Of the lease parcels offered, 14, 15, & 16 are ”West” of the Continental Divide, and 1 through 13 are “East” of same.
Sparse vegetation along Hwy 112 suggests a lack of water.
Many evident springs and tanks indicate the presence and importance of groundwater to the Rio Gallina Watershed.
Production records and trends in the Rio Arriba County Township and Range Blocks to the “East” of the Continental Divide (R01W and R01E), compared with far more gas and oil production to the “West” (R02W), confirm striking differences in geology and prospects.
Surface geology and production indicate that offered parcels target the Mancos Shale and Dakota Sandstone.