York 2 (037-13115)

York 2 was drilled by the York-Smullin Oil Company in Novermber, 1929 - January, 1930. The final depth was 1368 feet. Thirty days after completion, the well was producing 195 barrels of oil per day. At some point in time, production was stopped and the well went idle. York 2 is the closest well to Sierra Highway and is in the parking area to its west. (Photo date 11/17/2017)

Closer view. (11/17/2017)

View of site showing the four concrete piers that the derrick would have rested on. (9/4/2017)

Work done on York 2, like the other wells in the area. Top horizontal side pipe plugged. Bottom side pipe exposed. (12/10/2017)

More work done. Valve and plug added to bottom side pipe. Well name sign added. Name signs were hung on all the wells here and many have disappeared. (12/16/2017)

Leaking gas after rain filled up the hole. This problem was eventually fixed. (1/14/2018)

York 2 wasn't touched during the Victor Fire in July of 2023, but you can see the burn area in the distance. There is a lot of trash near this well site. (8/12/2023)

Flat area around the wellhead being cleaned up. The dirt will be soon covered with gravel so that cars can park there. (8/4/2024)