What this tracks
This dataset shows locations and operational details of oil and gas wells in Kansas that were part of the Type Logs Project, including their status, ownership, and drilling history.
Why it matters to you
If you own land in Kansas, this data tells you whether active or abandoned wells exist on or near your property, which could affect land use decisions like farming, construction, or leasing mineral rights. For nearby residents, it reveals potential environmental concerns from past drilling activity, such as old plugged wells that may need monitoring. Businesses in energy or real estate can use this to research well productivity or verify site histories before investing.
How to read this data
WELL_CLASS — Current status of the well, like “Plugged and Abandoned” (sample value) or potentially active.
OPERATOR_NAME — Company responsible for the well, e.g., “Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Co.” (sample).
SPUD_DATE_TXT — When drilling started (sample: “02/19/1962”).
PRODUCING_FORMATION — Geological layer where resources were extracted, such as “ARBUCKLE” (sample).
Try it yourself
Check if your Kansas property falls near a well by cross-referencing the TOWNSHIP (sample: 31S), RANGE (sample: 13W), and SECTION (sample: 23) fields with your land’s legal description.