# Geological Exploration Co (1960s-1980s Active Grantor Era) - Harrison County (TX) Land & Surveyor Archive

> Independent Historical Surveyor Atlas, Plat Archive & Chain-of-Title Research Index documenting recorded conveyances into and out of Geological Exploration Co in Harrison County (TX).

## 1. Entity & Archival Summary
- **Corporate / Record Name**: Geological Exploration Co
- **Indexed Variations**: Geological Exploration Co, GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO
- **County & State**: Harrison County, TX
- **Charter / Archive Reference**: TX Corporate Grantor / County Clerk Archive
- **Original Active Era**: 1960s-1980s Active Grantor Era
- **Primary County Clerk Anchor Citation**: Harrison County Official Public Records (Active CAD Roll ($5,420 Appraised, $209.81/mo Revenue); 8 Recorded Instruments)
- **Canonical Broadsheet URL**: https://geological-exploration-co.pages.dev/
- **Records & Curative Inquiry Desk**: https://geological-exploration-co.pages.dev/#inquiry

## 2. Primary Surveys, Subdivisions & Abstracts Indexed
- Harrison County Recorded Tract Call: Abstract: 482 W D MIZE SUR A-0482 P; Abstract: 726 H VARDEMAN SUR A-0726 P
- Harrison County Recorded Tract Call: MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT
- Harrison County Verified Survey Abstracts: A-153, A-183, A-24, A-277, A-306, A-309, A-387, A-388, A-44, A-479, A-482, A-522, A-603, A-711, A-726, A-97
- Regional Oil, Gas & Subsurface Reservation Corridor (Harrison County, TX)

## 3. Documented Subsurface, Mineral, Royalty & Easement Reservations
- Express Oil, Gas, Royalty & Mineral Reservations Across 8 Recorded Harrison County Instruments
- Retained Subsurface Ingress/Egress & Leasehold Rights with Zero Blanket Corporate Liquidation Deeds

## 4. Chain-of-Title Runsheet (Conveyances Into Company & Out-Conveyance Reservations)
- **[Vesting Into Company] Harrison County Parent Survey & Mineral Vesting Into Geological Exploration Co**: `Harrison County Deed & Official Records (Parent Acquisition Series)` | Parties & Tract: Prior Harrison County Grantors -> Geological Exploration Co | Notes: Vests parent tract, mineral, and leasehold estates in Harrison County (TX) into Geological Exploration Co.
- **[Mineral Reservation] Harrison County 8-Instrument Out-Conveyance & Subsurface Reservation Schedule**: `Harrison County Official Public Records (Active CAD Roll ($5,420 Appraised, $209.81/mo Revenue); 8 Recorded Instruments)` | Parties & Tract: Geological Exploration Co -> Various Harrison County Grantees | Notes: 8 recorded instruments in Harrison County indexing conveyances and retained subsurface interests of Geological Exploration Co with zero blanket corporate exit deeds.
- **[Vesting (Assignment Of Lease)] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1976)**: `Vol. 795, Page 328 (Doc #6794) · 1976-08-09` | Parties & Tract: TEXLAN OIL CO INC -> GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO, WILSON DAVID A et al. | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 795, Page 328 (Doc #6794)).
- **[Vesting (Assignment Of Lease)] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1976)**: `Vol. 799, Page 505 (Doc #1976-00008128) · 1976-09-21` | Parties & Tract: TEXLAN OIL COMPANY INC -> GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION COMPANY, WILSON DAVID A et al. · MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 799, Page 505 (Doc #1976-00008128)) covering MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT.
- **[Vesting (Assignment Of Lease)] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1976)**: `Vol. 807, Page 454 (Doc #1976-00011517) · 1976-12-28` | Parties & Tract: COLEMAN WILLIAM -> GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION COMPANY, WILSON DAVID A et al. · Abstract: 482 W D MIZE SUR A-0482 P; Abstract: 726 H VARDEMAN SUR A-0726 P | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 807, Page 454 (Doc #1976-00011517)) covering Abstract: 482 W D MIZE SUR A-0482 P; Abstract: 726 H VARDEMAN SUR A-0726 P.
- **[Assignment Of Lease] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1981)**: `Vol. 930, Page 394 (Doc #1981-00005906) · 1981-06-05` | Parties & Tract: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION COMPANY -> ROBINETT RESOURCES INC · Abstract: 482 W D MIZE SUR A-0482 P; Abstract: 726 H VARDEMAN SUR A-0726 P | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 930, Page 394 (Doc #1981-00005906)) covering Abstract: 482 W D MIZE SUR A-0482 P; Abstract: 726 H VARDEMAN SUR A-0726 P.
- **[Vesting (Assignment Of Lease)] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1981)**: `Vol. 941, Page 744 (Doc #1981-00010545) · 1981-09-18` | Parties & Tract: PORTMAN JAMES C, PORTMAN WANDA -> GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO · MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 941, Page 744 (Doc #1981-00010545)) covering MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT.
- **[Assignment Of Lease] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1983)**: `Vol. 1021, Page 177 (Doc #1983-00013047) · 1983-12-15` | Parties & Tract: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION C -> ROBINETT RESOURCES INC · Sub/Con: 0 Abstract: 482 Survey: MIZE W MIZE W A-0482; Sub/Con: VARDEMAN H Abstr | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 1021, Page 177 (Doc #1983-00013047)) covering Sub/Con: 0 Abstract: 482 Survey: MIZE W MIZE W A-0482; Sub/Con: VARDEMAN H Abstract: 726 Survey: VARDEMAN H VA.
- **[Assignment Of Lease] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1992)**: `Vol. 1309, Page 573 (Doc #1992-00006389) · 1992-07-20` | Parties & Tract: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO, SPAETH F J DBA -> DALLAS EXPLORATION INC · MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 1309, Page 573 (Doc #1992-00006389)) covering MULTIPLE TRACTS SEE INSTRUMENT.
- **[Assignment Of Lease] Harrison County Assignment Of Lease (1994)**: `Vol. 1372, Page 620 (Doc #1994-00009941) · 1994-10-19` | Parties & Tract: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO -> ROBINETT RESOURCES INC | Notes: Recorded assignment of lease in Harrison County Official Public Records (Vol. 1372, Page 620 (Doc #1994-00009941)).

