Lakeview Gusher

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Petroleum Club Rd
Maricopa, CA 93252

Lakeview Gusher, located in Maricopa, California, is renowned for being one of the largest oil spills in U.S. history. The gusher erupted in 1910, releasing millions of barrels of oil over a period of 18 months, significantly impacting the local environment and economy. Today, it serves as a historical landmark, highlighting the early days of the California oil boom and its lasting effects on the region.

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Isobel L.
5/11/2025

This historical landmark records one of the worst oil blows in American history. The impact of the blowout (not the kind you get at the salon) can be seen in the landscape and is described on the...

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