Newkirk Artesian Well

Description
This natural spring water in Oklahoma, USA, flows through an artesian well that is built beside the road. The water from the well has a moderately high flow which can fill 78 gallons in a minute. Flowing from a great height, the people in this area load spring water onto their trucks and use it for their own needs. The well has a valve to turn on and off, which regulates the flow of the spring water. Aged more than 80 years old, the well looks very old without any maintenance. There is no proof that the water is suitable for drinking but it can be used for cleaning and farming purposes. Spring water from the well is considered to be a good laxative. Also, the inhabitants of this area believe that this water serves as a cure for poison ivy when you take bath in this water.

Where To Find The Spring Water?
The correct coordinate is 36.902062,-97.085121, and the complete address is N3320 Rd, Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA. You will see farming fields on the sides of the road, and you will find an old artesian well beside the road. Sometimes the valve in the well may be turned off. So it is not sure that you can see spring water flowing from the road.

Directions
If you are coming from Newkirk, please drive west onto 7th street for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Magnolia Ave till you see an intersection where you have to take left towards Peckham road. Continue straight for 1.4 miles and take a right turn onto Union street. On driving straight, you will see many farming lands on both sides of the road, and you will see the artesian well situated on the right side of the road.

More Details
The artesian well is located in the countryside with farming fields on both sides of the road. There is another spring near the artesian well, with a continuous flow of natural spring water. But it is located on private property protected by fencing.