# The Ranger Oil Boom of 1917-1918 — Eastland County, Texas Historical Guide
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> For a few extraordinary months in 1917-1918, Ranger, TX was one of the largest oil towns in the world. A historical guide for Eastland County mineral owners and heirs.

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## Page Outline
- The Ranger Oil Boom of 1917-1918 — Eastland County, Texas Historical Guide
  - The McCleskey No. 1 Discovery (October 1917)
  - Ranger as the "Wonder Town of Texas" (1918-1920)
  - Bust and Long-Tail Production (1922-1950s)
  - Modern Era (1980s-Present)
  - Key Takeaways
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