| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 028 - Disclosure - Note 4 - Deepwater Horizon Settlement (Details) (http://www.ckxlands.com/role/Note4DeepwaterHorizonSettlementDetails) |
| Table | Note 4 - Deepwater Horizon Settlement (Details) [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000352955 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Period [Axis] | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 |
| Note 4 - Deepwater Horizon Settlement (Details) [Line Items] | Extraordinary Item [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
| Claimant Accounting Supporting Reimbursment [Member] | Extraordinary Item [Domain] | |
Economic And Property Damages Settlement Agreement Claim | ||
Legal Fees | ||
Professional Fees | ||
Proceeds from Legal Settlements | ||