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four miles, and the maximum width approaches two and one-half miles. 
About one mile east of this pool a small outlier is found in sections 15 and 
22. Near the village of Lafayette a number of wells have been drilled, 
but without favorable results. It seems quite probable in view of recent — 
developments near the south line of Richland township that section 13 
of Jackson may also soon be included in the producing belt. 
Monroe Township.—This lies west of Richland, and has an extension 
of the Beaver Dam pool in the southeast corner. This includes parts of 
sections 25, 26, 35 and 36, though it comprises one square mile only. A 
number of wells have been drilled in other parts of the township, but 
without success. ‘The sections on which tests have been made are 13, 16, 
17, 18, 20, 21, 31 and 33. It is one of the parts of the county most recently 
developed. From tests made it does not seem probable that the township 
will become an important producer. However, if in the future smaller 
wells can be operated with more profit than at present, this territory may 
be more extensively drilled. 
Bath Township.—In the extreme northeast corner of this township 
a small extension of the Beaver Dam pool is found. This comprises about 
one-quarter of a section. Near the center of the township a small pool, 
about one-half section in area, is found. It includes parts of sections 9, 
10,15 and 16. A large extension of the Lima pool is found in the southern 
half of the township. It includes sections 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35 and 
DANES Ci? 1G), Ao), Bil, BA, Bo, Qui, BE avnel AO. 
The development of this township began at an early day, perhaps late 
in 1885, and the drill has been kept at work ever since. Little progress 
has been made in late years, however, and no important extensions need 
be expected. 
Perry Township.—The larger portion of the township is occupied by 
what has already been referred to as the Lima field. It includes sections 
By, My Gi, (oh, Oy, IO), U7, 1S, WO), AO), Bir GhavGl RNS Or SACHIOMS Ty WO, Wil, LA, Wl, 
15, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. This township contains a portion of the ter- 
ritory that was the first to be developed in northwestern Ohio. Work 
began in 1885 and drilling is still being done. Territory that was once 
discarded as worthless has been proven to be quite valuable. 
Auglaize Township.—This occupies the southeastern corner of the 
county. The only producing territory is in section 6, where a small exten- 
sion of the Lima field is found. However, tests have been made at several 
places, including the following sections,—5, 8, Io, 17, 18, 21 and 25. 
Shawnee Township.—This includes part of the Lima pool, the sections 
beineain! whole or in part 13) lO). 20 21235 2h O27 eo cOnandEsO! 
Besides this there are five small pools in the township; one of these con- 
taining two or three wells, lies in the middle of section 28, and another of 
similar size is found in the northeast quarter of section 6. In sections 5 
