Midland in Midland County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wichtex 66 Spudder
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 12, 2015
1. Wichtex 66 Spudder Marker
Date of Use: Unknown, probably late 1920's to early 1950's
Maximum Depth: Probably to 5,000 ft.
Note the large locomotive type boiler and single cylinder Acme steam engine, rated at 30 HP. Steam powered many rigs until after World War II, when diesel or gas took over. Steam was reliable but needed large amounts of scarce water and boiler fuel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 31° 58.421′ N, 102° 5.126′ W. Marker is in Midland, Texas, in Midland County. Marker is located north of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 West Interstate 20, Midland TX 79701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Star Spudder (here, next to this marker); Keystone No. 5 ½ Traction (a few steps from this marker); Wichtex 18 Spudder (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oil Patch (within shouting distance of this marker); Forth Worth “Super D” Spudder (within shouting distance of this marker); National Portable Drilling Machines (within shouting distance of
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 12, 2015
2. Wichtex 66 Spudder
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
