Oil History

Discovery Well A No. 1

Gusher blew in more than half-century ago, remains one of largest producing oil wells in North America. Tremendous jet of oil sprayed tent city four miles away. Historical marker in city park gives details.

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More Things to Do

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

City Park

40-acre park adjacent to Fantasyland. Picnicking, grills, swimming pool, camping.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Alley Oop Park – Camping

Pull-through wheeled-camper sites w/water, elec & sewage 10. No limit on stay. Dump sta, grills,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Iraan Archaeological Museum

Located in Fantasyland Park, museum features excellent fossil exhibits, plus Indian artifacts, ranching antiquities, and…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Fantasyland

Alley Oop, comic strip caveman, was created by V.T. Hamlin while he lived in Iraan.…

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