STATE GEOLOGIST. 117 
Early in the fall of 1902 a well was completed on the Hunter farm 
near the middle of section 6 of Miller township, Knox county. According 
to reliable reports this had an initial open flow of between 11,000,000 and 
12,000,000 cubic feet per day. In December following a well was com- 
pleted on the Miller farm located in the northern part of the same section, 
and a 9,000,000 cubic foot producer secured. Early in January, 1903, a 
well was drilled on the Beinhower farm in the southwest corner of the 
same section, the result being an open flow at the rate of 11,000,000 cubic 
feet per 24 hours.t While these wells were being drilled a number of 
producers ranging in size from 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 cubic feet were 
secured farther north. This is by far the richest portion of the Homer 
field, and radically changes the character of the territory. 
It appears from what has just been stated that the size of the max- 
imum wells in this field equals those of Sugar Grove; the average of 
those of Homer, however, is much smaller. Time has not been sufficient 
to test the lasting quality of the wells in the new field, but the indications 
are that it will compare favorably with the excellent territory farther 
south. 
Strenuous efforts are being made to extend the limits of the pro- 
ducing territory. A small well has been secured in the northwest corner 
of Clay township, ‘Knox county, and one on the Taylor farm in the 
northern part of Union township, Licking county. The latter well, ac- 
cording to information furnished by Professor Thomas L. Watson, had 
an initial open flow of 2,000,000 cubic feet per day, and a closed or rock 
pressure of 800 pounds per square inch. Both wells lie outside of what 
is known as the Homer field. 
Several of the largest companies operating in the Sugar Grove field - 
have entered this territory, and are piping gas to Columbus, Zanesville 
and other places. Doubtless in the near future fuel from the Homer field 
will be consumed in many cities in northern Ohio. This much can be said 
for the territory at present,—the acreage is large, rock pressure high, and 
gas rock continuous. 
GEOLOGY OF THE FIELD. 
Succession of Strata.—This is shown by the following records: Well 
No. 1 of the Federal Gas and Fuel Company, located in the canal bed four 
miles below Lancaster. Completed April 28, 1899. 
Depth to 
Thickness of bottom of 
Character of Formation. formation. formation. 
Feet. Feet. 
DTN. CsI) vis coateat coat a fetasetone ce ser anaes wigs ON 54 54 
TE en oe CE oor eg yO Ft Rig RR 91 145 
White sand, charged with water........ 20 165 
SEW ONG Lave PSN OH Wey Deh eI Sina ah ay a A Bs I Pr 135 300 . 
Gigayas hall Cees Meera yore ot mR aa Soe 90 390 
1Data furnished by J. O. Johnson, Supt. Central Ohio Nat. Gas and Fuel Co. 
