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Well, Alamitos 1

NE corner of Temple Ave and Hill St, Signal Hill, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 47' 49.5384", -118° 9' 32.2056"
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One of the world's most famous wells. Started on March 23,1921, it flowed 590 barrels of oil a day when it was completed June 25, 1921, at a depth of 3,114 feet. This discovery well led to the development of one of the most productive oil fields in the world and helped to establish California as a major oil producing state.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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