Charbonneau Oil Drilling Site, North Dakota
An oil pumpjack operates at the Charbonneau oil drilling site in North Dakota. This site is part of the Bakken Formation, a significant geological area that has been a major source of oil and natural gas production for the state since the mid-2000s. The infrastructure, including storage tanks and transport trucks visible in the background, supports the extraction and movement of crude oil. The presence of such facilities highlights North Dakota's role as a key energy producer in the United States.
Photo taken in July 2015. © 2026 Chad Davis

