Near Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Oil and Gas

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

1. Oil and Gas Marker (front side)

Inscription. A completion of the Discovery Well of the Hobbs Pool six miles south, April 12, 1929 focuses attention upon the potential of New Mexico as a major source of oil and natural gas. Steady development under the state conservation program, gradually moved New Mexico into sixth nationwide in oil production and fourth in gas production. While Lea County attained first place in the value of oil and gas production, these positions, achieved during the 1950's and 60's, were maintained as the decade of the 1970's opened.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1906.

Location. 32° 43.592′ N, 103° 5.385′ W. Marker is near Hobbs, New Mexico, in Lea County. Marker is on U.S. 62, 1.2 miles west of State Line Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hobbs NM 88240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hobbs Discovery Well (approx. 2.2 miles away); Llano Estacado (approx. 6 miles away); Hobbs (approx. 6.3 miles away); Hobbs Army Air Field (approx. 7.2 miles away); Hobbs 9/11 Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Monument (approx. 12½ miles away).

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Oil and Gas Marker (rear side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

2. Oil and Gas Marker (rear side)

Oil and Gas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

3. Oil and Gas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.