Summary
McClure Oil Company conducted preliminary work on Beaver Island in July 1960, with heavy drilling equipment and a barge expected to arrive on the Mackinac Islander before drilling began around July 15.
Evidence and limits
The notice does not identify well locations, lease or permit records, equipment contractors, drilling results, or whether the planned date was met.
Open questions
- Which state, county, lease, and company records document the wells and their results?
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, July 1960, McClure Oil Company notice.Reports three jeeps carrying McClure Oil Company personnel covering the island for preliminary work, with heavy drilling equipment and a barge expected on the Mackinac Islander and drilling expected to begin about July 15. It does not identify well sites, leases, permits, contractor, or results.