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Where can I find a geological surveyor to survey my land for oil?
I own the mineral rights and 250 acres in North East Oklahoma. How can I find a surveyor to do an initial survey. I want to foot the bill for the survey and exploratory drilling so I get the majority of the profits if we find oil. I can foot the bill for 50K or so before I will need any help.
You could do some research about the rock formations in your area. This can be done at the local USGS or state geological survey. Least you could find out if the right sedimentary formations and cap rock exists under your property.
The next step would be to have a geologist interpret the area to find the best place to drill. Idealy you want to drill over a mound or upward bend in the formation where petroleum is likely to concentrate or pool in fractures.
The only way to know for sure is to drill a "wild cat well" and hope for the best.
As far as a specific surveyor Oklahoma has quite a few wells, I'm sure the advertise. Or most drillers and surveyors have some license with the state geologic survey. Can ask them for one near you.