Pumpjack in Dunn County, North Dakota

A pumpjack operates in Dunn County, North Dakota, a region known for its significant oil production.
A pumpjack operates in Dunn County, North Dakota, a region known for its significant oil production.

A pumpjack operates in Dunn County, North Dakota, a region known for its significant oil production. These structures, often referred to as "nodding donkeys," are essential for extracting crude oil from underground reservoirs. The presence of this pumpjack highlights the area's role in the energy sector and the ongoing extraction activities that shape the landscape and economy of the North Plains.

Photo taken in July 2018.

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