List of oil fields of Montana
Encyclopedia
There are at least 45 named oil field
s in Montana
according to the U.S. Geological Survey, Board of Geographic Names. The USGS defines oil field as: "Area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth."
An oil field is a region with an abundance of oil well
s extracting petroleum
(crude oil) from below ground. Because the oil reservoir
s typically extend over a large area, possibly several hundred kilometres across, full exploitation entails multiple wells scattered across the area. In addition, there may be exploratory wells probing the edges, pipelines to transport the oil elsewhere, and support facilities.
The Schlumberger
Oilfield Glossary defines oil field as: "An accumulation, pool or group of pools of oil in the subsurface. An oil field consists of a reservoir in a shape that will trap hydrocarbons and that is covered by an impermeable or sealing rock. Typically, industry professionals use the term with an implied assumption of economic size."
Oil field
An oil field is a region with an abundance of oil wells extracting petroleum from below ground. Because the oil reservoirs typically extend over a large area, possibly several hundred kilometres across, full exploitation entails multiple wells scattered across the area...
s in Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
according to the U.S. Geological Survey, Board of Geographic Names. The USGS defines oil field as: "Area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth."
An oil field is a region with an abundance of oil well
Oil well
An oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons. Usually some natural gas is produced along with the oil. A well that is designed to produce mainly or only gas may be termed a gas well.-History:The earliest...
s extracting petroleum
Petroleum
Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling...
(crude oil) from below ground. Because the oil reservoir
Oil reservoir
A petroleum reservoir, or oil and gas reservoir, is a subsurface pool of hydrocarbons contained in porous or fractured rock formations. The naturally occurring hydrocarbons, such as crude oil or natural gas, are trapped by overlying rock formations with lower permeability...
s typically extend over a large area, possibly several hundred kilometres across, full exploitation entails multiple wells scattered across the area. In addition, there may be exploratory wells probing the edges, pipelines to transport the oil elsewhere, and support facilities.
The Schlumberger
Schlumberger
Schlumberger Limited is the world's largest oilfield services company. Schlumberger employs over 110,000 people of more than 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries...
Oilfield Glossary defines oil field as: "An accumulation, pool or group of pools of oil in the subsurface. An oil field consists of a reservoir in a shape that will trap hydrocarbons and that is covered by an impermeable or sealing rock. Typically, industry professionals use the term with an implied assumption of economic size."
- Arch Apex Gas Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°54′27"N 111°21′32"W, el. 4039 feet (1,231.1 m) - Bascom Oil Field, Rosebud County, MontanaRosebud County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,383 people, 3,307 households, and 2,417 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 3,912 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 46°39′08"N 107°47′25"W, el. 2838 feet (865 m) - Bears Den Oil and Gas Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°52′43"N 111°00′12"W, el. 4101 feet (1,250 m) - Belle Creek Oil Field, Powder River County, MontanaPowder River County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,858 people, 737 households, and 524 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...
, 45°06′33"N 105°05′06"W, el. 3638 feet (1,108.9 m) - Big Wall Oil Field, Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
, 46°37′00"N 108°22′47"W, el. 3291 feet (1,003.1 m) - Bowes Oil Field, Blaine County, MontanaBlaine County, Montana-National protected areas:* Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument -Economy:The main industry in Blaine County is Agriculture...
, 48°28′43"N 109°14′25"W, el. 3015 feet (919 m) - Brorson Oil Field, Richland County, MontanaRichland County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,667 people, 3,878 households, and 2,652 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 4,557 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
, 47°47′58"N 104°18′03"W, el. 2428 feet (740.1 m) - Cabin Creek Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°36′25"N 104°27′26"W, el. 2848 feet (868.1 m) - Cupton Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°32′58"N 104°18′32"W, el. 3018 feet (919.9 m) - Devon Gas Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°34′44"N 111°29′21"W, el. 3317 feet (1,011 m) - East Poplar Oil Field, Roosevelt County, MontanaRoosevelt County, Montana-National protected areas:* Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site * Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 10,620 people, 3,581 households, and 2,614 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile...
, 48°12′26"N 105°06′16"W, el. 2110 feet (643.1 m) - Elk Basin Oil Field, Carbon County, MontanaCarbon County, Montana-National protected areas:* Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area * Custer National Forest * Gallatin National Forest -Economy:During the early history of Carbon County, coal mining was the predominant industry...
, 45°01′04"N 108°54′33"W, el. 4393 feet (1,339 m) - Flat Coulee Oil and Gas Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°58′17"N 111°03′43"W, el. 3570 feet (1,088.1 m) - Flat Lake Oil Field, Sheridan County, MontanaSheridan County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,105 people, 1,741 households, and 1,140 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile . There were 2,167 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile...
, 48°59′20"N 104°05′07"W, el. 2178 feet (663.9 m) - Fred and George Creek Oil and Gas Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°56′35"N 111°27′25"W, el. 4003 feet (1,220.1 m) - Gas City Oil Field, Dawson County, MontanaDawson County, Montana-Economy:Dawson County is known for its dryland grain, coal mines and gas and oil wells. There are 522 current farms and ranches, and 296 commercial businesses.-Demographics:...
, 46°55′16"N 104°44′17"W, el. 2175 feet (662.9 m) - Glendive Oil Field, Dawson County, MontanaDawson County, Montana-Economy:Dawson County is known for its dryland grain, coal mines and gas and oil wells. There are 522 current farms and ranches, and 296 commercial businesses.-Demographics:...
