
 Well Xo. 4. deepen. DD-200. 
 
 Approved proposal to make lower shut-off on account of encountering more water. 
 Well Xo. 4. shut-off. D-372. 
 
 Tested the deeper shut-off and found it satisfactory. 
 AVell Xo. 4. deepen. DI)-772 
 
 Authorized deepening lOO'. 
 Well Xo. 5, shut-off. D-04.S. 
 
 Satisfactory test. 
 Well Xo. S. shut-off. A-156. 
 
 Report of test witnessed by Mr. R. E. Stearns. Water shut-off. 
 Well Xo. 0, commence drilling. AA-220. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well Xo. !). shut-off. A-171. 
 
 Report of shut-off witnessed by Special Deputy E. .7. Schneider. Satisfactory. 
 Well Xo. 10, commence drilling. AA-28r>. 
 
 Approved drilling as jiropo.sed. 
 Well Xo. 10. shut-off. D-o54. . 
 
 Reported shut-off satisfactory based on operators production report. 
 
 T. 20 S.. R. 20 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 24. 
 California Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well Xo. 1. bridge over the oil sand. AA-2(KJ. 
 
 Authorized plugging above oil siuids and producing water from top water sands. 
 Well Xo. 1. redrill. DD-2S0. 
 
 Authorized proposal to commence plugging until sauds previously thought of 
 as top water sands were plugged off and attempt to produce sands above that 
 point logged as tar sands. 
 Well Xo. 2. deepen. AA-265. 
 
 Authorized proposal to deepen to lower sands, and test them for production. 
 Well Xo. 2, redrill. DD-294. 
 
 Authorized projwsal to test shallow sands cemented off l)ehind the 10" casing. 
 Well Xo. 3, redrill. DD-29y. 
 
 Authorized proposal to produce shallow sands previously cemented off behind the 
 10" c .sing. 
 Well Xo. 4. cenu'nt al about o.SO'. AA-271. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill well as outlini'd in letter dated August lO. lIHO, 
 amplifying original proposal. 
 
2t"2 STATK Oir. ANM") (JAS SI 'I'ERVISOH. 
 
 Ciilii'oniia Slav Oil Co. 
 
 Woll No. 4, redrill. ])J)-287. 
 
 Avitliorizod iiroposnl to jji-oducc upper samls sliul-oCl' hi'Iiiiul the 10" casing and 
 previously regarded as tar sands. 
 Well No. 5, continue drilling. AA-302. 
 
 Appro\ed changed plan to allow of testing tar sands which it was originally 
 intended to cement off. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-SSf). 
 
 Reported production test made by the company which showed that if any top 
 water existed it was shut off from the shallow oil. 
 Well No. 7, commence drilling. AA-323. 
 
 Authorized proposal to produce upper sands. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-'iSG. 
 
 Reported prodiiction test made by the company showing negligible amount of 
 water. 
 Well No. 8, commence drilling. DD-844. 
 
 Authorized proposal to produce top sands. 
 Vrell No. 9, continue drilling. AA-301. 
 
 Approved amplified proposal to drill and produce the upper sands. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-557. 
 
 Reported production test made by company .showing negligible amount of water. 
 Well No. 10, begin drilling. DD-563. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill as outlined. 
 Well No. 11, begin drilling. DD-590. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill as outlined. 
 Well No. 13, redrill. DD-296. 
 
 Authorized proposal to pull or perforate the 10" casing in order to produce 
 sands cemented off behind it. 
 Well No. 14, cement at about 39-5'. AA-215. 
 
 Authoi'ized proposal to drill as outlined. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-168. 
 
 Report of test witnessed by Special Deputy W. L. McLaine. Passed for 
 production test on account of heaving sand. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-297. 
 
 Authorized proposal to pull or perforate the 10" casing and produce sands 
 previously shut off behind same. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-558. 
 
 Report of production test made l)y the company showing upper sands to be 
 practically free of water. 
 Well No. 15, drill. DD-643. 
 
 Approved proposal to produce top sands. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. A-161. 
 
 Reported pumping test made by the company before completing well which 
 proved that upper productions were free of water. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. A-183. 
 
 Production test witnessed which showed no water in the upper oil formations. 
 Well No. 17, redrill. DD-298. 
 
 Authorized proposal to pull or perforate 10" and produce upper oil sands. 
 Well No. 18, commence drilling. AA-241. 
 
 Authorized as proposed. 
 Well No. 18. test by pumping. AA-267. 
 
 Authorized change in proposal to complete well with one string and test by 
 inimping. 
 Well No. IS, shut-off. A-184. 
 
 Production test witnessed showing that the well finished with one string of pipe 
 produced only 8/10% of water. 
 Well No. IS. redrill. DD-299. 
 
 Authorized proposal to perforate the one string of pipe in the hole. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 273 
 
 California Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21. shut-off. A-1.7.». 
 
 Reported bailing test witnessed by Special Deputy W. L. McLaine. Passed for 
 pnnii)ing test on account of heaving sands. 
 Well No. 21, redrill. DD-3(X). 
 
 Approved proposal to i>ull or perforate the 10" and produce top sands. 
 Well No. 21. shut-off. l)-5v5i». 
 
 Reported production test made by the company which showed 7% of water in 
 the oil from the top sands. 
 Well No. 2.J. commence drilling. DD-539. 
 
 Authorized drilling as proposed. 
 Well No. 29, begin drilling. DD-771. 
 
 Authorized drilling as proposed. Company letter received .Tune 11, 1017, asking 
 for investigation of water showing in well. Reply June 11 stated that investiga- 
 tion had been started. 
 Well No. 30, commence drilling. DD-854. 
 
 Authorized proposal as outlined. Letter received June 20th stated water 
 unexpectedly encountered. Reply June 27th, asked for logs. 
 Security Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. commence drilling. DD-344. 
 
 Authorized drilling as outlined and recommended that if water is encountered it 
 be shut off before entering oil sand. 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-517. 
 
 Authorized proposal to deepen to depth of an offsetting well. 
 Well No. 2, commence drilling. DD-345. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill recommending that water be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 3, begin drilling. DD-654. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill recommending that a shut-off be made if water is 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 4. drill. DD-(>44. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill recommending that shut-off be made before entering 
 oil sand if water was found. 
 Well No. l.">, begin drilling. DD-Go5. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill ; recommended that if water was found it be shut 
 off before drilling in the oil sand. 
 Well No. K;. begin drilling. DD-7.j9. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill ; recommended shutting off top water if encountered. 
 Well No. 20, begin drilling. DD-760. 
 
 Authorized drilling ; recommended that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 
 T. 26 S., R. 21 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Sectiox 19. 
 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 28, begin drilling. DD-S21. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill ; recommended a shut-off to exclude upper water if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 7,0, begin drilling. DD-820. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill ; recommended a shut-off to exclude upper water if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. tJ2, begin drilling. DD-S22. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill ; recommended a shut-off to exclude upper water if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. t«, begin drilling. I)D-S23. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill with one string providing no top water is found. 
 Well No. <>7, begin drilling. l)D-824. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill with one string providing no top water is found. 
 18— S6e» 
 
274 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 (loueral I'etroknuu ('()ri)oration. 
 
 Well No. 7.1, hcuiii (IrilliiiK'. DD-SlM. 
 
 A])i)rove(l proijosal to drill. Kcc-oimnciidcd that lop water be shut off if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 7ti, begin drilling-. I)D-S2(). 
 
 Approved proposal to drill. Kecoramended that top water be shut off if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 77, begin drilling. DD-827. 
 
 Approved proi)osal to drill. Recommended that top water be shut off if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 78. begin drilling. DD-S12. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill. Kecommended that top water be shut off if 
 . encountered. 
 Well No. 78-A. begin drilling. DD-828. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill. Recommended that top water be shvit off if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 82. begin drilling. DD-829. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill. Recommended that top water be shut off if 
 encountered. 
 Well No. 83, begin drilling. DD-830. 
 
 Approved proposal. Recommended that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 84, begin drilling. DD-813. 
 
 Approved proposal but recommended that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 89, begin drilling. DD-S14. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 . Well No. 90', begin drilling. DD-831. 
 
 Approved proposal .specifying that any top water be shut off before drilling in. 
 ^.Well No. 100. begin drilling. DD-815. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Lost Hills Development Co. 
 
 Well No. G-1, commence drilling. DD-552. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 86.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 • Well No. G-2, commence drilling. DD-553. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 8.5.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. H-1, commence drilling. AA-293. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 87.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. H-2, commence drilling. DD-554. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 88.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. I-l, commence drilling. AA-294. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 102.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 -Well No. 1-2, commence drilling. DD-555. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 101.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. J-1, commence drilling. AA-228. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 103.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 -Well No. K-1, commence drilling. AA-230 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 118.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. Tj-1. commence drilling. AA-231. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 119.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 275 
 
 Lost Hills Development Co. 
 
 Well No. M-1. commeuce drillins. AA-22T. 
 
 (i\ew G. P. Co. Well No. 134.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. N-1, commeuce drilling. AA-226. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 135.) 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 104, begin drilling. DD-81G. 
 
 Approved ijronosal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Well No. 105, begin drilling. DD-817. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Well No. 116, begin drilling. DD-S32. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 117, begin drilling. DD-S18. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that top water be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 120. begin drilling. DD-819. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Well No. 121. begin drilling. UD-833. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Well No. 132. begin drilling. DD-834. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Well No. 133, begin drilling. DD-835. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that any top water encountered be shut off. 
 Lost Hills Development Co. 
 
 Well No. B-5, commence drilling. AA-297. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 20.) 
 
 Approved top water shut-off at 450'. 
 Well No. B-9, commence drilling. AA-298. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 16.) 
 
 Approved top water shut-off at 450'. 
 Well No. C-8, commence drilling. DD-279. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 32.) 
 
 Approved top water shut-off at about 450'. 
 Well No. D-5, deepen. DD-506. 
 
 (Now Well G. P. No. 44.) 
 
 Authorized proposal to deepen 55'. 
 Well No. D-6, deepen. AA-229. 
 
 (Now G. P. Well No. 43.) 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. E-5, commence drilling. AA-299. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 53.) 
 
 Approved top water shut-off at 450'. 
 Well No. E-6, commence drilling. AA-300. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 54.) 
 
 Approved top water shut off at 450'. 
 Well No. F-3, drill in, DD-367. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 74.) 
 
 Authorized drilling the well in without cementing. 
 Well No. F-5. commence drilling. DD-278. 
 
 (Now G. P. Co. Well No. 72.) 
 
 Approved top water shut off at 450'. 
 
 Section 29. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1-C. redrill and plug. DD-515. 
 Authorized pulling pipe back and plugging. 
 
276 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1-E, mlrill. I)D-336. 
 
 Authorized deepenin.i; specifyinn thai sands i)etvveon .shoes of the S^" and 10" 
 casiuj? he thorouj^hly nuidded. 
 Well No. ]-K, deepen and c-ement. I)D-342. 
 
 Approved proposal to use cement instead of nnid to seal sands hetween shoes of 
 Si" and 10" casings. 
 Well No. 1-E, shut-off. D-563. 
 
 Satisfactory test of shut-off by 8i" casing. 
 Well No. 2-B, begin drilling. DD-570. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 2-B, shut-oft". D-714. 
 
 Approved test of shut-off as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2-C. drill. DD-612. 
 
 Authorized proposal as outlined. 
 AVell No. 2-C, shut-off. D-SOO. 
 
 Approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3-C, commence drilling. DD-85G. 
 
 Authorized proposal to shut off at 650'. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Universal Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, abandon. AA-214. 
 
 Specified that bottom water be plugged before abandoning the well and placing 
 upper plugs. 
 Well No. 12, deepen. AA-256. 
 
 Authorized prospecting. Recommended temporary shut-off below a probable 
 edge — water sand. . 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. A-196. 
 
 Report of test of shut-off witnessed by Special Deputy C. .J. Schneider. Indeter- 
 minate. 
 Devils Den Consolidated Oil Co. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-680. 
 
 Authorized proposal to plug for bottom water. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Universal Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 13, redrill. AA-279. 
 
 Authorized proposal to shut off water and test first oil sand. 
 Well No. 32, redrill. DD-624. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace oil string and carry same through the oil sand. 
 
 T. 26 S., R. 26 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 11. 
 Hale Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill. DD-475. 
 
 Authorized drilling point of shut-off to be determined by results of drilling. 
 
 T. 27 S., R. 19 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-3G6. 
 Test of shut-off satisfactory. 
 Standard Mercantile Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-770. 
 
 Shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 277 
 
 T. 27 S., R. 20 E.. M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Sectiox 20. 
 Petroleum Midway Co., Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 1, commence drillinar. AA-325. 
 
 Authorized i)ropos:il as outlined and requested notice of any change of plans. 
 
 Section 26. 
 Belridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12. commence drilling. DD-282. 
 
 Authorized proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-7G0. 
 
 Approved test as satisfactory, mentioned fact that large size and light weight 
 of pipe rendered bailing deeper inadvisable. Recommended cementing the next 
 string with .sufficient cement to reach the shoe of this one in order to prevent 
 water level inside this pipe getting so low as to endanger a collapse. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Belridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-170. 
 
 Reported on information furnished by the company that well flowed oil after 
 bailing. Passed for production test. 
 AVell No. 11, commence drilling. DD-281. 
 
 Authorized proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-181. 
 
 Production test after well had flowed three days showed no water in oil. 
 Well No. 8, commence drilling. AA-252. 
 
 Approved proposal, specifying that water be shut off ."50' higher than proiwsed. 
 AVell No. 10. commence drilling. AA-255. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-365. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-612. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 10. deepen. DD-597. 
 
 Authorized proposal to deepen to increase production. 
 
 Section 34. 
 Reward Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. cement 10" at 2800'. AA-261. 
 
 Rejected proposal to deepen until the department had .been furnished re.«!ults of 
 attempts to produce from above the depth of 2800'. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-1G9. 
 
 Report of test of I'li" casing, from informal ion furnished by the company, 
 shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-6G1. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off, and that cementing had stopped 
 flow of oil outside the string cemented. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. U-527. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of 12A" casing which had been cemented with 40 sacks 
 at the shoe and had had six tons pumpwl out through collapsed casing at 1854'. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. lM>ri4. 
 
 Rei)orlcd satisfactory test of shut-off by 10" casing. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. D-741. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing rise in water level. Recommended further 
 test. 
 Well \o. :\. shul-off. I)-743. 
 
 Reijorled witnes.>iing test showing uniform rise in water level. .Vdvised screwing 
 up pipe and further test. 
 
278 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Reward Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-74(;. 
 
 Reported witnessing tt'st showing rise of one foot per hour probably due to casing 
 leak. Passed with the recommendation that if leak became worse a further 
 shut-off be made. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1 (Barneson). commence drilling. AA-224. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-621. 
 
 Reported that shut-off in the 10" casing prevents water from above 2040' pene- 
 trating oil sands below that depth, but that failure of 12i" shut-off not previously 
 reported endangers the oil horizon at about 2400' which is productive in neighboring 
 wells. 
 Well No. 1 (Barneson), shut-off. D-SS4. 
 
 Reported test of shut-off by Si" casing at 4015', showed slight rise in water level 
 thought to be due to oil coming in. 
 
 Section 35. 
 Belridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-385. 
 
 Requested log-casing record and proposed method of protecting upper oil zone. 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-535. 
 
 Recommended that hole be mudded under pressure as proposed before cementing. 
 Well No. 1, redrilling. DD-670. 
 
 Approved amended proposal to fill with mud behind the 6i" casing instead of 
 the Si" casing as proposed (on account of SJ" casing having gone back at shoe 
 joint) and to pull Si" and 10" casing. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-803. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-162. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-162. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test based on information furnished by the company. 
 Passed for production test. 
 Well M. M. No. 2. redrill. DD-534. 
 
 Authorized proposal to test cementing of 4|-" casing and clean out to original 
 bottom. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. A-153. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test based on information furnished by the company. 
 Passed for production -test. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-351. 
 
 Authorized proposal to cement 4f" string in attempt to shut off water. 
 Well No. 4, abandon. DD-571. 
 
 Authorized proposal to abandon hole, specifying certain plugging and tests 
 thereon. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-750. 
 
 Approved plugging at 3140'. 
 Well No. 9, commence drilling. AA-253. 
 
 Recommended shut-off at 2.300' instead of 3300' as proposed and tests of all 
 formation below shut-off. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. 1)-G2G. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off at 1730'. 
 Well No. 9, shtat-off. D-Sll. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-olif at 2330'. Hole showing oil. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Union Oil Company. 
 
 Well No. 2 (Gibson), commence drilling. DD-86S. 
 
 Approved proposal to shut off at 400' and test shallow sands. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 279 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-otf. A-1.j2. 
 
 Reported test of formations between 093' to 3100' based on information furnished 
 by company. Recommended bailing test. 
 Well No. 1. deei^en. DD-288. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement Si" casing at 3850' with enough cement to seal 
 formations up to 2580', providing it will be shown that the work prevents water 
 entering formations above 3200*. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. U-553. 
 
 Reported water shut-off at shoe of 8i" casing at 3850', but that sealing of forma- 
 tions to 3580' failed as shown by the fact that water and oil were flowing outside 
 the 8i" casing. 
 Well No. 1 (Belridge). shut-off. D-010. 
 
 Reported water shut-off at shoe of (>i" at 4000', but that water and gas were 
 flowing between the OJ" and the Si" and that a gas stratum was being flooded. 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-528. 
 
 Approved proposal to free Gj" casing and cement deeper. Recommended raud- 
 ding off gas stratum. 
 Well No. 1 (Gibson), commence drilling. DD-501. 
 
 Approved top water shut-off at 750'. Recommended second shut-off above 
 second water and third shut-off below it. 
 Well No. 1 (Gibson), shut-oft". D-598. 
 
 Reported witnessing sati.sfactory test at 055' and good showing of heavy oil at 
 that depth. 
 Well No. 1 (Gibson), redrill and plug. DD-533. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off water at 1U57' and test sands above. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1 (Gibson), abandon. DD-621. 
 
 Approved proposal to continue plugging from 4230' and abandon. 
 
 T. 27 S., R. 21 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 4. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill and cement. Dr)-514. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined — to make lower shut-off. 
 Well No. 8-A, shut-off. D-088. 
 
 Reported witnessing test that showed .shut-off unsuccessful. 
 Well No. 8-A, shut-off. D-770. 
 
 Reported witnessing a test that showed small amount of water coming into hole. 
 Passed for production test. 
 Well No. 10-A. shut-off. A-200.- 
 
 Reported test based on information furnished by the company. Shut-off satis- 
 factory. 
 Well Xo. 42-A. commence drilling. AA-203. 
 
 Approved point of shut-off providing that it be made at the same depth strati- 
 graphically as suri'ounding wells. 
 Well No. 42-A. deepen and re-cement. DD-olO. 
 
 Authorized proi)(;sal to cement off the ui)i)er oil sand (thought to carry water) 
 and produce lower. 
 Well No. 43-A. shut-off. A-187. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing oil practically free of water. 
 Well No. 48-A, commence drilling. AA-2<;4. 
 
 Apijroved as satisfactory the prop<is<>d dei)th of shut -off. 
 Well No. 4;)-A. shut-off. A-201. 
 
 Reported test based on inlorinat ion furnished liy tin- company. Shut-off 
 api)roved. 
 
280 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 General Petroleum Conwration. 
 Well No. r)0, shut-off. A-202. 
 
 Reported test based on information furnished by the company. Shut-olT 
 approved. 
 Well No. 51-A, shut-off. A-188. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing 1/10 per cent water. 
 Well No. r»3-A, commence drilling. AA-31S. 
 
 I'roposal approved as outlined. 
 Well No. "k^-A. shut-off. D-512. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off at the depth proposed. 
 Well No. 54-A, shut-off. A-203. 
 
 Report of test of .shut-off made by the company approved. 
 Well No. 55-A. shut-off. A-204. 
 
 Report of test of shut-off made by the company approved. 
 Standard Oil Company. 
 
 Well No. 54, shut-off at 1920'. AA-216. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that enough cement be used to seal all formation 
 up to a depth of 17rK)' to protect offsetting wells with a higher shut-off. 
 Well No. 54, shut-off. A-191. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished l)y the 
 company. 
 
 Section 5. 
 B. B. & E. R. Dudley Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-237. 
 
 Authorizing verbal proposal to put in Gj" perforated liner instead of redrilling 
 as proposed. 
 
 General Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 3-B, shut-off. A-190. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing well to produce only small amount 
 of water. 
 Well No. 4-B, shut-off. A-189. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 8-B, commence drilling. AA-315. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined, but noted that notice of test of shut-off was 
 received before notice of intention to drill. 
 Well No. 8-B. shut-off. A-209. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based ou information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Universal Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. deepen. DD-335. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement off upper sand and drill into second sand. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. D-545. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of landing of pipe used to case off 
 upper oil sand. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-578. 
 
 Reported that production reijorts submitted by the company indicated that top 
 water was shut off. 
 
 Section 9. 
 D. .7. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. shut-oft'. D-544. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off and requesting further jjailing which as 
 reported by the company indicated satisfactory shut-off. 
 Well No. 3, commence drilling. AA-284. 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 281 
 
 D. J. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. D-G4{>. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 50, shut-off. D-oTO. 
 
 Reported satisfactory top water shut-off based on monthly i)roduction reports of 
 the company. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, plug bottom. DD-547. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined to pull Vti" and 8^" casings and fill hole with 
 cement from r).324' to 3177'. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-625. 
 
 Approved proposal to cut and pull Sj" casing from about ISOO'. Withheld 
 decision on balance of proposal. 
 Well No. 1. abandon. DD-032. 
 
 Recommended attempting to force cement through collapsed pipe to fill bottom 
 of hole or redrilling below bad place and shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DP-642. 
 
 Recommended shooting at the collapsed place and plugging shot cavity. Waived 
 redrilling required in former report on account of receipt of reports from company 
 of tests on the lower portion of the hole. 
 
 T. 28 S., R. 21 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Pittsburg-Belridge Oil Co. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-502. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of top water shut-off. 
 Well No. o, begin drilling. DD-572. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-737. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 6. besin drilling. DD-GG5. 
 
 Approved propo.sal as outlined. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-805. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of top water shut-off. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Belridge Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 301. abandon. DD-709. 
 
 Recommended plugging between 768' and 780' or tilling with rotary mud before 
 dismantling rig as proposed. 
 Well No. 3a3, abandon. DD-710. 
 
 Recommended plugging between tj70' and 730' or filling with rotary mud before 
 dismantling rig. 
 Well No. 395. abandon. DD-711. 
 
 Recommended plugging between 075' and 732' or filling with rotary mud before 
 dismantling rig. 
 
 Section 33. 
 Belridg(> Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 112. shut-off. .V-14S. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing laii^i' percenta;;*' of water. 
 Recommended further tests. 
 Well No. 112, shut-off. A-1!t2. 
 
 Reported witnessin.i; produetion test showing hir^i" iici-cciitage of wilier. 
 Requested rcirular production gauges. 
 
282 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Belridge Oil Co. 
 Well No. 135. abandon. DD-2S3. 
 
 Approved proposal to move rig aud drill new well. 
 Well No. 209, commence drilling. AA-254. 
 
 Authorized proposal to drill to second zone providing the water is excluded from 
 upper zone. 
 Well No. 209, shut-off. D-560. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of top water shut-off. 
 Well No. 209, shut-off. D-586. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of the oil protection string. 
 Well No. 210, commence drilling. DD-284. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 210, shut-off. D-507. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactorj' test of top water shut-off. 
 Well No. 408, shut-off. A-154. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of landing of 10" casing based on information fur- 
 nished by the company. Referred to letter concerning non-protection of upper 
 sands. 
 Well No. 408, deepen. DD-558. 
 
 Approved proposal to deejsen as outlined. 
 Well No. 411, begin drilling. DD-653. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill as outlined. 
 Well No. 411, shut-off. D-775. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of top water shut-off. 
 
 T. 28 S., R. 27 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 5. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-275. 
 
 Reported shut-off indeterminate without visit. Authorized prospecting ahead. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-419. 
 
 Authorized abandonment, recommending additional work. 
 
 Section 15. 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-467. 
 
 Approved work outlined but si)ecified additional plugging between 2490' and 
 2530'. 
 
 May 29th received report of abandonment which showed plugging specified 
 from 2490' to 2530' had not been done. 
 
 Replied May 31st stating that on account of failure to place the plug, approval 
 of the abandonment could not be given. 
 
 June 15th received amended log from Standard Oil Co., which omitted statement 
 on former log that the sand logged from 2530' to 2535' "acted like water sand." 
 
 June 25th, referred matter of discrepancies in logs to State Oil and Gas Super- 
 visor. 
 
 June 2Sth, State Oil and Gas Supervisor requested explanation of San Francisco 
 ofiice of Standard Oil Company. 
 
 June 28th, received letter from Standard Oil Co. stating that field super- 
 intendent thought the driller was mistaken in logging the sand as a water sand. 
 Letter also requested an approval of the a.bandonment. inferring that the plug 
 was not necessary. 
 
 August 9th, 1917, received copy of letter from field superintendent to W. O. 
 Todd, both of the Standard Oil Co., stating that on April 29th the field 
 superintendent had placed a burnt wire line bridge at 2530' and a cement plug 
 thereon at 2490'. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 283 
 
 September 4th, State Oil and Gas Supervisor wrote the Sau Francisco office of 
 Standard Oil Company stating : 
 
 "Careful considei'ation of the above-mentioned records leave us the choice of 
 three propositions : 
 
 First — Either the plug was not inserted because it was not necessary ; or 
 
 Second — The plug was put in and not reported, notwithstanding the fact that 
 such a piece of work would require enough time to certainly be noted in any 
 complete report of operations. 
 
 Third — Supplemental reports, contradicting previous records or conclusions 
 have been filed without being substantiated. 
 
 This department can not assume to choose between such a wide variation of 
 statements in making any report as to the condition of the well." 
 
 No further copy in Bakersfield files. 
 Well No. 1. abandon. DD-466. 
 
 Approved work and specified additional plugging. 
 
 April 11th, waived additional plugging on receipt of information from the com- 
 pany that certain sands had been tested and found barren. 
 
 May 14th. replied to report of May 4th. describing work done in abandoning, 
 stating that work as outlined would satisfactorily protect oil formations. 
 
 Section 25. 
 Provident Oil & Mining Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-443. 
 
 February 26th, recommended cleaning to bottom and plugging for possible bottom 
 water. 
 
 May 4th, received affidavit from J. A. Korst stating no bottom water encountered 
 in drilling well. 
 
 May 10th, letter to State Oil and Gas Supervisor reporting conversation with 
 Mr. Korst. in which he retraced the statements in his affidavit as to the time he 
 worked on the well and as to whether or not bottom water was encountered in 
 the well. 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-444. 
 
 February 26th, approved and recommended additional work. 
 
 March 30th, Mr. McLennan of Bakersfield informed San Francisco office of the 
 Bureau that the well was being abandoned. 
 
 March 30th, telegram from State Oil and Gas Supervisor asking investigation. 
 
 March 30th, reply to State Oil and Gas Supervisor stated that inspector had 
 visited the well each working day since work began to note progress. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-423. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing shut-off effective at shoe, but withholding 
 approval on account of failure to secure approval of the deepening and casing off of 
 oil sands behind 8i" pipe. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-450. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of hole and test oil sands cased off behind 
 Si" pipe. 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-472. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon on account of collapsed pipe. Recommended 
 minor changes in location of plugs. 
 
 May 31st, approved abandonment as descril)<>d in subsequent report. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-432. 
 
 Approved proposal to move rig 7r>' and drill. No oil penetrated at first location. 
 Depth 2026'. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-437. 
 
 Reported witnessing bailing test of shut-off. Test indeterminate account of oil 
 in pipe. Passed for a production test. 
 
284 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 35. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, "State." abandon. DD-4()0. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying certain additional plugging. 
 March 31st, letter authorizing shooting and plugging at the point specified. 
 May 14tli. a])i)roved abandonment as outlined in report of company dated 
 May 4th. 
 Well No. 3, "State," redrill. DD-4(iS. 
 
 Approved proposal to cut out string of casing, above specified depth. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Kern River Drillers Oil Co. 
 Well No. 3. redrill. DD-433. 
 
 Approved proposal to make new shut-off with 8^" casing 14' deeper. 
 
 T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Traffic Oil. Co. 
 
 AVell No. 20- A, redrill. DD-260. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill oil string. 
 Well No. 38, drill. DD-474 
 Approving proposal as outlined. 
 Traders Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 52, redrill. DD-218. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill oil string providing water is properly shut off. 
 Requested logs. 
 
 Well No. 64, drill. DD-407. 
 
 Approving proposed point of shut-off. 
 Traffic Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 38, shut-off. D-438. 
 
 Sand heaving, passed for production test. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Boston Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-353. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 12, redrill. DD-409. 
 
 ApproA'ed proposal to plug bottom with cement to shut off bottom water. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-432. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing bottom water satisfactorily 
 plugged off. 
 Well No. 16, drill. DD-493. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 17, drill. DD-494. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Yellowstone Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-461. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill oil string. 
 Well No. 9, drill. DD-462. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill as outlined. 
 Well No. 9. shut-off. I)-431. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 10, drill. DD-483. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 10. shut-off. I)-435. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 285 
 
 Section 2S. 
 Bankers Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 36, drill. DD-401. 
 
 Authorized drilling with one string of pipe if no top water was encountered. 
 Well No. 37, drill. DD-410. 
 
 Authorized .drilling with one string of pipe if no top water was encountered. 
 
 Section 29. 
 Virginia Oil Co. 
 Well No. 5, deepen. DD-49S. 
 
 Authorized deepening from 900' to 980'. 
 Well No. 12, deepen. DD-47G. 
 
 Approved deepening from 940' to 980' on condition that bottom water would 
 be shut off if encountered. 
 Well No. 16, redrill. DD-477. 
 
 Proposal as outlined approved. 
 Well No. 21, deepen. DD-454. 
 
 Proposal approved as outlined. 
 Well No. 22, deepen. I,>D-4.j.j. 
 
 I'ropGsal approved as outlined. 
 Well No. 23, deepen. DD-4o6. 
 
 Proposal approved as outlined. 
 Well No. 24, deepen. DD-457. 
 
 Proposal approved as outline<l. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-392. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 10-A. G. & W., shut-off. D-393. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. ll-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-35S. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. ll-A, G. & W., redrill. DD-423. 
 
 Approving proposal to plug for bottom water. 
 Well No. 12-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-283. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 14-A. G. & W., shut-off. D-282. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 15-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-294. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 16-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-326. 
 
 Witnessed and approvetl. 
 Well No. •17-A, G. & W.. shut-off. D-332. 
 
 Witnessed and approvetl. 
 Well No. 18-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-391. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 19-A. G. & W.. shut-off. D-369. 
 
 Witnessed but rejected. Water in hole. 
 Well No. lt)-A. G. & W.. shut-off. D-397. 
 
 Witnessed and apijroved. 
 Well No. 20-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-2S4. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 21-A. G. & W., shut-off. D-311. 
 
 Witnessed and api)roved. 
 Well No. 22-A. G. & W.. shut-off. D-312. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 
286 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPER VJcOH. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 25-A, G. & W., shut-off. D-331. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 2G-A, G. & W., slmt-off. U-346. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 27-A, H. & W., shut-off. D-BHO. 
 
 Witnessed and approved. 
 Well No. 5, Luck, drill. DD-398. 
 Well No. 5, Luck, shut-off. D-413. 
 Well No. 9, Luck, shut-off. D-402. 
 Well No. 10, Luck, shut-off. D-400. 
 Well No. 11, Luck, shut-off. D-403. 
 Well No. 11, Luck, redrill. DD-411. 
 Well No. 12, Luck, shut-off. D-404. 
 Well No. 12, Luck, redrill. DD-417. 
 Well No. 16, Luck, shut-off. D-396. 
 Well No. IG. Luck, redrill. DD-424. 
 Well No. 17, Luck, redrill. DD-469. 
 Well No. 17, Luck, drill. DD-496. 
 Well No. IS, Luck, shut-off. D-399. 
 Well No. 18, Luck, redrill. DD-442. 
 Well No. 19, Luck, shut-off. D-411. 
 Well No. 20, Luck, shut-off. D-418. 
 Well No. 20, Luck, shut-off. D-419. 
 Well No. 24, Luck, shut-off. D-394. 
 Well No. 24, Luck, redrill. DD-418. 
 Well No. 25, Luck, shut-off. D-408. 
 Well No. 26, Luck, shut-off. D-405. 
 Well No. 27, Luck, shut-off. D-406. 
 Well No. 28, Luck, shut-off. D-414. 
 Traffic Oil Co. 
 Well No. 4, drill. 
 
 Withheld approval pending receipt of logs. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-420. 
 
 Withheld approval on account of failure to furnish log*" 
 Well No. 4, drill. DD-439. 
 
 Issued on receipt of logs. Approved proposal. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-422. 
 
 Issued on receipt of logs. Approved proposal. 
 Well No. 5, begin drilling. DD-499. 
 Well No. 8, Euclid, shut-off. D-337. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-313. 
 Frank May. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-401. 
 Bald Eagle Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 13-A, shut-off. D-267. 
 
 Section 31. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, Sycamore, redrill. DD-215. 
 Well No. 10, Sycamore, redrill. DD-427. 
 Well No. 11, Sycamore, redrill. DD-395. 
 Well No. 12, Sycamore, redrill. DD-428. 
 Well No. 13, Sycamore, shut-off. D-26S. 
 Well No. 14, Sycamore, shut-off. D-269. 
 Well No. 15. Sycamore, shut-off. D-257. 
 Well No. 16, Sycamore, shut-off. D-258. 
 Well No. 17, Sycamore, shut-off. D-250. 
 Well No. 18, Sycamore, shut-off. D-270. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 287 
 
 Associated 
 
 Oil 
 
 Co. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 34, 
 
 Sterling, icdrill and deepen. DD-214. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 5, 
 
 Queen Esther, shut-off. D-4(rtt. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 26- 
 
 A, G. & W.. shut-off. D-346. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 4. 
 
 H. & F.. redrill. DD-459. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 o. 
 
 Hanford-Fresno, shut-off. D-301. 
 
 Well 
 
 No, 
 
 G, 
 
 Hanford-Fresno. shut-off. D-307. 
 
 Peerless Oil Co. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 3, 
 
 locate and shut off water. DD-266. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 5. 
 
 redrill. DD-451. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 14, 
 
 redrill. DD-464. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 14, 
 
 abandon. DD-465. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 26, 
 
 shut-off. D-362. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 28, 
 
 redrill. DD-397. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 33. 
 
 redrill. DD-479. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 41, 
 
 redrill. DD-471. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 41, 
 
 redrill. DD-490. 
 
 . Well 
 
 No. 
 
 42, 
 
 shut-off. D-181. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 42. 
 
 redrill to shut-off water. DD-412. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 43. 
 
 shut-off. D-182. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 4.3. 
 
 redrill. DD-222. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 49, 
 
 shut-off. T)-M2. ' 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 51, 
 
 redrill. DD-446. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 53. 
 
 shut-off. D-183. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 54. 
 
 redrill. DD-233. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 54, 
 
 abandon. DD-405. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 67, 
 
 shut-off. D-184. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 70. 
 
 shut-off. D-256. 
 
 Well No. 71, drill. DD-408. 
 
 Well No. 71, shut-off. D-417. 
 
 Well No. 72, drill. DD-484. 
 Sovereign Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-232. 
 
 Well No. 11, drill. DD-478. 
 Vesta Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, redrill. DD-254. 
 
 Well No. 12, redrill and deepen. DD-473. 
 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-482. 
 Calloma Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-oflf. D-314. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, Omar, redrill. DD-253. 
 
 Section 33. 
 Kern River Oilfields Co. Ltd. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DD-228. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-276. 
 Well No. 11-B, abandon. DD-430. 
 
 T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 Well No. 16, drill. DD-49]. 
 
2SS 
 
 STATE 0(L AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 3. 
 
 , E. Gray Estate. 
 
 Well Xo. 25. shut-off. I)-L'44. 
 
 Witnessed. Approved. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-oif. D-BUC. 
 
 Well No. 27, drill. DD-440. 
 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-42,5. 
 
 Well No. 28, drill. DD-458. 
 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-428. 
 
 Well No. 29, drill. DD-486. 
 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. D-43G. 
 
 Section 4. 
 
 Clampitt Oil Co. 
 Well No. 17, drill. 
 Well No. 
 No. 
 
 DD-402. 
 17, shut-off. D-41G. 
 
 Well No. 18, drill. DD-403. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-424. 
 
 Well No. 19, drill. DD-404. 
 Iveru Four Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, B. J., redrill. DD-390. 
 
 Well No. G, B. J., redrill and deepen. 
 East Puente Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-4S8. 
 
 W>11 No. 1, abandon. DD-497. 
 Kem River Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-480. 
 
 Well No. 9, B. J., redrill. DD-431. 
 
 Well No. 12, B. J., redrill. DD-413. 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 
 Well No. 28, redrill. DD-445. 
 See complaint No. 17. 
 
 W^ell No. 28, shut-off. D-427. 
 See complaint No. 17. 
 Alma Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2., Jr., redrill. DD-447. 
 See complaint No. 17. 
 Apollo Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, retlrill. DD-434. 
 
 DD-394. 
 
 Standard O 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 W^ell No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 W^ell No. 
 
 W^ell No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 il Co. 
 
 8 (M. 
 10 (M. 
 13 (M. 
 16 (M. 
 24 (M. 
 24 (M. 
 
 28 (M. 
 
 29 (M. 
 
 30 (M. C 
 38 (M. C. 
 42 (M. C. 
 42 (M. C 
 51 (M. C 
 51 (M. C 
 68 (M. C 
 68 (M. C 
 
 Section 5. 
 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-492. 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-429. 
 No. 1 ) , abandon. DD-414. 
 No. 1), abandon. DD-393. 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-435. 
 No. 1), shut-off. D-430. 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-485. 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-437. 
 No. 1), abandon. DD-421. 
 No. 1). redrill. DD-436. 
 No. 1), redrill. DD-438. 
 No. 1), shut-off. D-426. 
 No. 1), redrill and abandon 
 No. 1), shut-off. D-433. 
 No. 1), drill. DD-4G3. 
 No. 1), shut-off. D-429. 
 
 :)D-415. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 289 
 
 Associated Oil Co, 
 Well No. 5, S 
 Well No. 
 Well No. 
 Well No. 
 Well No 
 
 5, S. 
 5, S. 
 
 5, S. 
 40, S. 
 
 J., redrill. 
 
 J., shut-ofif. 
 
 J., redrill. 
 
 J., shut-ofif. 
 
 J., shut-ofif. 
 
 DD-226. 
 
 D-407. 
 DD-470. 
 
 D-434. 
 
 D-295. 
 
 D-271. 
 
 D-24S. 
 
 Well No. 41, S. J., shut-ofif. 
 
 Well No. 42, S. J., shut-off. 
 Amaurot Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-422. 
 
 Well No. 2. redrill. DD-425. 
 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-453. 
 Del Rey Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. ], West, redrill. DD-416. 
 
 Well No. 0. redrill and deepen. DD-4S7. 
 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-269. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-410. 
 
 Well No. 10, East, redrill and deepen. DD-396. 
 
 Section 6. 
 Calex Oil Co. 
 
 Well Nos. 1 and 2, redrill and deepen. Notice 9/25/10. 
 Enos Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-249. 
 
 Well No. 15. Redrill. DD-285. 
 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-395. 
 
 Well No. 18, redrill. DD-392. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Prairie Oil Co. 
 . W^ell No. 3, shut-off. D-246. 
 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-495. 
 Harris and Stevens Corp. 
 
 Well No. 1, Volcan, redrill. DD-448. 
 
 Well No. G, Ohio Crude, redrill. DD-449. 
 Frank May Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Golden Rod, redrill. DD-44t. 
 
 Well No. 6, drill. DD-391. 
 ^lontgomery and Cole. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-340. 
 Tar & McComb, Inc. 
 
 Well No. 5, Volcan, redrill. DD-481. 
 
 Sectio.n' [). 
 
 Petroleum Development Co. 
 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well No. 
 Well No. 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 No. 
 
 No. 
 
 No. 
 No. 
 No. 
 
 Well No. 
 Well No. 
 
 4. shut-off. D-341. 
 
 5, shut-off. D-251. 
 0, shut-off. D-398. 
 7, drill. DD-420. 
 7, shut-off. D-421. 
 S, shut-off. D-299. 
 
 9, drill. DD-406. 
 
 9, shut-off. D-415. 
 
 11, drill. DD-400. 
 
 11, shut-off. D-412. 
 
 19—36639 
 
290 STATE on. AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Junction Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. ."). old well, abandon. r>D-2(;2. 
 
 Well No. {-,. redrill. I)D-30!>. 
 
 Well No. 7. redrill. DD-224. 
 
 Well No. 7. abandon. 1)I)-23G. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. I)-39(). 
 
 Well No. 0. abandon. DD-22]. 
 
 Well No. 0. shut-off. D-317. 
 
 May Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9. redrill. 00-420. 
 
 Capital City Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3. redrill. I)D-4r.2. 
 
 T. 29 S., R. 20 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Shear Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 12. shut-off. D-265. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 
 T. 29 S., R. 21 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 General Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 32-A, shut-off. A-175. 
 
 Reported witnessing protluction test showing very little water in the oil. 
 AVell No. 54-A, shut-off. D-585. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 55, shut-off. D-354. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 97, drill. DD-619. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 97, shut-off. D-S50. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 98, drill. DD-693. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 99, drill. DD-719. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 122, drill. DD-718. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 123, drill. DD-717. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 AVell No. 123, shut-off. D-915. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. SO (new No. 124). drill. DD-GIS. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 124, shut-off. D-857. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off 
 Well No. 125, drill. DD-716. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 120. drill. . DD-715. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 127, drill. DD-721. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 291 
 
 Section 3. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 Well No. 14- A, shut-off. A-20r>. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off, based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-361. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on iufoi-mation furnished by I he 
 Company. 
 Well No. 15, abandon. DD-370. 
 
 Authorized proposed abandonment but specified below 12i" instead of in same. 
 Well No. IS-A. shut-off. D-53C. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 20-A, shut-off. D-371. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 21, drill. DD-315. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. D-777. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 25, drill. DD-620. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 80, drill. DD-316. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 30, shut-oft". D-S20. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information furnished by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 45-A, shut-off. A-174. 
 
 Reported witnessing production test showing practically no water. 
 
 Marina Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-596. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of top water shut-off. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-615. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-629. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on observation of inspector and letter 
 from company. 
 Well No. 3, shut-oft". D-8S3. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 4, drill. DD-50S. 
 
 Authorized proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-687. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on letter from the company. 
 Well No. 4. redrill. DD-701. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 5, drill. DD-617. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. G, drill. DD-713. 
 
 Authorized as proposed. 
 Well No. 9, drill. DD-509. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. 0-637. 
 
 lieported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 10, drill. DD-510. 
 
 Authorized as proposed. 
 Well No. 10. shut-off. D-660. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off and passing same for production test on 
 account of heaving sand. 
 Well No. 11, drill. DD-55C. 
 
 Authorized as proposed. 
 
292 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Marina Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, shut-o£f. D-749. 
 
 Keported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. DD-57G. 
 
 Authorized as proposed. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-S36. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 13, drill. DD-703. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 17, drill. DD-511. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-698. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on observations of inspector and 
 letter from company. 
 Well No. 18, drill. DD-557. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-715. 
 
 Reported failure of shut-off based on letter from the company and authorized 
 cementing second string deeper. 
 Well No. 18. Shut-off. D-757. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. ■ 
 Well No. 19, drill. DD-577. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 "V\^ll No. 19, shut-off. D-802. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off and passing for a production test. 
 Well No. 20, drill. DD-705. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-835. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 21, drill. DD-578. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. D-797. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off and passing well for production test. 
 Well No. 22, drill. DD-579. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. D-822. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 23, drill. DD-706. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 28. drill. DD-615. 
 
 Approved as outlined. 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-801. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 29, drill, DD-614. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. D-758. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 30, drill. DD-707. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 35, drill. DD-G16. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 36, drill. DD-708. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 42, drill. DD-712. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 43, drill. DD-775. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 49, drill. DD-776. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 293 
 
 Marina Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 50, drill. DD-777. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 51, drill. DD-778. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 55, drill. DD-845. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
 Section S. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, M. & L., No. 2, drill. DD-542. 
 
 Approved proposal and required a test of shut-off before drilling through any 
 oil encountered above the proposed depth of shut-off. 
 
 Section 11. 
 
 General Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 3-B (now No. 14-B), redrill. DD-532. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 3-B (now No. 14-B), shut-off. D-712. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off of old string of 10" showing water not shut 
 off. Asked for further proposal. 
 Well No. 9-B (now No. 7-B), shut-off. D-3S7. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing small amount of sulphur water probably from 
 formations below the shut-off. Shut-off reported satisfactory. 
 Well No. 9-B (now No. 7-B), shut-off. D-650. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of second shut-off showing small amount of water. 
 Recommended prospecting ahead. 
 Well No. 11-B. drill. DD-694. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 11-B, shut-off. D-S32. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory tost of shut-off. 
 
 Section 25. 
 Sunbeam Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill. DD-353. 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
 Section 26. 
 United Western Oil Co. 
 
 Well, Arcadia No. 1, test old well. DD-234. 
 Approved proposal to clean out and pump. 
 United Western Consolidated Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2. drill. DD-645. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 2. shut-off. D-804. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off showing rise in water line of two feet per 
 hour. Recommended further test. 
 Well No. 2. shut-off. D-S08. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off. Passed for production test on account of 
 sand in pipe. 
 Suncrest Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-685. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing 10" casing had failed to shut off water. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-796. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off showing that SJ" casing had probably not 
 shut off water. Reconimendod further test. 
 
294 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Suncrest Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-889. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off after recementing the 85" casing, showing 
 only slight rise in water level, but recommended further tests on account of the 
 fact that sand in the pipe prevented a conclusive test. 
 
 Note. — This well was put to producing and the company reported it producing 
 clear and ready for test. Before the date set for test it was reported that water 
 had broken in. Since that time the well is reported to have produced water inter- 
 mittently. The source of the water has not yet been determined. 
 II. S. Williams Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-277. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off. Sand heaving prevented conclusive test. 
 Well No. 9, cement off lower sand. DD-247. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug back with cement to shut off sulphur water found 
 below the 10" casing. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-545. 
 
 Approved proposal to make lower shut-off at 1245' and advised making same at 
 1350'. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-G96. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of lower shut-off showing same unsatisfactory. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-753. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off after recementing. Test inconclusive on 
 account of having sand. 
 Well No. 9, deepen. DD-700. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and make deeper shut-off. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-300. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off by 10" casing'. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-33S. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off by 8^" casing. 
 Well No. 17, deepen. DD-581. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen and replace perforated with screen pipe. 
 Well No. 19, drill. DD-314. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 AVell No. 19, shut-off. D-605. 
 
 Reported witnessing test. Passed for production test on account of heaving 
 sand. 
 Well No. 20, abandon. DD-347. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off bottom water and abandon. Required tests of 
 plugging. 
 Well No. 50, drill. DD-613. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 50, shut-off. D-881. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 51, shut-off. D-359. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off. Passed for production test on account of 
 heaving sand. 
 Well No. 53, shut-off. D-832. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off. Passed for production test on account of 
 heaving sand. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, M. P., shut-off. D-633. 
 
 Reported witnessing test of shut-off. Test inconclusive on account of crew 
 having run bailer before arrival of inspector. 
 
 Section 3G. 
 West Penn Co. Incorporated. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-235. 
 
 Approved proposal and specified extra plugging. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 295 
 
 West Peun Co. Incorporated. 
 Well No. 1, drill. DD-30(>. 
 
 Approved i)roposal to drill new No. 1. 
 Well No. 2 (now No. 1), shut-off. D-587. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing constant amount of sulphur water coming in. 
 Well No. 2 (now No. 1), shut-off. D-7(i3. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfaetorj- test of shut-off. 
 Well No. 3 (now No. 2), drill. DU-519. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, MePhee, shut-off. D-280. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on verbal information from comi)auy. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. D-363. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. Letter October 14th requesting company 
 to furnish report of formations penetrated between the two points of shut-off. 
 Well No. 1, McPhee, redrill. 1)0-595. 
 
 Rejected proposal to redrill pending receipt of log and history. 
 Well No. 1, McPhee, redrill. DD-598. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill as above and stated that approval should have been 
 given in DD-595 as information requested had at that time been furnished. 
 Well No. 2, drill. UD-371. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 2. McPhee. shut-off. D-7T1. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactoi-j- test. 
 Well No. 3, McPhee, drill. DD-543. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
 T. 29 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 18. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Coyote, abandon. DD-264. 
 Approved proposal to abandon as outlined. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Barnsdale, Drake & Yancey. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-731. 
 
 The proposal stated that there was no record of the well other than the total 
 depth and the amount of various sizes of pipe charged to the well. The report 
 specified plugging at certain depths based on the assumption that the well was 
 identical with a well known as Globe Exploration Co. No. 1, of which a log was 
 found in the file. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-840. 
 
