The current era of exploratory drilling in the Uinta Basin began in 1946 with the Carter Oil Company's No. 1 Edna Davis. During the next three years four additional wildcat failures preceded the first discovery at Roosevelt in June, 1949.

This initial discovery created widespread interest in the area; however the abnormally high operational costs and a very complex geological picture precluded any great acceleration of drilling operations. 1950 saw the commencement of only four new wildcat tests.

In 1951 seven wildcat Tertiary tests were completed, including discoveries at Red Wash and Duchesne, for a success rate of nearly 29%.

At the present time the Uinta basin has nine wildcat locations, either drilling or announced, and five pool wells in operation. Current indications offer considerable promise of additional Tertiary discoveries in the near future.

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