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Originally Posted by jcwade

I wasn't trying to criticize, just correct an incorrect caption. I just thought it was much more interesting that the photo was from Southern California rather than Oklahoma.

The photo was taken from Atlantic Ave looking north. Today, at the crest of the hill, to the right of the road is a Home Depot. There are still working grasshopper pumps on the left side of the road. In fact, over a billion barrels of oil have been pumped out of this oilfield over the last 50 years. And the photo was taken 80 years ago.

I believe I have driven/ridden through the area (or one like it) at some point in the past (probably 40-45 years ago) and been amazed at the number of wells/pumps. I'd never seen anything like it.