Texas well grid 59-16
A 7.5-minute quadrangle of the Texas state well grid, mostly in Grimes County and Madison County. 193 reports, median depth 340 ft.
193Reports
340 ftMedian depth
87 ftWater at
50 gpmMedian yield
What you will drill through in grid 59-16
| Depth, ft | What was logged there |
|---|---|
| 0–25 ft | Clay 61, Sand 25, Shale 27, No Recovery 8, Brown Clay 16, Sandy Shale 10 |
| 25–50 ft | Sand 20, Clay 13, Blue Clay 9, Shale 8, Sandy Shale 6, No Recovery 4 |
| 50–100 ft | Sand 41, Clay 21, Shale 17, Blue Clay 11, Sandy Shale 6, Hard Shale 3 |
| 100–200 ft | Sand 61, Clay 35, Shale 31, Blue Clay 12, Sandy Shale 14, Grey Clay 7 |
| 200–300 ft | Sand 54, Shale 28, Clay 29, Sandy Shale 14, Blue Clay 9, Rock 5 |
| 300–500 ft | Sand 70, Clay 26, Shale 29, Sandy Shale 10, Blue Clay 6, Rock 7 |
| 500–1000 ft | Sand 7, Clay 7, Shale 3, Sandy Shale 1, Hard Rock 1, Sand/ Shale Streaks 1 |
Who drills here
| Firm of record | Wells | Median depth, ft | Median yield, gpm | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST DRILLING SERVICES, INC. | 17 | 30 | — | 2014–2026 |
| S & K Drilling Co | 17 | 320 | 25 | 2002–2014 |
| J&S Drilling, LLC | 16 | 392 | 27 | 2015–2026 |
| Holly Water Wells | 16 | 391 | 25 | 2005–2026 |
| Fas-Line Services Inc. | 15 | 280 | 70 | 2010–2016 |
| LTW Services, LP | 11 | 420 | 70 | 2012–2019 |
| M&M Water Well, LLC | 10 | 458 | 23 | 2016–2024 |
| J & S Water Wells | 9 | 530 | 130 | 2009–2012 |
| FASLINE SERVICES | 9 | 290 | 70 | 2011–2012 |
| Ricky Bonds Water Wells | 5 | 360 | 80 | 2013–2026 |
| Scruggs, Inc. | 5 | 330 | 70 | 2011–2013 |
| W5 Water Well Service, Inc. | 5 | 313 | — | 2009–2010 |
| McCarty Drilling, LLC | 4 | 440 | 20 | 2020–2025 |
| Main Stream Environmental | 4 | 492 | 25 | 2017–2025 |
| Ballard Water Well Co. LLC | 4 | 510 | 40 | 2012–2023 |
| Brien Water Wells | 4 | 400 | 60 | 2003–2020 |
| M & M Water Well Service | 4 | 170 | 40 | 2011–2014 |
| A&I Water Well Services | 3 | 340 | 30 | 2015–2024 |
| Pinnergy, LTD | 3 | 580 | 100 | 2006–2014 |
| Bell's Drilling Service | 2 | 245 | 15 | 2023–2026 |
| Texplor of Dallas, Inc. | 2 | 150 | — | 2016 |
| Double J Drig. Co. | 2 | 360 | 100 | 2011–2012 |
| J & S Water Wells - Primo Trejo | 2 | — | 180 | 2011–2012 |
| Batten Well Service | 2 | 363 | 15 | 2006–2007 |
| AAA Water Well Service | 1 | 185 | 25 | 2026 |
What the wells are for
| Purpose | Wells | Share | Median depth, ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 97 | 50.3% | 374 |
| Rig Supply | 43 | 22.3% | 300 |
| Monitor | 18 | 9.3% | 30 |
| Industrial | 14 | 7.3% | 470 |
| Stock | 9 | 4.7% | 383 |
| Fracking Supply | 6 | 3.1% | 540 |
| Other | 3 | 1.6% | 150 |
| Irrigation | 2 | 1.0% | 432 |
| Decade | Reports | Median depth, ft | Water at, ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 | 320 | 76 |
| 2010s | 117 | 360 | 90 |
| 2020s | 44 | 360 | 90 |
The deepest reports on file
| Report | Year | Depth, ft | Water at, ft | Yield, gpm | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275478 | 2011 | 940 | 90 | 250 | Fracking Supply |
| 207245 | 2008 | 741 | — | — | Domestic |
| 440624 | 2016 | 640 | 147 | 5 | Domestic |
| 686988 | 2024 | 610 | — | — | Domestic |
| 251343 | 2011 | 605 | — | 23 | Domestic |
| 326259 | 2012 | 590 | 120 | 170 | Industrial |
| 283429 | 2012 | 580 | 60 | 100 | Rig Supply |
| 231584 | 2008 | 580 | 81 | — | Domestic |
| 444827 | 2017 | 565 | 75 | 20 | Domestic |
| 436078 | 2016 | 560 | 150 | 12 | Domestic |
Every figure here comes from a report a licensed driller filed on the day the work ended — sometimes decades ago. It describes what was found then, not what a well yields today, and it is not a statement that any well is sound, potable or still in use.
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This grid falls in Grimes County, Madison County.