 Repoi*te<l witnessing a test to determine advisability of modifying previous 
 requirements, which substantiated belief that plugging should be done as specified. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-929. 
 
 Reported witnessing test which showed that cement at top of plug (at 1666') 
 was set hard. 
 
 At the time of this test the crew was preparing ;to shoot the 6§" casing. This 
 work was held up by the inspector, who explained to the driller that it was particu- 
 larly desired to leave conductor pipe to the top of the lower i)lug. 
 
 The insiiector then took the driller to McKitti'ick to enaiile him to communicate 
 with his employers, the Midway Supply Company. 
 
 It was later learned that the driller returned and fire<l the sliot in spite of the 
 warning. After some negotiations the Midway Supply Company cleaned out 
 through the shot cavity and left it standing full of mud to prevent filling in with 
 sand and to i>ermit of access to the lower portion of the hole should future 
 development demonstrate the necessity of additional plugging. 
 
296 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 T. 29 S., E. 37 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 27. 
 William. Bosustow Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-658. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. Letter received May 7, 1017, furnished report 
 of the work and asked permission to cement into water well. 
 
 Reply May 9th stated the department had no objection to plan to make use of 
 the water developed. 
 
 T. 30 S., R. 21 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 11. 
 Jackson Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-279. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of top and bottom water shut-off, based on report 
 from superintendent. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-264. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test based on report by suijerintendent. 
 Well No. 8, drill. DD-513. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-700. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 East Puente Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2 (Lease 2), redrill. DD-3G9. 
 
 Approved proposal to bridge in oil string below water string and perforate above 
 bridge and force cement out into formation below water string in an effort to shut 
 off top water. 
 Well No. 2 (Lease 2), redrill. DD-376. 
 
 Approved amended proposal to put cement in through 1^" pipe between the 
 strings instead of through perforations. The work decreased the water from 8% 
 to i of 1%. 
 Well No. 4 (Lease 2), shut-off. D-600. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 5 (Lease 2), drill. DD-368. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-772. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 6, drill. DD-897. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 AVell No. 7, drill. DD-913. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Josephine Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-649. 
 
 Approved as proposed. Could not get water shut off. Did not penetrate oil. 
 To be cemented to water well. 
 W^ell No. 2, drill. DD-646. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-844. 
 
 Reported witnessing test. Recommended further tests. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-S49. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing failure of shut-off attempted with mud fluid 
 behind 10" casing at 844'. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-910. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of shut-off ; 10" casing cemented at 905' 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 297 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-ijlO. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 3, Foltz, shut-off. D-SSO. 
 
 Reported witnessing indeterminate test of plugging to e.\clude bottom water. 
 Passed for production test on account of heaving sand. 
 Well No. 4, drill. DD-866. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Associatetl Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. ], California Standard, abandon. DD-27r). 
 
 Recommended cementing where 10" cut and plugging up to bottom of 12*" 
 casing. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Berry and Keller Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, new, drill. Letter, 8/1/16. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that shut-off be made uniform with those of 
 adjoining wells. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-290. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test of shut-off based on information submitted by the 
 company. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-541. 
 
 Recommended testing water string by using dye or by bridging under it and 
 redrilling as proposed. 
 Well No. S, shut-off. D-713. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing water string to be tight. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-242. 
 
 Reported test showing no leak in water string. 
 Well No. 15, redrill. DD-763. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace perforated with screen pipe. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. D-370. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-542. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 18, drill. DD-504. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-614. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 
 Reward Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, deepen and redrill. DD-243. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen for submergence for air lift. 
 Well No. 33, redrill. DD-240. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill oil string. 
 Well No. 42, drill. Letter 8/10/16. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that shut-off be made uniform with those of 
 adjoining wells. 
 
 Well No. 42. shut-off. D-384. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. It was reported that after cementing 
 the 10" casing at 850' with 40 sacks the 12*" casing was freed and used to tamp 
 in a bridge around the 10" casing from 267' to 248'. On this 39 sacks of cement 
 were placed as the 12i" was pulled, the idea being to keep water from a gas sand 
 from 615' to 755' which it was desired to produce. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 15, Del Monte, redrill. DD-365. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace oil string and use screen pipe. 
 Well No. 32, Del Monte, redrill. DD-366. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull oil string and replace with screen pipe. 
 
298 STATE on. AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 20, redrill. DD-600. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Jewett Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 15, drill. Letter, 12/20/l(i. 
 
 Approved proposal and requested logs. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-71G. 
 
 Reported witnessing test. Passed for production test on account of heaving 
 sand. 
 Well No. 15, redrill. DD-STl. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off bottom sands and perforate water string. 
 
 Section 14. 
 
 San Francisco & McKittrick Oil Co. 
 Well No. 3, abandon. DD-355. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 3-A, drill. DD-540. 
 
 Approved proposal as outlined. 
 Well No. 3-A, shut-off. D-G53. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 4, old, abandon. DD-322. 
 
 Approved proposal specifying that plug be placed in the formation below the 
 water string as well as in the shoe of same. 
 Well No. 4, new (now 4-A), drill. DD-323. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 AVell No. 4i (now 4-A), shut-off. D-540. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 9. deepen. DD-230. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 12, deepen. DD-669. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 15, deepen. DD-880. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 16, deepen. DD-790. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 
 T. 30 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 6. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Sea B, shut-off. D-646. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 1, Sea B, redrill. DD-594. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and cement water string deeper. 
 Well No. 1, Sea B, shut-off. D-815. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing some water coming in. Recommended further 
 bailing. 
 Well No. 1, Sea B, shut-off. D-856. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 2, Sea B, shut-off. D-647. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactoi-y test. 
 Well No. 3, McKittrick, drill. DD-307. 
 
 Approved proposal. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-573. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 3, McKittrick. shut-off. D-022, 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactorj' test. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-761. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. Withheld decision as to point of landing. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 299 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, McKittrick, shut-off. D-511. 
 
 Reported witnessing: satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 4, McKittrick, redrill. DD-G30. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom and if necessary to cement new water string. 
 Since the close of the year the well was abandoned for lack of production. 
 Well No. 5. McKittrick. drill. DD-562. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-S33. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactorj' test. 
 Well No. G, McKittrick. shut-off. D-052. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 
 Nevada County Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3 (now No. 43), redrill. DD-310. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 43, redrill. DD-S78. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of hole and test upper sands. 
 Well No. 44. abandon. DD-S79. 
 
 Approved abandonment. Specified certain plugging. 
 Well No. 4.5. redrill. DD-320. 
 
 Approved proposal with recommendations. 
 Well No. 47, drill. DD-354. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 Well No. 47, shut-off. D-<597. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 48, shut-off. D-787. 
 
 Reported witnessing test. Passed for production test on account of heaving 
 formation. 
 Pittsburg Oil & Gas Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. D-351. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-551. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 1. deepen and cement. DD-363. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement deeper. 
 Nacirema Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-520. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill oil string and determine casing record. No log 
 had been pi-eserved. 
 Well No. 2, drill. DD-529. 
 
 Approved as proposed. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-327. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 2, McKittrick, shut-off. D-.597. 
 
 Reported witnessing and approving test .showing only small amount of water 
 coming in. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-839. 
 
 Reported witnessing test showing no water coming into hole, (iave notice that 
 the redrilling and resulting depth of cementing were not authorized. 
 
 Section 10. 
 Midway Supply Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Barnsdale, Yancy & Drake, abandon. l)I)-729. 
 
 Approved propo.sal specifying that hole be filled from bottom to top witii clay or 
 surface formation. 
 
 Description of the work received May 4tli from .Midway Sui)ply Co. indicates 
 specifications were not followed. 
 
300 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 16. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Spreckels, drill. DD-536. 
 
 Approved proposal. Required notification of tests of sands below 450'. 
 Well No. 1, Spreckels, shut-off. D-762. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test of 12V' casing cemented at 1090'. The 
 department was not called to witness test of 151" at 440' as required in DD-536. 
 Well No. 1, Spreckels, shut-off. D-8S2. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test. No approval had been given for the 
 work tested. 
 Well No. 2, Spreckels, drill. DD-537. 
 
 Approved. 
 W^ell No. 2. Spreckels, shut-off. D-916. 
 
 Reported witnessing satisfactory test, but gave no clearance on account of 
 shut-off having been made lower than proposed. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, W. D., abandon. DD-377. 
 Approved. Requested log. 
 
 Section 29. 
 Midway Royal Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 3, drill. DD-691. 
 Approved. 
 
 Section 34. 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 1, Abandon. DD-804. 
 
 On May 25th a written proposal to abandon the well was received. It stated : 
 "The proposed work is as follows : To withdraw 5f " casing set by our company 
 and leave well in condition received, as per our contract with original holders." 
 It was understood that the work referred to had been done the previous month. 
 
 The above report recommended "that this department be called upon to witness 
 a bailing test to determine : 1. Whether or not there is water in the hole. 2. The 
 gravity of the oil." 
 
 The company then furnished an original statement of the driller descriptive of 
 the tests previously made, to which this department replied in part as follows : 
 "The well is not in proper condition for this department to issue an approval on 
 the work of abandonment that has been done. I trust that your Company and the 
 parties from whom your Company leased the land will, in the near future, get 
 together and lay before this department a proposal for abandoning the well 
 properly." 
 
 A conference of the parties interested was held at the Taft office of the State 
 Mining Bureau on August 28th, 1917, which resulted in a new proposal dated 
 September 10th, 1917. This proposal was rejected in report No. P-4-680 dated 
 September 13th, 1917, as the work proposed neglected to properly protect the 
 lower portion of the hole. This report required cleaning the hole out to WOCX 
 and shooting to destroy sidetracked pipe, and certain plugging and tests above that 
 depth. It was later modified and after the hole was cleaned out to 1320' it was 
 shot and plugged at that depth and then bailed for a test by the department. 
 At this test the well showed a large amount of heavy oil and very little water. 
 
 It is thought likely that the well can be made into a profitable producer in its 
 present condition. 
 Combined Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-703. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-801. 
 
 Approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 301 
 
 T. 31 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 Section 2. 
 
 J. E. O'Donnell Lease. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-225. 
 Approved. 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, J. E. O'Donnell, redrill. Dr)-2G3. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-335. 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill. Letter, 5/18/17. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-602. 
 Witnesse<l satisfactorj- test. 
 Well No. 2, drill. Letter, 5/18/17. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-754. 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Section 3. 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-320. 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 2. abandon. DD-GOS. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 3. abandon. DD-568. 
 Approved. 
 J. E. O'Donnell Lease. 
 
 Well No. 3, drill. Letter, 7/28/16. 
 Approved. 
 
 Section 11. 
 
 Doheny Pacific Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-729. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-59o. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Correspondence re Wells of Midland Oilfields, Ltd. 
 See Complaint No. 21. 
 
 Section 14. 
 Manley and McGinn. 
 
 Well No. (J. shut-off. D-752. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 7-C, drill. DD-699. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 7-C, shut-off. D-827. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 8, Cherokee, drill. DD-7G4. 
 
 Appi'oved. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-859. 
 
 Witnessed inconclusive test. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-860. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 9-C, Drill. DD-890. 
 
 Approved. 
 
302 STATE Olfj AND GAS SlfPEHVJSOU. 
 
 Alberta Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-588. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactoi-y test. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-523. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-348. 
 
 Wituessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-o71. 
 
 Wituessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-513. 
 
 Wituessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. " D-324. 
 
 Wituessed satisfactory test. 
 Engineers Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, drill. Letter, 9/30/lG. 
 
 Approved. 
 W^ell No. 6, shut-off. D-683. 
 
 Wituessed satisfactory production test. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-879. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 8, drill. DD-89G. 
 
 Approved. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 4, Alberta Midway, deepen. DD-875. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. DD-874. 
 
 Approved. Recommended tests. 
 W. & S. Oil Co. 
 
 No. 3 or C, abandon. DD-906. 
 
 Rejected on account of failure to furnish logs. Further proposals were received 
 on July 11th and July 20th, which were rejected for lack of logs on July 25th. 
 
 On Aug. 14th, after receipt of the logs, specifications for the abandonment of 
 the well were written. 
 
 On Sept. 14th, in answer to a supplementary notice, these speciiications were 
 modified. 
 Combined Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill to 1500'. DD-257. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. DD-317. 
 
 Approved. 
 
 Section 15. 
 
 Midway Peerless Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-28S. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-319. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-328. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-376. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 13, drill. DD-688. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-7S1. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 14, drill. DD-900. 
 
 Approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL HEi'OliT. 
 
 ;-50:; 
 
 Midway Peerless Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. I)-84(;. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 15, drill. IH)-n<H. 
 
 Approved. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 7, redrill and deepen. DD-8S0. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 15, redrill. DD-870. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 19, redrill. DD-885. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 35, redrill. DD-8T7. 
 
 Approved. 
 
 Hondo Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-247. 
 
 Reported satisfactoi-y test, not witnessed. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-532. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-GS2. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-G45. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-719. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Potter Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1-A, shut-off. D-730. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 28, drill. DD-865. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-920. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Section 21. 
 State Consolidated Oil Co. 
 Well No. 5, redrill. DD-G09. 
 Approved. 
 
 Section 23. 
 Rock Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, fluid level. D-90G. 
 
 Pleasured fluid level on account of Complaint No. (5. 
 Well No. 4, fluid level. D-8G3. 
 
 Measured fluid level on account of Complaint No. 0. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 Well No. 3, abandon. DD-5G7. 
 Approved. 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, redrill. DD-853. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off oil sands at bottom and perforate water string to 
 produce tar sands, cased off behind .same in drilling. 
 Well No. 13, redrill. DD-S49. 
 
 Approved propo.sal to plug off oil sands and perforate water string to produce 
 so-called tar sands. 
 Well No. 14. shut-off. D-510. 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
304 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Tumbador Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, drill. Letter, 7/5/16. 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-325. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-352. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Brookshire Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, fluid level. D-91S. 
 
 Determined on account of Complaint No. 12. 
 San Francisco Midway Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-607. 
 
 Approved proposal to do work on account of Complaint No. 0. 
 
 Section 25. 
 
 Visalia ^Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-634. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-628. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-793. 
 
 Passed for production test. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-694. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-805. 
 Approved. 
 
 Section 20. 
 
 C. C. M. O. Co. 
 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. D-821. 
 
 Witnessed inconclusive test. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. D-826. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 17, drill. DD-735. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 19, drill. DD-736. 
 
 Approved with recommendations. 
 Well No. 20, drill. DD-737. 
 
 Approved with recommendations. 
 Well No. 22, drill. DD-738. 
 
 Approved with recommendations. 
 
 A. and J. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-792. 
 
 Approved. 
 Reward Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-670. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-786. 
 
 Witnessed inconclusive test. 
 Pyramid Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, plug bottom. DD-(J40. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-512. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-524. 
 
 Witnessed satisfactory test. 
 Well No. 15, redrill. DD-64]. 
 
 Approved. 
 
SECOND ANNlTAi. REPORT. 305 
 
 Ciiliroruiii Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, rcdrill. I)I)-724. 
 
 Ainiroved. 
 Well No. 4. retlriil. DD-309. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 4, redi-ill. DD-SOO. 
 
 Approvetl. 
 Well No. 9, drill. DD-092. 
 Approved. 
 Kl ('amino Oil and Development Co. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-52G. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. UD-527. 
 Well No. IT, shut-off. D-774. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 Well No. 12-A, redrill. DD-OSS. 
 Well No. 13-A, shut-off. D-27S. 
 Dabuey Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8. sluit-off. D-(;77. 
 
 Depth of shut-off 8(My lower than nuthorized. jirohalily endanserin;; iipi)(M' oil 
 zone. 
 
 Section 35. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4.5. plug off bottom water. DD-220. 
 Well No. 45, abandon. DD-27G. 
 
 Section 36. 
 American Oilfields Co. 
 
 Well No. 4(1, redrill. DD-G57. 
 Well No. 55, redrill. DD-673. 
 
 Work completed before receipt of proposal not approved. 
 Well No. 55, redrill. DD-G74. 
 
 Requested further information. 
 Well No. 55, deepen. DD-686. 
 
 Recommended test of water string. 
 Well No. .55, shut-off. D-806. 
 
 Recommended further tests. 
 Well No. 5.5, shut-off. D-838. 
 
 Reported satisfactory test. 
 
 Well No. 08. redrill. DD-223. 
 
 Well No. 101. shut-off. D-635. 
 
 Well No. 101, deepen. DD-744. 
 
 C. C. M. O. Co. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-809. 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-G27. 
 Well No. 21. shut-off. D-GG5. 
 Well No. 22. shut-off. D-G40. 
 Well No. 23. shut-off. D-623. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. D-675. 
 Well No. 25. shut-off. D-G80. 
 Well No. 2G, shut-off. D-G51. 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-890. 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-720. 
 Well No. 28, redrill, plug bottom. DDS8S. 
 Well No. 30, shut-off. D-S34. 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-744. 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. D-S7S. 
 Well No. M, shut-off. D-84S. 
 Well No. 35, Shut-off. D-919. 
 20-36630 
 
306 STATE Oli. AND GAS SUPEUVISOU. 
 
 T. ni S.. It. 2;:; E., M. I). B. & M. 
 
 Section 14. 
 I>aruo(lon Oil Co. 
 
 Woll No. 1. abandon. DD-714. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Midway Royal, shut-off. D-31S. 
 
 Well No. 2, Midway Royal, shut-off. D-G8G. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-7G1. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-S58. 
 Calidon Petroleum Syndicate. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill and deepen. DD-237. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-GOl. 
 
 Well No. 3. drill. DD-&47. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 72, redrill. DD-582. 
 Well No. 72, shut-off. D-721. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 Well No. 14, drill. DD-G90. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-912. 
 Well No. 23. drill. DD-677. 
 Well No. 24, drill. DD-678. 
 
 Section 20. 
 
 Section 21. 
 
 Section 22. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-501. 
 Well No. 5, abandon. DD-704. 
 
 Approved with recommendations. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. DD-524. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. DD-679. 
 
 Approved with recommendations. 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-530. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-313. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-522. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-550. 
 
 Well No. 63, test 8" casing. DD-249. 
 
 Well No. 63, abandon lower portion. DD-259. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 63, deepen. DD-303. 
 
 Approved. 
 Well No. 63, shut-off. D-659. 
 
 Approved for the purpose of prospecting ahead. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, Barnodon, abandon. DD-293. 
 
 San Francisco Midway Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-780. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-843. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 307 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-7'J3. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-2S7. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-273. 
 Well No. 21, drill. DD-G85. 
 
 Section 25. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Section 2(5. 
 
 Associated 
 
 Oil 
 
 Co. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 6, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 Letter 10/16/16. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 6, 
 
 shut-oft'. 
 
 1)-514. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 34, 
 
 test 10" 
 
 casing. DD-24S. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 34, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-345. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 44, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-704. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 44, 
 
 drill. Letter 5/18/17. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 73, 
 
 drill. DD-337. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 73, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 Letter 11/29/lG. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 73. 
 
 D-5C7. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 83, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-2ec. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 93, 
 
 deepen. 
 
 DD-560. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 12, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-245. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 13, 
 
 redrill a 
 
 nd deepen. DD-903. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 14, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-374. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 15, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-349. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 16, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-549. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 17, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-593. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 19, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-619. 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 19, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-583. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-332. 
 Approved proposal to repair 
 
 informal complaints.) 
 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. D-798. 
 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-755. 
 
 Well No. 31, shut-oft". D-792. 
 Midway Gas Co. 
 
 Well No. 27, drill. DD-698. 
 
 Section 27. 
 
 in satisfaction of complaints of neighbors. (See 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Section 31. 
 
 C. M. 
 
 . Co 
 
 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 16, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-515. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 17, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-5S2. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 18, 
 
 shut-oft'. 
 
 D-676. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 18, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-e7L 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 19, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-657. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 20, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-731. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 20, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-889. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 21, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-718. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 21, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-634. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 22, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-663. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 23, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-73S. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 23, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-635. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 23, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-862. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 24, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-734. 
 
 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 
 24, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-636. 
 
 
308 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 C. C. M. O. Co. 
 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. D-794. 
 
 Well No. 2f., shut-off. K-TSD. 
 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-72S. 
 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. D-S52. 
 
 Well No. 30, shut-off. D-817. 
 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-814. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, Eagle Creek, redrill. DD-S4S. 
 
 Well No. 12, Eagle Creek, shut-off. D-29S. 
 
 Well No. 17, Eagle Creek, redrill. DD-591. 
 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-769. 
 
 Well No. 18, Eagle Creek, shut-off. D-790. 
 
 Well No. 19, Eagle Creek, shut-off. D-759. 
 
 Well No. 20, Eagle Creek, shut-off. D-S30. 
 
 Well No. 20, Eagle Creek, redrill. DD-902. 
 
 Well No. 21, Eagle Creek, redrill. DD-811. 
 
 Recommended test of water string and furnished company copy of loc 
 
 Well No. 22, Eagle Creek, drill. DD-850. 
 Honolulu Consolidated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DD-346. 
 
 Section 32. 
 California Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-243. 
 
 Well No. 10, test by pumping. DD-219. 
 
 Well No. 10, deepen. DD-829. 
 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DD-904. 
 Pacific Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-217. 
 Alaska Pioneer Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, abandon. DD-331. 
 
 Well No. 8, drill. Letter 11/7/lG. 
 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-607. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-564. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-G60. 
 
 Well No. 8, deepen. DD-768. 
 
 Well No. 10, redrill and deepen. DD-156. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. DD-606. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-668. 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 91, shut-off. D-281. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-604. 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. D-6C9. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. D-702. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. D-644. 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-520. 
 
 Section 33. 
 
 Section 34. 
 
 Section 35. 
 
 Section 36. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, RIcNee, redrill. DD-72G. 
 
 Well No. 12, McNee, redrill and deepen. DD-531. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 :{()0 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 Well No. 14, McNee, deepen. DD-727. 
 Well No. 20, McNee, redrill and deepen. DD-575. 
 Well No. 25, McNee, deepen. DD-72S. 
 Well No. 38, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 42, shut-off. D-2G1. 
 Well No. 43, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 43, McNee, redrill. 
 Well No. 43, McNee, deepen. 
 Well No. 44, shut-off. D-517. 
 Well No. 45, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 45, McNee, deepen. 
 Well No. 4G, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 47, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 48, shut-off. D-503. 
 Well No. 49, shut-off. D-546. 
 Well No. 50, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 50, McNee, redrill. 
 Well No. 50, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 51, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 52, McNee, shut-off. 
 Well No. 52, deepening. DD-585. 
 Well No. 52, deepen. DD-593. 
 Well No. 53, :McNee, shut-off. D-565. 
 Well No. 54, McNee, shut-off. D-795. 
 Well No. 55. shut-off. D-8S5. 
 Well No. 56, McNee, shut-off. D-841. 
 Well No. 57. McNee. begin drillinff. DD-779. 
 
 D-30:J. 
 
 D-334. 
 DD-53S. 
 DD-S94. 
 
 D-315. 
 DD-862. 
 D-343. 
 D-693. 
 
 D-568. 
 DD-522. 
 D-678. 
 D-638. 
 D-672. 
 
 T. 31 S., R. 24 E., M. D. B. 
 
 Section 31, 
 
 & M. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-618. 
 
 T. 31 S., R. 32 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 Section 36. 
 
 C. C. M. O. Co. 
 
 Well No. 36, shut-off. D-845. 
 
 T. 32 S., R. 22 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 C. C. M. O. Co. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-617. 
 Chanslor-Canfield Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. D-641. 
 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. D-642. 
 Chanslor-Canfield Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. D-667. 
 
 Well No. 23, redrill. DD-656. 
 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. D-7S8. 
 
 Section 1. 
 
310 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. D-296. 
 Well No. 36, shut-off. D-3S8. 
 Well No. 37, shut-off. D-347. 
 Well No. 41, begin drilling. DD-795. 
 Well No. 56, begin drilling. DD-796. 
 Well No. 57, begin drilling. DD-797. 
 Well No. 58, begin drilling. DD-798. 
 Well No. 59, begin drilling. DD-799. 
 Well No. 59, shut-off. D-924. 
 
 T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 
 Section 2. 
 
 Section 3. 
 
 North American Oil Consolidated. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. DD-803. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DD-S02. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-609. 
 
 Section 
 California Counties Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deei>en. DD-382. 
 Canadian Pacific Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, begin drilling. DD-289. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-541. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, Equitable, redrill. DD-.523. 
 
 Well No. 7, Equitable, shut-off. D-S31. 
 Midway Consolidated Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-548. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-594. 
 
 Section 5. 
 
 Kalispell Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. 
 
 See Complaint No. 11. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-914. 
 Midway Premier Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1.3, redrill. 
 
 Well No. 13, shut-off 
 Midway Five Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. 
 
 DD-765. 
 
 DD-239. 
 D-367. 
 
 D-297. 
 
 Chanslor-Canfield Midway Oil Co. 
 Well No. 25, redrill. DD-373. 
 Well No. 41, abandon. DD-372. 
 Well No. 41, shut-off. D-583. 
 Well No. 45, abandon. DD-379. 
 Well No. 46, shut-off. D-3S0. 
 Well No. 46, abandon. DD-359. 
 Well No. 47, shut-off. D-382. 
 Well No. 48, shut-off. D-386. 
 Well No. 49, shut-off. D-521. 
 
 Section 6. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 •511 
 
 Clianslor-Canfield Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 49, abandon. DD-3G0. 
 
 Well No. 50, shut-off. D-534. 
 
 Well No. 50, abandon. DD-3C1. 
 
 Well No. 51, shut-off. D-53S. 
 
 Well No. 52, shut-off. D-535. 
 
 Well No. 53, shut-off. D-5S4. 
 
 Well No. 54, shut-off. D-543. 
 
 Well No. 55, shut-off. D-G13. 
 
 Well No. 56. shut-off. D-739. 
 
 Well No. 57, shut-off. D-779. 
 
 Well No. 58, shut-off. I)-639. 
 
 Well No. 58, redrill. DD-782. 
 
 Well No. 58, shut-off. D-891. 
 
 Well No. 59, begin drilling. DD-739. 
 
 Well No. 59, shut-off. D-9<)4. 
 
 Well No. 60, shut-off. D-G71. 
 
 Well No. 61, begin drilling. DD-740. 
 
 Well No. 61, shut-off. D-853. 
 
 Well No. 62, begin drilling. DD-741. 
 
 Well No. 63, begin drilling. DD-742. 
 
 Well No. 63, shut-off. D-905. 
 United Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2-A, redrill. DD-32o. 
 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-S91. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-648. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-870. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-502. 
 
 Well No. 7, redrill. DD-324. 
 
 Hale-McLeod Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-293. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-36S. 
 
 Well No. 19, shut-off. D-572. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-6S9. 
 Chanslor-Canfield Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 26. shut-off. D-504. 
 
 Chanslor-Canfield Midway Oil Co. 
 Well No. 19, shut-off. D-321. 
 
 Section S. 
 
 Section 9. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, Equitable, shut-off. 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-539. 
 
 Section 10. 
 
 r)-302. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 Well No. 8. redrill. 
 
 DD-574. 
 
 Section 12. 
 
 Union Oil Co. of Cal. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. 
 
 ui)-:ns. 
 
 Section 14. 
 
 Well No. 4, begin drilling. 1)U-7S1. 
 
 Well No. 6, Kegal. deepen. DD-245. 
 
 Well No. 6, Regal, deepen. I)D-.34:!. 
 
 Well No. 6, Regal, shut-otV. I)-(!2(l. 
 
 Well No. 8, Regal, deepen. 1H)-24G. 
 
312 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SI IPKIU'ISOK 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. lli, shut-off. D-G08. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. D-706, 
 Well No. 13, pass for pumping test. 
 
 DD-OOn 
 
 Sexjtion 15. 
 
 Section 37. 
 
 Empire Gas and Fuel Co. 
 
 AVell \o. 2, abandon. DD-227. 
 Well No. 3, redrilj. DD-8a7. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-olS. 
 Well No. 4. shut-off. D-570. 
 Well No. 4, deepen. DD-0<3S. 
 
 Chanslor-Canfiekl Midway Oil Co. 
 Well No. 23. redrill. 130-374. 
 Well No. 24, redrill. DD-312. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Indian and Colonial Development Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-S7G. 
 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. 0-874. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-875. 
 
 AVell No. 23, shut-off. D-877. 
 Fairbanks Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-748. 
 
 Well No. 12, commence drilling. DD-855. 
 
 
 
 Section 23. 
 
 Traders Oi^ 
 
 1 Co. 
 
 
 Letter Dec. 14, 191G. 
 
 Shut-off. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 71, redrill. 
 
 DD-2S0. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 71, shut-off. 
 
 D-870. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 73, shut-off. 
 
 D-S72. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 74. shut-off. 
 
 D-9()7. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 75, shut-off. 
 
 D-901. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 7G, shut-off. 
 
 D-899. 
 
 AYell No. 
 
 78, shut-off. 
 
 D-871. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 79, shut-off. 
 
 D-S92. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 80, shut-off. 
 
 D-921. 
 
 AVoll No. 
 
 81, shut-off. 
 
 D-SG9. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 82. shut-off. 
 
 D-873. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 lOG, shut-off, 
 
 . D-323. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 lOG, locate water. DD-357. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 lOG, shut-off. 
 
 . D-691. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 lOG, shut-off. 
 
 D-717. 
 
 Cheney Stimson Oil Co. 
 
 
 Well No. 
 
 2, shut-off. 
 
 D-893. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 G, shut-off. 
 
 D-GG4. 
 
 Jameson Oil Co. 
 
 AVell No. G, shut-off. D-8o5. 
 ^YeU No. 14, shut-off. D-751. 
 AA'ell No. IG, commence drillina 
 
 T. W. Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-334. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-341. 
 
 Section 24. 
 
 DD-S92. 
 Section 25 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 313 
 
 Princeton Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, abandon. DD-S69. 
 General Pet. Co. 
 
 Well No. 43, shut-off. D-577. 
 
 Well No. 44, shut-off. D-526. 
 li. II. & C. Oil Co. 
 
 Weil No. 1, redrill. DD-251. 
 Tauialpais Oil Co. 
 
 W^-ll No. 3, shut-off. D-272. 
 
 Section 2ii, 
 
 Mascot Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11, redrill. 
 No. 24. redrill. 
 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 Well 
 
 No. 
 No. 
 No. 
 No. 
 No. 
 
 redrill. 
 
 redrill. 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 shut-oft". 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 DD-32]. 
 DD-242. 
 DD-241. 
 DD-338. 
 
 D-5(J4. 
 
 D-5S1. 
 
 D-030. 
 
 D-61G. 
 
 D-G31. 
 
 D-60f). 
 
 D-679. 
 
 No. 4S. 
 
 Well No. 49, shut-off. 
 
 Well No. 50. shut-off. 
 
 Well No. 51. shut-off. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. begin drilling. DD-G72. 
 
 Well No. 25. redrill. DD-626. 
 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. D-732. 
 
 Well No. 42. make formation shut-off. DI)-5S4. 
 
 Well No. 42, redrill (plug bottom). DD-8S4. 
 
 Well No. 53. North Am., shut-off. D-G84. 
 
 Well No. 58, redrill. DD-627. 
 North American Consolidated Co. 
 
 Well No. 58, shut-off. D-.309. 
 
 Well No. 64, shut-off. D-259. 
 Mt. Diablo Oil. Mining and Development Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-274. 
 
 Well No. 5. shoot. DD-250. 
 Dunlop Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9. commence drilling. DD-SGS. 
 
 
 
 Section 3<i 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 
 
 Well No. ], shut-off. 
 
 D-778. 
 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. 
 
 D-810. 
 
 
 
 T. 32 S., 
 
 K. 24 E.. M. 
 Section 6. 
 
 Honolulu Cons. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3. redrill. DD-702. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-339. 
 Well No. 4. abandon. DD-57; 
 Well No. 5, deepen. DD-S95. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 31. shut-off. D-S42. 
 Midway Oas-Co. 
 
 Well No. 35, sliiK-off. I)-711. 
 
 Section 7. 
 
314 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Honolulu Oil Co. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. 
 
 D-G90. 
 
 Section 8. 
 
 Section 9. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12. deepen. DD-G03. 
 
 Well No. IG, shut-off. D-897. 
 
 Well No. 20. shut-off. D-330. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-701. 
 
 Well No. 20, redrill. DD-599. 
 
 W^ll No. 21, shut-off. D-S86. 
 Midway Gas Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-574. 
 
 Well No. 60, begin drilling. DD-697. 
 
 Section 10. 
 Honolulu Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-30o. 
 
 Well No. 9, plug off bottom water. DD-265. 
 Honolulu Cons. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-357. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-379. 
 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. D-6S1. 
 
 Honolulu Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. 
 
 D-606. 
 
 Honolulu Cons. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-592. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-631. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-S47. 
 
 Section 12. 
 
 Section 14. 
 
 Section 15. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-742. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-2o4. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-25o. 
 
 Section IG. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-355. 
 
 Well No. 5, Derby, redrill and deepen. DD-544 
 
 Well No. 14, Derby, redrill. DD-302. 
 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-262. 
 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. D-339. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-292. 
 
 Well No. 19, shut-off. D-333. 
 
 Well No. 20. Derby, shut-off. D-662. 
 
 Well No. 21, Derby, shut-off. D-603. 
 
 Well No. 21, Derby, redrill. DD-561. 
 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. D-767. 
 
 Well No. 22, Derby, shut-off. D-643. 
 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. D-73G. 
 
 Well No. 24, Derby, begin drilling. DD-7S(i 
 
 Well No. 20, Derby, begin drilling. DD-787. 
 
SECOND xVNNUAL REPORT. 315 
 
 St. Helens Pet. Co., Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 5, deepen. DD-277. 
 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-551. 
 
 Well No. 17, shutK)flf. D-33G. 
 
 Well No. 18, shut-off. D-37S. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-1G4. 
 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. D-765. 
 
 Well No. 21, begin drilling. DD-720. 
 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. D-&54. 
 
 Well No. 21. redrill. DD-842. 
 Southern California Gas Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-291. 
 
 Well No. 5. shut-off. D-310. 
 
 Well No. C. shut-off. D-611. 
 
 Well No. 6. redrill. DD-629. 
 
 Approved proposal to make tests to determine source of water. See Complaint 
 
 No. 25. 
 Petroleum Midway Co., Ltd. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-231. 
 
 Well No. 4. redrill. DD-S41. 
 
 Well No. 6, deepen. DD-252. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-329. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. D-3oG. 
 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-304. 
 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-604. 
 
 Well No. 9, abandon. DD-791. 
 
 Well No. 9-A, commence drilling. DD-Sol. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-519. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, commence drilling. DD-S36. 
 
 Well No. 25. begin drilling. DD-687. 
 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-828. 
 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. D-575. 
 
 Well No. 29, redrill and deepen. DD-881. 
 
 Well No. 30. make deeper shut-off. DD-348. 
 
 Well No. 30, shut-off. D-576. 
 
 Section IS. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-340. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-25o. 
 
 Well No. 9, redrill. DD-270. 
 
 Well No. 9. redrill. DD-580. 
 
 Well No. 10. shut-off. D-508. 
 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. D-529. 
 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-590. 
 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. D-389. 
 
 Well No. 35, shut-off bottom water. DD-730. 
 
 Well No. 16. shut-off. D-632. 
 
 Well No. ITi, redrill and deepen. DD-74G. 
 
 Well No. 17. shut-off. D-930. 
 
 Well No. 17, begin drilling. I)D-78S. 
 
 Well No. IS, shut-off. D-745. 
 
 Well No. 19, begin drilling. DD-7.S.". 
 
 W.'ll No. 20, begin drilling. I)I)-84(>. 
 
316 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPKKv iS' )I{. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Keru Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, deepen and n-drill. DD-2G7. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. D-o37. 
 
 Well No. 21, abandon. DD-887. 
 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-7GG. 
 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. D-813. 
 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling-. DD-837. 
 
 Well No. 37, commence drilling. lJD-838. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. D-63G. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DU-5S7. 
 
 Section 20 
 
 Section 22. 
 
 Maricopa Investment Co. 
 Well No. 1, Luxor, abandon. 
 
 DD-244. 
 
 Honolulu Cons. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-681. 
 
 Well No. 2, abandon. DD-682. 
 
 Well No. 3, abandon. DD-683. 
 
 Section 24. 
 
 Section 28. 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-.586. 
 AVell No. 9, shut-off. D-528. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-5S2. 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. D-G5S. 
 Well No. 28, shut-off. D-733. 
 Well No. 29, shut-off. D-819. 
 
 This well was later redrilled to protect and produce an oil sand cased off behind 
 the water string. This sand was at last reports producing at the rate of 50 bbls. 
 per day. It is our understanding that the work was done as a result of the 
 recommendations of Mr. R. Stoner, the company geologist. 
 
 Section 32. 
 
 American Oilfields Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, redrill. DD-G62. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 
 Well No. 14, redrill. DD-304. 
 Edmonds Midway Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-2.52. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, deepen. DD-602. 
 
 Section- 33. 
 
 Union Oil Co. 
 International No 
 International No, 
 
 T. 11 N.. R. 23 W.. S. B. B. & M. 
 Section 4. 
 
 DD-23S. 
 
 5, drill new well. 
 r>. drill. DD-2oS. 
 Method described und(>r subheading "Sunset Field.'" 
 International No. 5, shut-off. D-506. 
 
SECOND ANNUAI; REPORT. 317 
 
 Uuion Oil Co. 
 
 International No. 5, slnit-off. D-HOD. 
 International No. 5. redrill. DD-r>21. 
 International No. "», shut-ofl". I)-723. 
 International No. 5, sluit-otF. D-724. 
 International No. ">. .slnit-ofT. I)-784. 
 International No. 6, redrill. DD-754. 
 
 The proposal of the company was to drill this well with a top water shut-off 
 at 3100 ft., thus passing up the upper oils known to exist in the district. The 
 above report recommendod landing the 10" casing at 2714 ft., and mudding under 
 a pressure each sand below, to a depth of 3115 ft., and cementing at that depth. 
 The company objected to the ruling and a conference between officials of the 
 company and the State Oil and Gas Supervisor and his deputies was held at Los 
 Angeles, which resulted in a decision to hold a public hearing at Taft on July 27, 
 1917. TTie hearing was held on the date set and a great amount of testimony 
 was offered. The operators present were practicallj' unanimous in agreeing that 
 if mudding to protect sands was permitted at all, it should only be permitted 
 after the top water had been cased off by means of metal pipe. Transcript of 
 the hearing is on file at the office of the Supervisor. As a result of the conference, 
 the Department reported as follows : 
 
 "At your written request, a reconsideration of our report No. DD-754 was 
 given at the public conference at Taft on July 27, 1917. This report amends and 
 supersedes said report. 
 
 "The proposal to drill this well by landing the 10" water string at 310O' is 
 rejected. 
 
 "This Department recommends and requires : 
 
 "First : That the 10" casing be set and cemented in the hard, sandy blue shale 
 between depths of 2047' and 2700' (as shown in the log of W'ell No. 2). The 
 shut-off shall be witnessed by the department in the usual manner. 
 
 "Second: That the hole be drilled in such a manner as to definitely locate the 
 sands logged in well No. 2 between depths of 2700' and 2742'. When such sands 
 are located they be muddcd under pressure of 400 pounds per square inch with 
 thin mud until no more mud can be pumped in, and drilling then continued 
 through the flowing water expected between depths of about 3071' and 3111'. In 
 said continued drilling each sand as encountered shall be thoroughly filled with 
 mud in the manner heretofore set forth. 
 
 "Third : The 8i" casing shall be landed and cemented at least 50 feet below 
 the aforesaid flowing water. In cementing the Si" casing enough cement shall be 
 used to extend up to the shoe of the 10" casing (estimated to be from 50 to 150 
 sacks). Said cementing of Si" casing to be witnessed by a representative of 
 this department. 
 
 "Fourth : Test of shut-off by Sj" casing to be witnessed in the usual manner." 
 
 The well was finally completed in accordance with the recommendations of the 
 State Mining Bureau, and is proving a good producer. 
 
 Lake View No. 2 Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-20S. 
 
 Apjiroved proposal. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DDr760. 
 
 Approved amended proposal. 
 
 This work has since been completed and the well brought in producing clean 
 oil from the sand from which it originally gushed. A great amount of time and 
 money was siuuit in cleaning out the old C>i" casing to shoot and plug it at a 
 depth of 2020 ft. The hole was then redrilled from 2510' to 2950', and after 
 shooting again at 2920', the now string of GJ" casing was cemented at 2950' with 
 160 sacks of cement after mudding the hole under a pressure of 700 pounds per 
 square inch. The management and local superintendent of the company deserve 
 great credit for the complete success of the job. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-SG4. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-301. 
 
318 STATE OIL AND GAS SUI'I'JK VISOR. 
 
 Lake Viow No. 2 Oil Co. 
 Well No. ;], shut-oir. D-TftO. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 •>, 
 
 .siuu-oir. 
 
 D-.S()7. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 T), 
 
 siuit-ofr. 
 
 I)-28(i. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 7, 
 
 sliut-off. 
 
 D-285. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 7, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-509. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 9, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-505. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 9, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-62S. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 9, 
 
 deepen. 
 
 DD-5SS. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 11 
 
 ., begin d 
 
 Irilling. DD-6(Jr 
 
 at Welch. 
 
 
 
 
 Well No. 
 
 3, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-37o. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 begin drilling. DD-311. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 drill. I)D-525. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-725. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-768. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-782. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-734. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-818. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-825. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 redrill. 
 
 DD-758. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-895. 
 
 Well No. 
 
 4, 
 
 shut-off. 
 
 D-S37. 
 
 Interstate Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, concerning method of drilling. 1)1) 34D. 
 
 Well No. 10, deepen. DD-518. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. D-726. 
 
 Well No. 10, deepen. I)D-755. 
 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. D-747. 
 
 Well No. 14, begin drilling. DD-766. 
 
 Section 5. 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, abandon. DD-651. 
 Well No. 29, begin drilling. DD-675. 
 Well No. 31, begin drilling. DD-386. 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-722. 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-798; 
 
 Section 6. 
 General Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 5-B, redrill. DD-375. 
 General Petroleum Corp. 
 
 Well No. 5-B, abandon. DD-&47. 
 
 Well No. 6-B, redrill. DD-305. 
 
 Well No. 6-B, redrill. DD-702. 
 
 Well No. 7-B, abandon. DD-S46. 
 
 Well No. 13-B, shut-off. D-3S3. 
 
 Well No. 13-B, abandon. DD-381. 
 Bankline Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-37o. 
 
 Well No. 5, redrill. DD-687. 
 Approved. 
 This well was later abandoned and converted into a water well. In this work 
 
 an interesting discovery was made. After completing the plugging from the 
 
 bottom up into the "water string" to a depth of about 2200', the water string was 
 
 perforated between depths of 500' and 1000' before bailing, and it was found that 
 
 oil sand was coming into the well through the perforations in the water string. 
 H. H. Hart & H. M. Payne. 
 
 Well No. 1, begin drilling. DD-733. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 31ij 
 
 Section 7. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, Mouareli, coiiiiuence drilling. ])D-84.'>. 
 Well No. 2, Monarch, shut-off. D-SSS. 
 
 Sex;tion 8. 
 Sunset Extension Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-689. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-9(X). 
 Nellie Adamson. 
 
 Well No. 2, Midway Southern, abandon. DD-839. 
 
 Rejected for lack of log'. This is one of several applications to abandon wcllx 
 
 made by "homesteaders" who. after certain formalities, laid claim to pipe boiieafh 
 
 the ground, as well as to surface rights. 
 Bronco Lease (W. G. Kerckhofif). 
 
 Well No. ]. redrill. DD-676. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-T22. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Hazleton Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-387. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. D-690. 
 
 Section 35. 
 J. F. Lingo Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-752. 
 
 This work was begun without notice to the department and as (he result of a 
 "homesteader" laying claim to the pipe in the well. 
 
 T. 11 N., R. 24 W., S. B. B. & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. Maricopa, shut-off. D-2G0. 
 
 Well No. 6, Maricopa, redrill and deepen. DD-530. 
 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. D-727. 
 
 Well No. 6, Maricopa, shut-off. D-S68. 
 
 Well No. 15, redrill. DD-352. 
 
 Well No. 22, Maricopa, shut-off. D-2a3. 
 
 Well No. 22, redrill. DD-35G. 
 
 Well No. 23, Maricopa, redrill. DD-549. 
 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. D-673. 
 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. D-344. 
 
 Well No. 25, Maricopa, shut-off. D-692. 
 
 Well No. 26, Maricopa, begin drilling. DD-767. 
 
 Well No. 26, shut-off. I)-S,S7. 
 
 Lowell Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. DD-383. 
 Well No. 1, abandon. DD-748. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. DD-350. 
 
 Section 2. 
 McCutcheon Bros. 
 
 Well No. 3, locate and shut off water. DD-333. 
 
 Well No. S, deepen. DD-330. 
 Anchor Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 17, redrill. DD-565. 
 
320 
 
 STATE OTL AND OAS SUrERVISOR. 
 
 United Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill and deepen. DI)-;j2S. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. 1)D-G52. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-ofr. D-580. 
 Heard & Painter. 
 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. D-773. 
 Ida May Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, commence drilling. DD-Sr)4. 
 Rnby Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, redrill. DD-743. 
 
 Well No. 10, redrill. DD-566. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 30, Sunset .Monarch, shut-off. D-S29. 
 
 Well No. 13 (Monarch), redrill. DD-750. 
 
 Well No. 36 (Monarch), begin drilling. DD-7S1. 
 
 Well No. 37 (Monarch, Sec. 2), commence drilling. DD-S98. 
 
 Well No. 38 (Monarch), commence drilling. DD-899. 
 
 Well No. 23, redrill. DD-384. 
 
 Section 12. 
 
 Good Roads Oil Co. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. 
 
 DD-548. 
 7, shut-off. D-7S3. 
 7, abandon. DD-749. 
 7-A, begin drilling. DD-757. 
 7-A, redrill. DD-905. 
 
 Well No 
 
 Well No 
 
 Well No 
 
 Well No 
 Walter Snook. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-261. 
 Northern Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, abandon. DD-229. 
 Petrolia Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. n, shut-off. D-253. 
 
 Bankline Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. 
 Maricopa National Co. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. 
 
 T. 12 N., R. 23 W., S. B. R. & M. 
 
 Section 6. 
 
 D-609. 
 
 D-561. 
 
 Section 30. 
 
 Whittaktr, Doan and Laymanee, 11, M. Payne, Receiver. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-274. 
 
 Section 31. 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. D-624. 
 Well No. 2, deepen. DD-605. 
 Well No. S, deepen. DD-268. 
 Well No. 58, begin drilling. DD-S07. 
 Well No. 59, begin drilling. DD-808. 
 Well No. 60, begin drilling. DD-S09. 
 Well No. 61, begin drilling. DD-810. 
 Well No. 138, shut-off. D-90S. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 321 
 
 Section 32. 
 
 Spretkels Oil Co., II. M. Payno, Ucccivcr. 
 
 Well No. 4, redrill and abandon lowor i»ait. l)D-272. 
 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. D-531. 
 
 Well No. .-), redrill. DD-747. 
 
 Well No. 7, deepen. DD-273. 
 National Pacific Oil Co.,.H. M. I'a.vne. Receiver. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-30S. 
 Pacific Midway Oil Co., H. M. Payne. Receiver. 
 
 Well No. 5, deepen. DD-271. 
 
 Well No. r., shut-off. D-3G0. 
 
 Well No. .".. shut-off. D-552. 
 Midway Northern Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. shut-off. D-525. 
 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. D-322. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-304. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-r,S9. 
 General Petroleum Corp. 
 
 W^ell No. 4-A, redrill. DD-G23. 
 
 Well No. 4-A, Annex, shut-off. D-S<)5. 
 Obispo Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-308. 
 
 This test was made after the repair of the well while under the hands of the 
 
 receiver. The trouble was overcome by replacing the 44" casing, which had been 
 
 eaten out by "bad water." with a new string which was cemented. 
 The test was satisfactory. 
 
 Section 34. 
 Comstock Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill and deepen. I)D-302. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-51G. 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-622. 
 Well No. 1. abandon. DD-7r)4. 
 Well No. 1. abandon. DD-907. 
 
 T. 12 N.. K. 24 W., S. R. R. & M. 
 
 Section 25. 
 Kern Trading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. redrill. DD-G50. 
 
 Well No. n. abandon. DD-213. • 
 
 Well No. 13, abandon. DD-212. 
 Union Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12. Lake View, abandon. DD-21G. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Sunset-Monarch Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. a. shut-off. D-oGO. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-3.">8. 
 
 Well No. M, shut-off. D-316. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. G (Monarch), abandon. DD-8i)3. 
 
 Well No. 12 (S. Monarch), shut-off. D-81G. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Mother Colony Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. abandon. DD-GOl. 
 1} -368.19 
 
322 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section SH. 
 Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9 (Sage), abandon. 1)D-7S9. 
 Midway Oil Co. (work done by Midway Supply Co.). 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off. D-918. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off. D-S61. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off. D-S(36. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off". D-S94. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off. D-898. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Sage), shut-off. D-902. 
 Midway Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 11 (Webster), abandon. DD-770. 
 
