# How do I know there is oil in my land
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193
**Category:** Culberson County, TX
**Created:** [December 29, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193 "2018-12-29T01:27:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/1 "2018-12-29T01:27:06Z")
My property at Section 8, Block 53, Culberson County. I received the offer letter from the bank asking to buy surface of my land. Does it mean anything about oil or mineral under my land, and how do I find out if I own the mineral or not? I need any idea from anyone. Thank you very much.
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### Author:  [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/2 "2018-12-29T02:48:38Z")
Moved to Culberson County.
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### Author:  [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/3 "2018-12-29T02:55:39Z")
Hello John, After checking the GIS (Geographic Information Survey) map I find several Section 8 but no Block 53 for Culberson County. Check your legal description again and post the ‘complete’ legal description.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/4 "2018-12-29T04:16:26Z")
Thank you very much Clint, I will check my WD again.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/5 "2018-12-29T04:26:49Z")
Yes, the WD said at a point 2640.00 feet N 00’ 00’’ W from the southeast corner of Section 8, Block 53, and northeast corner of Lot 5.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/6 "2018-12-29T04:47:15Z")
And AB 4583 BLK53 SEC8 PSL.
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### Author:  [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/7 "2018-12-29T05:11:55Z")
John, I found the location. Abstract 4583 did not work.
There are some good oil/gas wells and some very good gas wells producing from the Wolfcamp formation in this area.
There is a shut-in gas well (API 109-33213) that starts in Section 17 and ends in Section 8. This link is to the approved permit for that shut-in gas well…
[http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/DP/drillDownQueryAction.do?fromPublicQuery=Y&name=COTTONWOOD%2BWEST%2BSTATE%2BUNIT&univDocNo=491230839](http://webapps.rrc.texas.gov/DP/drillDownQueryAction.do?fromPublicQuery=Y&name=COTTONWOOD%2BWEST%2BSTATE%2BUNIT&univDocNo=491230839)
There is also a cancelled/abandoned location in Section 8 (API 109-32924).
APR Operating seems to be the major operator in this area but at this time I don’t see any activity in this area.
This link is to production data on gas well API 109-32988 next door to the north of Section 8. This well has been producing since April 2018:
[http://webapps2.rrc.texas.gov/EWA/specificLeaseQueryAction.do?tab=init&viewType=prodAndTotalDisp&methodToCall=fromGisViewer&pdqSearchArgs.paramValue=](http://webapps2.rrc.texas.gov/EWA/specificLeaseQueryAction.do?tab=init&viewType=prodAndTotalDisp&methodToCall=fromGisViewer&pdqSearchArgs.paramValue=%7C2=11%7C3=2017%7C4=10%7C5=2018%7C103=283451%7C6=G%7C102=08%7C8=specificlease%7C204=district%7C9=dispdetails%7C10=0)
GIS map of Culberson County Section 8/Block 53 and surrounding area:
LEFT CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE
GIS Map of Block 53:
LEFT CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2018, 5:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/8 "2018-12-29T05:52:01Z")
Thank you very much. I will contact you later.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/9 "2018-12-30T18:16:31Z")
I called the County Clerk to ask them about my mineral rights. They referred me to call the appraisal department. But both departments said I have to find out by the warranty deed I have. But the deed is very confusing about the mineral rights. Can you help me figure this out? Thank you.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/10 "2019-01-02T20:13:52Z")
How do I know what these companies are doing on my property there, like drilling or putting the ROD lines over my property? Or do I have to go there to check? Because I have a couple of offers from a bank to buy 100% surface interest of my property.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/11 "2019-01-03T03:09:45Z")
Hello Clint! I bought a property back in 2005. I have the Warranty Deed which was recorded by Culberson County at that time. Besides the Warranty Deed, I was given by the seller map documentation to show the property’s location. I would like to know how do I find out about the ownership of Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas Rights among other similar things.
Thank you very much, John.
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### Author:  [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/12 "2019-01-03T03:46:57Z")
I would go to or call the Culberson County Clerk’s Office and possibly they can help you. You may have to hire an attorney to help you.
> **[Culberson County, Texas](https://www.co.culberson.tx.us/page/culberson.County.Clerk)**
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/13 "2019-01-03T03:59:01Z")
Hello Clint! I called them before the holiday, they said call land appraisal, I called appraisal, then appraisal said they don’t know.
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### Author:  [@Clint\_Liles](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Clint_Liles)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 5:42am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/14 "2019-01-03T05:42:12Z")
You possibly need the help of a landman or oil/gas attorney. I suggest you get in touch with Wade Caldwell, Oil & Gas Attorney, San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of this Forum and is well liked by those that have used his services.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/15 "2019-01-03T05:48:55Z")
Thank you Clint, I need to call a landman tomorrow. I see Clayton Williams is a landman there.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 5:52am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/16 "2019-01-03T05:52:03Z")
Thank you Clint, oh I did not see the link below your post. Yes, I will call Wade tomorrow. Thanks again.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/17 "2019-01-03T18:33:51Z")
Hello Wade! My name is John. Clint gave me your number: (210)228-3617 To help me to find out the ownership of my property in Culberson County. Can I call you? Thank you.
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### Author:  [@wade\_caldwell](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/wade_caldwell)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/18 "2019-01-03T19:02:37Z")
Yes. This afternoon.
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### Author:  [@Joe5](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Joe5)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/19 "2019-01-03T19:23:28Z")
Johntran, Texas General Land Office owns the mineral estate under your land. The estates were severed many, many years ago and the State reserved them.
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### Author:  [@Johntran](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Johntran)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-do-i-know-there-is-oil-in-my-land/39193/20 "2019-01-03T19:36:50Z")
Do you mean any landowner owns surface top only?
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