Cut Stream Bank on Highway 77

Photograph of a cut stream bank on highway 77, created in January 1958, with no attempt made to control erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Stream bank cut on Highway 77, 3 to 1 slope. Bank cut with no attempt made to control erosion. Cut made in Jan. 1958. Erosion of bank has started with an estimated 6" of rainfall to date. With normal rainfall erosion will be much greater. Soil Unit 9."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Unterraced Field

Photograph of erosion on freshly plowed field after three-inch rain. An UNIDENTIFED man stands in the unterraced field. This property and field is possibly near Cavalry Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion on freshly plowed field after 3 inch rain."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Tishomingo Stocking Fish in Boggs’ Lake Site 15 Cavalry Creek Watershed

Photograph of four UNIDENTIFIED workers of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Tishomingo placing fish in Boggs' Lake Site 15 Cavalry Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fish Distribution. The distribution unit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Tishimingo [sic] placing fish in the Boggs' lake site 15 Cavalry creek."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Distribution

Photograph of fish being stocked in Boggs lake, site 15 Cavalry Creek watershed. Approximately 3000 bass were placed in water on this trip. Leslie Hess, SCS, and Jody Deputy, Washita Co. Game Ranger, are in the photo with representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services of Tishamingo.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of [unclear] field. Erosion on freshly plowed field after a 3-inch rain. OK-892-2.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of floods. Hundreds of acres of farmland and homes in the lowland are flooded. OK-910-9.
Date: 1959-10-01/1959-10-03
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of floods. The flooding of hundreds of acres of farmland and houses in the lowland. OK-910-9.
Date: 1959-10-01/1959-10-03
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fowler and Ramsey Inspecting A Field of NK-37 Bermudagrass

Photograph of Floyd Ramsey, ranch manager, and SCS technician W. J. Fowler inspecting NK-37 Bermudagrass planted in May 1959. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. W. J. Fowler, 2. Floyd Ramsey. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Floyd Ramsey, ranch manager, and SCS technician W. J. Fowler inspecting a planting of NK-37 Bermuda grass. Land was cleared of brush in April, 1959. NK-37 Bermuda grass was planted during the last week in May, 1959, using 1-3/4 lbs. seed and 200 lbs. 10-20-10 per acre. Soil Unite 25c-OH. This pasture was changed from a non-production to a lush pasture within 120 days by proper land use."
Date: September 1, 1959
Creator: Eaton, J. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site 15 Drawdown Pipe

Photograph of a drawdown pipe extending from Site 15, Cavalry Creek. Trees grow along the drawdown pipe. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Drawdown pipe. Discharge of water from the 18" drawdown pipe pn site 15, Cavalry Creek Watershed."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cavalry Creek Site #15 Drawdown Pipe

Photograph of a drawdown pipe extending from Site 15, Cavalry Creek. Trees grow along the drawdown pipe. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Drawdown pipe. Discharge of water from the 18" drawdown pipe pn site 15, Cavalry Creek Watershed."
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flooded Farmland and Homes West of Stillwater

Photograph of hundreds of acres of farmland and homes in the lowland flooded west of Stillwater. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Flooded hundreds of acres of farmland and homes in the lowland."
Date: 1959-10-01/1959-10-03
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Distribution on Boggs Lake

Photograph of the distibution unit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Tishamingo placing fish in the boggs lake site 15 Cavalry Creel Watershed.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Rowlett, Olen
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History