Taft, California -
Lakeview Gusher - World's Largest Oil Spill
In 1910 this well exploded and spit out 100,000 barrels a day onto the ground.
- Address:
- Petroleum Club Rd, Taft, CA
- Directions:
- Southeast of town. Marker is on the north side of Petroleum Club Rd, less than a half-mile east of Hwy 33.
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