 Well No. 11, abandon. DD-7S3. 
 
 Well No. 48, shut-off. D-710. 
 
 Well No. Gl, drill. DD-774. 
 
 Well No. 61, shut-off. D-S51. 
 
 Well No. 64, commence drilling. DD-872. 
 
 Well No. 65, commence drilling. DD-873. 
 
 Well No. 65, shut-off. D-913. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. DD-3S8. 
 
 Well No. 1 (M. & M.) shut-off. D-655. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. DD-389. 
 
 Well No. 5, abandon. DD-505. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. DD-502. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. DD-503. 
 
 Well No. 17 (M. J. M. & M.). redrill. DD-725. 
 
 Well No. 24, redrill and deepen. DD-256. 
 
 Well No. 24, redrill. DD-589. 
 
 Well No. 24 (M. J. M. & M.), redrill. DD-745. 
 
 Well No. 23 (M. & M.) shut-off. D-381. 
 
 Well No. 34, shut-off. D-606. 
 
 Well No. 34 (M. J. M. & M.), deepen and redrill. DD-550 
 
 Well No. 35 (M. J. M. & SI.), shut-off. D-.562. 
 
 Well No. 36 (M. J. M. & M.). shut-off. D-735. 
 
 Well No. 37 (M. J. M. & M.), shut-off. D-799. 
 
 Well No. 37 (M. J. M. & M.), redrill. DD-611. 
 
 Well No. 37 (M. J. M. & M.i, shut-off. D-705. 
 
 Well No. 38, shut-off. D-7S5. 
 
 Well No. 39 (M. J. M. IS: M.), shut-off. D-780. 
 
 Well No. 40 (M. J. & M.), shut-off. D-867. 
 
 Well No. 41. (M. J. & M.) shut-oft'. D-823. 
 Ethel D. Co. 
 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. D-289. 
 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. D-533. 
 
 Well No. 33, shut-off. D-695. 
 
 Well No. 34, begin drilling. DD-732. 
 Maricopa 36 Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, deepen. DD-610. 
 M. & T. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, redrill. DD-327. 
 
 Well No. 3, abandon. DD-800. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. D-903. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 323 
 
 CHAPTER V. 
 
 FRESNO COUNTY. 
 
 By R. D. BUSH, Deputy Supervisor. 
 
 The present deputy took charge of this office March 1, 1917, when 
 Deputy Supervisor M. J. Kirvvan was transferred to Los Angeles. The 
 staft', besides the deputy, consists of an inspector and an office assistant. 
 The inspector's duties consist of the compilation of data on various 
 wells and localities, making- of well sections, peg models, etc., and test- 
 ing some of the wells for water shut-off. 
 
 Previous to October, 1916, the Lost Hills and Belridge fields were 
 included in the Coalinga district, but were found to be more accessible 
 from Taft. 
 
 During the past fiscal year the folloA\dng notices were received and 
 tests made by the Coalinga office : 
 
 114 notices of intention to drill new wells. 
 
 92 notices of redrilling to shut off water. 
 153 notices of redrilling or deepening to increase production. 
 
 47 notices of abandonment. 
 155 wells were tested for water shut-off. 
 
 In addition to the regular routine work of making detailed recom- 
 mendations for drilling, abandonment, depth of water shut-off, and 
 testing of water shut-off at the wells, several extensive investigations 
 have been made in various parts of the field where water conditions 
 are serious, and considerable work has been completed and is now in 
 progress toward remedying these conditions. Improvement in condi- 
 tions has been shown, and the near future will undoubtedly show a 
 great deal more. The cases are reported in detail under the subject 
 of Complaints. 
 
 GENERAL SUMMARY OF WATER CONDITIONS. 
 
 The following statistics compiled from reports by the companies to 
 the State Mining Bureau show the amounts of water and oil produced 
 in the Coalinga field in June, 1917, as compared with June, 1916. 
 
 Production 
 
 in Barrels, IV 
 
 onth of June, 
 
 1916 and 1917 
 
 Coalinga Field. 
 
 
 West Side 
 
 East Side 
 
 Total field 
 
 
 OU 
 
 Water 
 
 Per cent 
 water 
 
 OU 
 
 Water 
 
 Per cent 
 water 
 
 OU Water 
 
 Per cent 
 water 
 
 June, 1916 
 
 June, 1917 
 
 482,997 
 457,613 
 
 195,885 
 219,718 
 
 28.9 
 82.4 
 
 715,910 
 824,989 
 
 01,883 
 93,420 
 
 7.95 
 10.3 
 
 1,198.907 
 1,282,602 
 
 257.768 
 813,138 
 
 17.7 
 19.6 
 
324 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Wells Proc 
 
 ucing and Average P 
 Coal 
 
 reduction per 
 inga Field. 
 
 Well p 
 
 sr Day 
 
 (Barre 
 
 s). 
 
 
 West Side 
 
 Kast Side | Total field 
 
 
 OU 
 
 ,,, , ■\Vell3 
 \\ liter pioduciiig 
 
 Oil 
 
 ... ^ Wells „., 
 ^\"t" producing Oa 
 
 Water 
 
 Wells 
 
 .Hoduciiig 
 
 June, 1916 
 
 June, 1917 
 
 27.9 
 25.8 
 
 11.3 
 
 12.4 
 
 576 
 589 
 
 72.1 
 63.2 
 
 6.2 
 7.5 
 
 331 
 415 
 
 44.0 
 42.6 
 
 9.5 
 10.4 
 
 907 
 1,004 
 
 The increase in the percentage of water being produced is accounted 
 for by the fact that a number of previously idle wells producing a 
 large quantity of water and a small quantity of oil are now being 
 pumped. Formerly the production from these wells did not pay for 
 the .cost of operation, but the increase in the price of oil now makes 
 them profitable. One property on the West Side, idle in 1916, pro- 
 duced in June, 1917, 4500 barrels of fluid, 90% water, from twelve 
 wells. Resumption of operations at such properties now affords oppor- 
 tunities to profitably repair them. 
 
 A further indication of the water conditions in the Coalinga field 
 is shown by the following division of the welLs into three classes, 
 namely, those that produce daily from to 20 barrels, 20 to 40 barrels, 
 and more than 40 barrels of water, and the same classification for oil. 
 
 Classification of Wells by Daily Production of Water (Barrels). 
 
 Percentage of 
 total producing 
 wells 
 
 85.2 
 
 5.3 
 
 9.5 
 
 3.9 
 
 4.7 
 
 7.3 
 
 Classification of Wells by Daily Production of Oil (Barrels). 
 
 
 West Side 
 
 East Side 
 
 Total field 
 
 
 0-20 
 
 20-40 
 
 40 
 
 0-20 
 
 20-40 40 
 
 0-20 
 
 20-40 
 
 40 
 
 Percentage of 
 total producing 
 wells 
 
 .54.5 
 
 26.1 
 
 19.4 
 
 30.1 
 
 21.2 
 
 48.7 
 
 44.7 
 
 24.2 
 
 31.1 
 
 The number of wells in this district and the number of logs on file 
 is shown by the following tabulation. The number of graphic logs 
 already completed is also shown in the tabulation: 
 
 ~ T,- , , ! Wells 
 Field listed 
 
 Logs 
 
 filed 
 
 Graphic 
 logs 
 
 
 1,443 
 
 1,265 
 
 297 
 
 
 
 Peg models covering about 2570 acres, or 20% of the proven land in 
 the district, have been constructed. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 325 
 
 COMPLAINTS. 
 
 Complaint No. 1. 
 
 Creme Petroleum Company, Section 30, Township 20 South, 
 Range 15 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Efforts to have the owners of the Creme property repair Well No. 1 
 having failed, a detailed investigation of all surrounding wells was 
 started in September, 1916, with a view to issuing a formal order or 
 orders by the State Supervisor to remedy the water condition. After 
 a complete review of the production and histories of about twenty-three 
 surrounding wells, it was decided that more exact information as to 
 production and fluid levels was needed, and, accordingly, on February 
 13, 1917, Order No. 1 was issiTcd to the American Petroleum Company, 
 Nevada Petroleum Company, and the Kern Trading and Oil Company, 
 to make accurate determinations of fluid level and daily production of 
 seventeen wells. This included thirteen American Petroleum wells, 
 one Nevada Petroleum Company well, and three Kern Trading and Oil 
 Company wells. This department also had samples of water from 
 nine of these wells analyzed, and constructed a peg model covering an 
 area of about 860 acres in this vicinity and showing one hundred wells. 
 As a result of this investigation, it seemed that, while there was a 
 possibility of more than one well contributing to the water trouble, 
 Creme No. 1 was the worst offender, and, accordingly on June 2, 1917, 
 an order was issued to the Creme Petroleum Company to repair the 
 well according to the requirements of this department. By the end of 
 June, arrangements were completed by the company for doing the 
 w^ork. 
 
 ORDER NUMBER ONE, 
 
 BY 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR R. P. MCLAUGHLIN, 
 
 DATED Febkuary 13, 1917, 
 RELATIVE TO 
 
 CREME PETROLEUM OIL COMPANY WELL No. 1. 
 Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E., M. D, B. & M. 
 
 IN THE 
 
 COALING A OIL FIELD OF CALIFORNIA. 
 
 To Creme Petroleum Company, 
 
 Mrs. Clara Curry, Tulare, Tulare Co., Cal. 
 William Tj. McCinire. San Francisco, Cal. 
 American Petroleum Company. 
 Nevada Petroleum Company. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Companj'. 
 
326 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Map dccompany/no order by 
 St^^e O// and Gas Superv/sor. 
 
 dated Feb. /3/h . /9i7 
 
 relative to 
 
 Creme Petroleum Well No. I 
 
 Sec. 30, T 206.. R.tJ^., MD.B.SiM. 
 
 //7 //»(? Coat/ngg O/t P/etd. 
 
 Ca//forn/a 
 
 Avers ^e arr/ounfs of OIL proc/uc e d dai/y 
 by vgr/ous we/Zs in December / 9/6 
 
 Premier 
 
 ■<4- 
 
 K T h O 
 
 A 0-20 bblsperday 
 n 20-40 
 
 A// ofher tve/Zs 
 id/e 
 
 Am. Pet/N.SO) pREME| • 
 
 ▲' 
 
 _Mr_ 
 
 O" 
 
 Air 
 
 
 ®' 
 
 m' 
 
 American Petroleum | Nevada 
 
 30 Petroleum 
 
 a: 
 
 T.205 
 
 I®-* 
 
 Scale in Feet 
 
 Fig. 25. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 327 
 
 M^p accompany /n^ order by 
 
 Stdte 0/7 and Gas Superi//sor. 
 
 R P M^Lau^h/in 
 
 dated Feb /3fh.. J9I7 
 
 relative to 
 
 Creme Petroleum Well No. I 
 
 Sec. 30. T 20S.. R /5 E.. /^DB.^M 
 
 in the Coaling a Oil Held 
 
 California 
 
 Average amou nis of V^ci^er proc/uce d dsily 
 by VBrious i^/ei/s in Decemher /9/6 
 
 Premier 
 
 K.T.A,0. 
 
 
 19 
 
 KT &cO. 
 
 __^L^" _*1 JL ^ 
 
 A O-eO bbis per day 
 
 ti 20-4O 
 
 (§) AO* 
 
 A// o^her ^ve/Zs 
 /d/e 
 
 Sl«| 
 
 American Petroleum , /i^ 
 
 "® - __ o" (§)" 
 
 ^ ' d> ^ ^\ (Sf 
 
 ®" 
 
 11' 
 
 PE- 
 S' 
 
 Am.Pet/N^oT creme' \ 
 
 ®' J ?1 _•. 
 ■■-....--I-' 
 
 American Petroleum 
 
 5 2 
 
 K a: 
 T 20 s 
 
 30 
 
 I®" 
 
 (D" M" 
 
 ®" 
 Nevada Petboleum 
 
 ScaLC in Feei 
 
 Fig. 26. 
 
328 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 It appearing to the Supervisor that written complaints signed by 
 more than one-third of the individuals or corporations owning land, 
 or operating wells within the radius of one mile of a certain well known 
 and designated as Creme Petroleum Well No. 1, situated in the north- 
 east quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E., 
 M. D. B. & M., pursuant to section 11, chapter 718, Statutes of 1915, 
 said Supervisor has caused an investigation to be made and has deter- 
 mined that the following condition exists : 
 
 Water in excessive and damaging quantities is at present entering 
 the oil sands of several wells situated within a radius of approximately 
 one-half mile from the Creme Petroleum Well No. 1. 
 
 The excessive amount of water is probably due to improper con- 
 ditions existing at more than one well in the area mentioned. Relief 
 can only be had by treating all the wells under a single comprehensive 
 plan, for the reason that they are intimately related underground. 
 
 The investigation began with the assumption that the damaging 
 conditions complained of were local to the immediate vicinity of the 
 Creme Petroleum Well No. 1, but it shortly appeared that the con- 
 ditions were widespread. Forty-nine wells in the neighborhood, pro- 
 ducing a total of 1822 barrels of oil and 2996 barrels of water per day, 
 (nearly two barrels of water to one of oil). The scope of the examina- 
 tion was therefore extended to cover some sixty-three wells which are 
 listed herewith, together with figures showing the average of daily 
 amounts of oil and of water produced b}^ each well. 
 
 These figures are for the month of December, 1916, unless otherwise 
 noted. The tabulation also shows the number of days each well pro- 
 duced during the month. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 Ii29 
 
 Premier Oil Company. 
 
 (Sec. 24, T. 20 S., R. 14 E.) 
 
 Well number 
 
 Days 
 
 Barrels 
 oil 
 
 Barrels water 
 
 8 - -- 
 
 6 ! 
 6 1 
 
 23 
 39 
 
 4 
 
 n 
 
 1 
 
 10 
 
 9 1 
 
 17 
 
 4 
 
 11 
 
 31 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Company. 
 (Sec. 25, T. 20 S., R. 14 E.) 
 
 37 
 
 .S9 
 
 Last ten days all water. 
 
 Kern Trading and Oil Company. 
 
 (Sec. 19, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.) 
 
 13. 
 18. 
 2f 
 22. 
 21. 
 23. 
 28. 
 3C 
 "2 
 •W. 
 3« 
 
 sinci Octob.T. 1914, account small production. 
 
 July. 1916. 
 
 Nov9n]b?r. 1916. 
 
 Nevada Petroleum Company. 
 
 (Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 1.5 E.) 
 
 8.. 
 4a 
 
 8a . 
 Sb 
 
 Idle since Dsceuiber, 1914. Water possibly not 
 
 shut off. 
 0.2 
 67 
 56 Xovembcr, 1916. Working on well in D'jeeuiber. 
 
 Set packer account of water. 
 7 
 
 Working on well t-'sting water stmt off. 
 228 
 
330 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 American Petroleum Company. 
 (Sec. 19, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.) 
 
 Well number 
 
 Days 
 
 Barrels 
 oU 
 
 Barrels water 
 
 1- - 
 
 31 
 31 
 31 
 
 19 
 12 
 
 Q 
 
 168 
 
 9 
 
 3 
 
 H 
 
 g 
 
 4 
 
 5 
 
 31 ! 13 
 31 i Rl 
 
 7 
 
 131 
 
 (i 
 
 7 
 
 8 
 
 n 
 
 1-2 
 
 13 
 
 14 
 
 ].- 
 
 31 
 31 
 31 
 
 
 25 
 31 
 31 
 
 34 
 47 
 31 
 
 
 24 
 35 
 108 
 87 
 27 
 
 63 
 28 
 
 0.9 
 
 Rec?iii?nte(l S?pt?nib°r, 1916, accoiint "top" water. 
 
 Shut down .June, 1911, account small prorluction. 
 72 
 41 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 ]7 
 
 31 
 
 25 
 
 10 
 
 17 
 
 American Petroleum Company. 
 
 (Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.) 
 
 1 (N-30) 
 
 2 (N-30) 
 
 3 (N-30) 
 
 4 (N-30) 
 .5 (N-30) 
 
 5 (N-30) 
 7 (N-30) 
 S (N-30) 
 9 (N-30) 
 
 10 (N-30) 
 n (N-30) 
 1? (N-30) 
 
 1( 
 
 22 
 
 iiS 
 
 24 
 
 10 
 
 22 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Abandoned. 
 
 
 
 31 
 
 27 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Shut down. 
 
 
 
 19 
 116 
 
 1 
 39 
 
 
 
 
 28 
 
 214 
 
 
 
 
 44 
 
 104 
 
 
 
 
 5 
 
 431 
 
 Novembsr, 1916. 
 
 
 
 28 
 
 43 
 
 
 
 
 18 
 
 284 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Abandoned. 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 132 
 
 
 
 
 22 
 
 250 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Idl° since October, 1915. 
 account "top" water.) 
 
 (Bridge 
 
 over oil sand 
 
 
 
 
 
 Idle since August, 1915. 
 
 
 
 Creme Petroleum Company. 
 
 (Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Idle since 1913. 
 
 
 Idle since 1913. 
 
 
 
 For the purpose of comparison the wells are segregated into three 
 classes according to their average daily production of oil : 
 First : Under 20 bbls. per day. 
 Second : Between 20 and 40 bbls. per day. 
 Third : Over 40 bbls. per day. 
 This segregation is shown on an accompanying map. 
 For the purpose of comparison the wells are also segregated into 
 three classes, according to the average daily production of water. The 
 same figures are used for this classification as before mentioned 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 331 
 
 (under 20. 20 to 40, and over 40), and this .segregation is shown on an 
 accompanying map. 
 
 Study of the map upon which the wells are segregated according to 
 the amounts of water produced shows the probable area within which 
 the damage complained of is confined. 
 
 Such an area is shown on both of the accompanying maps, its limits, 
 or boundary lines, being in general determined by the location of wells 
 making less than 20 bbls. of water per day. 
 
 Wells situated within the area of damage total 23, and are shown in 
 the following list, arranged in order according to the dates at which a 
 marked increase of wat^r occurred. These dates are determined from 
 written reports furnished by the various companies, with the exception 
 of the Creme Petroleum Company for their own wells. In all of the 
 wells, unless otherwise noted, excessive amounts of water have con- 
 tinued or increased since the date given herewith. 
 
 Name of well 
 
 Date of 
 
 marked water 
 
 Increase 
 
 Average daily 
 
 production, 
 
 Dec.. 1916, 
 
 barrels 
 
 /■merican Petroleum ! 5. 
 
 Arneriean Petroleum 6 
 
 Ur?m? Petroleum 
 
 American Petroleum 
 
 .American 
 American 
 American 
 American 
 .American 
 
 Petroleum 
 Petroleum 
 Petroleum 
 Petroleum 
 Petroleum 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 12 (N-30)- 
 8 (N-30)-. 
 2 (N-30) — 
 1 (N-30)— 
 4 (N-30) — 
 1 
 
 6 (N-30)— 
 
 7 (N-30)— 
 6 
 
 18 
 
 Creme Petroleum 
 
 American Petroleum 
 
 American Petroleum 
 
 Nevada Petrolnim 
 
 American Petroleum 
 
 .-American Petroleum 24 
 
 Nevada Petroleum 7 
 
 .American Petroleum 9 (N-30) — 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil 37 
 
 Kem Trading & Oil 39 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil 3.') 
 
 .American Petroleum 3 (N-30)-- 
 
 19 
 19 
 30 
 19 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 
 30 I 20 
 30 I 20 
 
 .American Pi'trol"um 
 .American Petroleum 
 
 11 (N-30).. 
 10 (N-30).. 
 
 Totals 
 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 25 
 25 
 25 
 30 
 30 
 30 
 
 Nov., 
 
 Jan., 
 
 July, 
 
 Sept., 
 
 Feb., 
 
 April, 
 
 June, 
 
 July, 
 
 July, 
 
 July, 
 
 Aug., 
 
 Sept., 
 
 Nov., 
 
 Jan., 
 
 Jan., 
 
 April, 
 
 June, 
 
 Aug., 
 
 Oct., 
 
 Oct., 
 
 Mar., 
 
 Mar., 
 
 July, 
 
 1910 
 1911 
 1911 
 1911 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 1914 
 1914 
 1914 
 
 131 
 63 
 
 ! ^^ 
 
 168 
 
 44 
 
 104 
 
 1 10 
 
 22 
 
 
 116 
 
 39 
 
 2S 
 
 214 
 
 11 
 
 124 
 
 6 
 
 132 
 
 
 5 
 
 431 
 
 76 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 30 
 
 31 
 
 27 
 
 ' 18 
 
 284 
 
 28 
 
 43 
 
 18"^'' 
 
 •Probably water afterwards eliminated. 
 
 Of these twenty-three (23) wells recent production figures are given 
 herewith for fifteen (15), and from them there is a daily production 
 of 520 bbls. of oil and 1S88 bbls. of water (nearly four bbls. of water 
 to one of oil). 
 
 In addition to the previously mentioned facts the investigation has 
 covered the undergronnd conditions as sho\\Ti liy the well logs. The 
 large amount of data involved in this phase of the work can not be 
 
332 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 readily siiniinarized here, and in fact can probably be shown only by 
 means of a model which the Supervisor proposes to immediately con- 
 strnct. It may be well, however, to note at this time that the invesii- 
 gation has thus far disclosed that the present condition of Creme 
 Petroleum No. 1 is almost identical Avith that of American Petroleum 
 Well No. 2 (N-30), See. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.; American Petroleum 
 Well No. 4 (N-30), Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E.: American Petroleum 
 Well No. 12 (N-30), Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15. E.; Nevada Petroleum 
 Well No. 7, Sec. 30. T. 20 S., R. 15 E.— in that all five wells are plugged 
 above the oil sands. Of these five wells, two — Creme Petrolemn No. 1 
 and American Petroleum No. 2 (N-30) — entered water below the oil 
 sands ; both wells were plugged in an attempt to shut off this water 
 from the oil sands. It appears that said plugging in Creme Petroleum 
 Well No. 1 was successful and so demonstrated. No evidence has been 
 presented to the Supervisor proving that said plugging in American 
 Petroleum No. 2 (N-30) was successful. 
 
 The foregoing statements of the investigation .show that there is not 
 yet enough evidence before the Supervisor to justify an order for 
 extensive repair work on any individual well. The foregoing state- 
 ments do show that further tests and investigations are justified with 
 a view to more definitely locating the source or sources of water at 
 present entering the oil sands and then repairing the well or wells 
 causing the damage. 
 
 Now, therefore, pursirant to Sections 8 and 11 of Chapter 718, Stat- 
 utes of 1915, it is hereby ordered that the following tests be made: 
 
 There are two kinds of comparatively inexpensive tests to be made 
 on certain wells, namely, tests to determine depths at which fluid 
 stands in each well, and tests to more frequently and accurately 
 measure the amounts of oil and water produced by each well. The 
 wells requiring these further tests are: 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co., Nos. 35, 37, 39, Sec. 25, T. 20 S., R. 14 E. 
 American Petroleum Co., Nos 1, 5, 6, Sec. 19, T. 20 S., R. 15 E. 
 American Petroleum Co., Nos. 1 (N-30), 3 (N-30), 6 (N-30), 7 
 
 (N-30), 8 (N-30), 9 (N-30), 10 (N-30). 11 (N-30), Sec. 30, T. 20 
 
 S., R. 15 E. 
 American Petroleum Co., Nos. 18, 24, Sec. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E. 
 Nevada Petroleum Co., No. 6, See. 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E. 
 
 The test to determine the depth at which fluid stands is to be made 
 by withdrawing the tubing from the well, and after ten hours from 
 the time the tubing is removed, measuring to the surface of the fluid, 
 measurement to be witnessed by the Supervisor or a representative 
 designated by him for that purpose. This test must be made at each 
 well within sixt^' days from date hereof. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 1^33 
 
 The measurement of amounts of oil and cf water produced to be 
 made by running all fluid from the well into a tank of not less than 
 fifty barrels capacity. The flow into the tank to continue for twenty- 
 four (24) hours, unless the flow is sufifieient to fill the tank in less 
 than twenty-four (24) hours, when a shorter period of time is per- 
 missible. At the end of the prescribed period of time the flow into 
 the tank to be stopped and the total fluid measured. Such free water 
 as may have settled to the bottom of the tank to be drawn off and the 
 remaining fluid again measured and sampled to determine the amount 
 of water held in suspension, as shown bj^ proper test with centrifuge. 
 
 The measurements of amounts of oil and of water must be made at 
 each well at least once a week during the sixty days following the date 
 of this order. A written statement covering all these tests to be filed 
 with the Supervisor at the end of sixtj- days from date hereof. 
 
 Details of the manner of making these tests and submitting state- 
 ments of the results thereof to be subject to the approval of the Super- 
 visor or a representative designated by him for that purpose. 
 
 SUPPLEMENT TO ORDER No. 1. 
 June 2, 1917. 
 
 To Creme Petroleum Company. 
 Peter tum Suden. Secretary, 
 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 San Francisco. California. 
 
 j\Ir. Wm. L. jMcGuire, Crocker Bldg.. San Francisco, 
 ]\Irs. Clara Curry, Tulare, California. 
 
 Supplementing and continuing "Order Number One, by the State 
 Oil and Gas Supervisor, R. P. [McLaughlin, dated February 13. 1917, 
 relative to Creme Petroleum Oil Co. well number One, Section 30, T. 
 20 S., R. 15 E., M. D. B. & :\I., in the Coalinga Oil Field of Cali- 
 fornia." 
 
 The various tests and measurements previously specified in the order 
 have been completed as follows: 
 
 The depth to the top of the fluid in the various wells has been 
 determined as specified. The amounts of oil and water pumped frorii 
 the various wells has been determined as specified. 
 
 The prompt cooperation of the various companies and the complete 
 records furnished arc worthy of special mention. 
 
 A model has been constructed under the direction of the Supervisor 
 and is now at the office of the Supervisor at Coalinga. Samples of the 
 water pumped from various wells have been collected and analyzed 
 under direction of the Supervisor. 
 
 The depth of fluid in Creme Petroleum Well No. 1 luis also been 
 determined by the Supervisor. 
 
334 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Comparison of all these data indicate tliat the damage complained 
 of as originating in Creme Petroknun Well No. 1 affects only a portion 
 of the wells j^reviously ennnierated in the order. The wells within the 
 zone probably affected by the condition of Creme Petroleum Well 
 No. 1. are as follows, all in Section 30, T. 20 S., R. 15 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 American Petroleum No. 9 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 10 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 11 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 12 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 18. 
 American Petroleum No. 24. 
 Nevada Petroleum No. 6. 
 Nevada Petroleum No. 7. 
 Creme Petroleum No. 1. 
 Creme Petroleum No. 2. 
 
 The result of pumping tests, fluid level measurements and water 
 analysis is as follows: 
 
 Barrels 
 
 oil per 
 
 day 
 
 Barrels 
 
 water per 
 
 day 
 
 Depth of 
 fluid level 
 
 Analysis of water 
 
 American Petroleum, No. 9 (N-30)- 
 Amjrican Petroleum, No. 10 ( 30)- 
 Ameriean Petroleum, No-. 11 ( 30). 
 American Petroleum, No. 12 ( 30)- 
 
 American Petroleum, No. 18 
 
 American Petroleum. No. 24 
 
 Nevada Petroleum, No. 6 
 
 Nevada Petroleum, No. 7 
 
 Oreme Petroleum, No. 1 
 
 5.0 
 46.6 
 21.0 
 
 497.0 
 
 17.4 
 
 247.0 
 
 5.3 
 67.0 
 9.3 
 
 315.0 
 124.0 
 326.0 
 
 1,507 Top. 
 
 2,130 No sample. 
 
 1,510 Top. 
 
 ! No sample, abandon. 
 
 1,378 I Top. 
 
 Top. 
 
 Top. 
 
 No sample. 
 
 No sample, idle. 
 
 1,232 
 1,295 
 
 350 
 
 The highest fluid level is in Creme Well No. 1, the next highest fluid 
 level is in the adjoining well, American Petroleum No. 24, and the 
 fluid levels are lower as these wells are departed from in any direction. 
 When American Well No. 24 was measured for fluid level no free 
 water was found in the bottom of the well and the first pumping test 
 produced almost no water, which indicated that it is not the source 
 of the damaging water in surrounding wells. 
 
 Nevada Petroleum Well No. 7 is at present being repaired and has a 
 plug between the oil sand and top water in such condition as to indi- 
 cate that it is not flooding surrounding wells. 
 
 American Petroleum No. 11 (N30), while having a high fluid level, 
 is separated from the other wells by a well having a low fluid level. 
 The first showing of water in the well was gradual, indicating that it is 
 not the source of the water. It may, in the future, require testing, 
 but not until more probable sources of water have been eliminated. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 335 
 
 The wells within the i^roup heivin luentioiied showed marked increase 
 of water in the following chronological orchM-: 
 
 Crenie Petroleum No. 1, July, 1912. 
 Nevada Petroleum No. 6, November, 1912. 
 American Petroleum No. 18, January, 1913. 
 American Petroleum No. 24, January, 1913. 
 Nevada Petroleum No. 7, April. 1913. 
 American Petroleum No. 9, June, 1913 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 11, March, 1914 (N30). 
 American Petroleum No. 10, July, 1914 (N30). 
 
 It appearing to the Supervisor that in his judgment certain repair 
 work is necessary at Crenie Petroleum Well No. 1 to protect the 
 petroleum and gas deposits from damage by underground water; 
 
 Now, therefore, pursuant to Sections 8 and 11 of Chapter 718, 
 Statutes of 1915, it is hereby ordered, that work be performed in 
 accordance with either of the two methods herewith specified: 
 
 First : Redrill or open the well to a depth of 2425', put in a shot 
 between deptks of 2415' and 2425', consisting of at least 75 lbs. and not 
 more than 250 lbs. of 80% gelatin, again clean out well to a depth of 
 2425' and if after inspection of work by the Supervisor and subsequent 
 order from him to put in another shot of similar size and material at 
 the same place : wash out hole by means of clear water, place cement 
 plug between depths of 2425' and 2415' ; determine to the satisfaction of 
 the Supervisor that said cement plug has properly set; put in addi- 
 tional cement in the hole sufficient to fill it up to a depth of about 
 2400' ; leave sufficient casing in hole to act as a conductor from the 
 ground surface to a depth of 2400'. 
 
 Second : Place a string of casing at a depth not greater than 2415' ; 
 cement said string of casing, and satisfy the Supervisor that casing 
 prevents the passage of water to points below the bottom of casing. 
 
 Deputy Supervisor R. D. Bush is hereby authorized to inspect and 
 approve all details of the forementioned work. 
 
 Analyses of Water From Wells Near Property of Creme Petroleum Company. 
 (Grains per Gallon Expressed as Sodium Salts.) 
 
 Company 
 
 Well 
 number 
 
 Sec. 
 
 T. 
 
 B. 
 
 Total 
 solids 
 
 Total 
 carbonates 
 
 Total 
 sulphates 
 
 Total 
 chlorides 
 
 .-msrican Pt^^troleuin 
 
 1 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 478 
 
 172.8 
 
 Trace 
 
 272.0 
 
 
 3 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 521 
 
 201.0 
 
 Trace 
 
 287.8 
 
 
 8 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 478 
 
 178.5 
 
 Trace 
 
 277.0 
 
 
 9 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 219 
 
 59.7 
 
 96.0 
 
 54.5 
 
 
 10 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 338 
 
 153.7 
 
 36.8 
 
 114.0 
 
 
 11 (N-30) 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 239 
 
 76.6 
 
 90.1 
 
 60.2 
 
 
 18 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 218 
 
 44.9 
 
 110.6 
 
 .53.8 
 
 
 24 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 221 
 
 47.3 
 
 107.2 
 
 54.4 
 
 ^.■"vada Petrol°uin 
 
 6 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 217 
 
 45 5 
 
 110.7 
 
 53.8 
 
 
 8a 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 l.T 
 
 243 
 
 70.1 
 
 79.5 
 
 87.0 
 
 
 1 
 
 20 
 
 20 
 
 15 
 
 249 
 
 94.7 
 
 Trace 
 
 119.4 
 
 TCcrn Trading & Oil- 
 
 37 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 14 
 
 478 
 
 16).0 
 
 Trace 
 
 278.5 
 
 
 40 
 
 19 
 
 20 
 
 1") 
 
 297 
 
 91.6 
 
 Trace 
 
 163.0 
 
336 STATE ouj and gas st^pervisor. 
 
 Complaint No. 2. 
 
 Arizona P( holciim Conijxdnj vs. Slroiuj Oil (Unnpaiiy, Section 14, 
 Townsliip 20 South, Hango 14 p]a.st, iM. 1). B. & M. 
 
 A written eoniplaint was received March 8, 1917, from tiic Arizona 
 Petroleum Company, stating their belief that water was coming from 
 the Strong Oil Company Well No. 1 or No. 2 into their Well No. 2. 
 The Strong Oil Company was unable to furnish information as to the 
 condition of all their wells, and particularly Well No. 2, the condition 
 of which was doubtful, 1)ut agreed to erect a derrick, which had blown 
 down, and investigate conditions in this well. With this understand- 
 ing, no formal order was issued by the State Supervisor. AVork was 
 commenced at once, and, after finding that top water was not shut off, 
 the 1%" casing was landed above the oil sand and is now ready for test. 
 
 The following cases were investigated upon receipt of informal com- 
 plaints, or were initiated by this department in order to prevent a 
 widespread flooding of water: 
 
 1. Shell Company of California vs. Coalinga Midland Oil Compani), 
 Section 10, Township 19 South, Range 15 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 On February 3, 1917, the Shell Company withdrew its oft'er to test 
 out the Coalinga Midland well. On July 9, 1917, a proposal to plug 
 and abandon the well was received from the Coalinga IMidland Oil 
 Company and was submitted by this department to the Shell Company 
 for approval, but to date no reply has been received. 
 
 2. Coalinga Homcstakc Oil Company vs. Caledonian Oil Company, 
 Section 26, Township 20 South, Range 14 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 On August 4, 1916, a complaint was received from the Coalinga 
 Hom.estake Oil Company regarding Well No. 2 of the Caledonian uil 
 Company. The complaint was based on general water conditions on the 
 Coalinga Homestake, with no definite proof as to its source. This 
 department requested further particulars regarding recent work kjii 
 Coalinga Homestake wells Nos. 3, 5 and 6, and on August 22, 1916, this 
 was submitted. No definite information was at hand as to the condition 
 of Caledonian Well No. 2, and an effort to obtain this from the owner 
 was made, without success. On June 25, 1917, notice of setting a 
 packer in the water string of Coalinga Homestake Well No. 5 was 
 received, since it appeared that the well was making its own water to 
 some extent. The well is now making some oil and apparently improv- 
 ing. In Well No. 6, tests were made of the water string, and at this 
 time indicate that the water string is tight. Bottom water, which was 
 once drilled into and plugged off, has possibly again broken in. How- 
 ever, it is probable that one or more of the Caledonian wells are flood- 
 ing the oil sands. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 337 
 
 3. Nevada Petroleum Well No. 1, Section 20, Township 20 South, 
 Range 15 East, M. D. B. & M. 
 
 This well, as oriorinally drilled, was deep enough stratigraphically to 
 encounter bottom water, and produced water at first. While endeavor- 
 ing to pull out the oil string, the derrick burned. After three months, 
 some of the oil string was pulled out and a new one landed above the 
 bottom sand, sidetracking 132' of the old ca.sing, which was not plugged, 
 and which extends into the bottom sand. This sand was evidently 
 plugged off in the old hole by sand and shale, as the well then produced 
 clean oil for over five months, when, after a redrilling job, it produced 
 60% water, and has continued to pump a large quantity of water since 
 then, which seriously affected the Southern Pacific Company's Well 
 No. 40, Section 19. This matter had previously been under considera- 
 tion by the Coalinga Water Arbitration Association, before the enact- 
 ment of the present law, and the Nevada Petroleum Company had 
 made unsuccessful attempts to shut off the water which was demon- 
 strated, with very little doubt, to be bottom water, first by testing and 
 eliminating the water string as a source, and, second, by chemical 
 analysis. In May, 1917, the attention of the Nevada Petroleum Com- 
 pany was called to the fact that nothing was being done to remed}^ 
 conditions, and immediate action was desired. ]\Ir. Hardison, of the 
 Nevada Petroleum Company, called a conference of five local operators 
 to get their opinion of the best course of action to remedy the con- 
 dition. The company then agreed to go ahead on the approved plan, 
 which was also approved by this department. 
 
 PRODUCTION METHODS. 
 
 It is apparent that production practice of the Coalinga field has not 
 reached as high an efficiency as is practicable. There are many prop- 
 erties that have made rapid strides in the right direction, but there is, 
 in general, much to be done toward economical operation. 
 
 One of the properties that has made notable efforts to reduce pro- 
 duction costs is the Inca Oil Company, located on the West Side in 
 Section 24, T. 20 S., R. 14 E., M. D. B. & M. There are 34 wells pro- 
 ducing on 160 acres, making an average of 4.7 acres per well, so that 
 probably no further drilling is practicable. No new wells have been 
 drilled since January, 1912. However, sand conditions are not yet 
 entirely satisfactory, as the oil from about half of the wells has to be 
 run into sumps for settlement. 
 
 The wells average about 475 barrels of clean oil per month, with a 
 water content of 1.3%. The average proportional gravity is 13.5° 
 Baume, and the average depth of wells is 1060', the shallowest being 
 824' and the deepest 1290'. ]\Iany hundred feet of steam lines have 
 
 2-2— 3(i(a9 
 
338 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 been abandoned, and every producing well on the property is pumped by 
 jacks operated by two power plants. These powers are located near 
 the center of the west half of the property. A separate cable runs to 
 each well, making a total footage of about 28,140. Each power is 
 operated by a 50-horsepower gas engine with magneto ignition. The 
 average stroke of rods resulting from the motion of the lines is 18", 
 and the speed is 12 strokes per minute. 
 
 The wells are pulled and repaired by using a 35-horsepower traction 
 engine. This is run to the well and connection made with 12' lengths 
 of metallic hose from traction boiler to steam engines at the well. 
 The traction boiler is jacketed, but its low efficiency is more or less 
 offset by the short delivery line. The portable outfit can carry enough 
 water to run over a half day, after which it is refilled with distilled 
 Avater, which has been condensed from steam used in the cleaning 
 plant. The outfit requires about 30 barrels water and 4 barrels fuel 
 oil per 10 hours when bailing or running tools. There has been 
 ordered a second 35-horsepower traction engine to facilitate the work. 
 Superintendent F. A. Wells estimates that the total consumption of 
 fuel oil will then be about 300 barrels per month. There are ten men 
 on the pay-roll, and costs per barrel, exclusive of amortization of 
 capital and interest charges, run about 17 cents. This is equivalent to 
 an average cost of operation per well per day of $2.60, excluding the 
 same items as above mentioned. It is evident that these figures do not 
 include an item which is chargeable to perhaps the majority of oil 
 properties, namely, the cost of drilling to maintain production, but, as 
 the production has not been maintained and the amount of oil produced 
 has become less, the operating costs per barrel have raised. 
 
 Although the Inca Oil Company has used this system to great 
 advantage, it could not be applied successfully to all properties. The 
 Inca property is fairly hilly, but there have been provided good enough 
 roads so that it is easy to move the traction engine to make short con- 
 nection with the engine at any well. 
 
 If a property is too rough for this procedure, it might be advisable, 
 other conditions warranting, to construct one or more good roads to 
 accommodate the tractor and use longer temporary steam lines to the 
 wells. 
 
 Such items as surface contour, amount and gravity of oil, amount of 
 sand and mud, amount of water, depth of wells, and gas pressure enter 
 into the problem. However, when a group of wells has become more 
 or less settled, it is probable that this idea could be profitably adopted 
 after making suitable modifications to such local conditions. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 339 
 
 Am. Pet Co. 
 Well N23 
 Sec./S,T20S./?./S£. 
 
 THE USE OF MUD FLUID IN ABANDONMENT. 
 
 The American Petroleum Company recently abandoned Well No. 8, 
 Section 19, T. 20 S., K. 15 E., M. D. B. & M., protecting the oil sands 
 from water by the use of mud fluid, as suggested by this department, 
 which is anxious to give the method thorough tests. The work was 
 inspected and approved by this department, but its entire effectiveness 
 must be demonstrated in the 
 future by the production of sur- 
 rounding wells. 
 
 The accompanying graphic 
 log shows the lower portion of 
 the well and its condition just 
 previous to the last redrilling 
 job and abandonment, the latter 
 being decided upon after me- 
 chanical troubles made it doubt- 
 ful whether the 8;^" casing could 
 be successfully reeemented to 
 shut out top water. The 10" 
 was originally the water string, 
 and the well produced for sev- 
 eral years from the sands below 
 it. Later, edge water appeared 
 in the upper sands and was shut 
 off with the Sy casing at 1885'. 
 
 In preparation for the m.M^-Shot- 
 ding and abandonment, 1864' of 
 6f" and 1826' of 8^" casings 
 were pulled out and the 8^" 
 carried to 1980' and the well 
 cleaned out to 2004'. Mud fluid 
 was obtained by mixing the sur- 
 face formation, which was fairly 
 good clay containing a small 
 amount of fine grained sand, 
 with water. A 40-horsepower 
 boiler and Gumbo Buster pump 
 was .set some 900 feet from the 
 well, where the mud was mixed by circulating the fluid through the 
 pump and discharging it through a hose into the 50'x 75' shallow 
 reservoir made by plowing the ground and ])anking up the sides. The 
 sand settled out to a great extent before the fluid reached the suction 
 box at the pump. By adjusting the valves, the pump discharged 
 
 6%, 
 
 O/V 
 0// 
 
 0/7 
 Oil 
 
 0/J 
 
 Off 
 
 Oil 
 
340 
 
 STATE Oil; AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 directly into the top of the 8]" ea.sin<>- at the well through a 2" pipe 
 line. The work at this plant was attended to by one man, with occa- 
 sionally an extra helper, and the work at the well by two drilling crews 
 of two men each. 
 
 No figures" are available as to the yards of material pumped into the 
 well, but some idea may be gained by an estimate of the time during 
 which mud was being introduced into the well. The total time con- 
 sumed in mudding, moving casing, plugging, cleaning out, etc., was 
 forty-six days of twenty-four hours, and on every day except six mud 
 was pumped into the well a portion of the time, occasionally with the 
 
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 Fig. 2S. 
 
 2" valve wide open, but generally barely open, allowing just enough 
 fluid to run in to keep the hole full, but not running over, between the 
 8^^' and 10" casings. In that manner the oil sands took all the mud 
 put in, the quantity generally decreasing, until the hole stood full under 
 the hydrostatic pressure onl3^ A casing head was then put on with 
 packing clamps between the 8^" and 10" casings and more mud 
 pumped in until the pressure was up to 200 lbs. and fell only 20 lbs. 
 in one hour. 
 
 For the first sixteen days the 8^" casing was kept at 1927' and the 
 sand at that point mudded first, until it required pump pressure to force 
 mud into the well. The casing was then lowered to 1976' and the 
 sands below 1990' mudded in the same manner. Plugs of brick and 
 
SECOND ANNUiVL REPORT. 
 
 341 
 
 rope were then put in from 2004' to 1949'. The easing was then 
 pulled up to 1784' and the upper sands mudded under pressure. 
 
 During the first portion of the work, the mud fluid was rather thin, 
 so that the mud would be deposited in the sand voids for a considerable 
 distance from the well, thus building up an artificial body of clay 
 around the well, which should be impervious to water. As the sands 
 became clogged with mud, the fluid was thickened and the final column 
 of fluid standing in the well to the surface is of maximum density and 
 its hydrostatic pressure greater than the water in any stratum of sand, 
 and thus should confine all waters to the sands in which they occur. 
 
 Evidence that the mud fluid traveled away from the well when the 
 fluid was thin is had from the fact that muddy water on the fifth day 
 appeared in succession in the production of wells Nos. 7, 6 and 5, being 
 more pronounced in the nearest one, No. 7, distant 332', and least in 
 No. 5, distant 1000', and discontinued after the fluid was thickened 
 and required pump pres.sure to force it into Well No. 8. 
 
 Sixty days after completion of the work, improvement, in tlie pro- 
 duction of the three above mentioned wells is shown by the following- 
 comparison : 
 
 Average daily produc- 
 tion at completion of 
 work 
 
 Barrels 
 oU 
 
 Barrels 
 water 
 
 Average daily produc- 
 tion fiO days after 
 I'orapletion of work 
 
 Barrels 
 oU 
 
 Barrels 
 water 
 
 Well No. 7- - — 
 
 16 
 12 
 12 
 
 418 
 187 
 373 
 
 19 i 
 0-2 ' 
 
 19 
 
 219 
 
 Well No. 6 
 
 190 
 
 Well No. 5 - 
 
 249 
 
 
 
 Totals 
 
 40 
 
 078 
 
 60 
 
 (i.-.8 
 
342 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PACKING HEAD FOR USE WITH MUD FLUID. 
 
 The recent extensive use of mud fluid in protecting oil sands from 
 water and in forcing cement or mud into the formation under pressure 
 have brought into use a number of appliances used to shut in the fluid 
 and prevent circulation between the conductor casing and the movable 
 casing which may be intended for an oil string, or a water string to 
 shut off oil and water sands together. Among these appliances is a 
 ' ' packing head, ' ' perfected and used extensively by the fuel oil depart- 
 ment of the Southern Pacific Company in this field. The accompanying 
 drawing and photographs show its construction in detail and its 
 general appearance. 
 
 Fig. 29. 
 
 The packing head (A) shown is constructed to pack off between 8J" and 6i" casings 
 and is screwed into the collar of the top joint of Si". The split packing rings (B) 
 are put around the 6J" casing and inside the head, the lower one resting on the 
 shoulder and liaving about 6" of packing between them. The packing head sleeve 
 (C) is put in, bearing on the top packing ring, and bolted down, packing the space 
 between the casings tight enough to withstand a pressure of 1000 lbs. per square inch 
 or more. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 34:3 
 
 Fig. 30. 
 
 It is generally necessary to keep the inside string of casing loose by 
 moving it frequently, and with the packing head this can be done without 
 shutting the pump down or releasing the pressure, and the casing can be 
 moved at any time a distance of 20', between two couplings. If it 
 becomes necessary to move the casing more than 20', the pressure must 
 be released and the packing head sleeve and rings removed, and the 
 casing can then be raised or lowered the desired distance, the inside 
 diameter of the head being sufficient to allow the passage of a coupling. 
 
 By means of the side outlets and valves, the pressure can be regu- 
 lated or circulation maintained, as desired, and the whole operation 
 can be conducted with a great saving of time and labor over the former 
 method of using ordinary gas clamps and depending on the weight of 
 the casing to make the packing tight. The packing head can also be 
 used as a casing head for high pressure gas after the well is completed. 
 A coupling on the oil string is either landed on the packing head sleeve, 
 or the .sleeve modified to take slips and hold the casing at any point 
 on the top joint. 
 
344 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 A packing head of the size shown in the drawing can be made at any 
 machine shop at a cost of about $80, and other sizes approximately in 
 proportion to the amount of steel used. 
 
 iyashcri'/!'ai6 
 
 lO'Jim to fit 8'/'' 
 
 Casing Coupling 
 
 PACKING HEAD 
 
 PROVIDING rOR MOVCK/lfNT OF 6>4'CASING WITHIha S'^^'CASING 
 
 WHILE MAINTAINING PRESSURE BETWEEN THCM 
 
 iSorT STEEL riNlSMCD ALlOVTRi 
 
 Fig. 31. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 345 
 
 DECISIONS. 
 
 T. 12 S., R. 20 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 17. 
 F. A. Rife & Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, drill new. AA-392. 
 
 A "wild cat" well near Clovis. It was recommended that the company notify 
 this Department in case oil indications were found and that the company make 
 a written report of test of water shut-off. 
 
 Exact information as to elevation and location was requested. 
 
 T. 12 S., R. 21 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 18. 
 C. J. Ileyler. 
 
 Well No. ], commence drilling:. AA-384. 
 
 A "wild cat" well near Clovis. It was recommended that the company notify 
 this Department in ca.se oil indications wei'e found and that the company make 
 a written report of test of water shut-off. 
 
 T. IS S., R. 15 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1 (Domen^ineK abandon. AA-274. 
 
 When abandonment proposal was filed, well was plugged 4200-2600'. Com- 
 pany proposed to do additional plugging above 2000'. An investigation made by 
 this Department showed that no oil or gas formations were encountered in this 
 well. In view of this fact a decision was rendered stating that further plugging 
 would not be required. 
 
 T. 19 S., R. 15 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 2. 
 Imperial Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. G, commence drilling. AA-257. 
 
 Approved proposed water shut-off at 2850'. 
 Well No. G. shut-off. A-219. 
 
 Ten-inch cemented at 2773'. Water not shut off. Recommended cementing 
 8i" at about 2875'. However, company did not carry out this reeommendation 
 and cemented at 2810', failing to shut off water. 
 Well No. G. cement deeper. AA-515. 
 
