Oil and Gas in Western Kentucky

'Oil and Gas in Western Kentucky' is an authoritative and comprehensive geological study exploring the development and potential of the petroleum industry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky during the early twentieth century. Authored by Willard Rouse Jillson, a preeminent geologist, this work provides a meticulous examination of the stratigraphic and structural conditions that define the region’s oil and gas fields.The text delves into the specific geological formations found throughout Western Kentucky, offering detailed technical data, production statistics, and field observations essential for understanding the subsurface landscape. Jillson evaluates the history of exploration and the economic impact of mineral extraction on the local and state economy. Key topics include the identification of productive horizons, the analysis of drilling logs, and the geographical distribution of significant reservoirs.This volume serves as a vital historical record of the American energy sector, capturing a transformative period in industrial development. It is an invaluable resource for geologists, petroleum engineers, and researchers interested in the economic history and natural resource management of the South. By documenting the early successes and challenges of the industry, 'Oil and Gas in Western Kentucky' remains a foundational text for the study of the region’s geological heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.