Mineral rights in La Salle County, Louisiana
La Salle County sees steady, selective drilling — 27 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 27
- Permits · 24 mo
up 69% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling La Salle County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| C.T.R. Oil, INC. | 7 |
| Chadco, INC. | 6 |
| Thornton Page Natural Gas | 6 |
| Addie, James & John Thornton | 2 |
| Justiss Oil CO., INC. | 2 |
What the record says
La Salle County recorded 27 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 16 in the prior 24 months. Activity centers on the Ark-La-Tx basin.
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La Salle County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in La Salle County, Louisiana?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are C.T.R. Oil, INC., Chadco, INC., Thornton Page Natural Gas. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in La Salle County?
Start with the La Salle County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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