Barton County, KS oil and gas wells
18,148 wells: 3,112 active, 13,963 plugged, 11 orphaned, run by 659 operators.
Barton County, KS ranks #6 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 519,691 wells. 3,112 of its wells (17%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 211 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 11 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 17,524 wells here with a type on record, 53% are oil wells, 37% dry holes and 8% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1900. 405 wells (2%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 141 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 591 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 3,406 ft. 659 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is RJM Company, with 197 active (6% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Barton
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hlavaty 1 | 15-009-01665 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hlavaty 1 | 15-009-25146 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hlavaty 2 | 15-009-25593 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoelscher 1 | 15-009-01141-0001 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoelscher 2-1 | 15-009-25575 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoff 1 | 15-009-03308 | Active | Oil | — |
| Hoffman 1 | 15-009-03308-0001 | Active | Disposal | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoffman 1 | 15-009-07496 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoffman 7 | 15-009-07498 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Hoffman 7 | 15-009-24826 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Barton County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Barton County, KS?
18,148 wells are on record: 3,112 active, 211 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 13,963 plugged, with 11 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Barton County, KS?
RJM Company, with 197 active wells and 280 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Barton County, KS?
Yes. 405 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 141 more are permitted or being drilled.