 After shut-off with 8i" failed at 2810', approved proposal to cement SJ" at 
 2817'. 
 Well No. 0, redrill. AA-5G4. 
 
 Shut-off at 2817' failed. Approved proposal to cut out 2450' of Si" and cement 
 Gi" at about 2840'. 
 Well No. G. deepen. A^V-597. 
 
 Approved i)roposal to cement Gi" at 2800' after plugging oil sand found below. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-338. 
 
 Shut-off tested. Hole not open into formation below cement bridge. R€Com- 
 mended drilling ahead into formation for another test. 
 Well No. G, shut-off. A-340. 
 
 Well was cleaned out to a depth of 2875' and test of water shut-off with Gi" at 
 28G0' was approved. 
 
346 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 General rotroleum Corp. 
 
 Well No. 15, commence drillins:. AA-504. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. A-355. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 32, commence drilling. AA-573. 
 
 Recommended water shut-oft' at 2227', instead of 2270' as proposed, in order 
 to be above an oil sand open in neighboring wells. 
 Well No. 32, commence drilling. AA-575. 
 
 Corrected depth of water shut-oft' on account of new data on location of well. 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. A-334. 
 
 Test satisfactory. 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling. AA-G45. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 
 Section 10. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-17S. 
 
 Test satisfactory. Recommended deepening 20' and make further test. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. AA-350. 
 
 Company proposed to clean out to 1205' and rip, shoot, and plug with cement 
 to 11.50'. This Department recommended well be cleaned out to original bottom, 
 1435', and plugged from this depth in the manner proposed. 
 Well No. 7, abandon. AA-358. 
 
 Confirming Report No. AA-350, pointing out that well was originally drilled 
 to 1435', leaving unplugged casing, and bottom was not at 126.5' as considered by 
 the company. 
 W^ell No. 8, abandon. AA-406. 
 
 Pi'oposed method of abandoning not entirely approved. 
 
 Recommended additional shooting and plugging. 
 
 Section 11. 
 Kern T'rading and Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, redrill. AA-235. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string, using screen pipe on bottom. 
 Well No. 51, commence drilling. AA-G50. 
 
 Recommended water shut-off at 1S79', instead of 1895' as proposed. 
 Well No. 52, commence drilling. AA-60I. 
 
 Recommended water shut-oft' at 2030', instead of 2050' as proposed. 
 AVell No. 53, commence drilling. AA-652. 
 
 Recommended water shut-off at 2195', instead of 2215' as proposed. 
 
 Section 14. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. G, redrill to 1510' and test. AA-368. 
 
 Recommended that company make casing test, drill out cement plug to 4' below 
 shoe, or to 1448', and test well at this depth. 
 Well No. 6, redrill and plug. AA-895. 
 
 Company found small quantity of water after drilling 1' below water string. 
 Approved proposal to redrill to 1550', plug to 1505', and test by pumping. 
 Well No. G, abandon. AA-415. 
 
 Previous tests did not determine the exact source of the water. Proposal to 
 abandon was approved, recommending that sufficient casing be left in to act as a 
 conductor to 1405', so that well could be re-entered and additional work done, if 
 necessary. 
 Well No. 6, perforate for water. AA-543. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of 12*" casing and perforate for water. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 347 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 11, abandon. AA-524. 
 
 Proposed work of abandonment not approved until bottom water was successfully 
 shut off. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. AA-623. 
 
 Proposal to ping for bottom water by simply ripping and plugging with cement 
 inside of casing. Recommended shooting before plugging. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. AA-640. 
 
 Supplementing Report No. AA-G23, approving ripping only before plugging, 
 providing ripping was done so that hole could be cleared of iron and plugged in 
 formation. 
 Well No. IG, deepen. AA-234. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. IG, deepen. AA-314. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom to determine possible source of water which 
 entered well after deepening. 
 Well No. IG, plug bottom. AA-3S3. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional plugging in lower portion of well. 
 Well No. 16, redrill. AA-4-10. 
 
 Approved proposal to insert 45" screen liner to relieve sand trouble. 
 Well No. 17, deepen. AA-3G2. 
 
 Proposal to deepen approved. 
 Well No. 17, deepen. AA-413. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen from 2215' to about 22G0'. 
 W^ell No. 19, deepen. AA-3ie. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen from 2405' to 2415'. 
 Well No. 19, deepen. AA-435. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen from 2415' to 2400'. 
 Well No. 19, redrill. AA-&41. 
 
 Approved proiwsal to rip and plug in bottom. Recommended that sufficient 
 ripping and cleaning out be done to entirely clear the hole of casing at the point 
 of plugging. 
 Well No. 19, plug casing. AA-6G3. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of well with cement inside of casing without 
 ripping or shooting. Called attention to the fact that water may come up outside 
 of casing. 
 Well No. 21, commence drilling. AA-476. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 22, commence drilling. AA-475. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 23. commence drilling. AA-440. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. A-328. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 23, redrill. AA-632. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in screen liner. 
 Well No. 24, commence drilling. AA-43G. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. A-2S0. 
 
 Test sliowed that sand had heaved into water siring with 1G40' of oil and no 
 free water. Recommended the company drill into the oil sands and make a 
 production t<'St. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. A-329. 
 
 Production test showed Water to be shut off. 
 Well No. 25, commence drilling. AA-471. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. A-306. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
348 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 2r>, redrill. AA-631. 
 
 Approved proposal to land screen liner. 
 Well No. 2G, commence drilling. .VA-529. 
 
 Recommended water shut-off 40' deeper than proposed, pending report of depth 
 to ''red rock." 
 Well No. 26, shut-off. A-352. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactoi-y. 
 Well No. 27, commence drilling. AA-530. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 27, shut-off. A-330. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 W^ell No. 28. commence drilling. AA-552. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 29. commence drilling. AA-627. 
 
 Proposed depth of Mater shut-off approved. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, deepen. AA-343. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 1, shut off "bottom" water. AA-4S2. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom in order to shut off water encountered in 
 deepening. 
 Well No. 9 (Coalinga Oil Co.). redrill. AA-213. 
 
 Notice of intention to redrill was not received prior to commencement of work. 
 Recommended that the company keep this Department informed of new develop- 
 ments during the drilling, particularly if well is to be deepened or water shut off. 
 Well No. 22, commence drilling. AA-341. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 23, commence drilling. AA-342. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 
 Section 21. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-493. 
 
 I'roposal to pull NJ" casing approved. Recommended the company plug lower 
 portion of 10" casing before removing upper portion of casing and that well be 
 plugged in formation just below 12^" before perforating this casing for test of 
 upper sands. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Record Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 12, shut-off. A-160. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off with 10" casing of 1074'. 
 Well No. 12, deepen. AA-244. 
 
 An investigation by this Department showed a serious water condition existed 
 in this territory, and, in order to locate the source of the water and remedy this 
 condition, if possible, approval was given to deepen and test each sand to locate 
 probable intermediate water; to cement below water sand, using suiEcient cement 
 to protect upper formations. This proposal was called to the attention of 
 neighboring operators before approval was given. 
 Well No. 12, redrill and deepen. AA-491. 
 
 Eight and one-quarter-inch cemented at 1800' failed to shut off water. Rejected 
 proposal to cement another string of 8^" at 1863' before shooting 8i" sidetracked 
 between 1775' and 1S60'. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 349 
 
 Standard Oil Co 
 
 Well Xo. 2.'5, comineuoe drlllins:. AA-r»53. 
 
 I'roposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 23, shut-oflF. A-34:j. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Good Luck Oil Co. 
 
 Well Xo. G, abaudon. AA-4S3. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug lower portion of well, specifying the depths at which 
 plugging and testing should be done. 
 Weil No. G, abandon. AA-GOO. 
 
 After certain plugging had been done and tests made it was found advisable to 
 supplement Report No. AA-4S3, stating that certain additional plugging required 
 therein was not uecessarj-. 
 Well No. 0, shut-off. A-340. 
 
 Test of water shut-oft' satisfactory. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill (plug bottom). AA-4(j1. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and plug. 
 Well No. {), commence drilling. AA-470. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-591. 
 
 Approved proposal to land liner. 
 Coalinga Peerless Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. A-151. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 22, commence drilling. AA-29'5. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. A-247. 
 
 Test of water shut-oft' satisfactory. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. AA-GOS. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in 4A" casing with packer. 
 Well No. 'S, reperforate. AA-G15. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. A-194, 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 13, deepen. AA-278. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 13, perforate. AA-G12. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional i>erforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-150. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 14, deepen. AA-28S. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 14, plug bottom. AA-371. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug one sand at a time until water was shut oft'. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-2G1. 
 
 After l>ottom had been plugged, a production test showed water entirely off. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. A-20S. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 19, deepen and redrill. AA-401. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen to brown shale. 
 Well (Metropolis) No. 21, redrill and deepen. AA-4r><.>. 
 
 Approved proposal to make pumping test to determine water condition, and 
 recement 0]" casing, if necessary. Kecommended company clean well out to 
 original depth, 320,V, and make production test before deepening. 
 
350 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well (Metropolis) No. 21, redvill and deepen. AA-4r>0 Supp. 
 
 Recommended that if test of Oj" was satisfactory the company deepen to 3310' 
 as originally proposed. 
 Well (Metropolis) No. 21, make hailing tost. AA-473. 
 
 Approved proposal to test by bailing, instead of pumping as originally proposed. 
 Well (Metropolis) No. 21, abandon. AA-G33. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. Designated depths at ^Yhich plugging should be 
 done. 
 Well No. 22, commence drilling. AA-4G9. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. .A-310. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 23, commence drilling. AA-502. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 23, shut-off. A-337. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 24, commence drilling. AA-527. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 24, shut-off. A-350. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 25, commence drilling. AA-599. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 26, commence drilling. AA-620. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 27, commence drilling. AA-634. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off not approved. Recommended 35' higher. 
 
 Section 27. 
 Well No. 13, deepen. AA-481. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 14, deepen. AA-4S0. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 23, redrill and deepen. AA-233. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen well about 40'. 
 Well No. 45, redrill. AA-487. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper iMjrtion of oil string. 
 Well No. 46, redrill. AA-356. 
 
 Approved proposal to perforate 6|" casing. 
 Well No. 47, redrill. AA-486. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull out 6|" casing which was hanging in well above 
 top of liner. 
 W^ell No. 54, redrill. AA-313. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen about 40' in order to make further test. 
 Well No. 54, shut-off. A-216. 
 
 Test was made with Gi" casing landed at 1753', 53' below water string with one 
 joint of screen pipe on bottom, solid pipe above. Test indicated that water was 
 excluded from below 1733', but it was recommended that production test be made 
 ninety days after completion. The production report after ninety days showed that 
 the well made thirty barrels of oil and thirty-four barrels water per day. The 
 source of this water has not been determined. 
 Well No. 54, redrill. AA-3.57. 
 
 Approvetl proposal to redrill and deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 55, shut-off. A-157. 
 
 Bailing test satisfactory. Production test recommended after sixty days. 
 Well No. 55, deepen. AA-248. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 351 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 71, reclrill. AA-SOo. 
 
 Proposal to cement 85" at 1G50' was rejected as being below sands from which 
 some neighboring wells are producing. Proposal to remove 10" casing was also 
 rejected on account of permitting probable entrance of water into upper oil sands. 
 Well No. 71. redrill. AA-37S. 
 
 The revised proposal to cement Si" between 1505' and 1020' was approved. Also 
 approved proposal to fill space between 10" and 12^" with cement, leaving a 50' 
 lap of 10" into 12^". The records do not show that cement was put between 10" 
 and 12i" as proposed. 
 
 Well No. 71, shut-off. A-244. Test of water sliut-off siitisfactory. 
 Well No. 7G, cut and pull oil string. AA-509. 
 
 I'roposal to cut out portion of oil string approved. 
 Well No. 78, redrill. AA-287. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug below bottom of 10" and into 10" and perforate oil 
 sands which were shut off. 
 Well No. 78. shut-off. A-253. 
 
 Production test showed that water was shut out of upper sands. 
 Well No. 78, cut out and pull oil string. AA-510. 
 
 Proposal to remove upper portions of oil string approved. 
 Well No. 79, commence drilling. AA-496. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 79, shut-off. A-322. 
 
 Test of water shut-off not approved. Three tests were made and a small quantity 
 of water found to be entering the well. Recommended the well be deepened about 
 10" and the source of wat^^r determined. 
 Well No. 79, cement deeper. AA-642. 
 
 Approved proposal to mud off upper oil sands and cement below possible inter- 
 mediate water. 
 Well No. SO, commence drilling. AA-307. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. SO, shut-off. A-249. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 81, commence drilling. AA-308. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 81, shut-off. A-2G2. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 82, commence drilling. AA-398. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 82, shut-off. A-274. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 83, commence drilling. AA-53G. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 83, shut-off. A-324. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 84, commence drilling. AA-558. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off api)roved. 
 Well No. 84, shut-off. A-333. 
 
 Test showed a small leak. Recommended completion of well, after which a 
 production test would be made. 
 Well No. 84, cement deeper. AA-G39. 
 
 Approved proposal to mud off upper oil sands and cement below possible inter- 
 mediate water. 
 Well No. 85, commence drilling. AA-.593. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. SG, commence drilling. AA-G05. 
 
 Canceled and replaced by subsequent notice. 
 
352 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 2S. 
 Standard Oil Company. 
 
 Well No. 40, deepen. AA-219. 
 
 A notice that well was deepened and (>§" liner ripped was received after work 
 was done. Recommended that company submit proposals hereafter before w^ork is 
 commenced. 
 Well No. 78, abandon. AA-4.^. 
 
 Approved propo.sal to shoot and plug with cement the lower portion of the well. 
 Well No. 91, redrill. AA-394. 
 
 Approved proposal to shoot and plug in order to shut off "bottom water." 
 Well No. 97. shut-off at about 2730'. AA-2.")S. 
 
 The proposal to cement 10" casing at about 2730' provided no oil sands were 
 encountered above, was approved. It was recommended that certain information 
 relative to plugging and shooting on the company's neighboring wells Ije filed. 
 Well No. 97, shut-off. A-207. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 10.5, commence drilling. AA-.'j87. 
 
 Proposal to drill this well for the deep sands below the brown shale. The 
 shut-off points above and below the upper oil sands approved. Recommended 
 that this department be notified for tests of both cement jobs. 
 
 Section 29. 
 Shell Company of California. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-372. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill in order to locate water. Recommended that 
 company plug up to 2425' as proposed, and, if found necessary, shoot and plug in 
 the formation above this point. 
 Well No. 3, abandon. AA-.511. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved, recommending additional shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 4, abandon. AA-512. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved, after shooting and plugging, instead of ripping 
 and plugging as proposed. 
 Well No. G, test by pumping. AA-262. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill well into first sand below shut-off point and make 
 production test. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-173. 
 
 The well was given a bailing test, and it was recommended that a further test 
 be made to determine, if possible, the source and amount of water entering the 
 well. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-1S6. 
 
 A production test showed that the well made 17% water. A proposal to deepen 
 the well was approved, and it was recommended that a production test be made 
 thirty days after completion. 
 Well No. 6, test for water. AA-329. 
 
 A notice was received from the company stating that well had been plugged in 
 the bottom. The proposal to perforate the sands above the plug was approved, in 
 order to locate, if possible, the source of the water. 
 Well No. G, redrill. AA-474. 
 
 Approved proposal to drill out the upper 5' of the plug which had been placed 
 in the bottom of the well. 
 Well No. G, shut-off. A-272. 
 
 A production test showed that water was excluded from the formations between 
 depths of 2G93' and 2785'. There is no data at hand to show that oil sands 
 recorded between depths of 2828' and 2850' have been protected from water. 
 Well No. 6, continue drilling. AA-559. 
 
 The company notified that the lower portion of the water string had been drilled 
 off and proposed to complete redrilling. Proposal approved and recommended that 
 pumping test be made after completion. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 353 
 
 Section 31. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Aztec New No. 3, commence drilling. AA-556. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 21, commence drilling. AA-401. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 21 (Aztec), commence di-illing. Supp. to AA-401. 
 
 Revised proposal to shut off water at a lower depth was approved. 
 Well No. 21 (Aztec), shut-off. A-307. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactoi-y. 
 Aztec No. 21, redrill. AA-030. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off bottom water. 
 Aztec No. 22, commence drilling. AA-555. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 22, shut-oft\ A-345. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Aztec No. 32 (Old No. 2), redrill. AA-478. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull out collapsed oil string and redrill the well. 
 Maine State Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-243. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill on account of collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 9, abandon. AA-403. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string and plug in formation below and into 
 water string and perforate water string for a water well. 
 Well No. 12, commence drilling. AA-429. 
 
 The proposed depth of water shut-off approved^ 
 AVell No. 12, shut-off. A-21)2. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 13, commence drilling. AA-535. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. A-351. 
 
 Test of water shut-off uncertain. 
 Commercial Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 5, redrill. AA-407. 
 
 Approved proiwsal to redrill well on account of collapsed oil string. 
 
 Confidence Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, redrill. AA-592. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 
 Section 32. 
 Pantheon Oil Co. 
 
 Pantheon No. 1, commence drilling. AA-G38. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
 Pantheon No. 1, commence drilling. AA-(>48. 
 
 Proposal to shut off water 55' deeper than originally proposed approved. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Pantheon No. 21, begin drilling. AA-517. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 35' higher than proposed. 
 Pantheon Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. A-323. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Pantheon No. 22, commence drilling. AA-6G7. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 13' higher than proposed. 
 Pantheon No. 31, commence drilling. AA-669. 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
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354 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 rantheon Oil Co. 
 
 Pantheon No. 32, commence drilling. AA-(J(j8. 
 
 Recommended that company shut oft' water 27' higher than proposed. 
 Pantheon No. 33, commence drilling. AA-OTG. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 51 (old No. 3), redrill. AA-454. 
 
 This well had not penetrated the oil sand. Approved proposal to sidetrack lower 
 portion of the former water string and cement the well at a lower depth. 
 Pantheon No. 51 (old No. 3), abandon. AA-519. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 Well No. 51, commence drilling. AA-007. 
 
 Recommended company shut off water 24' higher than proposed. 
 Coalinga Empire Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-195. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 
 Section 33. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 39, abandon. AA-285. 
 
 Approval was given to plug and abandon the well as outlined in the notice, leaving 
 conductor casing from surface to the top of the oil sand. 
 Well No. 40, redrill. AA-479. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill well on account of collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 40, redrill. AA-C35. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 239, commence drilling. AA-430. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
 Section 34. 
 Shell Company of California. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-177. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2, deepen. AA-291. 
 
 Proposal to deepen to brown shale approved. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. A-179. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 5, deepen. AA-292. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen well to brown shale. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. AA-346. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. S, redrill. AA-344. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. S, redrill. AA-364. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-442. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill on account of collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-548. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in liner. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. AA-340. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-339. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 11, shut-off. A-172. 
 
 A bailing test reported by the company was approved, but, on account of sand 
 heaving into the water sti'ing, a production test was recommended sixty days after 
 completion. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. AA-268. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen to brown shale. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 355 
 
 Shell Co. of California. 
 
 Well No. 13, redrill. AA-348. 
 
 Appi'oved proposal to do additional perforating and to remove upper portion of 
 oil string. 
 Well Xo. 14. redrill. AA-33T. 
 
 Approvetl proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 15, redrill. AA-33S. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. It), redrill. AA-33G. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-345. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 20, redrill. AA-335. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 20. redrill. AA-3<i3. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 21, redrill. AA-347. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string and remove upper 
 portion of same. 
 Well No. 22, redrill. AA-2t;9. 
 
 .Approved proposal to redrill on account of collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 29, deepen. AA-232. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen to brown shale. 
 Well No. 20, perforate. AA-»;13. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. A-lCT. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 32, commence drilling. ^L.\-397. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. A-2G4. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling. AA-497. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 33. shut-off. A-311. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 34, commence drilling. AA-525. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 34, shut-off. A-326. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. So, commence drilling. AA-r>89. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 2^ higher than proposed. 
 Well No. 30, commence drilling. AA-G4G. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
 Section 35. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3. commence drilling. AA-421. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-319. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactorj-. 
 Well No. 13, abandon. AA-447. 
 
 The propo-sal to abandon the well was approved after certain tests had been 
 made. The first test was to determine water condition of the well and additional 
 tests after certain plugging had been done. 
 Well No. 22. shut-off. A-241. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 22, redrill. AA-443. 
 
 The notice stated that water string had accidentally been shot off. Approval 
 was given to recement at the same depth as formerly. 
 
356 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. A-291. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 22, redrill. AA-567. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off bottom water. 
 Well No. 25, commence drilling. AA-459. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved after receipt of supplementary notice. 
 Well No. 25, shut-off. A-^fT. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 26, commence drilling. AA-4G0. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved after receipt of supplementary notice. 
 Well No. 30, abandon. AA-419. 
 
 Proposed method of abandonment approved. 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling. AA-532. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3.5, commence drilling. AA-.531. 
 
 Recommended that company report depth to red rock for purpose of checking 
 proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 35, shut-off. A-354. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 37, commence drilling. AA-664. 
 
 Notice received after well was cemented. The depth of water shut-off probably 
 too deep. 
 Well No. 3S, commence drilling. AA-GC5. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 41, commence drilling. AA-G53. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 55' above the point proposed. 
 Well No. 44, commence drilling. AA-6.54. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 28' above the point proposed. 
 Well No. 45, commence drilling. AA-655. 
 
 Recommended that company shut off water 23' above the point proposed. 
 Well No. 71, commence drilling. AA-656. 
 
 Recommended that the company shut off water 81' above the point proposed. 
 Well No. 72, commence drilling. AA-657. 
 
 Recommended that the company shut off water 47' above the point proposed. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Shell Company of Califoi'nia. 
 Well No. 1, deepen. AA-270. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen about 35'. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-44S. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove a string of 4f" casing which was hanging in the 
 well.. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-213. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. AA-464. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom of well. 
 Well No. 2, plug bottom. AA-507. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug off bottom water. 
 Well No. 2, redrill. AA-547. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional plugging in bottom. 
 Well No. 3, commence drilling. AA-411. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-321. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3, plug casing. AA-647. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug in bottom to shut off water. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 357 
 
 Standard Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-214. 
 
 Production test indicated that "top water" in this well had been successfully 
 shut off. 
 Well No. 6, drill new well. AA-4G3. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-356. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 T. 20 S., K. 14 E., M. D. B & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Zicr Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-6G1. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 4, redrill and deepen. AA-59S. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen about 40'. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-414. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove liner and carry oil string to original depth. 
 Well No. 12, redrill. AA-629. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 16, redrill and deepen. AA-376. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull oil string ; cement 10" at about 5G.5' ; deepen well with 
 Si", prospecting for lower oil sand. 
 Well No. 10, redrill and deepen. AA-456. 
 
 A proposal to recement at G14', which is below an oil sand open in neighboring 
 wells, was not approved. Recommended that company submit any evidence they 
 may have that this sand carries water before approval to shut it off would be given. 
 Well No. 16, bridge hole for test of water shut-off. AA-4G6. 
 
 No evidence was submitted proving that top oil sand carried water, but the 8j" 
 was cemented at 621' and a test of water shut-off showed that water was entering 
 the well. Approved proposal to put bridge under water string and again test. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. A-2S4. 
 
 Test demonstrated that the Si" cemented at 621' prevented water from passing 
 to lower levels of the well. There was no evidence to show that the upper oil sand 
 which was shut off was protected from water. 
 Well No. 16, redrill. AA-550. 
 
 Bottom water was encountered and the well plugged before filing notice. The 
 location of plug and manner of plugging was approved and the company's attention 
 called to the violation of the law regarding filing of notices before the work. 
 Well No. 17, redrill and deepen. AA-453. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and deepen this well. 
 Well No. IS, deepen. AA-586. 
 
 Rejected proposal to deepen from 461' to about TOO'. Recommended drilling 
 not deeper than 580' to avoid bottom water. 
 I'enn Coalinga Petroleum Co. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. A-222, 
 
 Test of water shut-off was satisfactory. Proposal to perforate oil string and 
 make production test was approved. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Shawmut New No. 1, begin drilling. AA-516. 
 
 The proposal to shut off the "tar sand," open in some neighboring wells and 
 non-productive, by using 100 sacks of cement was approved. The depth of water 
 shut-off for this purjiose was estimated to be 24' deeper than proposed. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-320. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
358 STATE OIL AND GAS SUrERVISOR 
 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Shawmut New No. 2, commence drilling. AA-581. 
 
 I'roposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-348. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Shawmut No. 3 (new number), commence drilling. AA-GOS. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Shawmut No. 4 (new number), commence drilling. AA-GO0. 
 
 Recommended depth of water shut-off 32' higher than proposed. 
 Shawmut New No. 5, commence drilling. AA-5S2. 
 
 Recommended depth of water shut-off 10(>' higher thau proposed, to be the same 
 relatively as neighboring wells. 
 Shawmut No. 21, commence drilling. AA-5G5. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 21, shut-off. A-336. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Shawmut No. 24 (new number). No. 2 (old number), deepen. AA-583. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Shawmut No. 27 (old No. 4), deepen. AA-584. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Shawmut No. 31 (new number). No. 7 (old number), deepen. AA-585. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Shawmut No. 34, deepen. AA-588. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 41 (old No. 6), deepen. AA-4G2. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Shawmut No. 41, redrill. AA-551. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull back oil string and fill up lower oil sand. 
 Well No. 42 (old No. 8), deepen. AA-422. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Shawmut No. 44 (old No. 1), redrill. AA-r)(}r). 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and lower oil string. 
 Homestead Development Co. 
 Well No. B-3, redrill. AA-468. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string as low as possible and produce from 
 open hole. 
 Well No. B4, redrill. AA-577. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string or do additional perforating. 
 Well No. B-8, redrill. AA-324. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace liner with new perforated pipe. 
 Well No. B-9, begin drilling. AA-501. 
 
 'Proposed depth of water shut-off approved with understanding that "tar sand" 
 would be protected with sufficient cement, as agreed to by Associated Oil Co. 
 Well No. B-9, shut-off. A-332. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. B-10, commence drilling. AA-GIG. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off' approved. 
 Well No. C-1, redrill. AA-562. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull or move oil string. 
 Well No. C-3, redrill. AA-211. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace old liner. 
 Well No. C-4, redrill. AA-438. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string or insert liner. 
 Well No. C-r-i, reperforate. AA-5(K>. 
 
 Approved proposal to reperforate from about 777' to 700'. 
 Coalinga Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-389. 
 
 Approved proposal to carry oil string to old bottom, sidetracking liner. 
 
SECOND ANNU.VL REPORT. 359 
 
 Coalinga Star Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrlll. AA-570. 
 
 Approved proiK)sal to pull 4i" casing and rcdrill with U\" oil string to old 
 bottom. 
 Well No. 2, rcdrill. AA-OOO. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. Recommended that company 
 file notices before commencing work. 
 Well No. S, redrill. AA-571. 
 
 Approved pi-oposal to cut out 4*" casing and carry Gi" oil string to old bottom. 
 Well No. 9, deepen. AA-G37. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-572. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove liner and carry oil string to bottom. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. AA-.374. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. Attention of the company 
 was directed to the fact that necessary records pertaining to this property had 
 not been filed with this department. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. AA-452. 
 
 Attention of the company was directed to the fact that water was pre.sent in the 
 well after redrilling. Approved proposal to pull oil string and plug below water 
 string in order to pump cement behind same, 
 rilot Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5, redrill. A.\-G71. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 7. commence drilling. A.V-424. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved, making formation shut-ofF. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-2.''3. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7, deei>en. AA-.')0<>. 
 
 Formation shut-off failed. Approved proposal to cement same string IG' deeper. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-298. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Spinks Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1-E, redrill. AA-.142. 
 
 Appi'oved proposal to carry oil string to bottom, replacing liner. 
 Well No. 8. commence drilling. AA-(;22. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Seneca Oil Company. 
 
 Well No. 6, abandon. AA-GIO. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon after certain plugging and testing. If the water 
 present was found to be "bottom water' additional work would then be recom- 
 mended. 
 Well No. 7. commence drilling. AA-300. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-24S. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Ward Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3. redrill. AA-3S8. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. A-236. 
 
 I'ro<h!Ction test showed that water had been shut off with packer. 
 Well No. 14, redrill. AA-408. 
 
 Approved proposal to set i)acker in water string. 
 Well No. 31, redrill. AA-22n. 
 
 Approved proi)osal to replace oil string and land screen liner. 
 
360 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Union Oil Company of California. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-312. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. 8, shut-ofif. A-231. 
 
 Production test showed an excessive amount of water. Recommended another 
 test after 90 days. 
 Well No. 8, shut-off. A-267. 
 
 A production test indicated that water had l>een shut off with packer. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. AA-250. 
 
 Approved proposal to reset packer. 
 Well No. 9, redrill. AA-283. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull packer aud test oil string for leak. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. A-232. 
 
 A production test showed an excessive amount of water. Recommended another 
 test after 90 days. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. A-268. 
 
 Production test indicated water not shut off. Recommended pulling packer for 
 examination and testing oil string. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-233. 
 
 A production test showed excessive water. Recommended testing packer and oil 
 string with dye. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-269. 
 
 Production test showed practically no improvement. Again recommended 
 testing packer and oil string with dye. 
 Well No. 16, redrill. AA-296. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull packer and repair leak in oil string. 
 Well No. 16, redrill. AA-355. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull packer and repair leak in oil string. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. A-234. 
 
 Production test showed excessive water. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. A-270. 
 
 Production test showed improvement in water content. Recommended further 
 pumping. 
 
 Section 23. 
 St. Paul Consolidated Oil Co. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-182. 
 
 Test of water string satisfactory. Recommended drilling to about 700' and 
 testing before further deepening. 
 
 Section 24. 
 Inca Oil Co. 
 
 AVell No. 7, redrill. AA-311. 
 
 Approved proposal to continue redrilling. 
 Well No. 33, shut-off. A-210. 
 
 Test of water string satisfactory. 
 Well No. 33, shut-off. A-215. 
 
 Test showed well not making top water. Recommended plugging in bottom. 
 Salvia Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, report on work done. AA-239. 
 
 The water string was accidentally shot off, letting water into well. Well was 
 bridged in water string below point of shooting. Bridge consisted of brick, adobe, 
 and iron slivers, which may not have excluded water from oil sands. Recom- 
 mended that well be cleaned out to top of the bridge and plugged with cement for 
 at least 10'. 
 Well No. 6, shut-off. A-225. 
 
 Production test showed excessive water. Recommended further pumping. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT, 361 
 
 Salvia Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. A-166. 
 
 Production test showed all water. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. A-226. 
 
 Production test showed slight improvement. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 9, discontinue pumping. AA-444. 
 
 Approved proposal to discontinue pumping due to condition of Claremont wells 
 Nos. 1 and 2. Recommended fluid level test. 
 Well No. 9, shut-off. A-286. 
 
 Test showed fluid had gone down G2' in 30 days. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 13, shut-off. A-227. 
 
 Well was not kept pumping, as pi'eviously recommended. A fluid level test was 
 recommended. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-228. 
 
 Production test showed excessive water. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 14, shut-off. A-282. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. Recommended further pumping. 
 Premier Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-528. 
 
 Approved proposal to proceed with redrilling, as previously recommended. This 
 work was held up on account of tests being made on neighboring wells. 
 AVell No. 1, shut-off. A-335. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Traders Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-574. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-341. 
 
 Production test indicated that packer shut out water. 
 Well No. IG, commence drilling. AA-49S. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 16, shut-off. A-301. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 17, drill new well. AA-458. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 17, shut-off. A-271. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 18. shut-off. A-250. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 19, commence drilling. AA-3G9. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 19, shut-off. A-245. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 25, redrill. AA-2S1. 
 
 Notice stated that packer had been set and work was completed. Recommended 
 that department be notified for test of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 2.^ shut-off. A-223 
 
 Production test showed excessive water. Recommended further pumping. 
 Well No. 29, redrill. AA-245. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 37, commence drilling. AA-59G. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 37, shut-off. A-342. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 38, commence drilling. AA-523. 
 
 Approved proposed depth of water shut-off. 
 Well No. .'iS, shut-off. A-32.5. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
362 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Traders Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 41, commence drilling. AA-41S. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. Recommended that cement be used 
 in making this shut-off. After considerable correspondence and discussion, in 
 which this department advocated the use of cement in shutting oft' water at this 
 well, approval was finally given to make a formation shut-off. 
 Well No. 41, shut-off. A-27S. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. Well was reported to have stood IG hours. 
 2V of fluid was found at the time of test. 
 Well No. 41. redrill. AA-494. 
 
 Eight days after test, the company reported that a casing leak developed, and 
 approval was given to try another formation shut-off with the same casing. 
 However, cement was again advised. 
 Well No. 41, deepen. AA-513. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement 8^" below the 10", leaving the 10" undisturbed. 
 Well No. 41, shut-off. A-349. 
 
 Test of Si", which was cemented, showed that water was completely shut off. 
 
 Claremont Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-1G5. 
 
 Packer in water string. Production test showed all water. Recommended 
 further pumping. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-22a. 
 
 Production test showed no improvement. Recommended fluid-level test after 
 30 days. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-25S. 
 
 Fluid-level test indicated well probably making its own water. Recommended 
 examination of packer and that company repair well. 
 Well No. 2. redrill. AA-217. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-230. 
 
 Production test showed all water. Recommended fluid-level test. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-257. 
 
 Fluid-level test indicated that well probably was making its own water. 
 Recommended examination of packer and that company repair well. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. AA-218. 
 
 Approved proposal to test effectiveness of bridge over oil sands by setting packer 
 in water string and bailing out water. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. A-193. 
 
 Test of bridge above oil sands satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7, commence drilling. AA-546. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-344. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 8, commence drilling. AA-4.55. 
 
 Recommended point of water shut-off 25' higher than proposed. 
 Well No. S, shut-off. A-31.5. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 8, alter casing. AA-G5S. 
 
 Approved proposal to shut off water by setting packer in water string. It was 
 called to the company's attention that the well was drilled through the "green 
 shale" and may have bottom water. 
 Well No. 8, plug bottom of. AA-6G2. 
 
 Approved proposal to plug bottom to shut off water. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. AA-.578. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. 20, commence drilling. AA-G44. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 363 
 
 Section 25. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 9, abandon. AA-489. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifjing depths of shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 10, abandon. AA-490. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 11, abandon. AA-4SS. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 22, redrill. AA-409. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. 35, fluid level. A-305. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 35, redrill. AA-068. 
 
 It appearing to the State Supervisor that water had broken into this well and 
 was probably coming through the water string and was damaging the producing 
 oil sand, as shown by the production of a neighboring well, a formal order was 
 issued to the company to repair the well by one of three specified methods. The 
 company's proposal to set packer in the water string was approved. 
 Well No. 37. fluid level. A-308. 
 
 Test to detenuine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 39, fluid level. A-295. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 54. shut-off. A-357. 
 
 A production test showed excessive water. Further pumping was recommended. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Coaliuga Homestake Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2-A. commence drilling. AA-2T3. 
 
 The comjjany's proposal to shut off above and below the usual producing sands 
 and prospect for a deeper sand was approved. The proposed depths of shut-oif 
 were approved. 
 Well No. 2-A, shut-off. A-251. 
 
 Test of water string showed no water l)elow the shoe. This was cemented SO' 
 lower than proposed and approved, and formations open in neighboring wells were 
 shut off. 
 Well No. 2-A, cement at about 754'. AA-420. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement below oil sands and above water at 754'. Recom- 
 mended that if productive sand was not found deeper, that tests be made to show 
 that upper sands are protected from water. 
 Well No. 2-A, shut-off. A-254. 
 
 Test to determine location of bottom water before cementing above it. Test 
 satisfactory. 
 Well No. 2-A. shut-off. A-300. 
 
 Test showed some water entering well with Sj" cemented at l(t25', source 
 undetermined. Later tests showed water was from a sand below 1(>''>5'. Recom- 
 mended company file information previously requestetl. 
 Ozark Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. AA-5(X>. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 5. redrill. AA-2S2. 
 
 Ai)proved proposal to remove oil string, bridge, and test for both top and bottom 
 water. 
 Well No. 5. redrill. AA-404. 
 
 Approved proposal to bridge and test water string. 
 Well No. (\. redrill. AA-4r,5. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull oil string and test for top and bottom water. 
 
364 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Ozark Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. G, shut-ofif. A-281. 
 
 Test indicated that bottom water was shut off. 
 Well No. 6, abandon. AA-504. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 Augustine and Butz. 
 
 Well No. 5, alter casing. AA-6()0. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer in water string. 
 Well No. G, redrill. AA-GOl. 
 
 Approved proposal to bridge and test water string. 
 Netherlands Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-239. 
 
 A production test showed excessive water. Recommended further pumping and 
 that'company file logs and other data in order to determine the probable source of 
 this water. 
 
 Section 36. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8-D, shut-off. A-358. 
 
 A production test indicated that water is shut off. 
 Well No. 9-D, shut-off. A-220. 
 
 A production test showed considerable improvement in water content. 
 Well No. 9-D, shut-off. A-303. 
 
 A production test indicated water is shut off. 
 
 T. 20 S., R. 15 E., M. D. B & M. 
 
 Section 1. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, commence drilling. AA-290. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved after receipt of revised notice. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-218. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 4, commence drilling. AA-427. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 5, commence drilling. AA-2S9. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved, after receipt of revised notice. 
 Well No. 5, shut-off. A-240. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 16, commence drilling. AA-533. 
 
 Recommended company report depth of red rock in order to check proposed depth 
 of water shut-off. 
 Well No. 46, shut-off. A-163. 
 
 A small amount of water came into well while standing for test, which was 
 probably returned drilling water. Well w^as passed for further drilling and 
 recommended that a production test be made after completion. 
 Well No. 47, recement. AA-349. 
 
 A water sand was encountered under the first water string and proposal to 
 cement deeper was approved. 
 Well No. 47, redrill. AA-446. 
 
 8i" casing, which was cemented at a depth of 3867', failed to shut off water. 
 Approved proposal to recement 8i" casing at a depth of 3870'. 
 Well No. 47, shut-off. A-309. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 47, redrill. AA-628. 
 
 Approved proposal to mud up under pressure and cement under pressure below 
 first oil sand on account of unsuitability of formation and condition of hole above. 
 Well No. 138. commence drilling. AA-428. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 365 
 
 Section 2. 
 Shell Oil Companj^ of California. 
 
 Well No. 3, perforate 6g" casing. AA-38(j. 
 
 Proposal to do additional perforating of the oil string approved. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-540. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of oil string. 
 Well No. 10, shut-off. A-221. 
 
 Production test indicated that "bottom water" had been successfully shut off. 
 Test approved. 
 Well No. 19, test for water. AA-328. 
 
 Attention of the company was directed to the fact that proposal to rip 4V' 
 casing and plug at a certain depth was filed after such work had been done. 
 Recommended that the company make further tests at the well and before doing 
 additional work. 
 Well No. 19, shut-off. A-217. 
 
 Test indicated that water from below a depth of 3;512' had been prevented from 
 passing into formations above this point and that Gi" casing shut off "top water." 
 Well No. 19, abandon. AA-360. 
 
 Proposal to abandon was approved. It was recommended that Si" casing be 
 left in place as a conductor in case it was necessary to do additional work in the 
 future. 
 Well No. 2.5, redrill. AA-259. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill well in order to increase production and relieve 
 sand trouble. 
 Well No. 2S, deepen. AA-326. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 Well No. 31, shut-off. A-15S. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 32, shut-off. A-211. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 32, perforate. AA-G14. 
 
 Approved proposal to do additional perforating of oil string. 
 Well No. 33, commence drilling. AA-246. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for shutting off the water. 
 Well No. 33, shut-off. A-263. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 33, redrill. AA-626. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in liner. 
 Well No. 34, commence drilling. AA-247. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for water shut-off. 
 Well No. 34, shut-off. A-259. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 35, commence drilling. AA-3GG. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 35, shut-off. A-297. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3G, commence drilling. AA-3G7. 
 
 Approved proposed depth for water shut-off. 
 Well No. 3G, shut-off. A-327. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 37. commence drilling. AA-410. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 3S, commence drilling. AA-52G. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
366 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 3. 
 Kern Tradinii' & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 26. commence drilling. AA-382. 
 
 Company proposed to shut water off at 31.">0'. This department estimated (he 
 top of oil sand to be 3189' and recommended that water be shut off at some point 
 above this depth. 
 Well No. 20, shut-off. A-27r). 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Section 4. 
 Coalinga-Monterey Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon. AA-396. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove all casing available. Oil-bearing formations were 
 not encountered in this well. No plugging was required. 
 Union Oil Company of California. 
 
 Well No. 4, La Vista, abandon. AA-SSl. 
 
 Proposal to abandon was rejected and recommendation made that certain sands 
 be protected by plugging before available casing was pulled. 
 Well No. 4, abandon. AA-621. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove upper portion of SJ" and 10" casings with the 
 understanding that well would be left in such shape that plugging could be done 
 in the future, if found necessary. 
 
 Section G. 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-149. 
 
 Test showed that water was not shut off. Approved proposal from company to 
 shut off water at a lower depth. 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-243. 
 
 Test of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 1. redrill. AA-399. 
 
 Proposal to deepen well was approved. 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-499. 
 
 The proposal to remove oil string and do additional perforating was approved. 
 Well No. 4, redrill. AA-557. 
 
 Approved proposal to move oil string and do additional perforating. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-405. 
 
 Proposal to test the 8i" water string and redrill was approved. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-.'5e9. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 12, redrill. AA-400. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill well in order to obtain production from the "light 
 oil sand" and if this result was not satisfactory, to redrill to original depth in 
 order to produce from the "heavy sand." 
 Well No. 12, abandon. AA-522. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 Well No. 22, redrill. AA-320. 
 
 Approved proposal to raise screen pipe in order to produce from open hole. 
 Well No. 27, redrill. AA-539. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 34, shut-off. A-197. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3.5, shut-off. A-176. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 3G, redrill. AA-303. 
 
 Approved proposal to perforate oil string in order to produce from "light oil 
 sand." 
 Well No. 37. deepen. AA-236. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 367 
 
 General Petroleum Corporation. 
 Well No. 37, redrill. AA-3ia. 
 
 Approved proposal to put bridge in bottom of well and heaving plug in 81" 
 casing in order to shut off heavy oil and water which possibly came from the 
 bottom. 
 Well No. 37, test for water. AA-3.j1. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string and l)ridge below water string in order 
 . to test same. 
 Well 37, redrill. AA-3G1. 
 
 The company proposed to shut off water by tamping around G]" down to 1340' 
 with the 85" casing. It was recommended that the company try the tamping 
 process in an endeavor to shut water off in this well. 
 Well No. 37, shut-off. A-2m. 
 
 This test demonstrated that formations betwe<'n depths of 1280' and 1330' were 
 protected from water. There is no evidence at this time to show that the oil- 
 bearing formations between 1152' and 128()' are protected from water. 
 American Petroleum Company. 
 Well No. 13. deepen. AA-222. 
 
 I'roposal was to deepen, mud up, and cement off a sand which was expected to 
 be encountered. This sand contained "edge-water"' in the vicinity of this well. 
 Keconmiended that the company enter this sand and determine its contents. In 
 case water was found in it, that they cement a string of casing in the shale above 
 the water sand, in order to protect the upper oil sands before deepening. 
 Well No. 14, deepen. AA-221. 
 
 The i)roposal was to deepen, mud up, and cement off a sand which carried "edge- 
 water" in an adjoining well. Recommended that the company test the "edge sand" 
 in order to determine its contents, and. in case water was found, that they cement 
 a string of casing in the shale above the water sand in order to protect the upper 
 oil sands. In case the "edge sand" was found to contain oil at this well, the 
 proposed method by the company would be satisfactory, as long as they could 
 prove that the upper oil sands were fully protected. 
 Well No. 15, deepen. AA-223. 
 
 The proposal was to deepen, mud up, and cement off a sand which carried "edge- 
 water" in an adjoining well. Ilecommeuded that the company test the "edge 
 sand" in order to determine its contents, and, in case water was found, that they 
 cement a string of casing in the shale above the water sand in order to protect the 
 upper oil sands. In case the "edge sand" was found to contain oil at this well, 
 the proposed method by the company would be satisfactory, as long as they could 
 prove that the upper oil sands were fully protccled. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. A-180. 
 
 A test was made, demonstrating that the "edge sand" at this well carried oil. 
 Approved proposal to cement a string of casing below this sand. 
 Well No. 15, shut-off. A-212. 
 
 8J" casing was cemented below the "edge sand." Test approved as satisfactory. 
 Well No. 37, redrill. AA-521. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 44, redrill. AA-545. 
 
 Approved proposal to recement water string after shooting. 
 Mercantile Crude Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, deepen. AA-331. 
 
 Approved proposal to deepen through oil sand which had formerly been 
 encountered at a depth of 10<>5'. 
 Well No. 5, redrill. AA-35;i. 
 
 Approved proposal to shut off water above the "light sand." 
 Well No. 5, shut off. A-273. 
 
 The test failed to show conclusively that the water string had completely 
 excluded the water from the well. Recommended that the company pump well for 
 sixty days and furnish this department with a report showing the amount of water 
 and oil produced each ten-day period during this time. 
 
368 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR, 
 
 S. W. & B. Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-495. 
 
 Approved proposal to cut off 4^" oil string and redrill the well. 
 Well No. 6, redrill. AA-467. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove a liner and put in a nevk^ oil string. 
 New San Francisco Crude Oil Co. 
 Well No. 10, redrill. AA-354. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull out G^" oil string and replace it with shop-perforated 
 casing. 
 
 York Coalinga Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. G, redrill. AA-G19. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace oil string. / 
 
 Section 7. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co, 
 
 Well No. 11, abandon. AA-385. 
 
 The company proposed to clean out the well to the top of a plug which had 
 formerly been placed iu the well. In case it was found that the cement had not 
 set properly, it was proposed to redrill the well and remove as much of the G|" 
 casing as possible, leaving the well cased to the top of the oil sand with 8i" 
 casing. This proposal was approved. 
 Well No. 11, continue abandonment. AA-402. 
 
 A test witnessed by a member of this department showed that the cement plug 
 formerly placed in this well had set properly. Approved proposal to remove 6|" 
 casing. 
 Well No. 27, abandon. AA-445. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 27, abandon. AA-534. 
 
 Information for Report AA-445 was incomplete. Changes were made in depths 
 of shooting and plugging, based on the additional infonnation. 
 
 Arica Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-375. 
 
 Approved proposal to I'emove liner and redrill the well to original depth, in 
 case the oil string was damaged while doing this. 
 Well No. 22, commence drilling. AA-554. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. A-353. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 43, shut-off. A-339. 
 
 10" casing was cemented 30' higher than was proposed and approved, and water 
 was encountered below. Recommended company file proposal to shut off same. 
 Well No. 43, commence drilling. AA-518. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 43, cement deeper. AA-618. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement 20' deeper with 8^". 
 Section Seven Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2, redrill. AA-417. 
 
 Approved proposal to carry oil string to depth at which well was originally 
 drilled. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-439. 
 
 The company proposed to remove the oil string, bridge the well, and shut off 
 water and then redrill the well. Recommended that the company furnish a 
 history of this well before commencing work of redrilling, in order that further 
 study might be made of the proposal submitted by the company. 
 Well No. 3, redrill. AA-520. 
 
 Upon receipt of history the proposed redrilling was approved. 
 
SECOND ANNITAL REPORT. 369 
 
 Sfx'Tion 8. 
 Coalinga National retioleum Co. 
 WpII No. 1, abandon. AA-G24. 
 
 Approved abandonment as proposed. Requested notice for test of plui;- Ix-low 
 l)ottcm of Sj". Tiiis plug was not tested by this department. 
 Well No. 2. commence drilling. AA-2-i<J. 
 
 Kstimated depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-25(J. 
 
 The test showed that water was not completely shut off with 10" casing. 
 Recommended that the couijjany make further tests in order to determine possible 
 sourcv of water entering the well. 
 Well No. 2, shut-off. A-2m. 
 
 Test showed that water was shut-otf with S^y casing, which was landel in tiie 
 formation below the i^oint at which 10" casing was cemented. 
 M. K. & T. Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. abandon. AA-5i;3. 
 
 The company was found to be pulling casing from this well without notice or 
 approval and without plugging to protect oil sands. After receiving report of work 
 done, approval to abandon was given, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 Well No. 2. abandon. AA-.jfiO. 
 
 The 4i" casing was found to be landed at a point other than rejiorted. Approval 
 was given to plug without shooting at this point. 
 Coalinga Eight Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. redrill. AA-27tJ. 
 
 Oil string and water string had collapsed above the point of shut-o.T. Approved 
 proposal to plug lower portion of old hole with cement ; cut off the ('>i" and Si" 
 casing above the point of collapse : and recement Xi" casing at about the same 
 depth as originall.v cemented. 
 
 Section 11. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. HI. shut-off. A-K^i. 
 
 On account of water content in protluction. recommended that the company pump 
 the well for 3(( days, at which time another production test would be witnessed 
 and further recommendations made. 
 Well No. ai, shut-off. A-23T. 
 
