The greatest benefits derived from petroleum geology have come from a study of details. Theories have furnished a basis for investigation but nothing tangible has been accomplished without detail work. In Eastland and Stephens counties, Texas, the detail workman has made geology worth while. Unfortunately those who have constructed theoretical sections through various areas without study of details, and have advised development accordingly, have hurt petroleum geology in the eyes of the operator.
Detail work has established certain definite rules in Eastland and Stephens counties that have been of inestimable value to the operator who followed them. It has laid...
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