, 47°01′23"N 104°50′25"W, el. 2346 feet (715.1 m) - Grandview Oil and Gas Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°41′58"N 111°11′53"W, el. 3606 feet (1,099.1 m) - Ivanhoe Dome Oil Field, Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
, 46°43′12"N 107°50′28"W, el. 2940 feet (896.1 m) - Keg Coulee Oil Field, Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
, 46°41′00"N 107°53′39"W, el. 2949 feet (898.9 m) - Keith Gas Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°52′44"N 110°53′28"W, el. 3442 feet (1,049.1 m) - Kevin Sunburst Oil Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°47′06"N 112°00′59"W, el. 3530 feet (1,075.9 m) - Little Beaver East Oil Field, Bowman County, Montana, 46°06′14"N 104°01′42"W, el. 2999 feet (914.1 m)
- Little Beaver Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°06′04"N 104°05′09"W, el. 3084 feet (940 m) - Melstone Oil Field, Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
, 46°36′51"N 108°03′08"W, el. 3058 feet (932.1 m) - Monarch Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°30′48"N 104°22′50"W, el. 3018 feet (919.9 m) - Mosby Dome Cat Creek Oil Field, Petroleum County, MontanaPetroleum County, Montana-National protected areas:*Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge *War Horse National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 493 people, 211 households and 136 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.29 per square mile . There were 292 housing units...
, 47°03′00"N 107°55′18"W, el. 2454 feet (748 m) - Mosser Dome Oil Field, Yellowstone County, MontanaYellowstone County, Montana-National protected areas:* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Pompeys Pillar National Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 129,352 people, 52,084 households, and 34,219 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were...
, 45°32′43"N 108°43′49"W, el. 4327 feet (1,318.9 m) - North Pine Oil Field, Dawson County, MontanaDawson County, Montana-Economy:Dawson County is known for its dryland grain, coal mines and gas and oil wells. There are 522 current farms and ranches, and 296 commercial businesses.-Demographics:...
, 46°53′21"N 104°42′20"W, el. 2447 feet (745.8 m) - Northwest Sumatra Oil Field, Rosebud County, MontanaRosebud County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,383 people, 3,307 households, and 2,417 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 3,912 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 46°42′33"N 107°41′17"W, el. 3110 feet (947.9 m) - Oil Hills, Park County, MontanaPark County, MontanaPark Counties in Montana and Wyoming are among the very few pairs of counties in the United States with the same name to border each other across state lines.-National protected areas:* Custer National Forest * Gallatin National Forest...
, 46°10′43"N 110°40′03"W, el. 6368 feet (1,941 m) - Pennel Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°23′46"N 104°15′14"W, el. 2986 feet (910.1 m) - Prairie Dell Oil and Gas Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°38′33"N 111°53′15"W, el. 3517 feet (1,072 m) - Ragged Point Oil Field, Musselshell County, MontanaMusselshell County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there are 4,497 people, 1,878 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density is 2 people per square mile . There are 2,317 housing units at an average density of -Demographics:...
, 46°44′23"N 107°58′14"W, el. 2890 feet (880.9 m) - Rattlesnake Butte Oil Field, Petroleum County, MontanaPetroleum County, Montana-National protected areas:*Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge *War Horse National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 493 people, 211 households and 136 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.29 per square mile . There were 292 housing units...
, 46°52′20"N 108°10′02"W, el. 3222 feet (982.1 m) - Reagan Camp Oil Field, Glacier County, MontanaGlacier County, Montana-National protected areas:* Glacier National Park * Lewis and Clark National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 13,247 people, 4,304 households, and 3,245 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 5,243 housing units...
, 48°58′31"N 112°30′46"W, el. 4108 feet (1,252.1 m) - S W Kevin Gas Field, Toole County, MontanaToole County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,267 people, 1,962 households, and 1,308 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°39′27"N 111°58′06"W, el. 3373 feet (1,028.1 m) - Soap Creek Oilfield, Big Horn County, MontanaBig Horn County, Montana- National protected areas :* Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area * Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument- Economy :Coal Mining and Agriculture both play major roles in Big Horn County’s economy...
, 45°16′22"N 107°46′25"W, el. 3612 feet (1,100.9 m) - South Pine Oil Field, Wibaux County, MontanaWibaux County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,068 people, 421 households, and 287 families residing in the county. The population density was less than 1 person per square mile . There were 587 housing units at an average density of less than 1/sq mi...
, 46°44′29"N 104°33′42"W, el. 2638 feet (804.1 m) - South Wills Creek Oil Field, Fallon County, MontanaFallon County, MontanaFallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
, 46°33′22"N 104°22′40"W, el. 2913 feet (887.9 m) - Stensvad Oil Field, Rosebud County, MontanaRosebud County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,383 people, 3,307 households, and 2,417 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 3,912 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 46°43′50"N 107°46′38"W, el. 2907 feet (886.1 m) - Tiger Ridge Gas Field, Hill County, MontanaHill County, Montana-National protected areas:*Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge*Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 16,673 people, 6,457 households, and 4,255 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were...
, 48°32′03"N 109°48′46"W, el. 2589 feet (789.1 m) - Utopia Gas and Oil Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°36′53"N 111°11′01"W, el. 3409 feet (1,039.1 m) - West Dome Cat Creek Oil Field, Petroleum County, MontanaPetroleum County, Montana-National protected areas:*Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge *War Horse National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 493 people, 211 households and 136 families residing in the county. The population density was 0.29 per square mile . There were 292 housing units...
, 47°04′02"N 107°59′50"W, el. 2766 feet (843.1 m) - Whitlash Gas and Oil Field, Liberty County, MontanaLiberty County, Montana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,158 people, 833 households, and 583 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, 48°57′42"N 111°14′30"W, el. 3757 feet (1,145.1 m)