 Test showed that water from below a depth of SStU)' had been excluded from 
 formations al)ove this depth. Fluid produced by tlip well contained 1% water. 
 
 Section 12. 
 Coalinga Moiiawk Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. pull casing. AA-412. 
 
 Re.iected i)roposal to pull casing, as no provision was made to protect oil-bearing 
 formations which had been encountered in this well. 
 Well No. 8. redrill. AA-.lf.l. 
 
 Ajiproved projuisal to redrill and cement (>]" casing after shooting to break up 
 sidetracked casing. 
 Well No. 4. plug the bottom. AA-83(). 
 
 RiHommended that the company rij) and shoot the lower iwrtion of 0^" casing 
 and i)hig with cement in the formation between depths at which the well was 
 shot ; ilemonstrate that cement set properly before perforating upper oil sands 
 formerly shut off. 
 Well No. 4. plug bottom of well. A.V-472. 
 
 Proposal to plug above intermediate water approved. The necessity of plugging 
 at a lower depth in case damage resulted was jjointed out. 
 Well No. 4. abandon. AA-544. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon after certain shooting and plugging. 
 
 24— C6G3(» 
 
370 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Coaliuga Molnnvk Cil Co. 
 
 WVll No. T). rertrill. AA-441. 
 
 Approved proposal (o redrill well with fl]" casins' 1o a depth of about 4 10(1'. 
 AVoll No. o. dci'pcn. AA-441 Supp. 
 
 Approved siipplomeiitary proposal to redrill to about 4170'. 
 Well No. "). abandon. AA-503. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 Well No. 7, plug off bottom of well. AA-277. 
 
 Proposal to plug off bottom water approved. 
 Well No. 7, shut-off. A-2.38. 
 
 The results of a production test showed that the fluid produced contained li?;, 
 water and that "bottom water"' had been shut off. 
 Well No. 8. shut-off. A-279. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactorj'. 
 AYell No. 9, commence drilling. AA-477. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-oft' approved. 
 AVell No. 10, commence drilling. AA-53S. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 11, commence drilling. AA-62o. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 
 Section 1G. 
 T. H. Pike. 
 
 Well No. 1. abandon. AA-212. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon this well, indicating depths at which shooting and 
 plugging should be done. 
 
 Section 17. 
 Oil Exploration Co. 
 
 Well No. 3, commence drilling. AA-359. 
 
 Recommended that water be shut off 20' deeper than proposed. 
 Well No. 3, shut-off. A-255. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Section 18. 
 Lakeport Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrill. AA-322. 
 
 ApjH-oved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 16, cement at about 2487'. AA-41G. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 10. shut-off. A-265. 
 
 Approved test of water shut-off. stating that 54 hours was not sufficient time 
 to allow the well to stand for test and that in the future wells would be required 
 to stand at least 12 hours. 
 Well No. 10. redrill. AA-63G. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 24, commence drilling. AA-431. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Nevada Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 5C, abandon. AA-."SO. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon. Recommended that plug under water string be 
 tested by this department by filling hole to surface with water and allowing to 
 stand 12 hours. 
 Well No. 5A. redrill. AA-549. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and shut-off water with 8i". 
 Well No. r^A. redrill. AA-604. 
 
 Approved proposal to recement 8^". 
 American Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, set packer. AA-210. 
 
 Approved proposal to set packer on oil string to shut out top water. 
 
SECOND ANNUM. REPORT. 371 
 
 American Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 7. redrill. AA-37!). 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil strinjj. 
 Well No. 7, redrill. AA-433. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil striug. 
 Well No. I), redrill aud deepen. AA-327. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement below upper "edge-water" sau<l. 
 Well No. 29, redrill. AA-o90. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 
 Section 19. 
 Kern Trading & Oil Co. 
 
 W.'ll No. 1, abandon. AA-484. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, indicating depths at which shooting and plugging 
 should be done. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. A-235. 
 
 A production test showed an improved condition of the well after setting packei'. 
 Recommended further pumping test. 
 Well No. 3. shut-off. A-3G0. 
 
 A production test indicated that top water was shut off. 
 Well No. 22, abandon. AA-4S5. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon well, indicating depths at which shooting and 
 plugging should be done. 
 Well No. 22, shut-off. A-331. 
 
 Test of "bottom-water" shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 30, remove S" and place adapter. AA-39]. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove Si" oil string and set adapter from 10" to GQ" 
 liner. 
 Well No. 38, redrill. AA-426. 
 
 Approved proposal to test water string and redrill to original depth. 
 AVell No. 38, shut-off. A-302. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactorj'. Shoe of water string located with latch jack. 
 American Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, fluid level. A-317. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 5, fluid level. A-31C. 
 
 Test to detei-mine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 0, fluid level. A-314. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 0, redrill. AA-579. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-560. 
 
 Approved proposal to pull oil string and test for source of water. 
 Well No. 8, redrill. AA-611. 
 
 Al)proved proposal to recement 8^" if top water is found. 
 Well No. 8, abandon. AA-643. 
 
 Proposal to abandon approved. The hole was in such shape that it did not 
 seem advisable to plug in the ordinary way to shut olf water. It was recom- 
 mended that the hole be cleaned out to bottom, the oil sands mudded up and the 
 hole kept full of mud fluid, and that the 10" casing be left undisturbed. 
 Well No. 11, redrill. AA-27r,. 
 
 Approved proposal to test water string and set packer or make another shut-off", 
 if found necessary. 
 Well No. 13. redrill. AA-380. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace oil string. Recommended that packer \,o sot in 
 case well was making its own water. 
 Well No. 15. redrill. AA-G02. 
 
 Approved proposal to put in new oil string. 
 Well No. 17, redrill. AA-280. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 
372 STATE Olli AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Oil Kxplorjitiou Co. 
 
 Wi'll No. 4. coniuience drillin.a:. AA-251.- 
 
 l{efomineii(l('(l tliiit coiniiany shut WiVlcr dft' !xl)Out 2440' instead of 2510' as 
 proposod. 
 Well No. 4. foment at about 247.")'. AA-:!r)2. 
 
 After a conference of the company and neii-hborin.e; operators, a i)roposal to 
 cement at 2475' was approved. 
 Well No. 4, as per letter attached. AA-3S7. 
 
 10" casing cemented at 2475' failed to shut off water. Ajiproved proposal to 
 drill ahead, prospecting for a suitable i)lacp to make another shut-off. 
 Well No. 4, shut-off. A-24G. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Section 20. 
 Nevada Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, shut-off. A-185. 
 
 A production test showed a hish percentage of water. A further pumping test 
 was recommended. 
 Well No. 1. shut-off. A-224. 
 
 After increasing the fluid production, a test was made and further tests 
 recommended. 
 
 Well No. 1. test for point of entrance of water. AA-G51). 
 
 Approved proposal to test for point of entrance of water by introducing muddy 
 water into the well and noting the point of entrance of clear water. 
 
 Section 30. 
 Creme Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, correspondence. 
 
 See Creme complaint. 
 American Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, N30. shut-off. A-252. 
 
 A production test showed the well to be making an excessive amount of water. 
 Its source was undetermined. 
 Well No. 1, N30, redrill. AA-425. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill to original depth and make further production test, 
 and suggested that water string be tested before doing this work. 
 Well No. ]. N30, fluid level. A-2S9. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 3, N30. fluid level. A-290. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 5. N30, redrill. AA-432. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string and redrill to original depth. 
 Well No. 5. N30, redrill. AA-541. 
 
 Approved proposal to recement water string. 
 Well No. (). N30. fluid level. A-318. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 7. N30, fluid level. A-294. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 8, N30, fluid level. A-2SS. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 9. N30, fluid level. A-285. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. 10, N30, fluid level. A-312. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Well No. n, N"0, fluid level. A-313. 
 
 Test to determine de])th to top of fluid. 
 
S5ECOND ANNUAL KEPOKT. 373 
 
 American Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. t>. redrill. AA-321. 
 
 Approved proposal to recement water strinsj. 
 Well No. i). redrill. AA-049. 
 
 Approved proposal to recement water strinu:. 
 Well No. 18, fluid level. A-2.S7. 
 
 Test to determine depth to tojj of fluid. 
 Well No. 19, redrill. .\A-437. 
 
 Approved proposal to i)un ])ac'ker and set new packer, if deemed advisable. 
 Well No. '24. fluid level. A-2!tO. 
 
 Test to determine depth to top of fluid. 
 Nevada Petroleum Co. 
 
 Well No. 6, redrill. AA-:^34. 
 
 Ai)proved proposal to test for source of water by bridging over oil sand and 
 setting packer in shoe joint of water string. 
 Well No. fi, reset packer. AA-373. 
 
 Approved proposal to reset packer at a lower depth. 
 Well No. 6. fluid level. A-304. 
 
 Test to determine depth to toj) of fluid. 
 Well No. 7. redrill. AA-4nL>. 
 
 -Spproved proposal to attenijit to force cement back of water string to shut off 
 top water. 
 Well No. 7. shut-off. A-'2m. 
 
 Well tested with hole open below shoe of water string into pocket of cement. 
 After drilling ahead to cement bridge water came in. probably around cement 
 bfidge. 
 Well No. 4-A. redrill. AA-:i33. 
 
 Appro\ed proiKJsal to remove oil strin.y; and test water string. 
 Well No. .VA. redrill. AA-332. 
 
 ,\pi;rc.ved proposal to remove oil string and test water string. 
 Well No. ."-.\. shut-off. A-277. 
 
 Kesnlt of production test indicated that water was not completely shut off with 
 hemj) packer. Recommended further production test. 
 Well No. 7-A, shut-off. A-27G. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 8-A, redrill. AA-595. 
 
 Approved proposal to remove oil string, bridge, and test water string. 
 
 T. 20 S., K. 1<; E.. M. 1>. P.. A: M. 
 
 Section IS. 
 Southeastern Ltd. Oil Co. 
 Well No. 1. redrill. AA-37<». 
 
 The work of pulling casing from this well was in progress when the attention 
 of the company was called to the fact that no notice concerning this work had been 
 filed. After receiving log and report of work done and notice covering further 
 necessary work at the well, approval was given to continue removing casing after 
 certain plugging had been done. 
 Well No. 1. discontinue redrilliug. AA-ol)3. 
 
 After doing a portion of the work recommended, the company stated that further 
 l)rogress below 34G5' could not be made. Approval was given to discontinue work 
 at this di'i)th. 
 
 T. 21 S.. U. 14 ]•:.. .M. I». P.. \ .M. 
 
 Skction 12. 
 Fifty-seven Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, abandon well. AA-.")14. 
 
 Api)roved proposal to remove surface efiuipnnnl only. 
 
374 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 Section 13. 
 Ben Williams. 
 
 Well No. 1, S. N. Root, abandon. AA-670. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 
 T. 21 S., R. 15 E., M. D. B. & M. 
 
 Section 6. 
 California Oil & Gas Co. 
 
 Well No. 4, redrill. AA-(J66. 
 
 Approved proposal to replace collapsed oil string. 
 Well No. 7-A, commence drilling. AA-249. 
 
 Recommended depth of water shut-off 50' deeper than proposed. 
 Well No. T-A, shut-off. A-190. 
 
 Test of water shut-off .satisfactory. Casing cemented at proposed depth. 
 Well No. 7-A, recement. AA-377. 
 
 Approved proposal to cement 8:^" IflO' below 10". 
 Well No. 7-A, shut-off. A-242. 
 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 Well No. 7-A, redrill. AA-6'0.3. 
 
 Approved proposal to loosen oil string in effort to increase production and, if 
 possible, locate source of water. 
 Luciie Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 2. redrill. AA-2G0. 
 
 Approved proposal to redrill and test for source of water. 
 Marion Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1, redrilliug. AA-617. 
 
 Proposal to redrill well and plug in bottom approved, specifying that plugging 
 be done by stages and tested. 
 
 Section 8. 
 Associated Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 5-H, commence drilling. AA-423. 
 
 Proposed depth of water shut-off approved. 
 Well No. 5-II, shut-off. A-296. 
 Test of water shut-off satisfactory. 
 
 Section IS. 
 Boychester Oil Co. 
 
 Well No. 1. perforate casing. AA-675. 
 
 Approved proposal to perforate oil string and remo\e upper portion of same. 
 Recommended that in future notice be filed before commencing work. 
 R. L. Patterson (formerly property of Coalinga Gem Oil Co.) 
 Well No. 1, abandon. AA-457. 
 Approved proposal to abandon. 
 
 Section 22. 
 Bunting Iron Works. 
 
 Well No. 1, Coalinga Huh Oil Co., abandon. AA-537. 
 
 Approved proposal to abandon, specifying depths of shooting and plugging. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 375 
 
 CHAPTER VI. 
 
 DIRECTORY OF OIL OPERATORS. 
 
 SKovving Number of Producing Wells on December 31, 1916, Location of Prop- 
 erties, and Also Date of Incorporation and Capital Stock 
 of Such as Are Incorporated. 
 
 (Star piecediiii; name indicates tliat (ii>fiator was a |>riKUR-fi- iluiint; (lie year I'Jlli.) 
 
 *A. & J. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 400 H. W. Hellman Bklg.. Los Angeles. 
 Cal. A. J. Jergins, I'resident. H. J. 
 Haase, Secretary. April 25, 1914, 
 $80,000. Three wells. Kern County. 
 /ETNA OIL, MINING AND DEVELOP- 
 ING COMPANY. 
 256-S Wilcox Bldg.. Los -Angeles, Cal. 
 Wm. H. Smith, President. Dwight 
 B. Harris, Secretary. May 14, 191.3. 
 $25,000. 
 >ETNA PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 350 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Lawson, President. George S. 
 Tyler, Secretary. April 20, 1899. 
 ?56o.OCO Orig. $500,000 Inc. 
 ALADDIN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. W'm. Mead, President. 
 I^. Schenck, Secretary. September 
 17. 1900. $250,000. Kern County. 
 ♦ALASKA PIONEER OIL COMPANY, 
 435 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Wm. Chappell. President. W. J. 
 Clark, Secretary. March 18, 1910. 
 $500,000. Six wells, Kern County. 
 ALBERTA MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 1003 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 F. Chappellet, President. C. R. Ste- 
 vens. Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 ALLIANCE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 354 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. L. A. 
 Phillips, President. H. P. Coles, 
 Secretary. July 22, 1909. $3,000,000. 
 *ALMA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 517 Pacific Bldg., Oakland, Cal. C. E. 
 Thomas, President. M. A. Thomas, 
 Secretary. June 22, 1900. $400,000. 
 Eighteen wells, Kern County. 
 ALMO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Lemoore, Cal. J. McAdam, Jr,, Presi- 
 dent. L. L. FoUett, Secretary. June 
 23. 1904. $50,000. 
 ALTOONA MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 Ilonm 72 Altoona Trust Bldg., Altoona, 
 Pa. R. W. A. Jamison, President. 
 J. H. Fiske, Secretary. February 20, 
 1909. $500,000. Kern County. 
 ALVARADO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 L. H. Mitchell. President. V. C. . 
 McCollogh. Secretary. Februarv 23. | 
 1904. $300,000. : 
 
 ♦AMALGAMATED OIL COMPANY, | 
 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- ' 
 Cisco, Cal. AVm. Sproule, President. \ 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. October ' 
 27, 1904. $5,000,000. Twenty-five [ 
 wells. Orange County; six wells, Los | 
 Angeles County. I 
 
 *AMAUROT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 507 Foxcioft Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 William E. Miles, President. A. J. 
 AN'eston, Secretary. Six wells, Kern 
 County. (Dissolved; property oper- 
 ated by William E. :Miles.) 
 
 AMAZON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Citizens Savings Bank Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. A. K. Nash, President. 
 R. H. Pinney, Secretary. September 
 26. 1900. $400,000. Kern County. 
 
 AMBER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 S03 Baker St., East Bakersfield, Cal. 
 John Kincaid, President. S. K. Dick- 
 inson, Secretary. July 19. 1909. $500,- 
 000. Kern County. 
 
 AMERICAN CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 Room 1115. 456 S. Spring St., Los An- 
 geles, Cal. January 3, 1912. $500,- 
 000. Kern County. 
 
 ^AMERICAN OILFIELDS COMPANY, 
 l(io4 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Bridge, Secretary. January 10, 1910. 
 $25,000,000. Forty-seven wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 ♦AMERICAN PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1034 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Bridge, Secretary. February 7, 1908. 
 $10,000,000. Orig.; $15,000,000, Inc. 
 Eiglity-seven wells, Fresno County. 
 
 AMERICAN VENTURA OIL COMPANY, 
 452 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. J. M. Herndon, President. J. C. 
 Miller, Secretary. Ventura County. 
 
 *AMITY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 607 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. T. P. Woodward, 
 President. A. Whearty, Secretary. 
 August 31, 1911. $500,000. Six wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 *AMY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Coalinga, (^'al. A. V. May, President. 
 C. E. Haliburton, Secretary. No- 
 vember 14, 1908. $50,000. One well, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 ANCHOR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Maricopa, Cal. Julius H. Preston, 
 President. Bernard T. Lennon, Sec- 
 retary. January 19. 1917. $300,000. 
 Korn County. 
 
 ANGLO-CALIFORNIAN OIL SYNDI- 
 CATE, LIMITED, 
 Bank of Lompoc Bldg., Lompoc, Cal. 
 John Chapman, President. G. J. 
 Stimson. Secretarv. Julv 17. 1906. 
 ,£50.000. 
 
376 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 ♦APOLLO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 507 Foxcroft Bldg., San F'rancisco, Cal. 
 William E. Miles, President. A. J. 
 Weston, Secretary. February 13, 
 1901. $20,000. Twenty wells, Kern 
 County. 
 *ARCTURUS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. Wm. Sproule, President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. Febru- 
 ary 12, 1904. $400,000. Twenty-five 
 wells. Los Angeles County. 
 AREQUIPA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 OS Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. O. 
 Scribner, President. G. Sheridan, 
 Secretary. January 5, 1909. $500,- 
 000. Kern County. 
 *ARICA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. R. P. Schwerin, Presi- 
 dent. J. P. Edwards, Secretary. 
 January 5, 1909. $500,000. Ten wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 ♦ARIZONA PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1122 Title Insurance Building, Los An- 
 geles, Cal. J. A. Brown, President. 
 E. W. Foogy, Secretary. March 13, 
 1910. $250,000. Seven wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 ♦ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY, 
 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. Wm. Sproule, President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. October 
 7, 1901. $40,000,000. Fifty-seven 
 
 wells. Fresno County; 689 wells, 
 Kern County. 
 ASSOCIATED OIL COMPANY OF 
 NEVADA, 
 55 New Montgomery St.. San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. R. P. Schwerin, Presi- 
 dent. P. G. Williams. Secretary. 
 October 2, 1916. $25,000. 
 ATLANTIC AND WESTERN OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Livermore, Cal. Wm. \V. French, 
 Agent. September 14. 1917. $1,000,- 
 000. 
 ATLAS CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. G. M. Giffen, President. Theo. 
 A. Simpson, Secretary. July 14, 1900. 
 $30,000. 
 AUGUST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 635, Fresno, Cal. F. A. 
 Homan, President. A. W. Burdick, 
 Secretary. April 4, 1910. $1,000,000. 
 AUGUSTINE & BUTZ, 
 
 Box 152. Coalinga, Cal. 
 AVENAL LAND AND OIL COMPANY, 
 350 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Lawson, President. R. D. 
 Blake, Secretary. April 20. 1899. 
 $500,000. 
 AZORES OIL COMPANY, 
 
 206 N. Douty St., Hanford. Cal. M. 
 J. Caetano, President, Wilhelmina 
 Nunes, Secretary. January 20, 1909. 
 $50,000. 
 BABY KINGS OIL AND MINERAL 
 COMPANY, 
 P. O. Box 416, Hanford, Cal. F. B. 
 Skinner, President. W. R. McQuiddy, 
 Secretary. December 8, 1897. .$64,000. 
 
 *BAKER & HENSHAW, 
 
 Lost Hills, Cal. Two wells. Kern 
 County. 
 
 BAKERSFIELD AND FRESNO OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 Grifflth-McKenzie Bldg., Fresno, Cal. 
 H. M. Rodgers, President. F. E. 
 Cook, Secretary. August 31, 1899. 
 $100,000. Kern County. 
 
 BAKERSFIELD FUEL AND OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1S05 Tucker St., Selma, Cal. W. H. 
 Shafer, I^iesident. Chas. A. Lee, 
 Secretary. July 31, 1899. $16,000. 
 
 BALBOA OIL COMPANY, 
 525 Spreckels Bldg.. San Diego, Cal. 
 A. J. Taylor, President. J. Wise- 
 man, Secretaiy. June 10, 1912. 
 $500,000. 
 
 BALD EAGLE JUNIOR OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 P. O. Box 308, Napa. Cal. E. H. Win- 
 ship. President. J. E. Beard, Sec- 
 retary. February 1, 1901. $175,000. 
 
 *BALD EAGLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 110 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 C. H. Phillips, President. Wm. 
 Lange, Jr., Secretary. January 7, 
 1901. $500,000. Thirteen wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 ♦BANKERS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 703 Citizens National Bank Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Orra E. Monnette, 
 President. M. J. Monnette, Secre- 
 tary. November 24, 1909. $100,000. 
 Thirty-four wells, Kern County. 
 
 *BANKLINE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 324 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. J. Leslie 
 Barneson, Secretary. May 20, 1912. 
 $200,000. Twenty- two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 BANNER OIL COMPANY, 
 820 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. H. Strine, President. Ruben S. 
 Schmidt, Secretary. September 12, 
 1891. $10,000. 
 
 *BARD OIL AND ASPHALT COM- 
 PANY, 
 428 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Edward Strasburg, Secretary. 
 Twenty-two wells, Ventura County. 
 (Dissolved.) 
 
 BARDSDALE CANYON OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 300 Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Chas. F. Hurd, President. Thos. 
 Pascoe, Secretary. May 16, 1901. 
 $20,000. 
 
 ♦BARDSDALE CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 514 Federal Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 
 A. F. Schiffman, President. Chas. 
 
 A. Shaw, Secretary. June 18, 1900. 
 
 $200,000. Seven wells. Ventura County. 
 
 BARNODON OIL COMPANY, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. W. J. 
 Dinsmore, Secretary. April 9, 1910. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 BARSTOW SAN ANTONIO OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 9 Beech St.. Detroit, Michigan, cai-e 
 W. L. Hogan. January 16, 1915. 
 $100,000. 
 
SECOND ANNU.VL REPORT. 
 
 377 
 
 BARTOLO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 831 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 Los Angeles. Cal. L. P. Tappeiner, 
 President. G. C. O'Connell, Secre- 
 tary. August 7. 1916. $100,000. 
 BAY CITY OIL COMPANY, 
 30 S. Raymond Ave.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. H. Dorn, President. Ira J. H. 
 Sykes, Secretary. October 28, 1899. 
 $500,000. Kern County. 
 BEAR CREEK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 19 Howard Canfield Bldg., Santa Bar- 
 bara, Cal. J. L. Hurlburt, Presi- 
 dent. A. R. Edmondson, Secretary. 
 July 12, 1913. $10,000. 
 ♦BEATTY OIL AND DEVELOPMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 930 California Bldg., Los AngL-les. Cal. 
 S. W. Beatty, President. H. M. Fos- 
 ter. Secretary. February 10. 1913. 
 ?4T0.000. Two wells, Ventura County. 
 ♦BECKER, G. F., 
 
 Summerland. Cal. Sixty-three wells, 
 Santa Barbara County. 
 BEDROCK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 L'nion Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. W. Oi-cutt. President. John 
 Mcl^ak. Seci-etary. January 4, 1909. 
 $50,000. 
 *BEER OIL COMPANY. J. C, 
 
 407 First National Bank Bldg., Long 
 Beach, Cal. J. C. Beer, President. 
 H. Hoddenpyle, Secretary. March 
 13, 1912. $100,000. Three wells, Kern 
 County. (Property now operated by 
 F:. B. Campbell. Bakersfield, Cal.) 
 BELL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 303 Fay Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. C. E. 
 Lapp. President. J. W. Eberle, Sec- 
 retary. July 2. 1910. $100,000. 
 BELMONT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 601 D St.. Chino. Cal. O. J. Newman. 
 President. Edwin Rhodes. Secre- 
 tary. September 13. isrt9. $200,000. 
 *BELRIDGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 617 Merritt Bldg.. Eighth and Broad- 
 way, Los Angeles, Cal. Burton E. 
 Green, President. "W. J. Hole, Sec- 
 retary. January 25. 1911. $1,000,000. 
 Eighty wells. Kern Countv. 
 BEQUETTE OIL COMPANY, 
 Visalia. Cal. Paschal Bequette. Presi- 
 dent. N. F. Bradley. Secretary. 
 .Tanuary 16. 1900. $9,000. 
 BERKELEY COALINGA OIL COMPANY, 
 Care of \V. L. W. Miller, 340 California 
 St.. San Francisco, Cal. Fresno 
 County. 
 BERKELEY PARAFFINE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1912 Haste St.. Berkeley. Cal. Geo. H. 
 De Kay. President. P. S. Brunk, 
 Secretary. July 6, 1912. $1,000,000. 
 *BERRY, F. C. 
 
 Si'lma. t'al. Five wells. Kern Countv. 
 ♦BERRY. C. J. AND KELLER, F. L., 
 597 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco, 
 Cal. Si.xteen wells, Kern Countv. 
 BEST YET OIL COMPANY, THE," 
 Coalinga, Cal. O. D. l^oftus. President. 
 Guy H. Salisbury, Secretarv. Octo- 
 ber 29, 1909. $150,000. 
 
 *BETTS, GEO A,, 
 
 R.F.D. No. 5. Bakersfield, Cal. Kern 
 County. 
 *B. H. C. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 208 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. C. L. 
 Claflin, President. W. H. Hill, Sec- 
 retary. September 18, 1908. $15,000. 
 Six wells, Kern County. 
 BIG LAKE OIL AND GAS COMPANY, 
 617 Merritt Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care F. B. Sutton. .August 1, 1917. 
 $100,000. 
 BIG SESPE OIL COMPANY OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, 
 609 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Cal. L D. 
 Mills. Secretary. September 4, 1896. 
 $500,000. Ventura County. 
 ♦BIRCH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 R.F.D. . Fullerton, Cal. A. Otis Birch. 
 General Mana.ger. Seven wells. 
 Orange County. (Co-partnership.) 
 BLANCK & HEASLEY, 
 Care of Lawton & Blanck, Inc., Fellows, 
 Ca!. Kein Couiitx'. 
 BLUE DIAMOND OIL COMPANY, 
 Grass Valley. Cal. W. G. Thomas, 
 President. L. P. Lane. Secretarv. 
 October 15, 1900. $100,000. 
 BOHEMIAN OIL COMPANY, 
 220 X. Irwin St., Hanford. Cal. L. S. 
 Chittenden. President. A. F. Flory, 
 Seoi-etary. (Dissolved.) 
 J. S. BOOK OIL AND INVESTMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 ."i_'l AVashington Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Dr. W. I'. Book, Piesident. G. E. 
 Delavan. Jr.. Secretarv. Februarv 8, 
 1913. $50,000. 
 ♦BOSTON-PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 2(4-5 Sharon Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 Fred G. King, President. E. B. 
 Cushman, Secretao'. December 12, 
 1911. $1,000,000. Two -wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ♦BOSTON PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 131 State St., Boston. Mass. Arthur 
 Winslow. President. Henry L. Rand. 
 Secretary. March 21. 1910. $500,000. 
 Fourteen wells. Kern County. 
 BOYCHESTER OIL COMPANY, 
 Coalinga. Cal. W. C. Rielly, Presi- 
 dent. J. A. Fleutsch, Secretary. 
 May 19, 1909. $100,000. 
 -BRAD OIL COMPANY, LTD., 
 
 Box 17S, Taft. Cal. E. D. Taylor. 
 Secretary. One well. Kern County. 
 (Property sold to ^Montana-Wyoming 
 Oil Company. October 11. 1917.) 
 BRADFORD OIL COMPANY, 
 110 :Market St., Room 405, San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. P. G. Goode, Vice-Presi- 
 dent. Louis Nathan. Secretary. May 
 17. 1899. $250,000. 
 *BREA CANON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1117 Trust and Savings Bldg., Los 
 .Vngeles, Cal. Dan Murphy, Presi- 
 dent. G. Holterhoff, Jr.. Secretary. 
 July 26. 1899. $200,000. Twenty-two 
 wells. Orange Cnuntx'. 
 BRICELAND OIL COMPANY, 
 
 liricelanri. Cal. .\pril 22, 1913. $150.- 
 000. 
 
378 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 BRITISH AMERICAN OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 59S, Santa Monica, Cal. Wm. Z. 
 McDonald, President. Robert K. 
 Walton, Secretary. August 26, 1907. 
 ?1, 250,000. Grig.; ?100,000, Dec. Kern 
 County. 
 
 BRONCHO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 637 Holbrook Bldg., 58 Sutter St., San 
 Pranci.sco. Cal. Chas. A. San, Presi- 
 dent. A. N. Baldwin, Secretary. 
 November 19, 1908. $100,000. 
 
 BRONCHO OIL LEASE, 
 SOI Garland P.ldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 William G. Kerckhoff, Owner. Kern 
 County. 
 
 *BRO0KS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Sisquoc, Cal. B. F. Brooks. President. 
 One well, Santa Barbara County. 
 
 *BROOKSHIRE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 San Luis Obispo, Cal. J. W. Barne- 
 berg. President. Henry Bahr, Sec- 
 retary. December 1, 1902. $500,000. 
 Four wells. Kern County; 4 wells, 
 Santa Barbara County. 
 
 BROWN EAGLE OIL COMPANY, 
 300 E. Main St., Visalia, Cal. John 
 Frans, President. J. Sub Johnson, 
 Secretary. February 10, 1910. ?75,- 
 000. 
 
 BROWN OIL COMPANY, 
 Care Southern Hotel, Bakersfield, Cal. 
 P. S. Brown, President. S. L. Mack, 
 Secretary. January 29, 1900. $250,- 
 000. 
 
 *BUENA FE PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1015 Security Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell. President. E. L. 
 Doheny, Jr., Secretary. November 
 3. 1915. SIO.OOO. Fifty-three wells, 
 Kern County. (Property transferred 
 to Pan-American Petroleum Com- 
 pany, October 18, 1917.) 
 
 BUENA VISTA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 519 Story Bldg., 610 S. Broadway, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. J. M. McLeod, Presi- 
 dent. C. C. Barnsback, Secretary. 
 July 23, 1914. $1,500,000. Kern 
 County. 
 
 *BUICK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 520 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. J. Fabling, Vice-President. Fred 
 Van Orman, Secretary. March 7, 
 
 1910. $5,000,000. Two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 BULL DOG OIL COMPANY, 
 617 Merritt Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. H. Whittier, President. H. L. 
 Westbrook, Secretary. March 6, 
 
 1911. $300,000. 
 
 BUNKER HILL OIL MINING COM- 
 PANY, 
 110 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 J. W. Wright, President. Wm. 
 Lange, Jr., Secretary. November 9, 
 1899. $500,000. 
 
 E. D. BURGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 V. U. Box 813, Bakersfield, Cal. E. D. 
 Bulge, President. C. H. Franey, 
 Secietary. December 11, 1914. $50,- 
 000. 
 
 CALEX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1913 Chester Ave.. Bakersfield, Cal. 
 H. A. Jastro, President. E. S. 
 St. Clair, Secretary. August 23, 1915. 
 S24,000. Four wells, Kern County. 
 CALIENTE OIL AND LAND COM- 
 PANY, 
 AVright & Callender Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. Care F. E. Davis. July 17, 
 
 1916. $50,000. 
 
 CALIDON PETROLEUM SYNDICATE, 
 350 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Two wells. Kern County. (Operated 
 by the Balfour-Guthrie Investment 
 Company, R. F. MacLeod, Secre- 
 tary.) 
 
 CALIFORNIA COALINGA OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 Care Wm. H. H. Hart. March 27, 
 
 1917. $3,000,000. Fresno County. 
 *CALIFORNIA COAST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. L. Stewart, President. John 
 McPeak, Secretary. September 10, 
 1903. $200,000. Nine wells, Santa 
 Barbara County. 
 
 ^CALIFORNIA COUNTIES OIL CO.M- 
 PANY, 
 58 Sutter St.. San Francisco, Cal. J. E. 
 Woodbridge, President. E. A. Rich- 
 ards, Secretary. February 11, 1911. 
 $500,000. Four wells, Kern County. 
 fSold to General Petroleum Corpora- 
 tion, August 1, 1917.) 
 
 CALIFORNIA-DAKOTA OIL COM- 
 
 PANY, 
 Kerman, Cal., John Hohn. President. 
 Walter L. Hart, Secretary. October 
 27. 1913. $25,000. 
 
 CALIFORNIA FRESNO OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 823, Fresno,. Cal. A. C. Rusch- 
 haupt. President. A. Bultner, Sec- 
 retary. October 31, 1901. $50,000. 
 
 *CALIFORNIA MIDWAY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 500 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. B. W. McCausland, President. 
 J. H. Nolan. Secretary. January 13, 
 1912. $1,500,000. Three wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 CALIFORNIA MISSOURI PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 108 Morgan Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 Care Thomas Scott. December 17, 
 1917. $100,000. 
 
 CALIFORNIA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 532 Fifteenth St., Oakland, Cal. Sep- 
 tember 28, 1917. $4,000,000. 
 
 CALIFORNIA OIL AND ASPHALT 
 COMPANY, THE, 
 242 Title Insurance Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Care Arthur M. Ellis. May 5, 
 1016. $50,000. 
 
 '-CALIFORNIA OIL AND GAS COM- 
 PANY, 
 Coalinga, Cal. W. M. Graham, Presi- 
 dent. Warren H. Spurge, Secretary. 
 February 9, 1912. $1,000,000. Three 
 wells, Fresno County. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 379 
 
 CALIFORNIA OIL DEVELOPMENT 
 SYNDICATE, 
 326 Wilcox Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. D. Miller. President. Janet L 
 Miller, Secretary. November 15, 
 l;il6. $3,000. 
 
 CALIFORNIA OIL LAND COMPANY, 
 THE, 
 Exchange National Bank Bldg., Colo- 
 rado Springs. Colo. Care Oliver H. 
 Shoiip. May 17, 1912. $50,000. 
 
 CALIFORNIA RELIANCE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 317 Tajo Bldg., Lo.s Angeles, Cal. 
 Thurston Daniels, President. Minnie 
 Daniels, Secretary. April 11, 1910. 
 $1,500,000. 
 
 ♦CALIFORNIA STAR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 Thos. A. O'Donnell, President. Ellis 
 
 T. Yarnell, Secretary. May 20, 1915. 
 
 ?2, 000, 000. Fifteen wells, Kern County. 
 
 CALIFORNIA WYOMING OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Box -168, Fresno, Cal. Care E. J. 
 Crandall. April 10. 1917. $3,000. 
 
 ♦CALL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 516, Coalinga, Cal. D. A. Ewing, 
 President. W. O. Miles, Secretary. 
 January 8, 1901. $250,000. Two 
 wells, Fresno County. 
 
 *CALLOMA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1913 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 H. A. Jastro, President. E. S. St. 
 Clair. Secretary. February 15, 1904. 
 S200.O00. Five wells. Kern County. 
 
 *CALOKLA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 537 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. H. F. Sinclair. President. E. 
 M. Riese, Secretary. November 5, 
 1913. $250,000. Five wells. Orange 
 County. 
 
 CALTRONA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Hosfield Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Herman P. Cortelyou, President. 
 John W. Cooke, Secretarp. Jan- 
 uary 10, 1007. $8,000. 
 
 *CALUMET OIL COMPANY, 
 
 517 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. F. L. Wright, President. A. N. 
 Gage, Secretary. April 7, 1911. $1,- 
 ijOO.OOO. Six wells, Ventura County. 
 
 CAMARILLO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 210 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, CaL 
 H. J. Doulton, President- L. N. 
 Stott, Secretary. April 22, 1910. 
 $100,000. 
 
 CAMPBELL, E. B., 
 
 Bakersfield, Cal. (Operating property 
 of J. C. Beer Oil Company.) 
 
 CAMERON OIL COMPANY OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, 
 408 Merchants Trust Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. John Ferguson, President. 
 H. S. McCallum, Secretary. April 
 23. 1914. $25,000. 
 
 ♦CANADIAN COALINGA OIL COM- 
 PANY. LTD., 
 739 Hastings St., \\'est, Vancouver, 
 B. C. E. J. McP'eely. President. R. 
 J. Cromie. .Secretaiy. October 10, 
 1910. A. J. Pollak, Agt. Box 159. 
 Maricopa, Cal. $1,500,000. One well, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 ♦CANADIAN PACIFIC OIL COMPANY 
 OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, LTD., 
 P. O. Box 27, Taft. Cal. W. H. Wad- 
 dell, Field Manager. Three wells. 
 Kern County. 
 CANTIN LAND, OIL AND DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, 
 Star Route, Sanger, Cal. Maud H. 
 Lindsay, I'resident. E. P. Lindsay, 
 Secretary. February 8. 1910. $10,000. 
 ♦CAPITOL CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 637 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. M. H. Sherman, Presi- 
 dent. A. L Smith, Secretary. April 
 26. 1894. $300,000. Sixteen wells, 
 Ventura County. 
 ♦CARBO PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 Box 4. Bakersfield, Cal. T. M. Young. 
 President. G. R. Peckham. Secre- 
 tary. July 15, 1909. $500,000. Ten 
 wells. Kern County. 
 *CARIBOU OIL MINING COMPANY, 
 435 ^Nlills Fildg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 FI. H. Hart, President. W. J. Clark, 
 Secretary. June 3, 1899. $1,000,000. 
 Twenty-one wells, Fresno County; 3 
 wells, Kern County. 
 CARPENTER, JACK, 
 
 Maricopa, Cal. C. H. Treat, Manager. 
 CARREC OIL COMPANY. 
 
 435 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 H. H. Hart, President. W. J. Clark, 
 Secretary. September 25, 1914. $100,- 
 000. 
 CARRIE NATION OIL COMPANY, 
 Lemoore, Cal. L. Y. Trout, President. 
 F. B. Graves, Secretary. December 
 23, 1908. $25,000. 
 CASCADE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 906 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal. H. 
 A. Dunn. President. Stone Hastain, 
 Secretary. April 28, 1916. $10,000. 
 *CASMALIA SYNDICATE, 
 
 Sharon Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. R. P. 
 Schwerin, President. P. G. Williams, 
 Secretary. March 30, 1916. $1,000,000. 
 Three wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 CASTLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1118 Hearst Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 H. A. Whitley, President. B. H. Hen- 
 derson, Secretary. March 19. 1910. 
 $600,000. 
 CAVE DALE OIL AND DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, 
 1332 Evans Ave., San Francisco, CaL 
 S. I'liser, President. H. SaxI, Sec- 
 i-etary. December S, 1914. $200,000. 
 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Frank R. Barrett. President. May 
 22. 1886. $200,000. 
 ♦CENTRAL OIL COMPANY OF LOS 
 ANGELES, 
 404 H. \V. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. I. A. Lothian, President. Robert 
 N. Bulla, Secretary. January 2. 1900. 
 $750,000, Orig.; $3,000,000. Inc. Fifty- 
 three wells, Los Angeles County. 
 
380 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 *CHANSLOR-CANFIELD MIDWAY OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 Room 756, Kerckhoff Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. E. P. Ripley, President. G. 
 Holterhoff, Jr., Secretary. August 
 15, lliOl. $5,000,000. One hundred 
 thirty-four wells. Kern County. 
 *CHENEY STIMSON OIL COMPANY, 
 S06 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 • Los Angeles, Cal. A. L. Cheney, 
 President. December 17, 1909. iflOO,- 
 000. Six wells, Kern County. 
 CHEROKEE DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 533 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 R. C. Dorsey, Vice-President. J. H. 
 Bingham. Secretary. December 9, 
 190:>. .$100,000. Kern County. 
 CHINO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 224 H. W. Hellman Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. E. J. Marshall, Piesident. John 
 F. Horton. Secretai-y. October IS, 
 1907. $50,000. 
 C. H. Oil COMPANY, 
 
 435 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Wm. Chappell. President. WT. J. 
 Clark, Secretary. December 5, 1911. 
 $100,000. 
 *CIRCLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 502 Balboa Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. O. G. 
 
 Myers, Secretary. April 10, 1908. 
 
 $100,000. One well, Fresno County. 
 
 *CLAMP1TT. E. A., 
 
 1037 N. -Alameda St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Fifteen wells, Kern County: 32 wells. 
 Los Angeles County. 
 CLAMPITT, E. A. & D. L., 
 
 1(::17 N. Alameda St.. T^os Angeles, Cal. 
 *CLAREMONT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. L. Stewart, President. R. Bruce 
 Wallace, Secretary. January 25, 1901. 
 $100,000. Thirteen wells, Kern County: 
 7 wells, Fresno County. 
 COALINGA CENTRAL OIL COMPANY, 
 1913 Chester Ave.. Bakersfield. Cal. 
 E. S. St. Clair, President. F. C. 
 St. Clair, Secretary. April 9, 1910. 
 $600,000. 
 COALINGA CROWN OIL COMPA.NY, 
 2039 Mariposa St.. Fresno. Cal. Sep- 
 tember 17. 1909. $300,000. 
 ♦COALINGA EIGHT OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 26S. Coalinga. Cal. L. V. Olcese, 
 President. H. Steinbach, Secretary. 
 Two wells, Fresno County (Dis- 
 solved.) 
 *COALINGA EMPIRE OIL COMPANY, 
 Care Stanley Pedder, First National 
 Bank Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. H. 
 A. Whitley, President. Stanley Ped- 
 der, Secretary. October 28. 1914. 
 $1.0CO.OOO. Two wells. Fresno County. 
 COALINGA FOUR OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 154, Los Alamos, Cal. May 8, 
 1907. $50,000. 
 *COALINGA HOMESTAKE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Box 403, Coalinga. Cal. A. P. May, 
 President. Geo. E. H. Satchell, Sec- 
 retary. July 29, 1909. $100,000. 
 Fresno County. 
 
 COALINGA HUB OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 463, Coalinga, Cal. Geo. Await, 
 President. Geo. E. H. Satchell, Sec- 
 retary. (Dissolved.) 
 
 COALINGA LOST HILLS OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 P. O. Box 154, Los Alamos, Cal. Jan- 
 uary 4, 1911. $50,000. 
 
 COALINGA LUBRICATING OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 403 Citizens National Bank Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. R. A. Collins, Presi- 
 dent. G. H. Rathman, Secretary. 
 January 27, 1917. $100,000. 
 
 ♦COALINGA MOHAWK OIL COMPANY, 
 Room 505, 830 Market St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. Alfred L. Aleyerstein, 
 President. J. R. Fulton, Secretary. 
 April 15, 1907. $500,000. Four wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 ♦COALINGA MONTEREY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 201 Main St., Salinas, Cal. E. A. 
 Nickerson, President. Luther Rodg- 
 ers. Secretary. March 17, 1910. $2,- 
 000,000. Two wells, Kern County. 
 
 COALINGA NATIONAL PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. Virgil F. 
 Shaw, Secretary. May 8, 1909. $500,- 
 000. Fresno County. 
 
 *COALINGA NORTH POLE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Box 692, Fresno, Cal. L. 'W. Wilson, 
 Secretary. October 2, 1909. $50,000. 
 One well, Fresno County. 
 
 *COALINGA PACIFIC OIL AND GAS 
 COMPANY, 
 G07 First National Bank Bldg.. San 
 Francisco, Cal. Robert Hays Smith, 
 President. G. J. Bliss, Secretary. 
 August 4. 1903. $165,000. Two wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 ♦COALINGA PEERLESS OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 S24 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Gordon Bradley, Assistant Secretary. 
 (Property sold to Standard Oil Co.) 
 
 ^COALINGA PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 Coalinga, Cal. A. A. Baker, Secretary. 
 January 23, 1905. $75,000. Five wells, 
 Fi-esno County. 
 
 COALINGA SECURITY OIL COMPANY, 
 THE, 
 919 Investment Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. F. E. Woodruff, President. C. 
 H. McWilliams, Secretary. Febru- 
 ai-y 25, 1910. $300,000. Fresno 
 County. (Property leased to Union 
 Oil Company.) 
 
 ♦COALINGA STAR OIL COMPANY, 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Thos. A. O'Donnell, President. Ellis 
 T. Yarnell, Secretary. May 10, 1916. 
 $200,000. Eleven wells, Fresno 
 
 County. 
 
 ♦COALINGA SYNDICATE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 R. K. Barrows, President. A. E. 
 Boynton. Secretary. June 28, 1911. 
 $2,500,000. Two wells, Fresno County. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 381 
 
 ♦COALINGA UNITY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 yharon Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 1'. G. 
 \^■illiams, Secretary. September 24, 
 1009. $200,000. Three wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 COAST RANGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 701 A\'ashington Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Mary B. Gates, President. 
 Alton M. Gates, Secretary. May 10, 
 ISOO. $1,000,000, Orig.; $10,000, Dec. 
 Fre.siio County. 
 COLONIA OIL COMPANY OF OXNARD, 
 CALIFORNIA, 
 
 Box .\. O.xnard. Cal. A. Levy, Presi- 
 dent. K. W. Witman, Secretary. 
 September 1.3, 1909. $200,000. 
 ♦COLORADO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care Merchants National Bank, San 
 Diego, Cal. Ralph Granger, Presi- 
 dent. J. E. Hasbrouck, Secretary. 
 December 22, 1909. $200,000. Four- 
 teen wells, Los Angeles County. 
 COLORADO-PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 
 o37 Deseret News Annex, Salt Lake 
 City. Utah. J. H. Hunt, President. 
 L. A. Maison, Secretary. December 
 
 '>. r.'ov. $1,000,000. 
 
 *COLUMBIA OIL PRODUCING COM- 
 PANY, 
 303 Tajo Bldg., Los Angeles, Gal. W, 
 
 B. Scott, President. W. Astley, Sec- 
 retary. May 28, 1900. $3,500,000. 
 Forty-five wells, Los Angeles County; 
 61 wells, Orange County. 
 
 *COMBINED OIL COMPANY, 
 
 849 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, Gal. 
 Philip C. Boardman, President. 
 George J. Hausen. Secretary. May 
 29, 1911. $500,000. Eight wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ♦COMMERCIAL PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 120 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 M. L. Woy, President. W. P. Roth, 
 
 Secretary. July 27, 1896. $250,000. 
 
 Seven wells, F'resno County. 
 
 COMSTOCK CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 421 Kerckhoff Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 L. N. Comstock, l^resident. N. J. 
 Hudson. Secretarv. November 2, 
 1912. $500,000. 
 ♦CONFIDENCE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 867, Fresno, Cal. D. S. 
 Ewing, President. A. W. Burdick, 
 Secretary. May 13, 1899. $48,000. 
 Fi\e welKs, Fresno County. 
 CONSERVATIVE DEVELOPMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 
 Can- C. E. Price, Wilcox Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. L. W. Myeis, Presi- 
 dent. C. E. Price, Secretary. Febru- 
 ary 27. 1903. S2O(i.O00, Grig.; $20,000, 
 Dec. 
 ♦CONSERVATIVE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 2223 Nineteenth St., Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 
 C. Brubacher, President. E. L. 
 Weed, Secretar.v. March 1, 1905. 
 $fi2.5i'i». Two wells. Kern Countv. 
 
 ♦CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 544 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Louis Titus, President. C. F. Nance, 
 Secretary. February 16, 1914. $3,- 
 000,000. Three wells, Kern County. 
 
 CONSOLIDATED OIL AND DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, 
 637 Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco. 
 Cal. Dr. L. M. F. Wanzer, President. 
 .1. C. Cullen, Secretary. August 14, 
 1896. $.i0.000. 
 
 ^CONSOLIDATED OIL LANDS COM- 
 PANY, 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Chas. W. Gardner, President. A. E. 
 Boynton, Secretary. April 27, 1911. 
 $r.. 000, 000. Two wells, Fresno County. 
 
 ♦CONTINENTAL OIL AND MINERAL 
 COMPANY, 
 1055 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 M. Spiegleman, President. G. W. 
 Forsyth, Secretary. July 14, 1914. 
 .*100.000. One well, Santa Clara 
 Count.v. (Propert.v now operated b.v 
 Rhoads & Schmitt.) 
 
 CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY OF LOS 
 ANGELES. 
 Care C. E. Price, Wilcox Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Gal. A. D. Elwell, Presi- 
 dent. C. E. Price, Secretary. De- 
 cember 16, 1899. $300,000. 
 
 CONTINENTAL PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 Merchants Exchange Bldg., San Fran- 
 cisco. Cal. Care D. Hadsell. Decem- 
 ber 15, 1917. $200,000. 
 
 CONTRA COSTA OIL SYNDICATE, 
 Care .1. E. Rodgers. Martinez. Cal. 
 October 20. 1917. $100,000. 
 
 COPA DE ORO PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 512 California Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 G. M. Lane, President. W. A. But- 
 terworth. Secretary. December 12, 
 1914. $450,000. 
 
