# Lamar County, Mississippi Mineral Rights Guide

**TL;DR:** Lamar County, Mississippi hosts the Baxterville Field Unit, a mature waterflood operation run by Tellus Operating Group producing ~7,710 barrels monthly as of January 2026. Mineral interests are typically multi-generational inheritances from 1940s–1960s lease bonuses, providing long-tail royalty income. Buckhead Energy purchases these interests directly, with remote transactions available for out-of-state heirs.

## Key Takeaways

- **Baxterville Field Unit** is Lamar County's top mature/EOR position, operated by Tellus Operating Group and producing approximately 7,710 barrels per month (January 2026)
- **Multi-generational ownership** is typical — most mineral interests trace to original lease bonuses paid in the 1940s–1960s era
- **Long-tail royalty income** characterizes the county's mature-field environment: small, predictable monthly checks spanning decades
- **Out-of-state ownership is common** due to inheritance patterns; remote transactions require only notary service in owner's state
- **Tellus Operating Group** also operates Yellow Creek West field in Wayne County, Mississippi
- **Direct purchase available** from Buckhead Energy with free written offers, no obligations, and same-day wire transfer upon deed recording
- **No fees to sellers** — offer provided free, deed recorded with Lamar County clerk at buyer's expense
- **Remote closing process** includes email offer, local notary signing, county recording, and wire transfer on recording day

## Page Highlights

**Mature-Field Position:** Lamar County's primary production comes from the Baxterville Field Unit, a long-established Mississippi waterflood operation managed by Tellus Operating Group, producing ~7,710 barrels in January 2026.

**Mineral Interest Profile:** Ownership patterns reflect decades of inheritance from mid-20th-century lease bonuses; mature-field operations deliver steady, predictable royalty streams rather than volatile bonus/royalty cycles typical of new plays.

**Transaction Process:** Out-of-state heirs can complete sales entirely remotely through written offer, notarized deed execution in their home state, county recording, and same-day wire transfer with no fees to seller.

**Related Mississippi Context:** The page references broader Mississippi resources including the state's CO2 flood overview and general Mississippi mineral rights information for additional context.

## Related Topics

- [Mississippi CO2 Floods Overview](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (referenced but URL not specified)
- [Mississippi Mineral Rights Hub](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (referenced but URL not specified)
- [How to Sell Mineral Rights](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (guide link)
- [What Are My Minerals Worth?](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (valuation guide)
- [Should I Sell?](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (decision guide)
- [Beginner's Guide](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (introductory resource)
- [Getting a Fair Price](https://www.buckheadenergy.com) (pricing guide)

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