Linn County, KS oil and gas wells
9,014 wells: 1,991 active, 3,523 plugged, 69 orphaned, run by 220 operators.
Linn County, KS ranks #20 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 2% of the state's 519,691 wells. 1,991 of its wells (22%) are active, close to the statewide share of 21%. Another 322 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 69 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 7,585 wells here with a type on record, 60% are oil wells, 22% disposal or injection wells and 10% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1894. Of the 3,656 wells with a drilling date, 438 (12%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 155 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 734 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 548 ft. 220 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is Bobcat Oilfield Service, Inc., with 531 active (27% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Linn
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned · Disposal (SWD) and injection
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLHAMUS 9 | 15-107-20901 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 13 | 15-107-20902 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 15 | 15-107-20904 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 5 | 15-107-21173 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 18 | 15-107-21998 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 19 | 15-107-21999 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 20 | 15-107-22006 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 21 | 15-107-22113 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 23 | 15-107-22303 | Active | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| POLHAMUS 13-B | 15-107-22456 | Orphaned | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Linn County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Linn County, KS?
9,014 wells are on record: 1,991 active, 322 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 3,523 plugged, with 69 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Linn County, KS?
Bobcat Oilfield Service, Inc., with 531 active wells and 934 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Linn County, KS?
Yes. 438 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 155 more are permitted or being drilled.