Sandlove Grass Drilled in Wheat

Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 on Class III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: Engleman, Jack
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/4 section 26 twp 20N-4 15W, opposite 18th post south of brace post.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Remains of Old Sod House

Photograph of the remains of an old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The houses were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after nearly 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass Planting

Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 onClass III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Remains of Old Sod House

Photograph of remains of old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The homes were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Bermuda sod on the front slope of a dam—sodded and fertilized in 1949—occasional light grazing. Sod shows some evidence of breaking up and probably should be fertilized in the near future. Has provided excellent protection to the structure. OK-3134-4
Date: December 9, 1955
Creator: Cooper, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Livestock--Dietary and Nutritional Needs

Photograph of silage, Fred Jackson farm. Trench silo is being filled with Atlas Sorghum. Feed is averaging 18 tons per acre of silage. Will be used to feed 65 head of diary cattle this winter. The crop was irrigated. OK-143-1.
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-9.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of Black Locust trees planted in February, 1955, They are 6 months old and range between 6 and 8 feet tall. Watermelons were planted in order to give the trees the necessary cultivation. OK-151-3.
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: Evans, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irrigated Atlas Sorgo

Photograph of Fred Jackson, owner, standing by side of irrigated Atlas Sorgo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fred Jackson, owner, standing by side of irrigated Atlas Sorgo. Crop is making 18 tons of silage per acre. Irrigation system was designed and staked by SCS personnel in the Greer Co. SCD."
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sandlove Grass Drilled in Wheat

Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 on Class III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of F.E. LeGrand of Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a 1-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop. Sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman, Mr. LeGrand won with the name "Mr. Splash." OK-194-10.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-10.
Date: November 9, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Silage

Photograph of trench silo being filled with Atlas Sorghum. Feed is averaging 18 tons per acre of silage. Will be used to feed 65 head of dairy cattle this winter. Crop was irrigated.
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sprinkler Irrigation of Peanuts

Photograph of sprinkler irrigation of peanuts from Cobb Creek.
Date: September 9, 1955
Creator: Sorrells, Willis J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Survey Crew Checking Completion of Leveling

Photograph of a survey crew checking the leveling for a completed project. Tail out area's.
Date: September 9, 1955
Creator: Wall, R. N.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Alkali Sacaton Grass

Photograph of Alkali Sacaton. Red Flat range site in poor condition.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of treated blackjack oak brush area. Little or no crazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush can be removed. Photo made from NE corner of section 26 NE 15 W, looking S. along road.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Remains of Old Sod House

Photograph of remains of old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The homes were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/2 section 26 twp 20N-h 15 W, opposite 18th post South of brace post.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rough Broken Range Site

Photograph of a rough broken range site in fair condition. Some grazing is done on this range.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control and Grazing

Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/4 section 26 twp 20 NR 15 W, looking south along section road.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Close-Up View of Atlas Sorgo Heads/Silage

Photograph of a "Close-up view of Atlas Sorgo heads. Feed is making 18 tons of silage per acre. Crop was irrigated."
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rough Broken Range Site

Photograph of rough broken range site in fair condition. Some grazing is done on this range.
Date: July 9, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History