| CKX Lands, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of land and mineral interests located in southwest Louisiana. The company's activities consist of leasing its properties for minerals (oil and gas) and agriculture, as well as raising timber. It receives oil and gas royalties, agriculture rentals, and timber sales. As of December 31, 2008, CKX Lands, Inc. owned 10,903 net acres of land, including 6,902 acres of timberland, 3,014 acres of agricultural land, 740 acres of marsh land, and 247 acres of subdivision land. The company was formerly known as Calcasieu Real Estate & Oil Co., Inc. and changed its name to CKX Lands, Inc. in May 2005. CKX Lands, Inc. was founded in 1930 and is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. |
