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The Powell Oil Field produced wealth and tragedy in great proportions. On May 10, 1923, a spark ignited the derrick floor. The fire caused 13 men to die from horrible burns.

The Powell Oil Field was developed in eastern Navarro County, Texas in 1923.

Photograph of an oil well, being drilled at the Powell oil field in Crockett County, Texas. Cars are parked on the dirt in front of the well.

larger oil field, the Powell oil field, was discovered in 1923, some ten miles east of Corsicana. Another significant area oil and gas find occurred in 1956.

even larger oil field, the Powell oil field, was discovered in 1923 some 10 miles east of Corsicana. Another significant area oil and gas find occurred in 1956.

Powell Oil Field is an Oilfield in the state of Texas (county of Navarro), located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also known as lat-long or GPS coordinates) of

Powell Oil Field is shown in the center of the topographic (topo) map, which is sourced from the United States Geographical Survey map USGS Texon SE quad.

World Powell Oil Field USGS Texon SE Quad, Texas, Topographic Map = World Powell Oil Field is an Oilfield in the state of Texas (county of

even larger oil field, the Powell oil field, was discovered in 1923. Another significant area oil and gas find occurred in 1956.