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Chigley Sandy Creek Site 10
Photograph of an aerial shot of Chigley Sandy Creek Site 10 Floodwater retarding structure and the surrounding area. Numerous buildings dot the lands in the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Site 10, Floodwater retarding structure. D. A. 480 A., total capacity 212.35 A. F., total area 26.75 Sur. A., sediment storage 1.14 A. In., flood storage 4.17 A. In., 53,000 cu. yd.”
Date:
February 28, 1956
Creator:
Brune, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Harvesting Native Grass
Photograph of a native grass harvest. Approximately 2000 acres of this 5000 acre ranch is being harvested for native grass seed. Picture shows loading seed from combine to truck. C.E. Dilley, of Pawnee, is the contractor.
Date:
October 28, 1957
Creator:
Chance, R. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of sideoats grama grass that was seeded in the Spring of 1942 in 36" rows by oil Conservation Services Nursery, Woodward, Oklahoma. Has been cultivated and was mowed for weed control while young. Seed ware combined in 1944 and 1945. OK-9079.
Date:
August 28, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of northwest corner of Jefferson School ground with erosion caused by heavy traffic and overhead water.
Date:
July 28, 1972
Creator:
Vaughan, Keith
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of diversion terrace on Jefferson School ground empties into road ditch. Lack of proper installation and vegetation resulted in this severe erosion problem.
Date:
July 28, 1972
Creator:
Vaughan, Keith
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Erosion Control
Photograph of erosion along west edge of Jefferson School ground. Note here tree roots due to erosion.
Date:
July 28, 1972
Creator:
Vaughan, Keith
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of 2 row Bermuda sprig planter (rear-side view) developed by George W. Stokus and Soil Conservation Service technicians at Madill, Oklahoma for Marshall County Soil and Conservation District supervisors. An old Oliver 2-row lister planter was used. Planter parts and listers removed and replaced with 2 shovel plows. Foot piece of plows jointed and will trip if rock is struck. Hopper built of a 1” x 12” board is mounted on [unclear] from horses attached to the plow front. [remainder of text very faded and crossed out].
Date:
February 28, 1947
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Howard Holmes, Edmond, OK, alfalfa field west of his house. OK-137-12.
Date:
August 28, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the principal spillway, Site # 26, Cavalry Creek. View of the permanent pool area afte the water has drawn down from the flood after an 8 inch rain occurred above this site on August 19, 1961. OK-1438-11.
Date:
August 28, 1961
Creator:
Rowlett, Olen
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the Double Creek sub-watershed, Site # 1, Caney River Watershed. Forms for upper part of the front anti-seep collar. OK-169-7.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Cornforth, Kenneth
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management
Photograph of a soil profile. Vernon clay loam. OK-1069-6.
Date:
January 28, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management
Photograph of a landscape. Landscape: Lucien-Vernon complex soil type, Loamy Prairie--Excellent condition. Range site on either side of natural drain. Sandstone outcropping typical of this soil type--Class VI land. Little bluestem is the dominant vegetation. OK-1071-11.
Date:
January 28, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a stockwater ponds constructed in cooperation with County Commissioners. County road put across dam so to eliminate bridge. OK-1205-3.
Date:
September 28, 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of old planting of Weeping Lovegrass. Planted on weed cover around 1948. TX-201-12.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Ebersole, J. C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Floodwater Retarding Structures Under Construction and Complete on Cavalry Creek
Photograph of an aerial shot of a floodwater retarding structures under construction and complete on Cavalry Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Floodwater retarding structures under construction and complete.”
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Floodwater Retarding Structures Under Construction and Complete on Cavalry Creek
Photograph of an aerial shot of a floodwater retarding structures under construction and complete on Cavalry Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Floodwater retarding structures under construction and complete.”
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
Brune, G. M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Red Clay Flats Range on Treadway Soils
Photograph of a landscape view of a Red Clay Flats range on Treadway soils. The vegetation on this range includes blue grama, tall dropseed, buffalograss, and mesquite. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Landscape view showing Treadway soils, Red Clay Flats range site in foreground. Vegetation invaded by mesquite. Dominant grasses blue grama, tall dropseed, buffalo grass. Background shows Breaks site of Vernon soil, broken phase.”
Date:
January 28, 1960
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a flood on the Black Bear Watershed. OK-368-5.
Date:
May 28, 1955
Creator:
Whatsall, Dick.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of a wildlife area. Native grass and plum thickets. OK-1826-2.
Date:
August 28, 1962
Creator:
Coleman, Chester C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a Soil and Water Conservation District [SWCD] operator is trying to get an early seedbed prepared to plant spinach. 5 tons per acre can be produced on the land if not for the lack of adequate drainage limiting it to 1 crop in 5 to 8 years. Seedbed preparation is costly. When the Cache 566 Project is completed this land will be drained with a good rotation followed. OK-1541-11.
Date:
February 28, 1962
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flood damage. Excellent crop of wheat ruined by flood water. No harvest canbe made from this field. Water spots in the background indicate that a drainage system is needed. OK-612-7.
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flood damage. Soil washing an ddeposition on good bottom land. Class II land--Soil Unit # 4. Pot Holes, drift wood and depostion from the Arkansas River overflow. This land should be retired or it will need an expansive levling and cleaning to put it back into condition for farming. OK-612-2.
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flood damage. Excellent crop of wheat ruined by flood water. No harvest canbe made from this field. Water spots in the background indicate that a drainage system is needed. OK-612-6.
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flood damage. Flood damage from high water on the Arkansas River. The river changed its course causing the complete loss of 350 acres of good bottom land. The land lost was not just damaged but was completely washed away when the river cut across this filed. The river stayed over the field for 2 weeks and is at a high level for the sixth week. OK-604-6.
Date:
July 28, 1957
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History