Online Highways Home > Texas > Big Lake

Santa Rita No. 1

Search Big Lake Texas

The actual well site with an oil derrick and some of the original equipment used during the gusher of May 28,1923. The well remained productive until 1990. A historical marker outside the fenced site gives more details about the famous well that brought an era of prosperity to West Texas. Located four miles west of town on US Hwy 67.

Location: Big Lake Texas

Other Oil nearby:
(Big Lake) Santa Rita No. 1

06/08 Coming to The Big Lake area