 COPECK OIL COMPANY, 
 310 Sansome St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, Pi-esident. J. Leslie 
 Barneson, Secretary. Januarj- 8. 
 1909. $500,000. 
 
 COSMO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 267. Hanford. Cal. W. K. Knapp, 
 President. F. B. Cunningham, Sec- 
 retai-y. April 29, 1909. $100,000. 
 
 ♦COSMOPOLITAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 510 Dougla.-^ Bldg., Los .\ngeles, Cal. 
 
 G. L. Holton, President. Robt. G. 
 
 Holton. Secretary. May 1, 1912. 
 
 S4i>0.(tOO. Two wells, Ventura County. 
 
 CRAFTON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Mentone, Cal. J. R. Baird, Jr., Presi- 
 dent. A. R. Schultz, Secretary. Feb- 
 ruary 17. 1911. $25,000. 
 
 CREE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 t;i7 Meiritt Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 Burton E. Green, President. F. B. 
 Sutton. Secretary. June 1, 1903. 
 $5,000,000, Grig.: $1,000,000. Dec. 
 
 ♦CRESCEUS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 579 I. W. Hellman l^ldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. P. E, Spellacy, President. W. 
 M. Wallace, Secretary. March 7, 
 1907. $320,000. Four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 CRESCENT PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 40S S. Fifth St., Coalinga, Cal, Care 
 Henry S, Richmond. February 29, 
 1916. $50,000. 
 
382 
 
 STATE OIL AND OAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 *CRITES, ARTHUR S. (Trustee), 
 
 Bakersfield, Cal. Eight wells, Kern 
 
 County (formerly Linda Vista Oil 
 
 Company) ; 6 wells, Kern County 
 
 (formerl.v Piedmont Oil Company). 
 CROWN OF THE VALLEY OIL COIVI- 
 
 PANY, 
 Box 613, Pasadena, Cal. C. J. Willett, 
 
 President. R. D. Badger, Secretary. 
 
 March 2, 1900. $300,000. Orange 
 
 County. 
 
 CROW OIL COMPANY, 
 
 2T-'6 Hillegass Ave.. Berkeley, Cal. 
 C. E. Crow, President. R. B. Mar- 
 shall, Secretary. April 25, 1900. 
 $400,000. 
 CUBBON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 421 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Cal. John 
 Cubbon, President. J. G. Quick, Sec- 
 retary. September 24, 1900. $200,- 
 000. 
 *DABNEY & COMPANY, JOSEPH B., 
 
 605 LTnion Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Joseph Dabney, Owner. Seventeen 
 wells. Kern County. 
 DABNEY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1126 Marsh-Strong Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 
 Cal. John R. Wilson, President. 
 
 John S. Mitchell, Secretary. May 
 
 31. 1901. $1,000,000. Kern County. 
 
 DAYTON OIL COMPANY OF OHIO, 
 
 371 W. First St., Dayton, Ohio. Geo. 
 M. Smart, President. G. Frank 
 Kuhno, Secretary. October 15, 1908. 
 $200,000. Kern Countv. 
 *DEL REY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 6, Union Savings Bank Bldg., 
 Pasadena, Cal. Alex. Miller, Presi- 
 dent. John C. Dalton, Secretary. 
 December 19, 1900. $1,000,000. Nine 
 wells. Kern County. 
 DEL SABLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 530 Davis St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Louis Getz, President. Louis Nathan, 
 Secretary. November 24, 1899. $250,- 
 000. 
 DELANEY OIL COMPANY, H. L., 
 
 Brea, Orange County, Cal. Care Jay 
 E. Sexton. January 25, 1918. ijilOO.OOO. 
 000. 
 DE LUXE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 867, Fresno, Cal. George 
 Kaehler, President. A. W. Burdick, 
 Secretary. December 2, 1908. $100,- 
 000. 
 *DEVILS DEN CONSOLIDATED OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Geo. T. Cameron, President. R. A. 
 Morton, Secretary. February 2, 1900. 
 $103,000. Twelve wells, Kern County. 
 DEVILS DEN DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 Care A. H. Murray, Visalia, Cal. May 
 IS, 1900. $125,000. 
 DIAMOND OIL COMPANY, 
 
 201-202 Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. E. R. Kellam, President. E. H. 
 Miller, Secretary. January 17, 1916. 
 $25,000. 
 DIAMOND TIP OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Reedley, Cal. G. A. Gallaher, Presi- 
 dent. Harry F. Winnes, Secretary. 
 March 26, 1910. $12,000. 
 
 ♦DIAMOND VALLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 626 S. Spring St., I,,os Angeles, Cal. 
 Charles M. Hoff, President. Melvin 
 Bartlett. Secretary. February 3, 1911. 
 $1,000,000. One well, Ventura County. 
 DIRECTORS OIL COMPANY, 
 401 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. R. Snyder, President. F. C. Lamb, 
 Secretary. March 9, 1899. $12,000. 
 DIXIE OIL COMPANY, 
 121 E. Main St., Visalia, Cal. A. Levis, 
 President. Adolph D. Sweet, Secre- 
 tary. February 3, 1900. $100,000. 
 *D. J. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 532 Fifteenth St., Oakland, Cal. B. B. 
 Dudley, President. E. R. Arner, Sec- 
 retary. June 13, 1912. $40,000. Two 
 wells, Kern County; 2 wells, San 
 Luis Obispo County. (Property sold 
 to California Oil Company.) 
 DOAN, WHITAKER & LAYMANCE, 
 
 1432 Broadway, Oakland, Cal. 
 DOHENY PACIFIC PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 1032 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. L. Doheny, President. August 15, 
 1917. $5,000,000. Kern County, Ven- 
 tura County and Santa Barbara 
 County. 
 ^DOMINION OIL COMPANY, 
 
 21-23 Drumm St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 "\V. J. Moore, President. A. J. Ran- 
 
 ken, Secretary. January 20, 1910. 
 
 $250,000. Three wells, Kern County. 
 
 DORAN, BROUSE & PRICE, 
 
 456 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. A. Doran, President. R. Tudor, 
 Secretary. February 12, 1903. $40,000. 
 DUDLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 231 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 John C. lis, President. William 
 
 Kahn. Secretary. October 3, 1907. 
 
 $10,000. 
 
 -DUDLEY PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 B. B. & E. R., 
 
 Twelfth and Franklin Sts., Oakland, 
 Cal. E. R. Dudley, President. E. R. 
 Arner, Secretarj^ March 11, 1914. 
 $2,000,000. Thirteen wells, Kern 
 County. (Property sold to the Cali- 
 fornia Oil Company.) 
 *DUNHAM, A. M., 
 
 Box 44, Santa Paula, Cal. Three wells, 
 A^entura County. 
 DUNLOP OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 1002 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 C. H. Holbrook, Jr., President. Wm. 
 1j. McGuire, Secretary. November 
 26. 1909. $200,000. Eight wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 *DUQUESNE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 124 W. Fourth St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 R. D. Herron, Vice President and 
 Manager. (Company failed and lost 
 charter.) 
 *EAGLE CREEK, 
 
 519 D St., Bakersfield, Cal. W. H. 
 Cooley, Secretary. Ten wells, Kern 
 County. (Disincorporated; property 
 sold to Standard Oil Company.) 
 EAGLE HILL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 204 Severance Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Chas. Kestner, President. E. V. T. 
 Sens, Secretary. December 29, 1916. 
 $100,000. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 383 
 
 EAGLET OIL COMPANY, 
 
 255 Holbrook Bldg., 58 Sutter St., San 
 Francisco, Cal. J. A. Weston, Presi- 
 dent. S. G. O. King. Secretary. 
 February 27, 1901. $300,000, Grig.; 
 $50,000, Dec. Kern County. 
 EAST OAKLAND OIL COMPANY, 
 1430 Twenty-third Ave., Oakland, Cal. 
 August 28. 1908. $10,000. 
 EAST PUENTE ANNEX OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 412 Bumiller Bldg., Lo.s Angeles. Cal. 
 A. L. Ellis, Vice-President. July 17, 
 1916. $100,000. 
 *EAST PUENTE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 208 Granger Block. San Diego. Cal. 
 Geo. R. Harrison, I'resident. Geo. R. 
 Rogers, Secretary. March 25, 1901. 
 $500,000. Twenty-three wells, Kern 
 County. 
 EAST SAN EMIDIO OIL LAND COM- 
 PANY, 
 347 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Chas. A. Cole. President. W. S. 
 McGiffert. Secretary. April 20, 1911. 
 ?50,000. 
 EAST WHITTIER OIL COMPANY, 
 404 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. W. W. Neuer, President. Robt. 
 N. Bulla. Secretarv. Mav 21, 1900. 
 $250,000. 
 ECHO BREA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 204 Severance Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 A. C. Labrie, President. E. V. T. 
 Sens. Secretary. October 16, 1912. 
 $100,000. 
 ♦EDMONDS MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 406 Wilcox Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 A. B. Barret, President. C. P. 
 Campbell, Secretary. May 27, 1910. 
 $1,500,000. One well. Kern County. 
 *EIGHT OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 P. O. Box OO. Bakersfield, Cal. S. P. 
 Wible, President. Mr. Klipstein, 
 Secretary. IMarch 22, 190:1. $50,000. 
 Kern County. 
 ELAINE OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 207. Coalinga. Cal. March 7, 1907. 
 $300,000. 
 *EL CAMINO OIL AND DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, 
 228 First National Bank Bldg., Oak- 
 land, Cal. W. V. Harrington, Presi- 
 dent. A. W. Beam, Secretarv. Octo- 
 ber 26. 1910. $600,000. Three wells, 
 Kern County. 
 ELDEE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 637, 58 Sutter St.. San Francisco, 
 Cal. Chas. G. Wilcox. President. 
 Louis Nathan. Secretary. Septem- 
 ber 15. 1908. $500,000. 
 EL DORA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 352. Bake)sfleld. Cal. 
 •EL DORADO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 597 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco, 
 Cal. AV. .J. Berry, I'resident. J. R. 
 Murphy. Secretary. March 4, 1899. 
 $100,000. 
 ELECTRA OIL COMPANY, 
 Room 637, Holbrook Bldg.. 58 Sutter 
 St.. San Francisco, Cal. Chas. G. 
 Wilcox, President. Louis Nathan, 
 Secretary. November 20, 1908. $500,- 
 000. 
 
 ♦ELIM OIL COMPANY, 
 
 I'nion Oil Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. P. Willis, President. L. M. Stew- 
 art, Secretary. September 12, 1912. 
 $50,000. One well, Ventura County. 
 *ELK HORN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 8, Taft. Cal. R. E. Graham, Presi- 
 dent. G. C. Patton, Secretary. March 
 13, 1908. $300,000. Three wefis, Kern 
 County. 
 ELK RIDGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 903 Grattan St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 March 17, 1910. $10,000. 
 ■ELLIOTT LEASE, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 Virgil F. Shaw, Secretary. Three 
 wolls. Kern County. 
 ELSINORE AND TEMESCAL OIL AND 
 LAND COMPANY, 
 304 Bryson Bldg., Los Angeles. CaL 
 Care Ben White. November 10, 1913. 
 $100,000. 
 *EMPIRE GAS AND FUEL COMPANY, 
 410 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield. Cal. R. 
 A. Broomfield, President. E. C. Reed, 
 Secretary. October 9, 1912. $100,- 
 000. Two wells, Kern County. 
 EMPIRE OIL COMPANY, 
 1118 Hearst Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 H. A. Whitley, President. B. H. 
 Henderson, Secretary. February 4, 
 1909. $2,000. 
 ♦EMPIRE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 637 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Five wells, Ventura 
 County. (Co-partnership.) 
 ENCINAL OIL COMPANY, 
 414 r\rarsh-Strong Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. E. S. Shattuck, President. 
 Wm. J. Nimmo. Secretary. May 2, 
 
 1907. $1,000,000. 
 *ENGINEERS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 519-21 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. F. C. Kingsbury, 
 President. C. M. Dull, Secretary. 
 March 28, 1911. $220,000. Five wells, 
 Kern County. 
 ENOS OIL COMPANY, 
 278 Russ Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 Jno. Baker, Jr., President. I. Sut 
 cliff e. Secretary. May 1, 1909. $500,- 
 • lon. .Six wells. Kern County. 
 ENSIGN OIL COMPANY, 
 2S4 Perry St., San Francisco, Cal. E. J. 
 Ensign. President. L. E. Ensign, 
 Secretary. May 13. 1914. $100,000. 
 ENTERPRISE LAND AND OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 5s Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. J. 
 Goldman, Treasurer- Superintendent. 
 November 7. 1899. $200,000. 
 EQUITABLE PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1029 Title Insurance Bids., Ims -Angeles, 
 Cal. James Shultz, President. Don- 
 ald Baker. Secretary. October 3, 
 
 1908. $100,000. Kern County. 
 ♦ETHEL D. COMPANY, 
 
 597 Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. C. J. Berry, President. D. S. 
 Ewing. Secretary. September 13, 
 
 1909. $1,000,000. Twenty-one wells, 
 Kern County. 
 
384 
 
 STATK Oil; AND CAS Sl^PERVISOR. 
 
 ETZENHAUSER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 3(H) E. Main St.. Visalia, Cat. L,. I^ucier, 
 President. J. Sub Johnson, Secre- 
 tary. October 13, 1909. .1175,000. 
 'EUCLID OIL COMPANY, 
 
 619 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. V. McQuigg, President. A. J. 
 Wallace, Secretary. August 8, 1900. 
 SSoO.OOO. Six wells. Kern County. 
 EUREKA CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1(^37 N. Alameda St.. Lcs Angeles, Cal. 
 Heniy A. Greene, Secretary. Decem- 
 ber 26. 1916. $10,000. 
 EXPLORATION OIL COMPANY, 
 201 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Dorsey Ash, President. Walter Loewy, 
 Secretary. March 25. 1909. $200,000, 
 Orig.: $400,000, Inc. 
 EXTENSION OIL COMPANY, 
 
 417 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Julius Fried, President. 
 W. W. Worthing, Secretary. April 
 13. 1'tlO. $1,000,000. Kern County. 
 *FAIRBANKS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1204 Tamalpais St.. Berkeley, Cal. 
 H. W. Fairbanks, President. Robt. 
 H. AVetmore, Secretary. 
 FAIRFIELD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 30 E. Forty-second St., New York, 
 
 N. Y. (Property sold August, 1916.) 
 
 FAIRFIELD PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 1015 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 E. L. Doheny, Jr., President. O. D. 
 
 Bennett, Secretary. April 10, 1916. 
 
 $10,000. Nineteen wells, Kern County. 
 
 FAITHFUL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1416 Nineteenth St., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 Chas. E. Lee, Vice President. A. 
 Weill, Secretary. May 20, 1909. 
 $25,000. 
 FAR WEST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 I'nion Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 D. T. Perkins, President. W. L. 
 Stewart. Se-Tetary. June 1, 1891. 
 $50,000. 
 FEDERAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1003 Higgins Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 .lohn Barneson, President. John A. 
 Ferguson, Secetarv. (Dissolved.) 
 -FETHER, F. A., 
 
 Box lL'5, R.F.D. No. 5, Bakersfield, Cal. 
 *FETTERMAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 G. C. Fetterman, Manager, 307 Grant 
 Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Three wells, 
 Orange County. (Dissolved.) 
 FIVE THIRTY-SIX OIL COMPANY, 
 1047 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco, 
 Cal. June 6. 1007. .tlOO.OOO. Kern 
 County. 
 F. M. J. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 115, Bakersfield. Cal. J. W. Bris- 
 coe, President. J. A. Hughes, Secre- 
 tary. April 27. 1911. $25,000. 
 FORT WAYNE CALIFORNIA OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 510 S. Los Robles Ave.. Pasadena, Cal. 
 W. J. Randall, President. Chas. 
 Pfuffla. Secretary. September 30, 1908. 
 $300,000. Kern County. 
 *4 OIL COMPANY, 
 
 507 Foxcroft Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 William E. Miles, President. A. J. 
 Weston, Secretary. April 19. 1900. 
 $30,000. Twelve wells, Kern Count v. 
 
 *FOX AND GARRETT OIL COMPANY, 
 R.F.D. No. 5, Bakersfield, Cal. G. S. 
 Butler, President. R. L. Burdic, 
 Secretary. January 3, 1910. $150,000. 
 Two well.s. Kern County. 
 FOX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Lompoc, Cal. A. Lehmann, President. 
 E. L. Walley, Secretary. November 
 12. 1909. $440,000. Kern County. 
 FRESNO MIDWAY LAND AND OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 County Auditor's Office, Fresno, Cal. 
 Care of S. L. Hogue, Secretary. Feb- 
 ruary 17. 1908. $25,000. 
 
 *FULLERTON GREAT WEST OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 213 Owl Drug Bldg., San Diego, Cal. 
 
 A. J. Bradley, President. W. E. 
 
 Hinkle. Secretary. March 6, 1914. 
 
 $500,000. Three wells. Orange County. 
 
 *FULLERTON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 34. Fullerton. Cal. Jno. J. Fay, Jr., 
 President. W. L. Valentine, Secre- 
 tary. February 26, 1907. $600,000. 
 Nineteen wells, Orange County. 
 FULLERTON OIL COMPANY (Los 
 Argeles), 
 
 831 Merchants National Bank Bldg, Los 
 Angeles, Cal. .Jno. J. Fay, Jr., Presi- 
 dent. W. L. Valentine, Secretarj'. 
 May 8. 1899. $25,000. 
 FULTON FUEL AND ROAD OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 Care A. J. Coogan, 904 Merchants Ex- 
 change Bldg.. San Francisco. John B. 
 Wandell. President. Herbert N. 
 Leach. Secretary. January 17, 1912. 
 $400,000. (Operated by Melita Oil 
 Company.) 
 
 FUTURE SUCCESS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Coalinga, Cal. R. Baker, President. 
 A. A. Baker, Secretary. Mav 3, 1913. 
 $100,000. 
 
 *GARBUTT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 914 Merchants National Bank Bldg., Los 
 Angeles. Cal. Frank A. Garbutt, 
 President. Moye W. Stephens, Sec- 
 retary. November 1, 1907. $500,000. 
 Three wells, Los Angeles County. 
 
 GARNER MADISON OIL COMPANY, 
 1025 Citizens National Bank Bldg.. Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Care Ben S. Hunter. 
 January 11, 1918. $75,000. 
 
 GATO RIDGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Chas. W. Gardner, President. A. E. 
 Bovnton. Secretary. June 18, 1910. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 GENERAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1003 Higgins Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. C. R. 
 Stevens. Secretary. March 30, 1910. 
 $50,000,000. 
 
 -GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORA- 
 TION, 
 1003 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. C. R. 
 Stevens. Secretary. May 25, 1916. 
 $16,702,400. Twenty-two wells, Fresno 
 County: 215 wells, Kern County; 37 
 wells. Orange Count>\ 
 
SECOND ANNU^Uj REPORT. 
 
 385 
 
 *A. F. GILMORE COMPANY, 
 
 700 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 E. B. Gilmore, Manager and Secretary. 
 February 3, 1915. $.'')0.000. Twenty 
 wells. Los Angeles County. 
 *GILROY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 522 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 S. C. Graham. President. S. E. 
 Brobst. Secretary. Six wells. Santa 
 Clara County. (Dissolved.) 
 GLACIER PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 501 Investment Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Oliver O. Clark. June 28. 1917. $9,600. 
 GLOBE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 61^1 Union Oil Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 :m. V. McQuigg, President. A. J. Wal- 
 lace, Secretary. April 11, 1906. 
 $600,000. Kern County. 
 GOLDEN STATE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 2334 East Twenty-seventh St., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. S. A. Thompson, Presi- 
 dent. S. E. Keiser, Secretary. Decem- 
 ber 16, 1915. $50,000. 
 GOLD SEAL PETROLEUM COMPANY. 
 nil.', Haas Bldg.. Los .\ngeles. Cal. John 
 Rome. President. O. Paik Smith, 
 Secretary. January 19. 1915. $450,000. 
 *GOOD LUCK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 948 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 James Madison, President. Albert 
 Albrecht, Secretary. January 17, 1905. 
 $100,000. Five wells, Fresno County. 
 *GOOD ROADS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 208 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 W. H. Hill. President. C. A. Barlow, 
 SecretaiT- January 5, 1914. $50,000. 
 Eight wells. Kern County. 
 GRADOR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 12 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, Cal. 
 .'^. C. Graham, Pre.sident. Arthur N. 
 Gage. Secretary. August 16, 1908. 
 $250,000. 
 
 GRAHAM-LOFTUS OIL COMPANY, 
 i^anta Paula. Cal. S. C. Graham. Presi- 
 dent. Allan C. McKevitt, Secretary. 
 December 19, 1898. $40,000 Orig. 
 $1,000,000 Inc. Orange County. 
 *J. E. GRAY ESTATE, 
 
 S. A. Gray, General Manager, Box 263. 
 Bakersfield, Cal. Twenty-six wells, 
 Kern County. 
 J. E. GRAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 263, Bakersfield, Cal. S. A. 
 Gray, President. G. W. Gray, Secre- 
 tary, .lanuary 13. 1909. $100,000. 
 Twenty-six wells, Kern County. 
 
 GREAT REPUBLIC OIL AND PAINT 
 COMPANY, 
 619 Rrorkman Bldg., Ix)s -Angeles, Cal. 
 M. F. Tufts. Secretary. 
 *GUARDIAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 343 Sansome St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 H. H. Beers, President. R. A. Lewin, 
 Secretary. March 20. 1915. $500,000. 
 Eleven wells, Fresno County. 
 GUTHREY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1001 Insurance Exchange, San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. G. W. M'Near, Jr., Presi- 
 dent. J. P. Rothwell. .Secretary. 
 January 5. 1906. $150,000. 
 
 •25— 3<.6:i9 
 
 *HALE-McLEOD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 926 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Xathan W. Hale, President. F. V. 
 Gordon, Secretary. September 29. 
 1909. $1,500,000. Fourteen wells, Kern 
 County. 
 HAMILTON OIL & GAS COMPANY OF 
 LOS ANGELES. 
 
 El Centro, Cal. December 28, 1908. 
 $100,000. 
 HANFORD DEVIL'S DEN OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 Care Hanford Water Co., Hanford, Cal. 
 May 1. 1917. $75,000. 
 *HANFORD-SANGER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 514 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. F. R. Dunlap, President. H. E. 
 Woods, Secretary. January 31, 1901. 
 $300,000. Four wells, Kern County. 
 HANHUTH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 ^'aIle.io. Cal. Wm. Hanhuth, President. 
 Minnie Hanhuth. Secretary. Novem- 
 ber 17. 1916. $50,000. 
 HARBOR CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 ^30 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. W. F. Young. President. C. W. 
 DeFreest, Secretary. July 3, 1913. 
 $1,000,000. 
 HARLIND OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 1402. Humboldt Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. Chas. M. Lindsay, 
 President. S. N. Norton, Secretary. 
 January 27, 1910, $250,000. Kern 
 County. 
 ♦HARRIS AND STEVENS CORPORA- 
 TION, 
 
 9i'6 Black Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. C. C. 
 Harris, President. C. P. E. Menzies, 
 Secretary. March 19, 1914. $75,000. 
 Fourteen wells. Kern County. 
 C. C. HARRIS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 701 Colle.ge St., Los Angeles, Cal. Mary 
 B. Cates, President. E. R. Snyder, 
 Secretary. February 10, 1909. $500,000. 
 
 HARTER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 322 Stimson Bldg., Third and Spring 
 Sts., Los Angeles. Cal. Anthony 
 Schaub, President. E. Roberts, Sec- 
 retary. September 22, 1900. $250,000. 
 HAVILAND CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 416 Pacific Electric Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Care S. J. White. March 11, 
 1908. $25,000. 
 HAWAIIAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 120 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 W. P. Roth, Secretary. June 28, 1909. 
 $250,000. Kern County. 
 HAZELTON CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 Bakersfield. Cal. J. W. Kelly, Presi- 
 dent. Ida M. Kelly. Secretary. No- 
 vember 23, 190S. $25,000. 
 HENDERSON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 922 Kohl Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 Benj. Bangs, President. Thomas C. 
 Berry. Secretary. June 19. 1908. 
 $500,000. Santa Barbara County. 
 ♦HENDERSON UNION OIL COMPANY, 
 724 S. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. E. E. 
 Henderson, President. W. F. Wilson, 
 Secretary. March 20, 1911. $100,000. 
 Four wells, Ventura County. 
 
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 STATK OIL AN'D (iAS SMl'ERVISOK. 
 
 HENRIETTA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 SIM Mills Bids.. Kan Franeisio. Cal. 
 Oliver Ellsworth, r*resident. M. A. 
 Thomas, Secretary. Octoher i'. 1900. 
 $200,000. Kern County. 
 HICKLER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 404 S. Raymond Ave., I'asadena. Cal. 
 W. I. Hollingsworth, President. W. H. 
 Smidden, Seoretarv. February 28, 
 1901. .$200,000. 
 *HIDALGO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 307 Insurance Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 F. B. Chapin, President. C. H. Sher- 
 man. Secretai y. .July 19, 1913. $100,000. 
 One well, ^'entura County. 
 
 HIGHLAND DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 .'■jK; Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. John W. Klnne, President. Mil- 
 ford Steele, Secretarv. December 29, 
 1915. $10,000. 
 HIGHLAND OIL COMPANY, 
 Care L. L. Cory, Fresno, Cal. L. L. 
 Cory. President. E. Owen, Secretary 
 pro tern. October 13, 1S99. $200,000. 
 HILLCREST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Howard Canfleld Bldg-., Santa Barbara, 
 Cal. E. H. Sawyer, President. A. R. 
 Edmondson, Secretarv. May 2, 1910. 
 $500,000. 
 HILL TOP OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Santa Paula. Cal. I. B. Marhn, Presi- 
 dent. April 21. 1909. $100,000. 
 *HOME OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Whittier, Cal. T. H. Buckmaster, 
 President. Alva Starbuck, Secretarv. 
 .Tune 19. 1897. $100,000. Thirteen 
 wells. Los Angeles County. 
 HOME RANCH PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 923 I. N. Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. S. A. Guiberson, .Jr., President. 
 January 12, 1917. $200,000. 
 *HOMESTEAD DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Chas. W. Gardner, President. A. E. 
 Boynton. Secretary. May 29, 1911. 
 $500,000. Nine wells, Fresno Countv. 
 *HONDO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 fil7 Morritt Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. L. Whittier, President. H, L, 
 Westbrook, Secretary, Julv 19, 1916, 
 $100,000. Twelve wells, Kern Countv. 
 *HONOLULU CONSOLIDATED OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 120 Market St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 A. C. Diericx, President. W. P. Roth, 
 Secretary. April 19. 1910. $5,000,000, 
 Thirty- nine wells, Kern Countv. 
 HONOLULU OIL COMPANY, 
 
 120 Market St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 A. M. McCarty, President, yv. P. 
 Roth, Secretary. June 28, 1909. 
 $250,000. 
 HOPKINS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Santa Maria, Cal. W. A. Haslam, Presi- 
 dent. Geo. Beach, Secretary. July 
 15. 1907. $75,000. 
 HUMAUMA OIL COMPANY, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Harry B. Gregg, Vice President. 
 P. Klamp, Secretarv. April 16, 1910. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 HUTCHINSON PETROLEUM COR- 
 
 PORATION, 
 .".o:! International Bank Bldg.. Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Care Roger Man-hetti. 
 Nove-nber 13, 1916. $10,000. 
 IBEX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 701 College St., Los An.geles, Cal. Mary 
 B. Cates, President. E. R. Snyder, 
 Secretary. August 25, 1908. $10,000. 
 *IDA MAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 58, Maricopa, Cal. Arthur Brand. 
 Secretary. 
 IDEAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1028 Chorro St.. San Luis Obispo, Cal. 
 Care P. A. H. Arata. Julv 15, 1007. 
 .^oO.OOO. 
 'I'.LINOIS CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 Room 25. Bank of Bakersfield Bldg., 
 Bakersfleld, Cal. T. V. Doub, Presi- 
 dent. C. E. Arnold. Secretary. July 
 12, 1901. $200,000, Nine wells, Kern 
 County. 
 IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY. 
 350 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. J. J. 
 Mack, President. H. Steinbach. Sec- 
 retary. August 14, 1899. $100,000, 
 *INCA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 58 Sutter St.. San Francisco. Cal. Bur- 
 ton E. Green, President, M. B. Down- 
 ing, Secretary. February 26, 1904. 
 $100,000, Orlg.: $750,000, Inc. Thirty- 
 four wells, Fresno County. 
 -INDIAN AND COLONIAL DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, LIMITED, THE, 
 Taft, Cal, Arthur Parish, President, 
 W. G. Clegg. Secretary. December 22, 
 1911. £1,000. Twenty wells, Kern 
 County. 
 INDIAN VALLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 San Miguel, Cal, J. T. Densmore, 
 President. E. Bergemann. Secretarv. 
 April 22, 1909. $50,000. 
 *INTERSTATE OIL jCOMPANY, 
 
 1011 Wright & Callender Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. D. W. Wickersham. 
 President. Floyd G. White. Secre- 
 tary. November 14, 1913. $200,000. 
 Three wells. Kern County. 
 INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, THE, 
 4'"i Insurance Exchange Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal, Samuel Pond, Presi- 
 dent. Albert Meyer, Secretary. Jan- 
 uary 3, 1911. .$100,000, 
 INVESTMENT OIL COMPANY, 
 406 Insurance Exchange Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. S. H. Morsehead, 
 President. Samuel Pond, Secretary. 
 July 20. 1899. $500,000. 
 IOWA OIL COMPANY, 
 100 N. Greenleaf. Whittier, Cal. Sep- 
 tember 7. 1900. $200,000. 
 JOHN IRWIN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Hueneme. Ventura County. Cal. E. O. 
 Gerberding, Secretary. May 10, 1893. 
 $30,000. 
 J. M. S. OIL LEASE, 
 
 310 Sansome St.. San Francisco. Cal. 
 Virgil F. Shaw, Secretary. Kern 
 County. 
 *JACKSON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Reward P.O.. Kern County. Cal. S. P. 
 Wible, President. D. A. Jackson, Sec- 
 retary. October IS, 1907. $50,000. 
 Seven wells, Kern County. 
 
SECOND AXNUAI. REPORT. 
 
 387 
 
 JADE OiL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 lOOS Security Bklg., T^os Angeles. Cal. 
 R. B. Williamson, Tresident. Geo. L. 
 Reynolds, Secretary. October 16. 1908. 
 $1,000,000. Kern County. (Property 
 leased to Empire Gas & Fuel Com- 
 pany and J. A. Lydell.) 
 *JEFFERSON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 I.. L. Richard. Owner, Coalinga. Cal. 
 Two well.«. Fresno County. 
 JESSE YARNELL COMPANY, 
 
 1;M S. Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Susan C. Yarnell. President. 
 Catherine Tamell, Secretary. April 8, 
 1907. $40,000. 
 *JEWETT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 20.5, Bakersfield, Cal. Philo L. 
 Jewett. President. A. Weill, Secre- 
 tary. August 25. 1900. $500,000. 
 Eight wells. Kern County. 
 JOHNSON OIL COMPANY. 
 
 P.O. Box 1083. Fresno, Cal. E. Schwarz, 
 President. R. D. Marshall, Secretary. 
 December 4, 1908. $100,000. 
 JORDAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 193. Arcade Station, Los Angeles, 
 Cal. James T. Jordan. President. 
 Ralph Martin, Secretary. May 25, 
 1907. $100,000. 
 JOSEPHINE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1131 Investment Bldg.. Los Angeles. Cal. 
 Care of C. F. Whittier. July 24, 1916. 
 $25,000. 
 *JUNCTION OIL COMPANY, 
 
 58 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 J. Goldman, President. S. G. O. King, 
 Secietary. February 7, 1900. $250,000. 
 Nine wells. Kein County. 
 KAISER OIL COMPANY, 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. W. Orcutt. President. John Mc- 
 Peak, Sc-retary. March 8. 1909. 
 $100,000. Santa Barbara County. ! 
 
 *KALISPELL MIDWAY OIL COMPANY,! 
 P.O. Box 441, Bakersfield, Cal. R. O. I 
 Wilson, President. A. C. Tupman. I 
 Secretary. July 12. 1910. $250,000. ' 
 Three wells. Kern County. [ 
 
 KANAWHA OIL COMPANY, \ 
 
 208 Pacific Electric Bldg.. Los Angeles. 
 Cal. John M. Sands, President. S. R. 
 Shoup, Secretary. August 8, 1910. 
 $500,000. One well, Kern County. 
 (Property sold to Spellacy & Thomp- 
 son.) 
 K. AND V. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P.O. Box 482. Visalia, Cal. Susman 
 Mitchell, President. A. Q. Beals, Sec- 
 retary. March 1, 1909. $100,000. 
 *KANSAS CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 F. I... .Sawyer. Treasurer. Independ- 
 ence, Kansas. One well, Los Angeles 
 Count.v. 
 KAWEAH OIL DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 P.O. Box 482, Visalia, Cal. H. A. Scott, 
 President. A. Q. Beals, Secretary. 
 March 22, 1909. $100,000. 
 KEITH AND MACK OIL COMPANY, 
 350 Mills. Bldg., San Franrisco, Cal. 
 A. Mack, President. H. Steinbach, 
 Secretary. December 4. 1907. $20,000. 
 
 KEITH OIL AND LAND COMPANY, 
 
 350 Mills Bldg.. San Fran-.i.sio, Cal. 
 A. Mack, President. H. Steinbach, 
 Secietary. November 8, 1900. $200,000. 
 KELLOGG OIL COMPANY, 
 
 933 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 F. R. Kellogg, President. G. J. Sym- 
 inton. Secretary. December 9. 1910. 
 $50,000. 
 KERN CANON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P.O. Box 235, Fresno. Cal. S. R. La 
 Rue. President. F. L. Simons, Se'^re- 
 tary. March 6. 1900. $75,000. Kern 
 County. 
 KERN CENTRAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 1012 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. W. A. Brace. President. J. W. 
 McFaughey, Secretary. December 21, 
 1S99. $100,000. 
 *KERN CROWN COMPANY, 
 
 Box 323, Bakersfield, Cal. Catherine 
 Sutherland, President. December 20. 
 1915. $20,000. Three wells, Kern 
 County. 
 *KERN FOUR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 519-21 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. F. C. Kingsburg, Presi- 
 dent. C. M. Dull. Secretary. May 26, 
 1909. $100,000. Twenty-two wells, 
 Kern County. 
 KERN PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 Room -13, Carson Block. Eureka, Cal. 
 February 17. 1910. $250,000. 
 KERN PUNCHEN OIL COMPANY, 
 2033 Maripo;;a St., Fresno, Cal. Feb- 
 ruary 27. 1913. $200,000. 
 KERN RIVER DRILLERS OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 ."10 Sansome St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 March 3. 1909. $100,000. Kern County. 
 KERN RIVER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 238 Merchants Exchange Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. H. A. Voorman, Pres- 
 ident. E. C. Landis, Secretary. June 
 29, 1899. $100,000. Kern County. 
 *KERN RIVER OILFIELDS OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, LIMITED. THE, 
 1117 Investment Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 Wm. Ivey. President. Reginald H. 
 Young. Secretary. July C, 1910. 
 $2,908,325. Two hundred forty-nine 
 wells, Kern County. 
 KERN SUNSET OIL COMPANY, 
 Maricopa Bank Bldg., Maricopa. Cal. 
 March 27. 1908. $100,000 Orig. $10,000 
 Dec. 
 *KERN TRADING AND OIL COMPANY, 
 65 Market St.. San Francisco. Cal. 
 W. R. Scott, President. G. L. King, 
 Secretary. May 22, 1903. $10,000,000. 
 One hundred sixteen wells, Fresno 
 County; 391 wells, Kern County. 
 (Xow operated b.v the Southern Pa- 
 cific Compan.v. Fuel Oil 1 'epartment.) 
 KINGS RIVER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 R.F.D. B, Box 4S9, Fresno. Cal. Burton 
 Elwood. President. Mrs. J. C. Marlar, 
 Secretary. June 5, 1899. $100,000. 
 KNICKERBOCKER OIL COMPANY, 
 60 California St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 J. I). Sprockels, Jr., President. G. B. 
 Wateinian. Secietary. March 15, 1911. 
 $400.00(t. Kern County. 
 
388 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 *KNOB HILL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 201 Cory Bldg., Fresno. Cal. James 
 Porteous, President. W. .1. Kittrell, 
 Secretary. August 6, 1000. $25,000. 
 Thirty wells, Kern County. 
 KOPJE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 130fi, Fresno. Cal. Geo. S. Water- 
 man, President. M. M. Dearing, Sec- 
 retary. January 4. 1901. .$100,000. 
 Kern County. 
 
 KRAMER CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 403 Germain Bldg., 224 S. Spring- St., 
 Los Angeles, Cal. J. J, Morris, Presi- 
 dent. D. F. T^nison, Secretary. No- 
 vember 2, 1900. $150,000 Orig. $600,000 
 Inc. 
 
 KRAMER MODEL OIL COMPANY, 
 Room 403 Germain Bldg., 220 S. Spring 
 St., Los Angeles, Cal. Lester S. 
 Moore, President. Chas. J. Merritt, 
 Secretary. April 29, 1910, $21,000. 
 LA BELLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 714 Central Bldg.. Los Angeles. Cal. 
 March 5, 1909. $100,000. 
 *LA BLANC OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 228 First National Bank Bldg., Oakland, 
 Cal. J. C. Downey, President. W. V. 
 Harrington, Secretary. October 1, 
 1908. $250,000. Two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 LABONGE, R. F., 
 
 Kentuck Lease, Fillmore, Cal, 
 LACEY OIL COMPANY, 
 First National Bank, Hanford, Cal. 
 J. E. Hall. President. R. V. Hall, 
 Secretary. November 1, 1909. $500,000. 
 LA CORONA OIL AND ASPHALT COM- 
 PANY, 
 1809 Chester Ave.. Bakersfield, Cal. 
 L. V. Olcese, President. J. B. 
 Hewitt, Secretary. October 9, 1897. 
 $19,000. 
 LACUNA OIL COMPANY, 
 California Fruit Bldg., Sacramento, Cal. 
 Care Devlin & Devlin. April 19, 1917. 
 $50,000. 
 
 LA HABRA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 119 E. Colorado St., Pasadena, Cal. 
 
 L. P. Hansen. President. Leo G. 
 
 MacLaughlin, Secretary. April 6, 
 
 1910. $500,000. 
 *LAKEPORT PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 Farmers Bank Bldg., Fresno, Cal. 
 
 W. F. Chandler, President. H, H. 
 
 Welsh, Secretary. May 20, 1916. 
 
 $100,000. One well, Fresno County. 
 LAKESHORE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 Geo. T. Cameron, President. R. A. 
 
 Morton, Secretary. October 22, 1909, 
 
 $750,000. (Operated by Univensal Oil 
 
 Company.) 
 
 LAKE VIEW ANNEX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 622 Bumiller Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 November 21, 1910. $2,000,000. 
 *LAKE VIEW No. 2 OIL COMPANY, 
 
 405 S. Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal. C. H. 
 White, President. F. G. White, Sec- 
 retary. May 11, 1910. $1,000,000. 
 Two wells, Kern County. 
 
 *LAKE VIEW OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg,, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 W. L. Stewart, President. John 
 
 McPeak, Secretary. December 9, 
 
 1908. $2,500,000. Four wells, Kern 
 
 County. 
 LENNON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 120 W. D St., Coalinga, Cal. Care 
 
 H. R. Crozier. January 15, 1907. 
 
 $75,000. 
 LE ROY OIL COMPANY, 
 241 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 M. C. Hunter, President. Phil Heuer, 
 
 Secretary. February 8, 1913. $100,- 
 
 000. 
 LIBERTY BELL OIL COMPANY, 
 502 First National Bank Bldg., Oakland, 
 
 Cal, Care M. E. Bruner. May 5, 
 
 1916. $1,000,000. 
 
 LIBERTY OIL AND REFINING COM- 
 PANY, 
 812 Syndicate Bldg., Oakland, Cal. 
 Care Peck, Bunker & Cole. October 
 30, 1917. $200,000. 
 LIGHT OIL EXTENSION COMPANY, 
 Room 637, 58 Sutter St., San Fran- 
 cisco. Cal. Louis Nathan, President. 
 Chas. G. Wilcox, Secretary. Novem- 
 ber 25, 1908. $500,000. 
 *LILLIS, J. E., 
 
 Summerland, Cal. Ten wells, Santa 
 Barbara County. 
 LINCOLN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 70S Hibernian Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Cai-e John S. Steely. October 15, 
 
 1917. $10,000. 
 
 LINDA VISTA OIL COMPANY, 
 1206 Broadway, Oakland, Cal. E. A. 
 Heron, President. A. H. Breed, Sec- 
 retary. November 23. 1900. $250,000. 
 LINDSAY INCORPORATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Lindsay, Cal. L. A. Sturgeon, Presi- 
 dent. L. G. Stallings, Secretary. 
 November 11, 1909. $200,000. 
 LION OIL COMPANY, 
 
 474 N. First St., San Jose, Cal. S. "W. 
 Waterhouse, President. Annie C. 
 Waterhouse, Secretary. September 
 2, 1914. $25,000. an process of dis- 
 solution,) 
 *LISCOMB & BRIDGE, 
 
 11S3 Garfield Ave.. Pasadena, Cal. A. H. 
 Liscomb, Managing Partner. Five 
 wells. Kern County. 
 LITTLE JACK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 305 E. Sixth St., Hanford, Cal. Care 
 Schnereger & Downing. May 16, 
 1912. $100,000. 
 LITTLE SESPE CONSOLIDATED OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 407 IMason Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 O. W. Roberts, President. W. P. 
 ^Tartin. Secretary. August 1, 1905. 
 $30,000. Ventura County. 
 LOMA OIL COMPANY, 
 64S S. Olive St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Frank A. Garbutt. President. Samuel 
 C. Hall, Secretary. October 14, 1S95. 
 $50,000. 
 LOMPOC MONARCH OIL COMPANY, 
 349 Rialto Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Howard A. Broughton, President. L. 
 Huseman. Secretary. May 25, 1914. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 389 
 
 LOMPOC OIL DEVELOPING COM- 
 PANY, 
 Lompoc, Cal. Care F. J. Miller, Sec- 
 retary. September 4, 1900. $300,000. 
 
 LOPEZ CANYON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 74 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 ci.sco, Cal. Care A. L. Darrow. 
 February 14. 1907. ?500,000. 
 
 LOS ALAMOS PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1004 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. Oliver C. Edwards, Presi- 
 dent. J. E. Wallis, Secretary. Octo- 
 ber 2, 1907. $500,000. 
 
 LOS ANGELES CHEROKEE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1117 Trust and Savings Bldg.. Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Dan Murphy, Presi- 
 dent. G. Holterhoff, Jr., Secretary. 
 (Dissolved.) 
 
 LOS ANGELES COALINGA OIL SYN- 
 DICATE, 
 307 Severance Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. C. Elderton, President. W. W. 
 Pedder, Secretary. July 8, 1909. $60,- 
 000. 
 
 *LOS ANGELES KERN OIL COMPANY, 
 1007 Haas Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. W. Harker, President. H. W. 
 Pettebone. Secretary. December 10, 
 1908. $400,000. Five wells, Kern 
 County. (Dissolved.) 
 
 LOS ANGELES OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. L. Stewart. President. October 
 23. 1874. $1,000,000, Orig.; $50,000, 
 Dec. 
 LOS FLORES LAND AND OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 R. N. Bishop, President. R. A. Mor- 
 ton. Secretary. July 25, 1902. $1,- 
 000,000. Santa Barbara County. 
 *LOST HILLS DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 National Bank of Visalia Bldg., Visalia, 
 
 Cal. Daniel Calcote, President. E. C. 
 
 Farnsworth, Secretary. Thirty-seven 
 
 wells. Kern County. (Dissolved.) 
 
 LOST HILLS INVESTMENT COMPANY, 
 
 7>S Sutter St.. San Francisco, Cal. O. 
 Scribner, Secretary. December 20, 
 1911. $24,000. 
 LOST HILLS MINING COMPANY, 
 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Geo. T. Cameron, President. R. A. 
 Morton, Secretary. March 12, 1909. 
 $36,800, Orig.; $100,000, Inc. (Oper- 
 ated by T^niversal Oil Company.) 
 ♦LOWELL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 .'>Si Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. A. N. 
 Baldwin. Secretary. 
 LUCILE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 37, Coalinga. Cal. Ida R. 
 Robertson, President. February 23, 
 1905. $50,000. Three wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 LUCKY BOY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 632 Wesley Roberts Bldg., Lo.s Angeles, 
 Cal. C. Wesley Roberts, President. 
 Wm. K. Weaver, Secretary. Septem- 
 ber 14, 1909. $750,000. Kern County. 
 
 ♦MAINE STATE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1001 Insurance Exchange, San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. F. W. McNear, President. 
 .1. P. Rothwell, Secretary. January 
 16, 1900. $250,000. Four wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 
 MAJESTIC OIL COMPANY, 
 Santa Maria, Cal. F. C. Twitchell, 
 President. Geo. P. Merritt, Secre- 
 tary. June 15, 1907. $500,000. 
 
 *M. & T. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 703 Syndicate Bldg., Oakland, Cal. 
 E. N. Moor, President. Stuart S. 
 Hawley, Secretary. January 15, 1910. 
 $300,000. Three wells. Kern County. 
 
 *MAMMOTH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 597 Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. J. R. Murphy, Assistant Sec- 
 retary. Five wells, Kern County. 
 
 MANHATTAN MIDWAY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1101 Hibernian Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 S. E. Vermilyea, President. E. E. 
 Edmonds, Secretary. January 2. 
 1909. $75,000. Kern County. (Dis- 
 solved.) 
 
 *MANLEY & McGINN, 
 
 597 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco. 
 Cal. J. R. Murphy, Agent. Ten 
 wells, Kern County. 
 
 MARATHON OIL COMPANY, 
 First National Bank Bldg., Dinuba, 
 Cal. E. C. Snell, President. Karl R. 
 Dennis, Secretary. May 19, 1909. 
 $75,000. 
 
 MARIAN OIL COMPANY OF COA- 
 LINGA, 
 Coalinga, Cal. O. D. Loftus, President. 
 J. A. Fluetsch, Secretary. March 25, 
 1009. $150,000. Fresno County. 
 
 MARICOPA INVESTMENT COMPANY, 
 P. O. Box 17. Maricopa, Cal. W. J. 
 Schultz. President. E. L. Weed, Sec- 
 retary. May 25, 1910. $25,000, Kern 
 County. 
 
 *MARICOPA NATIONAL PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 P. O. Box 411, Fresno, Cal. A. S. 
 Cleary, President. E. V. Williams, 
 Secretary. February 16, 1910. $400,- 
 000. Two wells. Kern County. 
 
 MARICOPA NORTHERN OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 347 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. C. J. Heyler, President. M. M. 
 Miles. Secretary. August 21, 1914. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 MARICOPA OIL COMPANY OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, 
 Napa, Cal. W. J. Schutz, President. 
 Theo. W. Bernhard, Secretarv. De- 
 cember 11, 1915. $100,000. 
 
 MARICOPA QUEEN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 216 Marine Bank Bldg.. Long Beach, 
 
 Cal. A. H. Smith. President. Otis 
 
 Frey, Secretary. October 8, 1910. 
 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 ♦MARICOPA STAR OIL COMPANY, 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 Thos. A. ODonnell, President. Ellis 
 T. Yarnell, Secretary. October 29, 
 1913. $100,000. Four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
390 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 ♦MARICOPA 36 OIL COMPANY, 
 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 O. H. Greenewalcl, President. Wm. 
 Herlitz, Secretary. February 3, 1910. 
 $l'50.000. One well. 
 MARINA OIL COMPANY, 
 324 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. J. Leslie 
 Barneson. Secretary. November 25, 
 1916. $500,000. 
 MARION OIL COMPANY, 
 706 Flat Iron Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. Henr.v Ach, President. A. A. 
 Power, Secretary. November 5, 1908. 
 $600,000. Kern County. 
 *MASCOT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 597 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. T. Spellacy, President. P. E. 
 Spellacy, Secretary. November 11, 
 1901. $50,000. Thirty-six wells, Kern 
 County. 
 MAXWELL OIL COMPANY, 
 716 Sheldon Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 A. F. L. Bell, President. Albert W. 
 Potts, Secretary. January 27, 1910. 
 $250,000. 
 *MAY, FRANK, 
 
 801 Wenonah Ave., Pasadena, Cal. 
 Seven wells, Kern County. 
 *MAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles. Wm. Mead, President. L. 
 Schenck, Secretary. May 7, 1902. 
 $200,000. Eight wells. Kern County. 
 MAYS CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 307 Insurance Bldg., San Fi'ancisco, 
 Cal. F. B. Chapin, President. C. H. 
 Sherman, Secretary. May 19, 1911. 
 $100,000. 
 *McCUTCHEN BROS., 
 
 Maricopa. Cal. Geo. W. McCutchen, 
 Secretary. Eight wells, Kern County. 
 *McQUIGG BROS., 
 
 616 LTnion Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 H. M. McQuigg, Manager. Six wells, 
 Kern County. 
 McKITTRICK EXTENSION OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1527 Nineteenth St., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 S. P. Wible, President. C. Brower, 
 Secretary. November 1, 1900. $350,- 
 000. 
 McKITTRICK FRONT OIL COMPANY, 
 1112 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 San Fiancisco, Cal. W. F. William- 
 son, President. A. G. Dibblee, Sec- 
 retary. April 29, 1910. $50,000. 
 *McKITTRICK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1527 Nineteenth St., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 H. A. Jastro, President. C. Brower, 
 Secretary. November 18, 1899. $500,- 
 000. Two wells. Kern County. 
 McKITTRICK PROSPERITY PETRO- 
 LEUM COMPANY, 
 227 Sacramento St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. A. R. Lord, President. C. W. 
 Chapman, Secretary. November 20, 
 1900. $500,000. 
 *MECCA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Bakersfield, Cal. D. H. McConnell, 
 President. A. D. Henderson, Secre- 
 tary. April 23, 1901. $450,000. Four- 
 teen wells, Kern County. 
 
