Errosion Sandstone Creek Ranch

Photograph of erosion along fence line after 8. 5 plus in. rain. This field will have waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Post Oak and Blackjack control on shallow savannah site, fair range condition class, prior to first treatment in 1956. First treatment consisted of 2 pounds of 2-4-5T herbicide per acre and was applied on June 1, 1956. Second treatment was 1 pound of 2-4-5T per acre applied on July 1, 1957. This pasture was completely rested during the growing season in 1956 and 1957 and has now improved to good range condition class. OK-874-7.
Date: May 28, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of the side view of a helicopter as pilot is taking off to spray brush. OK-863-4.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Eaton, J. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Helicopter for Spraying

Photograph of a helicopter preparing to spray timber.
Date: May 19, 1959
Creator: Eaton, J. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Helicopter for Spraying

Photograph of helicopter as pilot is taking off to spray brush.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Eaton, J. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of erosion along a fence line after 8.5 + inches of rain. This field will have a waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract. OK-866-2.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of a helicopter preparing to spray timber. OK-857-8.
Date: May 19, 1959
Creator: Eaton, J. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Errosion Sandstone Creek Ranch

Photograph of erosion along fence line after 8. 5 plus in. rain. This field will have waterway constructed and will be terraced under GPCP contract.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bridge Damage

Photograph of one of four bridges damaged on Whiteshield Creek. There are six bridges on this creek.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sandstone Creek Bridge Damaged

Photograph of West approach to bridge on Sandstone lost in flood of May 25, 1959. 8. 5 plus inches of rain fell above this bridge on night of May 25 between hours of 8 and 4 o'clock.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irrigation Equipment on Bank of Sandstone Creek

Photograph of Simmons irrigation equipment on bank of Sandstone Creek. Alfalfa field in background was not flooded after 8. 5 inches of rain on night of May 25, 1959.
Date: May 27, 1959
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History