Professor Sillimans Report Upon the Oil Property of the Philadelphia And Califo
Professor Sillimans Report Upon the Oil Property of the Philadelphia And Califo
Benjamin Silliman
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Soil very black with bitumen. 16 feet West by North is a hot spring, very salt. Station 576, West 33 feet on Rock. Is a fine spring at the head of the ravine. On washing in it it emits a very peculiar smell. It is a very good washing water for the hands, making them feel soft and smooth. Station 619, West, 10 feet on Rock. Gas to a large extent is found 'at this station. Station 716, West, 76 feet North on Rock. Here is a fine old salt spring. 23 Station 784, West on Rock, 14 feet. The bitumen ...found here is of a dark greasy nature, quite plenty. Station 861, West on Rock. Eunning North from this station is quite a range of hills. At the bottom of these hills is a large number of grease holes, where the grease of the Indians oozes through the clefts and apertures of the rocks. This grease is of a very beautiful amber color. In a fluid state it looks like a yellow water. Station 971, West by North, 27 feet on Rock. The asphaltum here has a brownish-yellow color, thick and greasy. Station 1, 010, West by North, on Rock.
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