Maricopa in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lakeview Gusher No.1

California Historical Landmark

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

1. Lakeview Gusher No.1 Marker

Inscription. America's most spectacular gusher blew in here on March 14, 1910. Initially 18,000 barrels per day, the flow later reached an uncontrolled peak of 100,000 barrels per day, completely destroying the derrick. This Union Oil Company well produced nine million barrels of oil in 18 months. 

Erected 1952 by Moicene Parlor No. 228 N.D.G.W., Kern County Historical Society, Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 485.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1772.

Location. 35° 5.486′ N, 119° 24.066′ W. Marker is in Maricopa, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Petroleum Club Road, on the left when traveling north. 1.5 mi North of Maricopa via Hwy 33, turn onto Petroleum Club Road between Kerto and Cadet Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Petroleum Club Road, Maricopa CA 93252, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maricopa's Jail (approx. 2 miles away); West Kern Oil Museum (approx. 3.9 miles away); Midway Cemetery - 25 Hill

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(approx. 4.4 miles away); History of Taft (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Fort (approx. 5½ miles away); The Fort, Taft (approx. 5½ miles away); Tulamniu Indian Site (approx. 6.7 miles away); Midway Field - Well No. 2-6 (approx. 10.4 miles away).

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

2. Lakeview Gusher No.1 Marker

Lakeview Gusher foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

3. Lakeview Gusher foundation

Lakeview Gusher Pipe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

4. Lakeview Gusher Pipe

Lakeview Gusher Interpretive Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

5. Lakeview Gusher Interpretive Sign

Photo Displayed on History Board image. Click for full size.

6. Photo Displayed on History Board

Lakeview Gusher

7. Photo Displayed on History Board

Lakeview Gusher Oilworkers

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 6, 2012

8. Photo Displayed on History Board

Maricopa - the early days

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 190 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 10, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.