Wilson County, KS oil and gas wells
15,185 wells: 2,624 active, 5,806 plugged, 284 orphaned, run by 313 operators.
Wilson County, KS ranks #11 among Kansas counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 519,691 wells. 2,624 of its wells (17%) are active, below the statewide share of 21%. Another 1,577 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. 284 wells are flagged as orphaned, with no responsible operator. Of the 10,764 wells here with a type on record, 44% are oil wells, 30% gas wells and 14% dry holes. Drilling records here go back to 1893. Of the 7,228 wells with a drilling date, 189 (3%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 316 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 1,062 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 1,009 ft. 313 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is River Rock Operating, LLC, with 465 active (18% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Kansas Geological Survey, updated 2026-10-09.
Top operators in Wilson
| Operator | Active | Wells here |
|---|---|---|
| River Rock Operating, LLC | 465 | 602 |
| RedBud Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | 404 | 771 |
| J-V Oil, LLC | 350 | 486 |
| Bluejacket Operating, LLC | 231 | 427 |
| Cherokee Wells LLC | 152 | 709 |
| SEK Energy, LLC | 101 | 331 |
| Dart Cherokee Basin Operating Co., LLC | 62 | 176 |
| Toil Inc. | 56 | 69 |
| Jako Productions | 44 | 54 |
| Marshall Oil, LLC | 42 | 107 |
| Independence Energy LLC | 42 | 61 |
| Morrison, Mark L. | 38 | 44 |
| PostRock Midcontinent Production LLC | 31 | 235 |
| Galemore Oil Co. | 31 | 81 |
| Verde Oil Company | 30 | 45 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | 29 | 33 |
| Lockhart Oil LLC | 24 | 36 |
| Layne Energy Operating, LLC | 21 | 57 |
| E & E Holdings, LLC | 21 | 30 |
| CDC Oil, LLC | 17 | 23 |
| A X & P, Inc. | 15 | 180 |
| Massey, Gary R. | 15 | 16 |
| NuMac LLC | 15 | 15 |
| Lakeshore Operating, LLC | 14 | 38 |
| Southwind Exploration, LLC | 13 | 54 |
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braman 1-1 | 15-205-28244-0001 | Shut in | Oil | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brant, Jerry W. 3-2 | 15-205-26805 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brooks, Marvin Lynn 27-4 | 15-205-25878 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brooks, Marvin Lynn 28-1 | 15-205-25880 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brooks-Vanderford 2 | 15-205-25426 | Orphaned | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown, Doyle C. 32-1 | 15-205-26543 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown, Doyle C. 29-1 | 15-205-26546 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown, Doyle C. 32-2 | 15-205-26549 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Brown, Doyle C. 27-1 | 15-205-26631 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| Bryant-Tweedie C4-28 | 15-205-27748 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Wilson County, KS well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Wilson County, KS?
15,185 wells are on record: 2,624 active, 1,577 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 5,806 plugged, with 284 flagged orphaned.
Who operates the most wells in Wilson County, KS?
River Rock Operating, LLC, with 465 active wells and 602 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Wilson County, KS?
Yes. 189 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 316 more are permitted or being drilled.