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'The Volcano, Wood County oil fields, once the scene of fabulous supplies of oil, has become one of the ghosts areas of the county. The photo shows current operations at an old center, wherein an endless cable rolls over the wheels, driving the pumping mechanism for 25 wells in a large area.'

1. Oil Pumping Mechanism, Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009670
Title:
Oil Pumping Mechanism, Volcano, W. Va.
Description:
'The Volcano, Wood County oil fields, once the scene of fabulous supplies of oil, has become one of the ghosts areas of the county. The photo shows current operations at an old center, wherein an endless cable rolls over the wheels, driving the pumping mechanism for 25 wells in a large area.'
'The Volcano oil field was in Ritchie and Wood Counties; however the town of Volcano was in Wood County.'--Mike Naylor, 03/2006

2. Oil Well in Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009672
Title:
Oil Well in Volcano, W. Va.
Description:
'The Volcano oil field was in Ritchie and Wood Counties; however the town of Volcano was in Wood County.'--Mike Naylor, 03/2006

3. Derricks in the Volcano Oil Field

IDNO:
009708
Title:
Derricks in the Volcano Oil Field

4. Dirt Road to Oil Field, Volcano, W. Va.

IDNO:
009815
Title:
Dirt Road to Oil Field, Volcano, W. Va.