A panoramic view of the Burkburnett, Texas oil field. In 1912 oil was discovered west of the town, attracting thousands to the area. By 1918 approximately twenty-thousand people had settled around the oilfield. This view shows viewed the northwest side, opposite the Fowler farm, original discovery well and swinging towards the northwest. Photographed circa 1919. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Library of Congress |
Taille de l’image : | 4668 px × 2045 px |
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