Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Upper Bayou overflow. Oil wells and tanks as well as the entire bottom is inundated. OK-3961-12.
Date: September 22, 1970
Creator: Rhoads, Bud.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of upper Bayou overflow. House on the east side of Healdton. Note the height of the debris in front of the house. Water was about 8 or 10 feet deep in this and other houses at crest. OK-3961-6.
Date: September 22, 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Effects of Drought Conditions on the Washita River

Photograph of the effects of drought conditions on the Washita River looking east from Highway 18. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Drought Conditions. Washita River looking East from Highway 18. This is the first time in history that the Washita River has quit flowing."
Date: September 21, 1956
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ames 8” Gated Pipe 40” Spacing

Photograph of an "Ames 8" gated pipe 40" spacing."
Date: September 8, 1955
Creator: Maxwell, A. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Indian and Bluestem Grass Range

Photograph of excellent range condition where fair to good existed 3 years ago when farmer-district plan signed. Chester Fry Range Conservationist showing thich composition of Indian and Bluestem grasses.
Date: September 15, 1950
Creator: Bachman, A. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History