Lakeview Gusher
Site of the Lakeview Gusher, the largest accidental oil spill in US history, which spewed an estimated 9 million barrels of crude oil over 18 months in 1910, forming a 60-acre oil lake.

šŸ“œ Historical landmark of the Lakeview Gusher, the largest accidental oil spill in United States history.
šŸ” The site still bears remnants of the 1910 oil well blowout and the resulting oil lake.

Why Go

šŸ“œ Learn about a significant environmental disaster
šŸš¶ Easy access to a historical marker
šŸ“ø See the remains of the sand berms and oil residue

Why Avoid

šŸ‘ƒ Earth still smells of crude petroleum
šŸ’¤ Site is mostly a historical marker, not an interactive attraction

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free roadside parking available on Petroleum Club Road.

Hours

šŸ•’ Accessible daily, as it is an outdoor historical marker.

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