Where is the Uinta Basin?

The Uinta Basin in northeastern Utah is the state's most productive oil and gas region, primarily in Uintah and Duchesne counties. With approximately 7,500 active wells, the basin produces both oil and natural gas from multiple formations.

Is Utah well data available to the public?

Yes. The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) provides free public access to well permits, production data, and location data. All state government data is public domain.

UT · Oil & Gas Wells

Utah Oil & Gas Wells by PLSS Section

11,200 active wells across the Uinta Basin and surrounding areas — browse by township, range, and section.

Active Wells

11,200

Principal Meridian

Salt Lake Meridian

Primary Basin

Uinta Basin

Source: Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) · Data as of 2025-12

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Enter any Utah PLSS description to get GPS coordinates for a well site.

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Top Producing Counties

Utah's most active oil and gas counties by well count, with representative PLSS townships.

Uintah County

4,850 wells

High-activity township: T10S R22E

Duchesne County

2,680 wells

High-activity township: T3S R4W

Carbon County

1,240 wells

High-activity township: T12S R14E

San Juan County

980 wells

High-activity township: T40S R25E

Summit County

620 wells

High-activity township: T2N R5E

Major Producing Basins

Utah's active oil and gas basins, all surveyed under the PLSS.

Uinta Basin Paradox Basin Overthrust Belt Great Basin

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Utah oil and gas wells and PLSS locations.

Utah uses the Salt Lake Meridian and Base Line for its PLSS grid. Well permits filed with the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining include a legal description — township, range, section, and quarter-section — referenced to the SLM.

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Well counts are approximate and based on publicly available data from the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (DOGM) as of 2025-12. Township America provides coordinate conversion tools and does not replace a licensed land surveyor. Always verify well locations with official state records before making land or permitting decisions.