What this tracks
This dataset records active oil and gas leases in Kansas, including operator details, production status, and precise geographic coordinates for each site.
Why it matters to you
If you own land in Kansas, this data tells you whether oil or gas companies are operating nearby—which could affect property values, land use negotiations, or mineral rights claims. Farmers can check if neighboring leases might impact water access, while homebuyers can identify potential industrial activity near residential areas. The data also reveals which operators are active in your county, useful for verifying legitimate drilling companies.
How to read this data
OPERATOR_NAME — The company currently managing the lease (e.g., “Horton, John”).
PRODUCES_OIL / PRODUCES_GAS — Whether the site actively extracts oil (“Yes”) or gas (“No”), based on sample values.
LATITUDE / LONGITUDE — Exact coordinates (e.g., 37.132045, -95.882477) to locate leases on a map.
CUMULATIVE_PRODUCTION — Total output in barrels (e.g., 47,366.76), showing a site’s historical activity level.
Try it yourself
Search Kansas Geological Survey’s map viewer using your county name to see all active oil/gas leases near your property.