Pumping Unit on an Oil Well
Signal Hill is a small city embedded in the larger city of Long Beach, in the Los Angeles, California, area. It's named after a prominent hill with a commanding view. In 1921, the Long Beach Oilfield was found under the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill. For a decade or so, this was one of the most productive oil fields in the world. The field is now largely depleted and only a few wells remain. In Signal Hill, California, on June 18, 2015.
Pumping Unit on an Oil Well
Signal Hill is a small city embedded in the larger city of Long Beach, in the Los Angeles, California, area. It's named after a prominent hill with a commanding view. In 1921, the Long Beach Oilfield was found under the cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill. For a decade or so, this was one of the most productive oil fields in the world. The field is now largely depleted and only a few wells remain. In Signal Hill, California, on June 18, 2015.