 -MECCA OIL COMPANY No. 2, 
 
 Bakeisfield, Cal. D. H. McConnell, 
 President. A. D. Henderson, Secre- 
 tary. July 9. 1912. $100,000. Seven 
 wells, Kern County. 
 *MELITA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 607 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. Robert Haj's Smith, 
 President. A. Whearty, Secretary. 
 December 23, 1915. $20,000. Fifteen 
 wells, Kern County. 
 MELTON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 511 -Amer-ican Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Care Paul Nourse. March 12, 
 
 1917. $50,000. 
 
 ♦MERCANTILE CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 507 Grant Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Peter Caubu, President. P. B. 
 Stumpf, Secretary. December 18, 
 1900. $200,000. Three wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 MERCED PARAFFINE OIL COMPANY, 
 Los Banos, Cal. Care A. H. Solan. 
 June 9, 1914. $1,000,000. 
 MERICOS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 524 Auditorium Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Burton E. Green, President. 
 Calvin C. Green, Secretary. Novem- 
 ber 7, 1901. $100,000, Orig.; $10,000. 
 Dec. 
 MEXICAN ASSOCIATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 232 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care Chas. L. Wilde, Secretary. April 
 1. 1910. $1,500,000. 
 MEXICAN PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1015 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. L. Doheny, President. O. D. 
 Bennett, Secretary. December 20, 
 1900. $10,000,000. 
 *M. G. & P. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 34, Bakersfield, Cal. T. M. Young. 
 Secretary. (Not operating; property 
 leased by company returned to own- 
 ers.) 
 MIDAS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Hosfield Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care H. P. Cortelyou. June 20, 1917. 
 $20,000. 
 MIDGET OIL COMPANY, 
 
 60 California St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 J. D. Spreckels, Jr., President. W. H. 
 Hannam, Secretary. April 11, 1910. 
 $25,000. 
 *MIDLAND OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 10.S4 Security Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Bridge, Secretary. November 20, 
 1908. $100,000. Six wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ♦MIDLANDS OILFIELDS COMPANY, 
 LTD., 
 1034 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Bridge, Secretary. April 15. 1910. $1,- 
 000,000. Three wells, Kern County. 
 MID STATE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Bank of Italy Bldg., Santa Rosa, Cal. 
 Care Ross Campbell. February 15, 
 
 1918. $10,000. 
 
 MIDWAY BASIN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 230 American Bank Bldg., Monrovia, 
 Cal. Augustus G. Stearns. President. 
 Herbert J. Evans. Secretary. April 
 13, 1910. $500,000. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 Sd! 
 
 MIDWAY COLUMBIAN OIL COMPANY, 
 LTD., 
 744 Hastings St. \V., Vancouver, B. C. 
 William A. Bauer, President. J. W. 
 Bauer, Secretary. June 18, 1912. 
 $r>00,fiOO. Kern C'ount.w 
 *MIDWAY CONSOLIDATED LIMITED, 
 Box 141. Fellows, Cal. C. F. Burton, 
 President. A. L. Butcher, Secretar.v. 
 October 21. 1913. C 100.000. Two 
 uelli<, Kern County. 
 MIDWAY FIELD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Second floor. Garland Bldg., 740 S. 
 
 Broadway. Los Angreles. Cal. C. E. 
 
 Groat. President. Ben R. Meyer, 
 
 Secretary. Aug^ust S. 1910. $1,000,000. 
 
 *MIDWAY FIVE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 554 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. Edwin L. Martin, President. 
 March 22, 1910. $1,000,000. Six wells, 
 Kern County. 
 ♦MIDWAY GAS COMPANY, 
 
 S05 Garland Bldg.. Los Angeles. Cal. 
 A. E. Peat, Treasurer. Four wells, 
 Kern County. 
 *MIDWAY NORTHERN OIL COMPANY, 
 347 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. W. S. McGiffert. President. 
 M. M. Miles, Secretary. October 15. 
 1910. $1,000,000. Two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ♦MIDWAY OIL COMPANY. 
 
 Room 603, 310 Sansome St., San Fran- 
 cisco. Cal. James Ogden. President. 
 A. Heyman. Secretary. May 4, 1901. 
 $1,000,000. Twelve wells, Kern 
 
 County. 
 MIDWAY OIL COMPANY OF PORT- 
 LAND, 
 30 Concord Bldg., Portland. Ore. A. E. 
 Davis, Secretary. May 4, 1901. $1,- 
 000,000. 
 MIDWAY PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 THE, 
 lO.jS S. Flower St.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Philip L. Wilson, President. P. F. 
 Schumacher, Secretary. April IS. 
 
 1910. $2,000,000. Five wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 ♦MIDWAY PEERLESS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 617 Merritt Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 H. M. Whittier. President. H. L. 
 
 Westbrook. Secretary. February 28, 
 
 1911. $600,000. Twelve wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 ♦MIDWAY PREMIER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1103 Federal Realty Bldg.. Oakland, 
 
 Cal. A. J. Snyder, President. L. E. 
 
 Bower. Secretary. March 18, 1910. 
 
 $1,000,000. Nine wells. Kern County. 
 
 *MIDWAY ROYAL PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 648 S. Olive St.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Frank A. Garbutt, President. A. T. 
 Jergins, Secretary. October 13, 1910. 
 $1,000,000. Nine wells, Kern County. 
 
 ♦M. J. AND M. AND M. CONSOLI- 
 DATED, 
 2779 Poplar St.. Oakland, Cal, Bernard 
 Ransoine, President. S. C. Teal, Sec- 
 retary. August 22, 1910. $2,000,000, 
 Thirty wells, Kern Count.v. (Prop- 
 erty leased to Standard Oil Com- 
 pany.) 
 
 MILES, WILLIAM E., 
 
 6S Post St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 ♦MILLIE FRANCIS OIL COMPANY, 
 Box S, Taft, Cal. T. ( ). May. Superin- 
 tendent. Seven wells, Kern County. 
 MINORU OIL COMPANY, 
 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. W. J, 
 Dinsmore, Secretary. June 2, 1909. 
 $500,000. 
 ♦MIOCENE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 159, Maricopa, Cal. P. Welch, 
 Piesident. Jas. P. Sweeney, Secre- 
 tary. July 5, 1912. $20,000. Two 
 wells, Kern County. 
 M. K. AND T. OIL COMPANY, 
 201 First Savings liank Bldg., Oakland, 
 Cal. Geoi-ge D. Metcalf, President. 
 John B. Metcalf, Seci-etary. January 
 15, 1900. $300,000. Fresno County. 
 ♦MOCAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Shale, Kern County. Cal. Chas. Rit- 
 
 tersbacher, I'resident. Elmer Rit- 
 
 tersbacher. Secretary. June 9, 1911. 
 
 S300,000. Four wells. Kern County. 
 
 ♦MODELO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 300 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 A. F. Morrison, President. W. R. 
 Berry, Secretary. April 26. 1898. 
 S. '50. 000. Nine wells. Ventura County. 
 MOGUL OIL COMPANY, 
 Visalia, Cal. Care L. C. Branch. L. 
 Shiffert. Piesident. L. C. Branch, 
 Secretary. October 6, 1909. $100,000. 
 MONARCH OIL COMPANY, 
 1809 Chester Ave., Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 L. V. Olcese. President. J. B. 
 Hewitt. Secretary. February 3, 1900. 
 $100,000. 
 MONTANA FRESNO OIL COMPANY, 
 1245 I St., Fresno, Cal. AV. M. Wyatt, 
 President. Wni. L. Dunn, Secretary. 
 January 14. 1900. $14,000. 
 MONTANA-WYOMING OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 966. Salt Lake City, T'tah. ^Villiam 
 Spry, President. A. B. Carstensen, 
 Secretary. October 1. 1917. $250,000. 
 MONTEBELLO NUMBER ONE OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 Room 602, 356 .^. Spring St., Los Ange- 
 les. Cal. Care Geo. A. Boden. Janu- 
 ary 4. 1918. $200,000. 
 ♦MONTEBELLO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 433 California St.. San Francisco. Cal. 
 Chas. W. Gardner, President. A. E. 
 Boynton. Secretary. May 5, 1909. 
 $1,000,000. Eighty wells, Ventura 
 County. 
 ♦MONTGOMERY, BUELAH J., 
 
 n.F.n. No. 1. Box 39. Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 MORRO BAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 San Luis 01)ispo. Cal. A. F. Fitz- 
 gei-ald. President. .August Vollmer, 
 Secretary. May 16, 1907. $10,000. 
 ♦MOUNT DIABLO OIL, MINING AND 
 DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 
 517 Central Bldg.. Los .\ngeles. Cal. 
 Jas. Cullingham, President. N. K. 
 Potter. Secretary. February 23. 1900. 
 $500,000. Four wells. Kern County. 
 M. P. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 cSOl Baker St.. P.akersfleld. Cal. Arthur 
 S. Crites. President. M. P. Flick- 
 inger. Secretary. May 8, 1909. $21,000. 
 
392 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 MUNRO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 521 W. P. Story Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Geo. W. Walker, President. 
 P. V. Gordon, Secretary. April 25, 
 l'tl2. $50,000. 
 MURIEL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. J. Leslie 
 Barneson. Secretary. April 22, 1909. 
 $250,000. 
 *MURPHY, W. J., 
 
 2112 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 Two wells, Kern County. 
 MURPHY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box "M." Whittier, Cal. William H. 
 Murphy, President. J. T. F. Baeyertz, 
 Secretary. August 18, 1904. $2,000,- 
 000. Los Angeles County and Orange 
 County. 
 *MUSCAT1NE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 S14 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 Los Angeles, Cal. Mira Hershey, 
 President. G. C. Macfarland, Secre- 
 tary. August 3, 1908. $20,000, Orig. ; 
 $300,000, Inc. Four wells, Kern 
 County. (Sold to Mira Hershey, who 
 will operate under name of "Good 
 Hope Wells.") 
 *MUTUAL OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 1006 California Bldg.. Los Angeles. Cal. 
 
 G. L. Holton, President. Grace L. 
 
 Stevens, Secretary. May 11, 1907. 
 
 $400,000. One well, Ventura County. 
 
 *MYRICK, RUTH K. (MRS.), 
 
 404-5 International Bank Bldg.. Los 
 Angeles, Cal. O. H. Myrick, Agent. 
 Eight wells. Kern County. 
 NACIREMA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Brower Bldg., Bakersfleld. Cal. 
 Robt. Law. Jr., President. E. C. 
 Reed. Secretary. September 29, 1909. 
 $50,000. Kern County. 
 NATIONAL OIL COMPANY, 
 627 E. Third St.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 H. H. Schwarz, President. B. L. 
 Schwarz. Secretary. June 15, 1915. 
 $10,000. 
 ♦NATIONAL PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 1001 Higgins Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. C. R. 
 Stevens, Secretary. December 6, 1911. 
 $3,500,000. Two wells, Kern County. 
 NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1003 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Wm. Walker, President. C. R. Stev- 
 ens. Secretary. April 24, 1913. $100,- 
 000. 
 NATOMA OIL COMPANY, 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 W. R. Berry. President. R. A. Mor- 
 ton, Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 532 Fifteenth St., Oakland, Cal. C. A. 
 Brown, President. E. R. Arner, Sec- 
 retary. February 3, 1917. $100,000. 
 ♦NETHERLANDS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1910 Mariposa St.. Fresno, Cal. W. B. 
 Holland, President. Ben Epstein, 
 Secretary. March 5, 1909. $200,000. 
 Three wells, Fresno County. 
 
 ♦NEVADA COUNTY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 820 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 D. E. Morgan, President. W. B. 
 Robb, Secretary. September 22, 1900. 
 $250,000. Thirteen wells, Kern Countv. 
 
 ♦NEVADA PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1026 Ciocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 A. D. Davis, President. G. D. Abbott, 
 Secretary. December 23, 1908. $1,- 
 000,000, Orig.; $5,000,000, Inc. 
 
 NEW CASTAIC OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1525 Brooklyn Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Geo. D. Alspach, President. Gene- 
 vieve D. Garner, Secretary. March 
 18, 1909. $500,000. 
 
 *NEW CENTER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 637. 58 Sutter St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. D. S. Bachman, President. 
 .\. N. Baldwin. Secretary. Septem- 
 ber 25, 1905. $25,000. Five wells, 
 Kein County. 
 
 NEW ENGLAND OIL COMPANY, 
 
 119 E. Colorado St., Pasadena, Cal. 
 M. E. Wood, President. MacD. Snow- 
 ball, Secretary. April 16, 1900. $300,- 
 000. 
 
 NEW ERA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Soutliern Title Bldg., San Diego, Cal. 
 Care Sumner & May. September 30, 
 1916. $100,000. 
 
 NEWHALL MOUNTAIN OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 210 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Cal. 
 L. D. Swartwout, President. S. L. 
 Wallis, Secretary. October 9. 1901. 
 $50,000. 
 
 NEW HOPE OIL COMPANY, 
 729 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 C. S. I^oumeister, Vice-President. 
 W. E. Dennison, Secretary. Octo- 
 ber 3, 1899. $100,000. 
 
 NEWLOVE OIL COMPANY, 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. W. Orcutt, President. John 
 McPeak, Secretary. April 30, 1906. 
 $1,500,000. Santa Barbara County. 
 
 NEWMAN, MORRRIS OIL AND LAND 
 COMPANY, 
 1 Powell St., San Francisco, Cal. W. 
 W. Kaye, President. Chas. J. New- 
 man. Secretary. January 3, 1'912. 
 $500,000. 
 
 NEW MEXICO OIL COMPANY, 
 Ventura, Cal. Gus Mulholland. Man- 
 ager. 
 
 *NEW PENNSYLVANIA PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 105 N. Broadway. Santa Maria, Cal. 
 .\. F. Fugler, President. G. M. Scott, 
 Secretary. August 6, 1904. $500,000. 
 Four Wells. Santa Barbara County. 
 
 *NEW SAN FRANCISCO CRUDE OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 ;'i>4 I St., Fresno, Cal. H. H. Welsh, 
 Vice President. W. J. O'Neill, Sec- 
 retary. January 17, 1902. $40,000, 
 Orig.; $150,000, Inc. Two wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 *NILES LEASE COMPANY, 
 
 1034 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Bridge, Secretary. February 17, 
 1908. $1,000,000. Nine wells, Los 
 Angeles County. 
 
SECOND ANNU.VL REPORT. 
 
 393 
 
 *NORTH AMERICAN OIL CONSOLI- 
 DATED, 
 544 :\Iaiket St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 Loui-s Titus, President. C. F. Nance, 
 Secretary. February 3, 1910. $3,000,- 
 000. Nineteen wells. Kern County. 
 
 NORTH MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 598, care Roy .Tones, Santa Monica, 
 Cal. L. W. Andrews, President. Roy 
 Jones, Secretary. November 8, 1909. 
 $200,000. 
 
 OAKBURN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1003 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. AV. Maddrill. President. C. R. 
 Stevens, Secretary. February 18, 
 
 1910. ?1. 000, 000. 
 
 ♦OAKLAND MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 612 Union Savings Bank Bldg., Oak- 
 land, Cal. James P. Taylor, Secre- 
 tary. June 15, 1910. $500,000. Four 
 wells. Kern County. 
 OAKLAND OIL COMPANY, 
 
 58 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. W. T. 
 Sesnon, Vice President. A. J. 
 Samuel, Secretary. September 14, 
 1890. $20,000, 
 *OAK RIDGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Chas. W. Gardner, President. A. E. 
 Boynton. Secretary. January 6, 
 
 1911. $5,000,000. Two wells, Ventura 
 County. 
 
 *OBISPO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 341, San Luis Obispo, Cal. 
 J. W. Barneberg, President. Fran- 
 cis H. Throop, Secretary. February 
 25, 1909. $500,000. Two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 OCCIDENT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1!'27 Mariposa St., Fresno. Cal. Wm. 
 Helm. President. W. O. Miles, Sec- 
 retary. May 13, 1S99. $32,000. 
 
 OCTAVE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Wm. H. Whittier, President. Thos. 
 A. O'Donnell, Secretarv. April 11, 
 1903. .$50,000. 
 
 OHIO CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 346 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. June 4, 1910. $300,000. Kern 
 County. 
 "OIL EXPLORATION COMPANY OF 
 CALIFORNIA, 
 603 Nevada Bank Bldg.. San Francisco, 
 Cal. .Tos. Errington, President. Jas. 
 P. Sweeney, Secretary. August 8, 
 1910. $300,000. Five wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 OILFIELDS SYNDICATE, 
 
 901 Insurance Exchange. San Francisco, 
 Cal. A. E. Boynton, President. Sep- 
 tember 27. 1917. $250,000. 
 OIL LAND EXPLORATION COMPANY, 
 514 Humboldt Bank Bldg., San Fran- 
 cisco. Cal. Care H. F. Peart. Febru- 
 ary 23, 1909. $250,000. 
 *OJAI OIL COMPANY, 
 
 315 P.umiller Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 F. E. Dunlap, President. W. V. 
 Ambrose, Secretary. June 4, 1900. 
 $750,000. Four wells, Ventura County. 
 
 *OJAI VALLEY PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 207 Laughlin Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 S. H. Watson, President. Jas. A. 
 
 Haskett, Secretary. March 11, 1909. 
 
 $750,000. Twenty wells, Kern County. 
 OLD KEYSTONE OIL COMPANY, 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 Lyman Stewart, President. John 
 
 i\IcPeak. Secretary. February 15, 
 
 U97. $100,000. 
 OLEMA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 824 Mills Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 Oliver Ellsworth. President. M. A. 
 
 Thomas, Secretary. October 2, 1900. 
 
 $200,000. Kern County. 
 OLEUM TERRA COMPANY, 
 
 2706 Brighton Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 E. C. Freeman, President. J. G. 
 
 Todd. Secretary. January 9, 1901. 
 
 $16,000. 
 *OLIG CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 2827 La Salle Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 Geo. W. Walker, President. J. H. 
 
 Purdy, Secretary. September 28. 
 
 1904. $500,000. Nine wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 OLIG LAND COMPANY, 
 
 2827 La Salle Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Geo. W. Walker, President. J. H. 
 Purdv, Secretarv. February 14, 1908. 
 $50,000. 
 *OLINDA LAND COMPANY, 
 
 702 Equitable Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. H. Bailey, Jr., President. M. 
 Sutherland, Secretary. August 31, 
 1900. $2,000,000, Nine wells, Orange 
 County. 
 ON TOP OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1611 Las Lunas St., Pasadena, Cal. 
 J. F. Waterman. President-acting. 
 V. L. O'Brien, Secretary. March 29, 
 1915. $25,000. Kern County. 
 OPHIR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 324 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. W. J. 
 T)in.=!more, Secretary. October 7, 1909. 
 $100,000. Fresno County. 
 ORANGE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 303 Tajo Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. W. B. 
 Scott, President. W. Astley, Secre- 
 tary. (Dissolved.) 
 -ORCUTT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Lompoc, Cal. A. Lehmann, President. 
 J. A. Day, Secretary. December 31, 
 1907. $300,000. Five wells, Santa 
 Barbara Countv. 
 OSAGE FIFTY-EIGHT OIL COMPANY, 
 1420 Orange Drive, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care Chas. Rittersbacher. March 6, 
 
 1905. $500,000. 
 OTAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 902 .\merican National Bank Bldg,, San 
 Diego, Cal. E. S. Gilbert, President 
 O. W. Johnston, Secretary. Janu- 
 ary 3, 1910. $125,000. 
 *OZARK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 564, Los Angeles, Cal. W. P. 
 James, President. O. H. Burke, Sec- 
 retary. July 18, 1907. $250,000. Three 
 wells, Fresno County. 
 
394 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 OZENA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 611 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care Alfred E. I'eterson. April 17, 
 
 mif). $joo,ooo. 
 
 ♦PACIFIC CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 112 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 G. N. Easton, President. Jolm Lee, 
 Jr., Secretary. May 19, 1911. $750,- 
 000. Three wells, Kern County. 
 *PACIFIC LIGHT AND POWER COR- 
 PORATION, 
 608 I'acific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. O. y. Showers, Secretary. Forty 
 wells, Los Angeles County. (Consoli- 
 dated with Southern California Edison 
 Compan\'.) 
 ♦PACIFIC MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 «22 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 B. S. Noyes, President. Benjamin 
 Romaine, Secretar>'. January 31, 
 1910. $250,000. Four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 PACIFIC OILFIELDS LIMITED, 
 
 350 California St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 A. B. Williamson, President. F. W. 
 Bishop, Secretary. December 23, 1907. 
 £250,000. San Luis Obispo County 
 and Santa Barljara County. 
 ♦PACIFIC STATES PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 P. O. Box "B2," Coahnga, Cal. G. W. 
 Richard, President. L. L. Richard, 
 Secretary. April 23, 1909. $300,000. 
 One well, Fresno County. 
 PALLADIUM INVESTMENT COMPANY, 
 ■ 64S S. Olive St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Fi-anl: A. Garbutt, President, A. T. 
 Jergins, Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 PALMER ANNEX OIL COMPANY, 
 1000 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Shirley E. Meserve, President. 
 J. E. Wallis, Secretary. June 5, 
 1909. .'52.000,000. 
 ♦PALMER UNION OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 202, Santa Barbara, Cal. J. M. 
 Williamson, President. M. F. Lewis, 
 . Secretary. December 5, 1910. $10,- 
 000,000. Five wells, Kern County; 
 6 wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 1015 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. L. Doheny, President. O. D. Ben- 
 nett, Secretary. September 11, 1916. 
 $1,000,000. Ventura County. 
 PAN AMERICAN PETROLEUM IN- 
 VESTMENT CORPORATION, 
 1015 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. L. Doheny, President. O. D. Ben- 
 nett, Secretary. October 30, 1916. 
 $5,000,000. 
 *PANTHEON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. R. P. Schwerin, President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. February 
 2S, 1910. $750,000. Two wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 ♦PARAFFINE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 556, Room 416, ' Pi'oducers Bank 
 Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. H. F. Con- 
 diet, President. T. H. Minor. Secre- 
 tary. .January 24, 1901. $300,000. 
 Five wells, Kern County. 
 
 PARAFFIN OIL PRODUCTS COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 732 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care E. Earl Crandall, Agent. July 
 26, 1917. $200,000. 
 PARAISO OIL COMPANY, 
 Syndicate Bldg., Oakland, Cal. J. E. 
 Ennis, President. J. N. Turner, Sec- 
 retary. September 18, 1914. $200,000. 
 *PARKER, M. C, 
 
 1134 W. Eighteenth St., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Twelve wells, Kern County. 
 PARKER OIL COMPANY, 
 208 S. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Nettie A. Parker, President. M. F. 
 Klingaman, Secretary. May 16, 1900. 
 $250,000. 
 ♦PATRICIA OIL COMPANY. 
 
 P. O. Box 441, Bakersfield, Cal. F. A. 
 Carrick, President. A. C. Tupman, 
 Secretary. May 21, 1910. $250,000. 
 Seventeen wells, Kern County. 
 PAUSON OIL COMPANY, 
 180 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 S. B. Pauson, President. J. W. Pau- 
 son, Secretary. November 5, 1904. 
 $100,000. 
 P. C. L. OIL COMPANY, 
 111 N. Church St., Visalia, Cal. Geo. T. 
 Parr, President. John Cutler, Secre- 
 tary. November 26, 1909. $100,000. 
 ♦PEERLESS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 824 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 T. C. Petersen, President. H. C. 
 Park, Secretary. October 9, 1899. 
 $1,000,000. Sixty-two wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ♦PENN COALINGA PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 607 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. J. L. Boyner, Presi- 
 dent. Robt. Hays Smith, Secretary. 
 June 26, 1905. $350,000. Ten wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 PENTLAND UNION PETROLEU.M COM- 
 PANY, 
 401 L^nion Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Edward Fox, President. F. C. 
 Lamb, Secretary. June 29, 1912. 
 $15,000. 
 PERSEUS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 207 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. Dudley, President. W. H. Dow- 
 sing, Secretary. March 7, 1901. $200,- 
 000. Kern County. 
 ♦PETROL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 Santa Susana, Cal. W. S. Baylis, Sec- 
 retary. Ten wells. Ventura County. 
 ♦PETROLEUM COMPANY, THE, 
 
 407-8 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. M. H. Mosier, Presi- 
 dent. Geo. H. Johnson, Secretary. 
 September 30. 1910. $250,000. Four 
 wells. Orange County. 
 ♦PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 756 Kerckhoff Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 E. O. Faulkner, President. G. Holt- 
 erhoff, Jr., Secretary. May 26, 1899. 
 $125,000. Seventy wells. Orange 
 County; xll wells, Kern County. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 395 
 
 'PETROLEUM MIDWAY COMPANY, 
 LTD., 
 1034 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. Norman 
 Uridg-e, Secretary. F"ebruary 15, 1915. 
 .$1,000,000. Nine wells, Kern County. 
 PETROLEUM NORTH MIDWAY COM- 
 PANY, 
 10i'3 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 F. W. Bradley, President. S. A. Gui- 
 berson, Jr., Secretary. Kern County. 
 (Dissolved.) 
 PETROLIA OIL COMPANY, 
 Tulare and J Sts., Tulare. Cal. A. W. 
 Wheeler, President. W. A. Higgins, 
 Secretary. June 29. 1899. $50,000. 
 PHOENIX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. (). I!ox 416. Hanford. Cal. P. McRae. 
 l're.«^ident. W. R. McQuiddy. Secre- 
 tary. November 28, 1898. $100,000. 
 PICO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 303 Tajo nidg., Los Angeles, Cal. W. B. 
 Scott. President. W. Astley, Secre- 
 tai-y. (Dissolved.) 
 ♦PIEDMONT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 12or. Broadway, Oakland. Cal. E. A. 
 Heron. President. H. L. Breed. Sec- 
 tary. December 17, 1900. $4,000. 
 Six wells. Kern County. (Property 
 sold; now operated by A. S. Crites.) 
 PIERPONT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 149 N. Los Angeles St.. Los Angeles, 
 
 Cal. Wm. Hardee. President. F. W. 
 
 Black, Secretary. March 29, 1909. 
 
 $500,000. Twelve wells, Kern County. 
 
 *PILOT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 607 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. H. J. Doulton, Presi- 
 dent. G. A. Scott. Secretary. May 
 9. 1908. $100,000, Orig. : $200,000, Inc. 
 Five wells, Fresno County. 
 ♦PINAL DOME OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Santa Maria. Cal. J. F. Goodwin, 
 President. Geo. P. Merritt, Secre- 
 tary. June 21, 1912. $360,000. Sixty- 
 eight wells, Santa Barbara County; 
 10 wells, Kern County. (Property 
 pui'cbased by L'nion (Jil Co.) 
 PINE RIDGE PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 .Amy Block, Coalinga. Cal. Care Henry 
 S. Richmond. May 8. 1917. $50,000. 
 PIONEER MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 411 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. I. Strasburger, President. A. E. 
 ('ole. Secretary. August 17, 1907. 
 $1,000,000. 
 ♦PIONEER MIDWAY OIL COMPANY 
 CONSOLIDATED, 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. Wm. Sproule, President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. June 13. 
 1910. $2,000,000. Six wells. Kern 
 Count.v. 
 PIRU OIL COMPANY. 
 300 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 W. Gregg. Jr., President. W. R. 
 Berry. Secretary. .Iaiuiar.\- 21. 1887. 
 ?100.000. 
 PITCHER & GARBUTT OIL COMPANY, 
 64S S. Olive St. Los Angeles, (Jal. Frank 
 A. Garbutt President. Samuel C. 
 Hall, Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 
 PITTSBURGH BELRIDGE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 P. O. Box 10. McKittrick, Cal. W. S. 
 Kuhn President. Wendell S. Kuhn, 
 Secretary. April 12, 1912. $250,000. 
 Kern Count.v. 
 PITTSBURGH PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 410 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. Care 
 R. A. Broomfield. June 4, 1914. $1,- 
 000,000. 
 PLACENTIA OIL COMPANY, 
 52.' Security Bldg., I^os Angeles, Cal. 
 S. E. Brobst, Secretary. November 
 4, 1914. $100,000. Orange County. 
 (Dissolved.) 
 PLACERITA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 no E. Colorado St.. Pasadena, Cal. 
 F. C. Melton, President. Leo G. 
 MacLaughlin, Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 PLEASANT VALLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 LTD., 
 Care Universal Oil Company, Lost Hills, 
 Cal. T. A. Crumpton, President. 
 I. M. Conkey. Secretary. August 16, 
 1911. $15,000. 
 PLEYTO CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 333 Kearny St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 C. W. Jackson, President. J. C. 
 Currier, Secretary. April 15, 1912. 
 $400,000. 
 PORTOLA OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 708 Minnesota St., San Francisco, CaJ. 
 Care Geo. P. Moore, Agent. June 11. 
 1917. (No par value.) 
 POSO CREEK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care S. L. Mack. Southern Hotel, 
 Bakersfield, Cal. S. P. Wible, Presi- 
 dent. S. L. Mack, Secretary. Novem- 
 ber 22, 1899. $100,000. 
 POSTON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 354, Santa Clara. Cal. J. C. Suth- 
 erland, President. F. A. Birge. Sec- 
 retary. October 29. 1899. .'JSO.OOO. 
 ♦POTTER OIL COMPANY OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, 
 410 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield. Cal. 
 Robt. I.,aw. Jr., President. J. H. 
 Healey, Secretary. April 26, 1915. 
 $500,000. Twenty-four wells, Kern 
 Count\-. 
 ♦PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care Thos. M. Diviny. 244 Kearny St., 
 San Francisco. Cal. Alex Wark. 
 President. T. V. Daub. Secretary. 
 April 14. 1916. $50,000. Two wells, 
 Kern County. 
 PREMIER ANTIOCH OIL COMPANY, 
 714 Tenth St., Oakland. Cal. S. B. 
 Reynolds. President. .1. H. Somers, 
 Secretjiry. August 19. 1911. $200,000. 
 ♦PREMIER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 579 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. T. Spellacy, President. W. M. 
 Wallace, Secretary. September 5, 
 1907. $1,000,000. Nine wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 *PRICEWELL OIL COMPANY, 
 Care C. E. Price Wilcox Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. A. D. Elwell, Presi- 
 dent. C. E. Price, Secretary. March 
 20, 1909. $50,000. Eight wells. Kern 
 County. 
 
396 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 PRINCETON OIL COMPANY, 
 208 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 H. A. Jastro, President. C. A. Bar- 
 low, Secretary. January 7, 1913. 
 .$50,000. Kern County. 
 
 PRODUCERS OIL COMPANY, GUAR- 
 ANTEED, 
 1945 Tulare St., Fresno. Cal. B. F. 
 Shepherd, Jr., President. N. G. 
 Cochrane, Secretary. October 25, 1899. 
 $500,000. Kern County. 
 
 ♦PROVIDENTIAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 .320 Timken Bldg., San Diego. Cal. F. E. 
 AVisecup, President. J. A. Smith, 
 Secretary. October 5, 1914. $1,000,- 
 000. Two wells. Orange County. 
 
 PROVIDENT OIL MINING COMPANY, 
 
 637 Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco, 
 
 Cal. Dr. A. McFadyen, President. 
 
 J. C. Cullen, Secretary. November 
 
 26, 1900. $300,000. Kern County. 
 
 PUENTE OIL COMPANY, 
 1005 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Wm. R. Rowland, President. W. 
 Astley, Secretary. January 22, 1892. 
 $250,000. 
 
 PURE OIL COMPANY OF SANTA 
 PAULA, 
 512 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. W. Young, President. Philip 
 Forve, Secretary. June 4, 1900. $300,- 
 000. 
 
 PURISSIMA HILLS OIL COMPANY, 
 349 Rialto Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 Howard A. Broughton, President. 
 James Casey, Secretary. October 31, 
 190S. $1,000,000. 
 
 PURITAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 504 I. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. W. J. Wallace, President. Harry 
 J. Bauer, Secretary. March 22, 1916. 
 $100,000. 
 
 ♦PYRAMID OIL COMPANY, 
 
 715 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 G. S. Johnson, President. Otto B. 
 Johnson. Secretarj-. October 7, 1909. 
 $1,000,000. Thirteen wells, Ventura 
 County; 5 wells. Kern County. 
 
 *QUEEN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care First National Bank, Los Angeles, 
 Cal. W. N. Hamaker, Secretary. 
 Three wells, Fresno County. 
 
 QUINTUPLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 338 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles. Cal. R. J. Gaffney. Presi- 
 dent. A. E. Hurley, Secretary. July 
 30. 1914. $100,000. Two wells. Orange 
 County. 
 
 RADIUM OIL COMPANY, 
 410 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. Charles Sutro, President. Sid- 
 ney L. Schwartz, Secretary. April 
 29, 1904. $250,000. 
 
 *RANCHO LA BREA OIL COMPANY, 
 Merchants National Bank Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. G. Allan Hancock, 
 Executor. Fifty- seven wells, Los 
 Angeles County. 
 
 RAMBLER OIL COMPANY, 
 619 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. V. McQuigg, President. A. J. 
 AVallace, Secretary. June 17, 1908. 
 $50,000. 
 
 ^RECORD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 435 Mills Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 H. H. Haub, President. W. J. Clark, 
 
 Secretary. March 3, 1905. $200,000. 
 
 Eight wells, Fresno County. 
 RECOVERY OIL COMPANY, 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 Geo. T. Cameron, President. R. A. 
 
 Morton, Secretary. December, 1910. 
 
 $1,000,000. Fresno County. 
 RECRUIT OIL COMPANY, 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, 
 
 Cal. Wm. Sproule. President. P. G. 
 
 Williams. Secretary. May 4, 1903. 
 
 $1,000,000. Santa Barbara County. 
 RED MAN PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 3096 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 A. A. Cohn, President. W. I. Sterett, 
 
 Secretary. October 27, 1911. $300,000. 
 REFINING AND PRODUCING OIL COM- 
 
 PANY, 
 354 Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. T. N. 
 
 Barnsdall, President. R. A. Broom- 
 field, Secretary. May 4, 1911. $2,- 
 
 250,000. 
 RED STAR PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1034 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. W. D. 
 
 Stewart, Secretary. June 8, 1917. 
 
 $500,000. 
 REGAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 226-227 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 
 Cal. E. E. Dunlap, President. G. C. 
 
 Dennis, Secretary. September 12, 
 
 1908. $100,000. Kern County. 
 REPUBLIC OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Ills Hearst Bldg.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 S. A. Guiberson, Jr., President. B. H. 
 
 Henderson, Secretary. February 2, 
 
 1910. $6,000. 
 RESULT OIL COMPANY, 
 Ills Kohn Building, San Francisco, 
 
 Cal. P. E. Bowles, President. F. W. 
 
 McNear. Secretary. March 6 1908. 
 
 $25,000. 
 *REVENUE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Citizens Savings Bank Bldg., Pasa- 
 dena. . Cal. R. H. Pinney, President. 
 
 A. K. Nash, Secretary. March 17, 
 
 1900. $200,000. Eleven wells, Kern 
 
 County. 
 ♦REWARD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Ills Kohl Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 P. E. Bowles, President. F. W. 
 
 McNear. Secretary. March 9, 1901. 
 
 $100,000. Forty-two wells, Kern 
 
 County. 
 RHOADS & SCHMITT, 
 Alma, Cal. Wm. Rhoads, Manager. 
 
 Santa Clara County. 
 *RICE RANCH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 710 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 
 Los Angeles, Cal. C. J. Kubach, 
 
 President. E. A. Rang, Secretary. 
 
 March 14, 1904. $300,000. Thirteen 
 
 wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 RICHFIELD OIL COMPANY, 
 933 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 T. A. Winter, President. G. J. Sym- 
 
 inton. Secretary. November 29, 1911. 
 
 $150,000. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 397 
 
 RIO BRAVO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care AVm. I'almtag. Hollister, Cal. 
 Geo. D. Clark. President. Walker C. 
 Graves, Secretary. February 14, 1900. 
 $100,000. 
 RIO HONDO PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1117 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Care Goodwin & Morgrage. 
 November 1, 1917. $300,000. 
 ROANOKE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room .■?, Farmers National Bank, 
 Fresno, Cal. Care G. L. Warlow, 
 Secretary. December 24, 1900. $100,- 
 000. 
 *ROCK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1007 Washington Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. L. C. Torrance, President. 
 Nichols Milbank, Secretary. April 7, 
 1910. $125,000. Eight wells, Kern 
 County. 
 ROSE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Frederick J. Mullen, President. 
 James B. Sullivan, Secretary. July 
 6, 1903. $200,000. 
 ROSE OIL COMPANY, 
 ."^espe. Cal. C. E. Ingalls, President. 
 Ventura County. 
 ROYAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD., 
 720 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Care 
 Murphey & Gray. June 29, 1917. 
 $9,600. 
 R. T. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care G. S. Thurman, Madera, Cal. 
 "\Y. B. Thurman. President. G. S. 
 Thurman. Secretary. September 19, 
 1910. $150,000. 
 *RUBY OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 lOOS Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. M. Danziger, President. George L. 
 Reynolds, Secretary. February 13, 
 1908. $40,000. Ten wells, Kern 
 County. 
 *SAFE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 208 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 C. A. Barlow. President. W. H. Hill, 
 Secretary. March 1, 1907. $100,000. 
 Four wells. Kern County. 
 SAFETY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care G. E. Brinckerhoff. Delger Bldg., 
 Fourteenth and Broadway, Oakland, 
 Cal. G. Erwin Brinckerhoff, Presi- 
 dent. M. V. Cooley, Secretary. March 
 8. l'>01. $300,000, Orig.: $17,500, Dec. 
 *SALT LAKE OIL COMPANY OF CALI- 
 FORNIA, 
 53 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. Wm. Sproule. President. P. G. 
 Williams. Secretary. November 27, 
 1903. $500,000. One hundred five 
 wells, I.,os Angeles, County. 
 *SALTMARSH CANON OIL COMPANY, 
 I'. O. Bo.K 44, Santa Paula, Cal. A. M. 
 Dunham, President. F. H. Dunham, 
 Secretary. September 24, 1902. $20,- 
 000, Orig.; $50,000, Inc. Five wells, 
 Ventura County. 
 ♦SALVIA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Thos. A. O'Donnell, President. Ellis 
 T. Yarnell, Secretary. November 3, 
 1915. $10,000. Fourteen wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 
 SAMSONIAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 First National Bank Bldg., Oakland, 
 Cal. Care H. B. Griffith. March 19, 
 1917. $25,000. 
 
 SAN ANTONIO OIL AND LAND COM- 
 PANY, 
 348 Hayes St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 James R. Little. President. C. W. 
 Jackson, Secretai-v. March 19, 1900. 
 $100,000. 
 
 SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 San Bernardino, Cal. Care A. E. Fer- 
 ris. December 2, 1912. $25,000. 
 
 SAN CARLOS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 200 McAllister St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 February 19. 1892. $1,000,000, Orig.; 
 $100,000, Dec. 
 
 SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL VALLEY 
 OIL COMPANY, 
 American Bank Bldg.. San Diego, Cal. 
 Care Bernard & Macomber. March 
 21, 1917. $25,000. 
 
 *SAN DIEGO CONSOLIDATED OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 Owl Drug Bldg., San Diego, Cal. 
 P. M. Johnson, President. George 
 H. Hughes. Secretary. May 3, 1915. 
 $500,000. Two wells, Orange County. 
 
 SAN DIEGO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care John F. McVean. 2637 Logan Ave., 
 San Diego, Cal. .John F. McVean, 
 President. H. C. Barnes, Secretary. 
 October 28, 1916. $50,000. 
 
 *SAN FRANCISCO AND McKITTRICK 
 OIL COMPANY, 
 607 :\lonadnocl< Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. H. U. Maxfield. President. 
 Walter C. Beatie, Secretary. Decem- 
 ber 11, 1809. $500,000. Seventeen 
 wells. Kern County. 
 
 SAN FRANCISCO AND WYOMING OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 67 Buena Vista Terrace, San Francisco, 
 Cal. F. J. Baird, President. Wm. J. 
 Drew. Secretary. August 15, 1913. 
 $200,000. 
 
 *SAN FRANCISCO MIDWAY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 600 Market St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 G. F. Lyon, President. W. S. Oliver, 
 Secretary. March 25, 1910. $500,000. 
 One well. Kern County. 
 
 SAN FRANCISCO OSAGE OIL AND 
 GAS COMPANY, 
 617 Merritt Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. M. Graham, President. F. B. 
 Sutton. Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 
 SAN GABRIEL PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 1117 Title Insurance Bldg.. Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. Care Goodwin & Morgrage. 
 June 28. 1917. $100,000. 
 
 SAN JUAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1910 iMaripo.'ia St., Fresno, Cal. Ben 
 Epstein, Secretary. March 5, 1909. 
 $250,000. F'resno County. 
 
 *SANTA CLARA OIL AND DEVELOP- 
 MENT COMPANY, 
 719 Story Bldg.. Los .Vngeles, Cal. L. C. 
 Throop, President. C. A. Nelson, 
 Secretary. February 9, 1912. $1,000,- 
 000. One well, Ventura County. 
 
.S98 
 
 STATK (Hr. AND GAS Sin'KRVISOK. 
 
 SANTA MARIA CRUDE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 31(1 Bumiller Blclg., IjOs Angeles, Cal. 
 VV. V. Ambrose. President. Chas. P. 
 Off, Secretary. December 29, 190G. 
 $500,000. 
 
 SANTA MARIA ENTERPRISE OIL 
 COMPANY, 
 
 (il3 Hibernian Banl-c. Lo.s Angeles, Cal. 
 
 G. E. Bittinger, President. B. L. 
 
 Brock, Secretary. December 15, 
 
 1900. $400,000. 
 *SANTA MARIA OILFIELDS, INC., 
 Box 638, Santa Maria, Cal. Carroll W. 
 
 Gates, President. Jay Spence, Sec- 
 retary. March 14. 1916. $2,250,000. 
 
 Four wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 *SANTA PAULA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 H. R. Edwards, President. A. E. 
 
 Boynton, Secretary. October 13, 1916. 
 
 $100,000. One well, Santa Barbara 
 
 County. 
 
 SANTA PAULA Y SATICOY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 
 319 Kohl Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 William Whitney, President. A. C. 
 Hellman, Secretary. March 28, 1903. 
 $100,000. 
 
 SANTA SUSANA OIL CORPORATION, 
 
 1101 Hollingsworth Bldg-., I. H. Lehman, 
 President. Herbert M. De Lanoie, 
 Secretary. Los Angeles, Cal. Novem- 
 ber 30, 1917. $3,000,000. 
 
 ♦SANTA SUSANA SYNDICATE, 
 
 1101 Hollingsworth Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Dr. A. Hirschi, President. 
 Eleven wells, Ventura County. (Prop- 
 erty taken over by Santa Susana Oil 
 Corporation.) 
 
 *SAUER DOUGH OIL COMPANY, 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Geo. T. Cameron, President. R. A. 
 Morton, Secretary. January 7, 1901. 
 $50,000. Fresno County. 
 
 *SCARAB OIL COMPANY, 
 
 344 Fifth St.. Oxnard, Cal. W. L. 
 Dunn, President. H. R. Staples, Sec- 
 retary. March 1, 1909. $100,000. Two 
 wells, Ventura County. (Property of 
 Union Oil Company; pumped by 
 Scarab Oil Company on royalty.) 
 
 SEABOARD OIL AND TRANSIT COM- 
 PANY, 
 1101 Story Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 C. L. Flack. President. C. A. Good- 
 rich, Secretary. December 28, 1911. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 -'SEASIDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 SummerJand. Cal. H. J. Hart, Presi- 
 dent. L. C. Cook, Secretary. Febru- 
 ary 24, 1S9S. $200,000, Orig.; $10,000 
 Dec. .Seven wells. Santa Barbara 
 County. 
 
 *SECTION FIVE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 255 Holbrook Bldg., San Francisco, 
 Cal. F. L. Lezinsky, President. 
 S. G. O. King, Secretary. December 
 3, 1900. $75,000, Orig.; $150,000, Inc. 
 Eight wells, Kern County. 
 
 SECTION ONE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 50L' lialboa l?ldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 T. A. O'Donnell, President. O. G. 
 INlj'er.s, Secretary. August 14, 1907. 
 $10,000. 
 *SECTION SEVEN OIL COMPANY, 
 G07 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. AV. J. Boiner, Presi- 
 dent. H. E. Sherbley, Secretary. June 
 26, 1905. $300,000. Six wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 SECTION THREE OIL COMPANY, 
 Care G. S. Thurman, Madera, Cal. 
 W. B. Thuiman, President. G. S. 
 Thurman, Secretary. February 23, 
 1911. $150,000. 
 SECTION TWELVE OIL COMPANY, 
 Care .Jordan & Jordan, Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 April 4, 1911. $50,000. 
 ^SECTION TWENTY-FIVE OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 20S Brower Bldg., Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 T. E. Sullivan, President. C. A. Bar- 
 low, Secretary. September 28, 1903. 
 $40,000. Thirty-two wells, Kern 
 
 County. 
 ♦SECURITY DEVELOPMENT COM- 
 PANY, 
 P. O. Box 813. Bakersfleld. Cal. E. D. 
 Burge, President. C. H. Franey, Sec- 
 retary. April 29, 1913. $50,000. Nine 
 wells. Kern County. 
 SECURITY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1004 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. Care E. A. Hawkins. Octo- 
 ber 19, 1916. $200,000. Kern County. 
 *SENECA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1133 Divisadero St., Fresno, Cal. Geo. 
 
 L. Warlow, President. W. T. 
 
 Knowles, Secretary. April 20, 1908. 
 
 $250,000. Five wells. Fresno County. 
 
 *SESNON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 58 Sutter St.. San Francisco, Cal. W. T. 
 Sesnon, President. G. W. Fanning, 
 Secretary. February 17, 1908. $100,- 
 000. Fifteen wells. Kern County. 
 SHANDON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 400, Caldwell, N. J. Alex- 
 ander Dallas, President. P. Beaton, 
 Secietary. February 19, 1913. $750,- 
 000. Fresno County. 
 SHAW RANCH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 638, Santa Maria, Cal. Oliver C. 
 Edwards, President. Jay Spence, 
 Secretary. September IS, 1912. $2.- 
 000,000. Santa Barbara County. 
 ♦SHAWMUT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 697 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. Allen T. Borst, Sec- 
 retary. Three wells, Fresno County. 
 (Dissolved.) 
 SHEAR PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 2827 La Salle Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 H. H. Argue, President. Ellen A. 
 Stoppard, Secretary. January 3, 1910. 
 $100,000. Seven wells, Kern County. 
 (Property purchased by Wesco Petro- 
 leum Company.) 
 ♦SHELL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, 
 343 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 W. Meischke-Smith, President. R. A. 
 Lewin, Secretary. July 30, 1915. $45,- 
 000,000. One hundred sixty-nine wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
SECONP ANNFAI. REPORT. 
 
