The Reserve Petroleum Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an independent oil and gas company in the United States. The company engages in oil and natural gas exploration, development, and minerals management, as well as sale and lease bonuses. It also owns non-producing mineral interests; and offers water well drilling services. The company was formerly known as Farmers Royalty Holding Company and changed its name to The Reserve Petroleum Company in January 1949. The Reserve Petroleum Company was incorporated in 1931 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.