SenecaGIS

West Virginia Well Locations, API Numbers & Deed Research

Complete landman research tools for West Virginia: API lookup, chain of title, mineral rights, and shapefile downloads

Tailored for Oil & Gas Professionals

SenecaGIS is specifically designed for the unique needs of the oil and gas industry

SenecaGIS has transformed how we approach mineral acquisition and leasing. The accuracy of their well data and the comprehensive historical ownership information have given us a significant competitive advantage.

— Oil & Gas Professional, Appalachian Basin

Complete WV Well Database with API Number Lookup

Search wells by API number, access deed records, verify mineral rights, and download shapefiles. Complete landman research platform for West Virginia.

SenecaGIS Platform

Key Features

  • WV Well Location Mapping

    Find and explore West Virginia well locations on detailed interactive maps with property boundaries and geological data dating from the 1920s to today.

  • Document Access

    Instantly access well documents, permits, completion reports, and production data linked directly to mapped wells

  • API Number Lookup & Advanced Search

    Search wells by API number, operator, county, well status, or property owner. Find wells by parcel number or verify well spacing units.

  • Shapefile Downloads & Data Export

    Download shapefiles, export well coordinates as CSV, and access GIS-ready data for mapping software. Export parcel boundaries, well locations, and production records.

Professional Research Tools for Landmen & GIS Analysts

Complete suite of research tools including API number lookup, deed record search, chain of title verification, mineral rights tracking, and shapefile downloads. Access over 25,000 historic wells not found in state databases.

West Virginia API Number Lookup & Well Location Search

Complete West Virginia well database with API lookup, permit applications, and production data for the entire Appalachian Basin.

  • API Number Database – Search any WV well by API number with instant access to location, operator, permit date, and well status
  • Well Locations – Find and map all West Virginia well locations with precise GPS coordinates and API numbers
  • Horizontal & Vertical Wells – View detailed historical and active well locations, including operator information, API numbers, status, and depth
  • Well Permit Applications – Access West Virginia well permit applications, completion reports, and production records linked to each API number
  • Production Records by API – Monitor oil, gas, and fluid production trends over time for any WV well using API number lookup
  • Historic Well Locations – Locate over 25,000 West Virginia well locations with API numbers missing from state databases

West Virginia Deed Records, Chain of Title & Mineral Rights

Comprehensive West Virginia deed records, grantor/grantee indexes, and mineral rights tracking for complete title research across all WV counties.

  • Deed Record Search – Search West Virginia deed records by grantor, grantee, or parcel number for complete title research
  • Chain of Title Verification – Trace WV ownership history from current owner back through historical records for mineral and surface rights
  • Grantor/Grantee Index – Access comprehensive grantor and grantee indexes for all WV counties with direct links to recorded documents
  • Mineral Rights Tracking – Identify severed mineral estates, mineral ownership percentages, and lease status
  • Surface Parcel Data – Access county-level tax parcel maps, current ownership, acreage, and lease boundaries
  • Historical Ownership Layers – Trace 1920s–1980s farmline acreages and past property divisions for complete chain of title
  • Courthouse Records Index – Direct access to West Virginia deeds, leases, oil and gas leases, and recorded documents for title verification

West Virginia Well Spacing Units & Drilling Units

Mapped West Virginia drilling units and well spacing units for legal drilling rights verification and unit participation analysis.

  • Well Spacing Unit Boundaries – View mapped drilling units and well spacing units to confirm legal drilling rights and ownership percentages
  • Drilling Unit Analysis – Identify all wells within a drilling unit, calculate working interests, and verify unit participation
  • Permit Tracking by API – Track new WV well permits by API number and monitor regulatory status changes
  • Unit Participation Reports – Generate ownership reports showing all tracts and owners within a well spacing unit
  • Environmental Overlays – Identify sensitive areas and ensure compliance with regulations

West Virginia GIS Data Downloads & Shapefile Export

Export West Virginia well locations, parcel data, and drilling units as shapefiles and GIS-ready data formats for ArcGIS, QGIS, and other mapping software.

  • Shapefile Downloads – Export well locations, parcel boundaries, and drilling units as ESRI shapefiles for use in ArcGIS, QGIS, and other GIS software
  • Well Coordinate Export – Download WV well coordinates (latitude/longitude) by API number as CSV or Excel files for mapping and analysis
  • Parcel Data Shapefiles – Export tax parcel boundaries, ownership data, and acreage as GIS-ready shapefiles
  • Production Data Export – Download production records by API number, operator, or county for analysis
  • Custom Data Layers – Create custom annotations, mark well paths, buffer zones, and leaseholds for export
  • Measuring & Reporting Tools – Calculate acreage, spacing distances, and export formatted reports with maps

Complete Marcellus Coverage: All West Virginia Counties

Access well locations, deed records, and mineral rights data for Harrison County, Doddridge County, Wetzel County, Marshall County, Monongalia County, Tyler County, Marion County, Ritchie County, Lewis County, Preston County, Ohio County, Brooke County, Hancock County, Taylor County, Upshur County, Wood County, Pleasants County, Barbour County, and all other Marcellus drilling regions throughout West Virginia.

Harrison County – Major Marcellus production center
Doddridge County – High drilling activity region
Wetzel County – Highly productive Marcellus area
Marshall County – Strong production and development
Monongalia County – Active drilling and exploration
All WV Counties – Complete statewide coverage

Why Choose SenecaGIS?

Most Accurate WV Well Locations

OGIS-digitized West Virginia well locations proven more accurate than state DEP data, reducing costly location errors and ensuring precise mapping

Complete Well Location Database

Access over 25,000 historic WV well locations missing from state databases

Weekly Updates

Our expert GIS technicians verify and update the database weekly with the latest well and lease information

Full Support

Our dedicated team is ready to help with any questions, training needs, or custom data requests

Weekly Database Updates: Verified by GIS Experts

SenecaGIS isn't just built on superior historical data—it's continuously updated for maximum accuracy

Each week, Seneca Technologies' expert GIS technicians update the database, ensuring well and lease information is the most precise and reliable available:

  • Verifying permitted & as-drilled WV well locations using original filing documents
  • Mapping horizontal laterals with precision, cross-referencing survey plats for exact well locations
  • Checking West Virginia well locations against parcel boundaries for accuracy
  • Updating well status information (spudded, drilled, producing, plugged, etc.)
  • Identifying newly permitted wells before they appear in other databases

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