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Production of Oil in 1902 Sets New Output Records
The United States Geological Survey reports 1902 crude petroleum output rose to a new high, with Texas and California leading gains. Total U S production reached over 50 billion barrels, exports surpassed 1.06 trillion gallons, and prices varied by region with notable shifts in Appalachian and Indiana fields.
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United States Geological Survey
Oliphant
Tie Genern
Cride Petroleum
Appalachian
Tamatndana
SOSA
Texas
Indiana
Louisiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indian Territory
Wyoming
West Virginia
Pennearlvania
New York
Colorado
Fielde
Tawedidiana Field
Lialadiana
Fe Obey Tele
Hwy
Althoves
Pennsylvania Petroleum
Twarty
California
Texas Petroleum