 399 
 
 SHIRLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 421 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Cal. .7ohn 
 W. Shirley, President. J. G. Quick. 
 Secretary. January 7, 1903. $10,000. 
 SHREEVES OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 .'>5 New Montgomery St., San Fran- 
 cisco. Cal. ^Vm. Sproule. President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. July 28. 
 1906. $200,000. 
 SIBYL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1003 Higgins nidg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. AV. Maddrill. President. C. R. 
 Stevens. Secretary. October 11. 1909. 
 $50,000. Kern County. 
 SILVER TIP OIL COMPANY, 
 
 305 Fifth St., Coalinga Cal. February 
 1'5. 1909. $750. 
 SIXTEEN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 504, 411 S. Main St.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. February 15, 1917. $100,000. 
 *SLOCUM, THOS. A., 
 
 543 Bradbury Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Twelve wells. Ventura County. 
 *SNOOK, WALTER, 
 
 Maricopa, Cal. Kern County. 
 SOUTH COAST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 349 Rialto Bldg-., San Fiancisco, Cal. 
 James Casey, President. L. E. Gard- 
 ner. Secretary. July Id, 1913. $1.- 
 000.000. 
 SOUTHEASTERN LIMITED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Room 637. 5S Sutter St., San Francisco. 
 Cal. Louis Nathan, President. Chas. 
 G. Wilcox. Secretary. September 30, 
 190S. $500,000. 
 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 
 COMPANY, 
 120 East Fourth St.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Los Angeles County. 
 *SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COM- 
 PANY, 
 S0.-> Garland Bldg.. Los Angeles, Cal. 
 A. E. Peat. Treasurer and Comp- 
 ti-oller. Five wells. Kein County. 
 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OIL SYNDI- 
 CATE, LTD., 
 Bank of I..ompoc Bldg.. Lompoc, Cal. 
 Magnus Xevwat, President. Matthew 
 H. .\dams. Secretary. April 23, 1907. 
 £25,000. 
 SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY, 
 
 G5 Market St.. San Francisco, Cal. Wm. 
 Sproule. President. A. D'Heur, Man- 
 ager Fuel Oil Department. One hun- 
 dred thirty-nine wells, Fresno County: 
 44fi wells. Kein County. 
 SOUTHERN PETROLEUM COMPANY 
 OF CALIFORNIA, THE, 
 ni:'. Hibernian I'.ldg., I>os Angeles, Cal. 
 Care I-yle A\'. lUicker. .January 7, 
 191S. $1,000,000. 
 SOUTH MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 410 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Los 
 .\ngeles. Cal. Julius Fried. Presi- 
 dent. W. W. Worthing, Secretarj'. 
 .\pril 15. 1910. $1,000,000. 
 SOUTH MOUNTAIN OIL COMPANY, 
 435 Security Bldg.. Los .\ngeles, Cal. 
 R. Mansard. IVesident. A. L. Jami- 
 son. Secretary. October 20, 1913. 
 $300,000. 
 
 *SOUTH PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 
 f;37 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles. Cal. A. T. Smith, Manager. 
 Eleven wells. Ventura County. 
 
 ♦SOVEREIGN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 5K5 ^larket St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
 William Ellery. President. J. W. 
 Ellery, Secretary. October 15. 1900. 
 .*500,000. Ten wells. Kern County. 
 
 *SPINKS CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 598. Monrovia, Cal. Wm. A. 
 Spinks. President. Walter F. Dunn, 
 Secretary. November 3, 1909. $200,- 
 000. Seven wells. Fresno County. 
 
 S. P. PLACER MINING COMPANY, 
 1511 Eighteenth St., Bakersfleld, Cal. 
 M. A. Lindberg. President. Fred 
 Gunther. .Secretary. September 8, 
 1S99. $200,000. 
 
 *SPRECKELS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 60 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 J. D. Spreckels, Jr., President. G. B. 
 Waterman, Secretary. November 1, 
 1911. $200,000. Four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 SQUAW FLAT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 401 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 A. .J, Aber. President. B. INI. Howe. 
 Serretai'v. August 11, 1910. $200,000. 
 
 *STANDARb OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Standard Oil Bldg.. San Francisco. Cal. 
 W. S. Rheem. President. H. M. 
 Storey, Secretary. September 10. 
 1879. $100,000,000. Three hundred 
 thirty wells, Kern County; 105 wells, 
 Fresno County: 109 wells, Los Ange- 
 les County: 63 wells. Orange County. 
 
 *STATE CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 912 Baker-Detwiler Bldg.. Los Angeles. 
 Cal. E. J. Miley, President. A. M. 
 Buley. Secretary. March 3. 1911. 
 $1,250,000. Thirty-one wells. Kern 
 County: 1 well. Ventura County. 
 
 STATE OIL COMPANY OF CALIFOR- 
 NIA, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson. President. J. Leslie 
 Barneson, Secretary. February 15. 
 1910. $200,000. 
 
 ♦STAUFFER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 624 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 C. de Guigne. President. C. Jantzen. 
 Secretary. May 19, 1909. $100,000. 
 Six wells. Kern County. 
 
 STEPHENS DRILLING ACCOUNT, 
 
 Merchants National Bank Bldg.. Los 
 .Angeles. Cal. :j[oye W. Stephens. 
 Manager. Los .Angeles Count>-. 
 
 ♦STERLING OIL AND DEVELOPMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 55 New Montgomery St., San Francisco. 
 Cal. R. I'. Schwerin. President. 
 P. G. Williams. Secretary. October 
 30. 1899. $250,000. Forty-one wells. 
 Kern County. 
 
 *ST. HELENS PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 LTD., The, 
 1117 Investment Bldg., Los Angeles. 
 Cal. H. H. Haldin, Chairman. R. H. 
 Young, Secretary. H. W. Oiwig, Los 
 .\ngeles Secretary. May 10, 1913. 
 $1,200,000. Eighteen wells, Kern 
 County; 14 wells. Orange County. 
 
400 
 
 8TATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 *ST. LAWRENCE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 411 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. I. Strassbui-ger, President. 
 A. E. Cole. Secretary. April 14, 1908. 
 $100,000. Seven wells, Kern County. 
 
 *STOCKTON MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 
 809 E. Main St., Stockton, Cal. Geo. F. 
 
 Hudson, President. C. F. Campbell, 
 
 Secretary. December 8, 1910. $1,- 
 
 000,000. Five wells, Kern County. 
 
 *ST. PAUL CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 113.3 Divisadero St., Fresno, Cal. Geo. 
 L,. Warlow, President. W. T. 
 Knowles, Secretary. September 24, 
 1910. $600,000. Seven wells, Fresno 
 County. 
 
 ST. PAUL-FRESNO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1133 Divisadero St., Fresno, Cal. Geo. 
 L. Warlow, President. W. T. 
 
 Knowles, Secretary. June 5, 1903. 
 $250,000. 
 *STRONG OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1015 Marsh-Strong Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Frank P. Strong (one-fourth 
 owner). Four wells, Fresno County. 
 (Copartnership.) 
 STURGEON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care J. A. Turner, Santa Ana, Cal. 
 
 J. A. Turner, President. I. D. Mills, 
 
 Secretary. January 11, 1901. $300,- 
 
 000, Orig. ; $50,000, Dec. Kern County. 
 
 SUBMARINE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Santa Barbara, Cal. Care Santa Bar- 
 bara Abstract Company. August 25, 
 1917. $25,000. 
 *SUCCESSUS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1526-32 Twentieth St., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 Louis V. Olcese, President. Gus 
 Schamblin, Secretary. October 6, 
 1911. $150,000. One well, Kern 
 County. 
 SUDDEN & EMSLIE, 
 
 Care R. C. Sudden. Ventura, Cal. 
 SUDDEN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Lompoc, Cal. T. F. Fox, President. 
 John C. Lind, Secretary. March 5, 
 1910. $300,000. • 
 SULPHUR MOUNTAIN PETROLEUM 
 COMPANY, 
 Fullerton Cal. Care Wm. Starbuck. 
 July 13, 1900. $800,000. 
 SUNBEAM OIL COMPANY, 
 
 724 Trust and Savings Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. R. B. Blodget, President. 
 Nichols Milbank, Secretary. July 17, 
 1916. $100,000. Kern County. 
 SUNCREST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 617 Merritt Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Burton E. Green, President. F. B. 
 Sutton, Secretarv. September 5, 1916. 
 $50,000. 
 SUNPARK OIL COMPANY, 
 
 617 Merritt Bldg., Eighth and Broad- 
 way, Los Angeles, Cal. Burton E. 
 Green, President. F. B. Sutton, Sec- 
 retary. December 19. 1910. $100,000. 
 SUNSET EXTENSION OIL COMPANY, 
 200 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Harry M. Wier, President. Geo. E. 
 Mills, Secretary. May 23, 1910. $300,- 
 000. 
 
 *SUNSET MONARCH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 60 Califoi'nia St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 G. P. Ayers, President. Geo. A. 
 Douglass, Secretary. December 10, 
 1906. $500,000. Thirty-five wells, 
 Kern County. (Property leased to 
 Standaid Oil Company February 14, 
 1917.) 
 SUNSET OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 719 State St., Santa Barbara, Cal. F. A. 
 Conant, President. Y. C. Hasslnger, 
 Secretary. June 21, 1899. $50,000. 
 Kern County. 
 SUNSET ROAD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 478, Maricopa, Cal. John Bennett, 
 President. E. R. Hough, Secretary. 
 June 22. 1905. $2,500,000. Kern 
 County. 
 SUNSHINE OIL COMPANY, 
 "Woodland, Cal. Care J. M. Day. July 
 15. 1910. $150,000. 
 SURF OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. L. Stewart, President. John 
 McPeak, Assistant Secretary. De- 
 cember 19, 1902. $500,000. 
 SUSSEX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 411, 332 Pine St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. F. E. Fitzpatrick, President. 
 Edward Fox. Secretary. November 
 11, 1910. $2,500. 
 *S. W. & B. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 622 Merchants Exchange Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. A. D. King, Vice 
 President. V. B. Fletcher, Assistant 
 Secretary. March 23, 1904. $400,000. 
 Five wells. Fresno County. 
 SWAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Visalia, Cal. A. Lewis, Vice President. 
 H. Jerusalem, Secretary. January 8, 
 1900. $15,000. 
 SYNDICATE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 San Luis Obispo, Cal. E. W. Clark, 
 President. P. M. Gregg, Secretary. 
 March IS. 1905. $250,000. 
 SYNDICATE PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 424 W. Thirty-eighth St., New York, 
 N. Y. Care Manhattan Soap Com- 
 pany. Oscar M. Burke, President. 
 E. E. Helyer, Secretary. March 26, 
 1912. $50,000. Kern County. 
 *TAMALPAIS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 149 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 
 E. A. Bunker. President. F. F. Bost- 
 
 wick. Secretary. March 31, 1910. 
 
 $500,000. Three wells. Kern County. 
 
 TANNEHILL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1815 Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, Cal. 
 L. B. Tannehill, President. C. C. 
 Tannehill. Secretary. February 4, 
 1909. $250,000. Kern County. 
 TAPO OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Santa Paula, Cal. S. G. Graham, 
 President. Allan C. McKevitt, Sec- 
 retary. April 27, 1900. $1,000,000. 
 TECUMSEH PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 Spreckels Bldg.. San Diego, Cal. W. H. 
 Egan, President. A. J. Razeto, Sec- 
 retary. February 2. 1918. $225,000. 
 *TEJON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 P. O. Box 271, Bakersfield, Cal. H. R. 
 Peacock, President. Peter McCart, 
 Secretary. November 9, 1908. $20,- 
 000. One well, Kern County. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 
 
 401 
 
 TEMPLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 90it Title Insurance Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. F. C. van Delnse, President. 
 R. J. Pagen, Secretary. July 30, 
 1892. $60,000. 
 THETA OIL AND LAND COMPANY, 
 260 California St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Donald Y. Campbell, President. W. C. 
 de Fremery, Secretary. February 20, 
 1900. $48,380. Kern County. 
 36 OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 3. Farmers National Bank Bldg., 
 Fresno, Cal. December 24, 1900. 
 $500,000. 
 THIRTY THIRTY TWO LAND COM- 
 PANY, 
 1008 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. M. Danziger, President. Geo. L. 
 Reynolds, Secretary. December 8, 
 1910. $8,500. 
 32 OIL COMPANY, 
 
 S36 H. W. Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. W. C. Price, President. W. R. 
 Wheat, Secretary. December 14, 1908. 
 $10,000. 
 JOHN THOMAS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 91 Temple Block, Los Angeles. Cal. 
 H. Clay Needham, President. James 
 H. Blanchard. Secretary. August 6, 
 1900. $336,000. 
 THREE TWENTY OIL COMPANY, 
 101 Edgerly Bldg., Fresno, Cal. M. R. 
 Maclary, Vice President. F. G. 
 Story. Secretary. March 23, 1910. 
 $500,000. 
 TIA JUANA VALLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 323 Timken Bldg., San Diego, Cal. Sep- 
 tember 16. 1910. $70,000. 
 TIBER PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 
 412 Bumiller Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 J. M. Roberts, President. A. L. 
 Ellis, Secretary. August 5, 1914. 
 $325,000. 
 TIDAL WAVE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care G. W. Glines, 2306 Second St., 
 Selma. Cal. T. B. Matthews, Vice 
 President. G. W. Glines, Secretary. 
 July 22, 1899. $25,000. 
 TIGER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 614 Mills Bldg., San Francisco. Cal. 
 Care Frank Y. Bell. January 11, 
 1918. $10,000. 
 TIMBER CANON SYNDICATE, 
 
 Santa Paula, Cal. H. S. Williams. 
 Manager. 
 TITICACA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 617 Merritt Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Chester W. Brown, President. F. B. 
 Sutton Secretary. May 11, 1905. $1,- 
 000,000. 
 ♦TOPAZ OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Box 34, Bakersfield. Cal. A. J. Woody, 
 President. F. A. Young, Secretary. 
 June 25. 1908. $20,000. Two wells. 
 TOP KNOT OIL COMPANY, 
 
 421 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Cal. A. D. 
 Bishop President. A. J. Visel. Sec- 
 retary. October 5, 1900. $200,000. 
 Kern County. 
 TORREY CARON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1232 Merchants Exchange Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. C. B. Wingate. 
 President. G. M. Murphy. Secretary. 
 July 1. 1910. $200,000. 
 
 26-383* 
 
 TOWSLEY CANYON OIL COMPANY, 
 
 829 Investment Bldg.. Los Angeles. Cal. 
 J. D. Coplen. President. J. H. Bor- 
 ders, Secretary. July 16, 1915. $25,- 
 000. 
 
 ♦TRADERS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 616 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 M. V. McQuigg. President. A. J. 
 Wallace. Secretary. July 13, 1907. 
 $1,500,000. Twenty-five wells, Fresno 
 County; 27 wells, Kern County. 
 
 ♦TRAFFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 616 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 M. V. McQuigg. President. A. J. 
 Wallace, Secretary. April 12, 1910. 
 $2,500,000. Fourteen wells. Kern 
 County. 
 
 TRES SIERRITAS OIL AND MINING 
 COMPANY, 
 P. O. Box 505, Lemoore, Cal. John H. 
 McGlashan, President. Edw. P. Am- 
 merman. Secretary. October 21, 1899. 
 $60,000. 
 
 TRI-STATE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 La Habra, Cal. F. G. Philipps, Presi- 
 dent. E. B. Coil, Secretary. March 
 13, 1912. $500,000. 
 
 ♦TROJAN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 401 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 A. J. Aber, President. B. M. Howe. 
 Secretary. May 19, 1914. $500,000. 
 One well. Kern County. 
 
 TRUE OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 714 Story Bldg.. Los Angeles Cal. 
 Frank H. True, President. E. E. 
 Prime, Secretary. February 23, 1917. 
 $2,000,000. 
 
 TULARE OIL AND MINING COMPANY, 
 
 115 N. K St.. Tulare, Cal. L. E. 
 
 Schoenemann, President. C. W. Cobb, 
 
 Secretary. November 1, 1890. $300,- 
 
 000. Kern County. 
 
 ♦TUMBADOR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1112 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 San Francisco. Cal. W^. F. William- 
 son. President. E. M. Eddy. Secre- 
 tary. May 5. 1910. $500,000. Seven 
 wells, Kern County. 
 
 TUNNEL PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 906 S. Hill St.. Los Angeles. Cal. F. R. 
 Campbell. President. H. A. Dunn. 
 Secretary. April 28, 1916. $250,000. 
 
 TURNER OIL COMPANY (Los Angeles), 
 
 2474 E. Ninth St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 
 G. L. Holton. President. Robt. G. 
 
 Holton, Secretary. June 14, 1899. 
 
 $150,000. 
 
 TURNER OIL COMPANY (San Fran- 
 Cisco), 
 180 Sutter St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 Joseph Seeley. President. J. W. Pau- 
 son. Secretary. November 5. 1904. 
 $50,000. Fresno County. 
 
 ♦T. W. COMPANY, 
 
 Box 34. Bakersfield, Cal. T. M. Young, 
 President. G. R. Peckham. Secre- 
 tary. March 12. 1909. $100,000. Five 
 wells. Kern County. 
 
 TWENTIETH CENTURY OIL COM- 
 PANY. 
 1927 Mariposa St.. Fresno. Cal. A. V. 
 Lesenby. President. W. O. Miles, 
 Secretary. October 25, 1900. $200,- 
 000. 
 
402 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 TWENTY-FOUR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1017 J St., Fresno, Cal. Geo. Kaehler, 
 President. A. C. Ruschbaupt, Secre- 
 tary. December 1, 1909. $24,000. 
 TWIN CITIES OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Broad St., Nevada City, Cal. C. E. 
 Clinch, President. D. E. Morgan, 
 Secretary. May 20, 1901. $250,000. 
 UNION ANNEX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1210 Washington Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. J. S. Torrance, President. Feb- 
 ruary 24, 1903. $1,000,000. 
 UNION KERN OIL COMPANY, 
 545 L W. Hellman Bldg.. Los Angeles, 
 Cal. July 30, 1910. $1,000,000. 
 
 *UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFOR- 
 NIA, 
 1114 Union Oil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 W. L. Stewart, President. John 
 McPeak, Secretary. October 17, 1890. 
 $5,000,000, Grig.: $50,000,000, Inc. 
 Eighteen wells, Fresno County; 18 
 wells, Kern County; 65 wells, Orange 
 County: 84 wells, Ventura County; 
 102 wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 
 *UNITED CRUDE OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 P. G. Box 561, Maricopa, Cal. E. H. 
 Loveland, President. August 16, 1908. 
 $500,000. Four wells, Kern County. 
 
 UNITED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 
 
 193 E. E St.. Coahnga. Cal. G. D. 
 
 Loftus, President. Guy H. Salisbury, 
 
 Secretary. September 21, 1909. $45,- 
 
 000. 
 
 UNITED MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 Box 337, Visalia, Cal. J. C. Newman, 
 President. C. E. Groat. Secretary. 
 March 5, 1910. $100,000. Kern County. 
 
 *UNITED OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 
 1131 Investment Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. C. F. Whittier, President. K. E. 
 Steinbauer, Secretary. November 19, 
 1909. $2,000,000. Ten wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 UNITED PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 1114 Union Gil Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Lyman Stewart, President. John 
 McPeak, Secretary. (Dissolved.) 
 
 U. S. OIL AND MINING COMPANY, 
 Box 246. Bakersfleld, Cal. Martin 
 Coyne, President. L. Hirshfeld, Sec- 
 retary. December 23, 1899. $300,000. 
 Kern County. 
 
 U. S. OIL REFINING AND PRODUC- 
 TION COMPANY, 
 316 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 J. C. Kemp van Ee, President. P. F. 
 Unger, Secretary. January 27, 1910. 
 $1,000,000. 
 
 UNITED WESTERN CONSOLIDATED 
 OIL COMPANY, 
 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. A. G. 
 Wilkes, President. Fred Shingle, 
 Secretary. May 1, 1917. $3,000,000. 
 
 *UNITED WESTERN OIL COMPANY, 
 705 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John McKeon, President. A. B. Kast, 
 Secretary. April 12, 1916. $500,000. 
 Gne well, Kern County. 
 
 *UNIVERSAL OIL COMPANY, 
 
 510 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 R. N. Bishop, President. R. A. Mor- 
 ton, Secretary. April 27. 1911. $6,- 
 000,000. Twenty-four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 VALLEY OIL COMPANY, 
 Care J. A. Fleutsch, Coahnga, Cal. 
 S. W. Morshead, President. J. A. 
 Fleutsch, Secretarv. Februarv 18, 
 1909. $100,000. 
 
 VANCOUVER MIDWAY OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 310 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 A. L. Weil, President. M. Syme, 
 Secretary. January 10, 1911. $100,- 
 000. Kern Countv. 
 
 VANDERLIP OIL COMPANY, 
 
 114 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana. Cal. 
 Geo. A. Edgar, President. H. C. 
 Vanderlip, Secretary. February 16, 
 1901. $200,000. Kern County. 
 
 VENTURA OIL LANDS COMPANY, 
 433 California St., San Francisco. Cal. 
 R. K. Barrows, President. A. E. 
 Boynton, Secretary. ("Dissolved.) 
 
 *VENTURA PACIFIC OIL COMPANY, 
 
 412 Gwl Drug Bldg., San Diego, Cal. 
 
 F. E. Wisecup, President. E. G. 
 
 Dehm, Secretary. October 18, 1912. 
 
 $225,000. Five wells, Ventura County. 
 
 VERA CRUZ OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1101 Story Bldg., Los Angeles. Cal. 
 Wm. Perry, President. C. A. Good- 
 rich, Secretary. November 19, 1915. 
 $100,000. 
 
 VERATINA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 348 Hayes St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 A. W. Craig, Secretary. February 
 27. 1901. $150,000. 
 
 *VESTA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 409 Consolidated Realty Bldg., Los 
 Angeles, Cal. Geo. F. Freeman, 
 President. L. Schenck, Secretary. 
 August 7, 1900. $300,000. Eleven 
 wells, Kern County. 
 
 ♦VICTOR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1109 I. N. Van Nuys Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. H. D. Colson. President. 
 Frank C. Winter. Secretary. March 
 30, 1910. $500,000. Four wells, Kern 
 County. 
 
 VICTORIA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 605 Van Nuys Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Charles Murray, President. E. J. 
 Murray, Secretary. November 30, 
 1914. $50,000. 
 
 ♦VIRGINIA OIL COMPANY. 
 
 Box 655, Los Angeles, Cal. John M. 
 Sands, President. J. B. Kessinger, 
 Secretary. May 26, 1914. $25,000. 
 Twenty-seven wells, Kern County. 
 
 *VISALIA MIDWAY OIL COMPANY, 
 110 S. Court St., Visalia, Cal. E. L. 
 Smith, President. Geo. D. Smith, 
 Secretary. March 9, 1901. $500,000. 
 Four wells, Kern County. 
 
 VISALIA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 626 S. Garden St., Visalia, Cal. Louis 
 Lucier, President. Otto Luhdorff, 
 Secretary. April 13, 1914. $100,000. 
 Kern County. 
 
SECOND ANNUAL REi'OKT. 
 
 403 
 
 VISHNU OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Zw Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 W. Gregg, Jr., President. W. R. 
 Berry, Secretary. June 20, 1900. 
 $500,000. 
 *VOLCAN OIL AND REFINING COM- 
 PANY, 
 First and I Sts., P. O. Box S3, San 
 Diego, Cal. C. H. Wagner, Presi- 
 dent. G. F. Nolan, Secretary. Janu- 
 ary J4, 1902. 1550,000. Seven wells, 
 Kern County. 
 WABASH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 31" Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 John Barneson, President. W. J. 
 Dinsmore, Secretary. April 14, 1903. 
 5300,000, Grig.; ?15,000, Dec. 
 WALKER OIL COMPANY, 
 
 305 Fifth St., Coalinga, Cal. Novem- 
 ber 1, 1909. $300,000. 
 *W. AND S. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1112 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 San Francisco, Cal. W. F. William- 
 .son, President. D. E. Gunn, Secre- 
 tary. May 19, 1911. $200,000. Four 
 welis. Kern County. (Property leased 
 to Potter Oil Company of California, 
 September, 1917.) 
 *WARD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 3. Farmers National Bank Bldg., 
 Fresno, Cal. Geo. L. Warlow, Presi- 
 dent. Chester H. Warlow, Secretary. 
 November 15, 1907. $100,000. Eight 
 wells. Fresno County. 
 WASHINGTON COALINGA OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 Care Harry Dalton. 601 Foster Bldg., 
 Denver. Col. Fresno County. 
 *WATSONVILLE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 339 Main St., Watsonville, Cal. M. B. 
 Tuttle, President. A. W. Cox, Sec- 
 retary. December 15, 1896. $100,- 
 000, Grig.; $200,000, Dec. Four wells, 
 Santa Clara County. 
 WELCH, P., 
 
 Maricopa. Cal. 
 WELCOME OIL COMPANY, 
 
 78 Bacon Bldg., Oakland, Cal. J. J. 
 Enos. President. Frank Rogers, Sec- 
 retary. October 14, 1909. $200,000. 
 *WENONAH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1112 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 San Francisco, Cal. W. F. William- 
 son, President. E. M. Eddy, Secre- 
 tary. March 15, 1911. $650,000. Six 
 wells. Kern County. (Property sold to 
 Tumbador Oil Company.) 
 WESCO PETROLEUM COMPANY, 
 
 r)02 Merritt Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 1). J. Gouyer, President. Kern County. 
 WEST AMERICAN OIL COMPANY, 
 Care S. W. Waterhouse, 474 N. First 
 St., San Jose, Cal. S. W. Water- 
 house. President. Annie C. Water- 
 house, Secretarv. September 2, 1914. 
 $25,000. 
 ♦WEST COAST OIL COMPANY, 
 
 55 New Montgomery St.. San Fran- 
 cisco, Cal. Wm. Sproule, President. 
 P. G. Williams, Secretary. June 23, 
 1908. $5,000,000. Ten wells. Los 
 Angeles County; 48 wells. Orange 
 County. 
 
 WESTERN MINERALS COMPANY, 
 
 704 West Coast Life Bldg., 354 Pine 
 St., San Fiancisco, Cal. H. L. Tevis, 
 President. F. G. Drum, Secretary. 
 December 14, 1899. $100,000. 
 WESTERN OIL AND GAS COMPANY, 
 LTD., 
 511 Hutton Bldg., Spokane, Wash. Jno. 
 M. Downs, President. L. M. Weaver, 
 Secretary. February 14, 1917. $150,- 
 000. 
 WESTERN OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1031 Black Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 F. P. W. Hill, President. G. Zeeman, 
 Secretary. April 15. 1912. $10,000. 
 ♦WESTERN UNION OIL COMPANY, 
 402 Bradbury Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 C. P. Bagg, President. Morris Albee, 
 Secretary. April 19, 1900. $1,000,000. 
 Forty wells, Santa Barbara County. 
 ♦WEST HUASNA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Orcutt. Cal. J. F. Forbes, President. 
 A. Mailloux, Secretary. Two wells, 
 Ventura County. (Dissolved.) 
 WEST PENN COMPANY, INC., THE, 
 Brower Bldg., Bakersfield, Cal. F. L. 
 Bartlett. President. F. L. Stowell, 
 Secretai-y. 
 ♦WEST SIDE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 608 Grosse Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Geo. W. Walker, President. Lester 
 L. Robinson, Secretary. December 7, 
 1908. $100,000. Three wells, Kern 
 County. 
 WEST SLOPE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 300 E. Main St., Visalia, Cal. C. J. 
 Giddings, President. J. Sub Johnson, 
 Secretary. June 1, 1911. $1,000,000. 
 WEST STATES PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 April 17, 1917. $1,000,000. (Property 
 sold to United Western Consolidated 
 Oil Companv.) 
 WHITE ROCK PETROLEUM COM- 
 PANY, 
 1386 Seventh Ave., San Francisco, 
 Cal. W. I. Sterett, President. A. A. 
 Cohn, Secretary. November 18, 1911. 
 $300,000. 
 ♦WHITE STAR OIL COMPANY, 
 
 510 Trust and Savings Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. Richard Arenz, President. 
 Chas. E. Putnam, Secretary. Febru- 
 ary 8, 1909. $1,000,000. Eight wells, 
 Ventura County. 
 WHITTIER CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 1004 Security Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Thos. A. O'Donnell President. Ellis 
 T. Yarnell, Secretarv. June 7, 1900. 
 $1,000,000. 
 WHITTIER CRUDE OIL COMPANY, 
 200 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, 
 j Cal. L. D. Sale, President. H. G. A. 
 
 Lovell, Secretary. January 22, 1900. 
 ! $300,000. Seven wells, Los Angeles 
 
 I County. 
 WHITTIER OIL AND DEVELOPMENT 
 COMPANY, 
 104 W. Philadelphia St., Whittler, Cal. 
 C. W. Clayton, President. S. W. 
 Barton, Secretary. May 31, 1900. 
 $250,000. 
 
404 
 
 STATE OIL AND GAS SUPERVISOR. 
 
 *WILBERT OIL COMPANY, THE 
 
 1704 Nineteenth St., Bakersfield, Cal. 
 
 H. A. Jastro, President. F. G. Mun- 
 
 zer. Secretary. September 18, 1907. 
 
 $125,000. Eight wells, Kern County. 
 
 WILCOX OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Room 637, 58 Sutter St., San Francisco, 
 Cal. Chas. G. Wilcox, President. 
 A. N. Baldwin, Secretary. February 
 21. 1911. $1,000,000. 
 WILKES HEAD OIL COMPANY, 
 
 705 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Thomas "Wilkes, President. A. B. 
 Kast, Secretary. November 3, 1913. 
 $300,000. 
 *H. S. WILLIAMS OIL COMPANY, 
 
 112 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. 
 H. S. Williams, President. John Lee, 
 Jr., Secretary. March 30, 1916. $25,- 
 000. Two wells, Kern County. 
 WILSHIRE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 417 Higgins Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. 
 Care A. P. Michael Harlain. August 
 30, 1917. $250,000. 
 W. J. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 Care E. F. Coons, Bakersfield, Cal. 
 S. P. Wible, President. Edith F. 
 Coons, Secretary. October 23, 1908. 
 $25,000. Kern County. 
 W. K. OIL COMPANY, 
 
 180 Sutter St., San Francisco, CaL 
 John Hinkel, President. J. W. Pau- 
 son. Secretary. December 8, 1904. 
 $25,000. Fresno County. 
 *W. M. AND M. OIL COMPANY, THE, 
 Box 501, Fresno, Cal. M. L. Woy, 
 President. D. C. Sample, Secretary. 
 November 17, 1909. $100,000. Four 
 wells, Fresno County. 
 *W. T. & M. COMPANY, 
 
 Box 34, Bakersfield, Cal. T. M. Young, 
 President. G. R. Peckham, Secre- 
 tary, April 19, 1909. $500,000. Six 
 wells, Kern County. 
 
 WYOMING CONSOLIDATED OIL COM- 
 PANY, 
 620 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, Cal. 
 C. W. Leighton, President. A. L. 
 Twomblv, Secretary. July 18, 1912. 
 $3,000,000. 
 
 YELLOW CREEK EXPLORATION COM- 
 PANY, 
 Merchants National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. Care W. F. William- 
 son. November 22, 1917. $25,000. 
 
 YELLOWSTONE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 711 Merchants National Bank Bldg., 
 Los Angeles, Cal. J. H. Collier, 
 President. Ira L. Vance, Secretary. 
 July 10, 1907. $1,000,000. Kern County. 
 
 YORBA OIL COMPANY, 
 
 1004 Title Insurance Bldg., Los Ange- 
 les, Cal. C. L. Wallis, President. 
 J. E. "^'allis. Secretary. May 29, 1914. 
 $75,000. 
 
 *YORK COALINGA OIL COMPANY, 
 607 First National Bank Bldg., San 
 Francisco, Cal. Robert Hays Smith, 
 President. F. M. Bortner. Secretary. 
 April 30, 1902. $300,000. Three wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
 YOSEMITE OIL COMPANY, 
 
 414 Oakland Bank Bldg., Oakland, Cal. 
 W. E. Beck. President. O. E. Hotch- 
 kiss. Secretary. October 7, 1899. 
 $200,000 Orig.; $10,000, Dec. 
 
 ♦ZENITH OIL COMPANY, 
 
 428-9 I. "U^ Hellman Bldg., Los Angeles, 
 Cal. Edward Strasburg, President. 
 A. F. Schiffman. Secretary. April 20, 
 1900. $30,000. Two wells, Los Ange- 
 les County. 
 
 *ZIER OIL COMPANY, 
 1002 Crocker Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. 
 Wm. L. McGuire, President. C. H. 
 Holbrook. Jr., Secretary. April 5, 
 1905. $100,000. Fourteen wells, 
 Fresno County. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Page 
 
 Abandon, notice of intention (form) 34 
 
 Abandoning oil and gas wells, general requirements for 61-64 
 
 Abandonment, use of mud-fluid in 339-341 
 
 Alaska Pioneer Oil Co., technical methods H 
 
 Alma. Jr., Oil Company, mudding well No. 2 255-260 
 
 Allison, C. H 84 
 
 Amalgamated Oil Company, technical methods 9 
 
 Amended law 66-81 
 
 Principal changes 65 
 
 American Oilfields, Ltd., technical methods 11 
 
 American Petroleum Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Analyses of water, Casmalia field 206 
 
 Arroyo Grande field 208 
 
 Area covered by 200 
 
 Assessment, collection of funds by 91 
 
 Associated Oil Company, technical methods 9 
 
 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, technical methods 10 
 
 Bailing, for test of shut-off 57-58, 60-61 
 
 Bardsdale field 179-183 
 
 Beard, J. E 259 
 
 Belridge field 239-240 
 
 Bottom water : 
 
 Belridge field 240 
 
 Definition 17 
 
 Bradley field 209 
 
 Brea Canon field 145—147 
 
 Bridge 23 
 
 Buildings, office ., 81 
 
 Bush, R. D 121, 231, 239, 323 
 
 Capacity of tubing (tables) 47 
 
 Capacity of casing (tables) 47 
 
 Casing : 
 
 Collapsing strength 45-46 
 
 ' Notice of intention to alter (form) 33 
 
 Oil string 43 
 
 Report on method of removing, Kern County 85-86 
 
 Rules for measuring depth 59_61 
 
 Tables of capacity 47 
 
 Tables of collapsing strength 46 
 
 Casmalia field 204-207, 2 24-22 8 
 
 Geographic boundaries 199 
 
 Cat Canyon field 201-202, 210-223 
 
 Geographic boundaries 199 
 
 Cement : 
 
 Hydraulic, in water shut-off 39-42 
 
 Amount necessary 41-43 
 
 Cementing operations, and mudding, Rancho La Brea, Salt Lake field 162-168 
 
 Chanslor-Canfield-Midway Oil Company, technical methods 10 
 
 Chappellet, Felix 195 
 
 Coalinpa field 323-374 
 
 Production records (illustrating methods of keeping) 26-28 
 
 Collapsing strength of casing 45-46 
 
 Tables 46 
 
 Colom, R. E 121, 198 
 
 Complaints : 
 
 Districts Nos. 1 and 2 126-127 
 
 District No. 4 24 3-246 
 
 Informal 265-266 
 
 District No. 5 325-337 
 
 Coyote Hills field 129-140 
 
 Creme Petroleum Company, Order No. 1 325-335 
 
 Cross-sections and their uses 21-23 
 
 Cuyama Valley 197 
 
406 INDEX. 
 
 Decisions : ^ Page 
 
 Arroyo Grande field 229 
 
 Bardsdale field 181-183 
 
 Bradley field 229 
 
 Brea Canon field 147 
 
 Casmalia field 224-228 
 
 Cat Canyon field 219-223 
 
 Coalinga field 345-375 
 
 Coyote Hills field 132-140 
 
 District No. 1, summary 129 
 
 Miscellaneous fields 172-173 
 
 District No. 2, summary 129 
 
 Miscellaneous fields 197 
 
 District No. 3, summary 201 
 
 Miscellaneous fields i 230 
 
 District No. 4 268-322 
 
 Summary 233 
 
 District No. 5 345-375 
 
 Kern County oil fields 268-322 
 
 Lompoc field 228-229 
 
 Los Alamos field 228 
 
 Miscellaneous 172-173, 197, 230 
 
 Montebello field 159-160 
 
 Summary 159 
 
 Newhall field 169-171 
 
 Summary 169 
 
 Ojai field 190-191 
 
 Olinda field 143-145 
 
 Summary 142 
 
 Parkfield field 230 
 
 Piru field 178 
 
 Salt Lake field 161-162 
 
 Summary 161 
 
 Santa Maria field 223-224 
 
 Santa Paula field 188-189 
 
 Sargent field 230 
 
 Sespe field 184-185 
 
 Summary 184 
 
 Simi field 176 
 
 Summary 176 
 
 South Mountain field 186-187 
 
 Summary 186 
 
 Ventura field 195-196 
 
 Whittier field 151-153 
 
 Summary 151 
 
 Deepen, notice of intention to (form) 33 
 
 Department of Petroleum and Gas : 
 
 General regulations for organization and conduct 52-53 
 
 General requirements governing members 53—54 
 
 Efficiency records of members 55 
 
 Weekly work reports of engineers and inspectors 56-57 
 
 Depth of wells and casing, rules for measuring 59-61 
 
 Deputy State Oil and Gas Supervisor 52 
 
 "Work of, in various fields 121 
 
 Development : 
 
 Cat Canyon field 201 
 
 Coyote Hills field 131-132 
 
 Montebello field : 
 
 History 156 
 
 Future 1^'' 
 
 Ojai field 1^^ 
 
 Olinda field _ l'*2 
 
 South Mountain field, history 185-186 
 
 Ventura field 191-192 
 
 Whittier field, future 150-151 
 
INDEX. 407 
 
 Page 
 
 Diagrams, production 29-30 
 
 Directorj' of oil operators 375-404 
 
 Districts Nos. 1 and 2 122-197 
 
 District No. 3 198-230 
 
 Description of fields in 199-200 
 
 District No. 4 231-322 
 
 District No. 5 323-374 
 
 Doheny, E. L., technical methods 11 
 
 Doheny-Pacific Petroleum Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Dominguez field 171 
 
 Drilling report, daily (form) 18 
 
 Edge water 235 
 
 Belridge field 239 
 
 Definition 17 
 
 Kern River field 242 
 
 Engineering work, necessity for 36 
 
 Enginers, requirements of 36 
 
 Ferguson, R. N 121, 231 
 
 Financial statement 92 
 
 Fluid level, curves 30 
 
 Fluid levels. Salt Lake Oil Company 166 
 
 Formation shut-off, definition 17 
 
 Forms : 
 
 History of oil or gas well 20 
 
 Log of oil or gas well 19-20 
 
 Notice of intention to abandon well 34 
 
 Notice of intention to deeper, redrill, plug or alter casing in well 33 
 
 Notice of intention to drill new well 31 
 
 Production report 25 
 
 Supplementary notice 35 
 
 Notice of test of water shut-off 32 
 
 Fox, C. F 259 
 
 Fresno County 323 
 
 Funds, collection of, by assessment 91 
 
 Gelatin : 
 
 Method of shooting wells with 83 
 
 Tables of sizes of torpedoes 83 
 
 General Petroleum Corporation, technical methods 10 
 
 Geological work, necessity of 36 
 
 Geologists, requirements of 36 
 
 Geology : 
 
 Arroyo Grande field 208 
 
 Bardsdale field 179 
 
 Bradley field 209 
 
 Casmalia field 206-207 
 
 Cat Canyon field 210-219 
 
 Coyote Hills field 129-130 
 
 Huasna field 210 
 
 Kern River field 241 
 
 Lost Hills field 240 
 
 Montebello field 154-156 
 
 Newhall field 168-169 
 
 Olinda field 140-141 
 
 Salt Lake field IgO 
 
 Santa Paula field 187 
 
 Sespe field 183 
 
 Ventura County 174 
 
 Whittier field 149-150 
 
 Gravity of oil 25 
 
 Graphic logs, conventional symbols for 21 
 
 Guiberson, L. P.. 
 
 J46 
 
 History of oil or gas log (form) 20 
 
 Honolulu Consolidated Oil Company, technical methods 10 
 
 Huasna field 210 
 
408 INDEX. 
 
 Page 
 
 Hydraulic cement in water shut-off 39-42 
 
 Amount necessary 41-43 
 
 Infiltrating water, damage by 12 
 
 Inglewood field 171 
 
 Inspectors 53 
 
 Intermediate water, definition 17 
 
 Interstate Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Investigations, miscellaneous 266-267 
 
 Kern County 231-322 
 
 Kern River field 241 
 
 Method of mudding wells in 87-90 
 
 Method of removing casing and plugging wells 85-86 
 
 Kirwin, M. J 82, 121,323 
 
 Lakeview No. 2 Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Law, principal changes 65 
 
 Law, as amended 66-81 
 
 Legal action taken by department 127 
 
 Lloyd, Ralph B 193-195 
 
 Logs: 
 
 Conventional symbols for graphic 21 
 
 F'orms used in recording 19-20 
 
 History of oil or gas well 20 
 
 Proper method of keeping oil well 18 
 
 Lompoc field, geographic boundaries 207 
 
 Los Alamos field, geographic boundaries 199 
 
 Los Angeles County 122-174 
 
 Lost Hills fields '. 240 
 
 Louderback, Dr. G. D 212 
 
 McBride, F. 260 
 
 McGregor, G. 85, 87,231, 255 
 
 Maps : 
 
 Conventional symbols for 21 
 
 Furnished by companies J 125, 126 
 
 Maricopa Flat 234-239 
 
 Mechanical subjects, special reports on 81 
 
 Miley, E. J 195 
 
 Miocene Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Miscellaneous : 
 
 Decisions 171-173, 197, 230 
 
 Fields, District No. 1 171-173 
 
 F'ields, District No. 2 197 
 
 Montebello field 153-160 
 
 Montebello Oil Company, technical methods . — 11 
 
 Monterey County 198-209 
 
 Moran, R. B 121, 122 
 
 Mudding operations : 
 
 Alma, Jr., No. 2 255-260 
 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company, Salt Lake field 162-168 
 
 Mud fluid, packing head for use with : 342-344 
 
 Mud-laden fluid ; 
 
 Method of using 43-44 
 
 Specifications 44-45 
 
 Use in abandonment 63, 339-341 
 
 Use, Kern River field 87-90 
 
 Murray, M. H 44-45 
 
 Naramore, Chester 121, 231, 234 
 
 Nevada Petroleum Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Newhall field 168-171 
 
 New well, notice of intention to drill (form) 31 
 
 Notices, summary of : 
 
 Bardsdale field 180 
 
 Brea Canon field : 147 
 
INDEX. 409 
 
 Notices, summary or — Continued. Page 
 
 District No. 1 129, 171 
 
 District No. 3___ 201 
 
 District No. 4 233 
 
 Montebello field 159 
 
 Newliall field 169 
 
 Ojai field 190 
 
 Olinda field 142 
 
 Piru field 178 
 
 Salt Lake field 161 
 
 Santa Paula field 188 
 
 Sespe field 184 
 
 Simi field 176 
 
 South Mountain field 186 
 
 Ventura field 195 
 
 Whittier field 151 
 
 Notices of proposed operations 31 
 
 Office buildings 81 
 
 Oilfield operations, ineflicioncy in 36-38 
 
 Oil, gravity of 25 
 
 Oil industry, review of "-S 
 
 Oil operators, directory of 375-404 
 
 Oil string 23, 43 
 
 Ojai field 189-191 
 
 Olinda field 140-145 
 
 Oliver, A. Leslie 84 
 
 Operators, directory of 375-404 
 
 Orange County 122-174 
 
 Order Number One, Creme Petroleum Company 325-335 
 
 Number Two, San Francisco-Midway Oil Company 249 
 
 Number Three, Indian Colonial Development Company 246 
 
 Number Four, State Consolidated Oil Company 193-195 
 
 Pacific States Petroleum Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Pan-American Petroleum Investment Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Packing head, for use with mud fluid 342-344 
 
 Peg Models : 
 
 District No. 3 200 
 
 District No. 4 233 
 
 Methods of construction and use 64-65 
 
 Petroleum Development Company, technical methods 10 
 
 Petroleum engineers 53 
 
 Piru field 177-178 
 
 Plug, notice of intention to (form) 33 
 
 Plugging, report on method of, in Kern County 85-86 
 
 Prehoda, F. J 163 
 
 Production : 
 
 Arroyo Grande field 208 
 
 Bardsdale field 179-lSO 
 
 Brea Canon field 145-146 
 
 Casmalia field 204 
 
 Cat Canyon field 202 
 
 Coalinga field 823-324 
 
 District No. 1 128 
 
 Kern River field 241 
 
 Lompoc field 207 
 
 Montebello field 156-157 
 
 Ojai field *- 190 
 
 Olinda field 141-142 
 
 Piru field 177 
 
 Puente field 148 
 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company 167-168 
 
 Santa Maria field 202 
 
 Santa Paula field 187 
 
410 INDEX. 
 
 Production — Continued. Page 
 
 Sargent field 209 
 
 Sespe field 184 
 
 Simi field 176 
 
 South Mountain field 185 
 
 Sunset field 236 
 
 Ventura field 192 
 
 Production diagrams 29 
 
 Production methods, Coalinga field 337-338 
 
 Production records, method of using 26 
 
 Production reports : 
 
 Method of preparation 24 
 
 Districts Nos. 1 and 2 123-124 
 
 Production statistics of California oil fields 47-51 
 
 Proved oil lands assessed, township plats of 93-120 
 
 Puente field 147-148 
 
 Rancho La Brea Oil Company, mudding and cementing operations 162-168 
 
 Records : 
 
 Production, method of using 26 
 
 Summary of, District No. 3 200 
 
 Two classes required 17 
 
 Recovery Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Redrill, notice of intention to (form) 33 
 
 Reports : 
 
 Daily drilling IS 
 
 Monthly production, method of preparation 24 
 
 Special, on technical and mechanical subjects 81 
 
 Riverside Portland Cement Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Saine, D. T 259 
 
 Salt Lake field 160-162 
 
 San Fernando Valley 171 
 
 San Luis Obispo County — 198, 208 
 
 Santa Barbara County 198-207 
 
 Santa Clara County 198, 209 
 
 Santa Maria District, fields covered by 199 
 
 Santa Maria field 202-204, 223-224 
 
 Geographic boundaries 199 
 
 Santa Maria Oilfields Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Santa Paula field 187-189 
 
 Sargent field 209-210 
 
 Sespe field 183-185 
 
 Shell Company, technical methods 9 
 
 Shooting oil wells, report on methods and reasons 82-84 
 
 Shut-off : 
 
 Bailing for test of 57-58, 60-61 
 
 Formation, definition 17 
 
 Methods of 38-43 
 
 Methods of testing water 57-59 
 
 Notice of intention to test (form) 32 
 
 Simi field _175-176 
 
 Smith, Dr. J. P 212 
 
 Southern Pacific Company, technical methods 9 
 
 South Mountain field 185-187 
 
 Standard Oil Company, technical methods 10 
 
 State Oil and Gas Supervisor 52 
 
 Statistics of production, California oil fields 47-51 
 
 Summerland field 210 
 
 Sunset field, Maricopa Flat and Thirty-five Anticline 234-239 
 
 Supplementary notice (form) 35 
 
 Symbols, conventional, for maps and graphic logs 21 
 
 Tamping, for water shut-off 39 
 
 Technical methods ^ 
 
 Technical subjects, special reports on 81 
 
INDEX. 411 
 
 Test : Page 
 
 Bailing for shut-off 57-58, 60-61 
 
 Notice, of water sliut-off (form) 32 
 
 Testing water shut-off, method of 57-59 
 
 Thayer, W. W 92 
 
 Thirty-five Anticline, Sunset field 234-239 
 
 Topography, Montebello field 153 
 
 Top water : 
 
 Belridge field 239 
 
 Definition 17 
 
 Kern River field 241 
 
 Torpedoes, table of capacity, for gelatin 83 
 
 Township plats, showing proved oil lands assessed 93-120 
 
 Tubing, table of capacity 47 
 
 Twenty-five Hill, survey by Department of Petroleum and Gas 261 
 
 Union Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Universal Oil Company, technical methods 11 
 
 Ventura County 174-197 
 
 Ventura field 191-197 
 
 Water : 
 
 Bottom : 
 
 BelriJge field 240 
 
 Definition 17 
 
 Edge - 235 
 
 Belridge field 239 
 
 Kern River field 242 
 
 Infiltrating, general principles governing damage by 12 
 
 Intermediate, definition 17 
 
 Method of testing shut-off 57-59 
 
 Methods of shutting off 38-43 
 
 Notice of test of shut-off (form) 32 
 
 String 17, 23, 62, 63 
 
 Top: 
 
 Belridge field 239 
 
 Definition 17 
 
 Kern River field 241 
 
 Water conditions : 
 
 Arroyo Grande field 208 
 
 Bardsdale field 179 
 
 Belridge field . 239-240 
 
 Brea Caiion field 145-146 
 
 Casmalia field 204-206 
 
 Cat Canyon field 201-202 
 
 Coalinga field 323 
 
 Coyote Hills field 130-131 
 
 Kern River field ^ 241-242 
 
 Lompoc field 207 
 
 Lost Hills field 240 
 
 Montebello field 157 
 
 Newhall field 169 
 
 Ojai field 190 
 
 Olinda field 141-142 
 
 Piru field 177 
 
 Salt Lake field 160-161 
 
 Santa Maria field 202 
 
 Santa Paula field 188 
 
 Sargent field 209 
 
 Sespe field 184 
 
 Simi field 176 
 
 South Mountain field 185 
 
 Sunset field 234-236 
 
 Ventura field 192-195 
 
 Whittier field 150 
 
412 INDEX. 
 
 Page 
 Wells, D. W 85 
 
 Wells : 
 
 Abandoning, general requirements for 61-64 
 
 Depth, rules for measuring 59-61 
 
 Mudding, method of, in Kern River field 87-90 
 
 Removing casing and plugging, method of, Kern River field 85-86 
 
 Well shooting, report on method and reasons 82-84 
 
 Whittier field 148-153 
 
 Work of District No. 1, general statement of 122-123 
 
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