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

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

City Park

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Iraan Archaeological Museum

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Fantasyland

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

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