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Permalink Reply by BJ on June 8, 2008 at 19:23

According to the guy at MyOilPro, anywhere north of Benton might be too far north, but there is no official map of the shale and no one knows the definite size yet. Companies aren't really looking that far north yet.
IOW, it's too soon to answer that question.

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Permalink Reply by BJ on June 11, 2008 at 18:02

Samson and J-W both drilled dry holes right at Benton, so that's a pretty good indication that the shale thins out right around there.

Guess that leaves us out of the picture then. Our family's 75 acres is north of Benton. We could really benefit from a decent lease.

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landownerPermalink Reply by Sue on June 9, 2008 at 8:19

What about property between Vancville and Kingston Road (4 miles south of I-220 on Airline Drive)

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landownerPermalink Reply by Sue on July 1, 2008 at 6:53

T19N - R13W

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landownerPermalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on June 24, 2008 at 21:52

I have property in 19 and 20, 17n, 12w. Is this the part of Sligo that you think might be a thinner section. I also have small acreage in 34, 17n, 12 w. What is your opionion of this area?
Thanks

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landownerPermalink Reply by Count of Monte Cristo on June 9, 2008 at 8:30

What about 2-3 miles north of I-220 off of Swan Lake Road and off of Benton Road?

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Permalink Reply by JM on June 12, 2008 at 4:57

Does anyone know of any data indicating that T17N-R11W is a prospective area?

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Permalink Reply by nicole on June 14, 2008 at 8:53

Where can I find a township map? That seems to be the magic "lingo" in describing where you live to one of these companies. I've dug through all of my mortgage paperwork, but the legal description says nothing of township. HELP!

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landownerPermalink Reply by Mom A1 on June 14, 2008 at 13:30

The courthouse would have the legal description of your land. They usually charge for copies, though.

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Permalink Reply by BJ on June 14, 2008 at 17:34

How about the tax assessor in the area? Sometimes they will send you statement copies for free which usually provides the legal description.

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Permalink Reply by C Pierce on June 24, 2008 at 17:15

To find your township, range, and section, go to the Tax Assessor's Office on 2nd floor of courthouse and ask them to write it down for you. (no charge for any print outs they give you) Then go to Police Jury (1st floor) and ask for a parish map including townships, range, and section. The maps are free. You can also get parish maps which include the township, range, and section at the DOTD but they will charge you there. (small fee about $2-$3) Police Jury is your best bet. Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by charles benjamine on June 15, 2008 at 16:37

Does anyone know about any activity on the cycle plant road just east of Benton? I know some leased land a couple of years ago and was just wondering if this is in the shale or is it too far north.

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