## 5. Railroad Commission (RRC) Operator Profile, Lease Succession & API Wells
- **RRC Form P-5 Operator Number(s)**: #300770 (GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO.)
- **Recorded P-5 Office Address**: PO BOX 8412, LONGVIEW, TX 75607
- **P-5 Status**: INACTIVE / DELINQUENT P-5 (Effective: 1977-10-05, Last Refile: 1988-03-15)
- **Historical P-5 Corporate Officers**: SPAETH, F. J. (OWNER)
### Historical RRC Leases & Current Successor Operators
- **RRC Lease #09-18362 (FASSETT & TUTTLE "NB")** | County: WICHITA | Field: WICHITA COUNTY REGULAR | Cum Oil: 1,591 BBL | Cum Gas: 21 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: RUSK PRODUCTION INC. (P-5 #735150) | Status: INACTIVE (LAST PROD 2026-10)
- **RRC Lease #06-33412 (ALFORD, JOHN)** | County: Harrison | Field: PENN-GRIFFITH (PETTIT) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-04611 (HARDY, JOHN)** | County: Harrison | Field: HENDERSON (RUSK CO. TRAVIS PEAK) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-31296 (ADRIAN BURK GAS UNIT)** | County: Harrison | Field: HENDERSON (YOUNG) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-31392 ()** | County: Harrison | Field: HENDERSON (RUSK CO. PETTIT) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-03322 (RIVES, J. E.)** | County: Harrison | Field: LANEVILLE, N. (TRAVIS PEAK 7540) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #6E-08110 (BRADBERRY, J. C.)** | County: Harrison | Field: EAST TEXAS | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-33253 (RICHEY, NETTIE L.)** | County: Harrison | Field: LANEVILLE, N. (TRAVIS PEAK 7540) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-02135 (SCHLUTER, E.)** | County: Harrison | Field: WOODLAWN | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-05138 (RIVES, R. R., ET AL)** | County: Harrison | Field: PONE (TRAVIS PEAK TRANS.) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-05111 (REDWINE, ROS, ET AL)** | County: Harrison | Field: PONE (PETTIT, OIL) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #05-45959 (ALDERMAN, JIM)** | County: Harrison | Field: COTTON GIN (COTTON VALLEY) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-04470 ()** | County: Harrison | Field: HENDERSON (RUSK CO.) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-04734 (DANIELS, ROBERT)** | County: Harrison | Field: FITE (TRAVIS PEAK) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
- **RRC Lease #06-52232 (RIVES, J. E.)** | County: Harrison | Field: LANEVILLE, N. (TRAVIS PEAK 7540) | Cum Oil: 0 BBL | Cum Gas: 0 MCF | Current/Successor Operator: GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CO. (P-5 #300770) | Status: HISTORICAL / OFF-SCHEDULE
### RRC API Well Inventory
- **API 42-485-35316** | FASSETT & TUTTLE "NB" #25 | WICHITA Co. | Survey: COL. TAP. RR SURVEY A-769, BLK. 2 A-769 | Operator: RUSK PRODUCTION INC.
- **API 42-163-31498** | THOMPSON, HARDY #3 | FRIO Co. | Survey: MARIA J. TREVINO SURVEY A-633 A-633 | Operator: Geological Exploration Co

## 6. Custom-Quoted Abstract Runsheets, Leasehold Verification & Unclaimed Royalty Audits
Full Sovereignty-to-Present Grantor/Grantee Runsheets, Scanned Instrument PDFs, and Unredacted Lease Expiration Schedules are custom quoted on demand based on instrument count, page volume, and tract value via https://geological-exploration-co.pages.dev/#inquiry.