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Inundated Small Grain Winter Pasture Near or on East Cow Creek

Photograph of a flooded field near or on East Cow Creek southeast of Duncan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Field of small grain winter pasture inundated after hard rain north of Duncan. View looking downstream, east side of Creek bottom."
Date: March 6, 1973
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Inundated Small Grain Winter Pasture Near or on East Cow Creek

Photograph of a flooded small grain winter pasture near or on East Cow Creek southeast of Duncan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Field of small grain winter pasture inundated by overflow from East Cow Creek. View looking up stream to the North. Creek channel is on far right."
Date: March 6, 1973
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Inundated Small Grain Winter Pasture Near or on East Cow Creek

Photograph of a flooded small grain winter pasture near or on East Cow Creek southeast of Duncan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "East Cow creek bottom looking to the North East. Bottomland was inundated after rainstorm North of Duncan."
Date: March 6, 1973
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Inundated Small Grain Winter Pasture Near or on East Cow Creek

Photograph of a flooded small grain winter pasture near or on East Cow Creek southeast of Duncan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Field of small grain winter pasture inundated by overflow from East Cow Creek. View looking up stream to the North. Creek Channel is on far right."
Date: March 6, 1973
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Inundated Small Grain Winter Pasture Near or on East Cow Creek

Photograph of a flooded small grain winter pasture and road near or on East Cow Creek southeast of Duncan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "East Cow creek bottom looking to the North East. Bottomland was inundated after rainstorm North of Duncan."
Date: March 6, 1973
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of salt water washed from oil production killed the vegetation and left the era subject to water erosion. Water control structures are to be built and plantings of Bermuda grass and alkali sacaton grass are to be made to reduce erosion and provide grazing. OK-4118-11.
Date: March 5, 1971
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildlife

Photograph of Wildhorse Creek Site # 42. Beaver lodge above flood prevention structure. Beaver prevents the area from becoming overgrown with willows, cottonwoods and other woody vegetation. OK-4098-8
Date: February 19, 1971
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Erosion From Recent Rain on Class III Land

Photograph of erosion from recent rain on Class III land. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class III land, shows erosion from recent rain, will change to Class VII land within five to ten years. The soil primarily consists of Cross Timbers soil.”
Date: unknown
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exterior of Duncan All Saints Episcopal Church

All Saints Episcopal Church, Duncan, is multi story red brick building with covered entry over double front doors.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fire Damage

Photograph of damage to a new barbed wire fence and cedar posts from a fire set by the owner to the south during 35 mph wind storm. Three CD [conservation district?] and SCD [soil conservation district?] fire-fighting units, plus two fire trucks from Marlow and two motor patrols finally controlled the blaze. 200 acres of native grass is in excellent condition was destroyed. OK-1291-3.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Interior of All Saints Episcopal Church, Duncan

Man in clerical vestment lighting candle on altar at All Saints Episcopal Church, Duncan. Altar and railings made of wood, brick wall behind altar with central recessed area painted red and wooden cross on wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water, Recreation

Photograph of Lake Fuqua has been one of the best fishing lakes in southern Oklahoma since opening to fishing in January, 1967. OK-4798-1.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cabin Near Site 22, Upper Segment Wildhorse Creek Watershed

Photograph of a cabin claimed by Harry Davidson on an UNIDENTIFIED lake near Site 22, Upper Segment Wildhorse Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed – Wildhorse Creek. Cabins and homes built on this site since its completion in 1957. Lake caretaker states that he has one new family a month that establishes a new residence on the lake."
Date: October 9, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dedication of Girl Scout Camp on Site 39 Middle Segment Wildhorse Creek Watershed

Photograph of numerous UNIDENTIFED people at the dedication of Girl Scout Camp on Site 39 Middle Segment Wildhorse Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watersheds-Wildhorse Creek. Dedication of Girl Scout Camp on Site 39 on Wildhorse Creek. Thousands of dollars will be spent on this area for camping facilities for the Girl Scouts in a ten County area."
Date: October 5, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFED People Fishing Near Site 23 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED adult and two UNIDETIFIED adolescents fishing for carp and catfish in a plunge basin near Wildhorse Creek Site 23. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Not only are reservoirs used for recreation, but plunge basins below flood prevention structures as well. Catfish and carp are the main catch in these pools."
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFED People Fishing Near Site 23 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED adult and two UNIDETIFIED adolescents fishing for carp and catfish in a plunge basin near Wildhorse Creek Site 23. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Not only are reservoirs used for recreation, but plunge basins below flood prevention structures as well. Catfish and carp are the main catch in these pools."
Date: July 4, 1962
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Grass Growing at Site 17, Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of cattle grazing on the grass growing along the dam and the surrounding area surrounding Site 17, Wildhorse Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watersheds-Washita. Benefits. Cattle grazing on dam and surrounding Area Site 17, Wildhorse Creek. Excellent stand of grass on dam and spillway."
Date: October 12, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Pat
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pasture Spraying Test Plot

Photograph of pasture spraying test plot. Area on left sprayed with 1 lb. low vol-ester in 3 gallon of water, area on right not sprayed.
Date: September 21, 1961
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Prevention on John Morgan Farm Near Washita River and Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of an aerial shot of John Morgan’s farm and surrounding area near Wildhorse Creek & Washita River below Site No. 16. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood Prevention – Washita River Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site No. 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure.”
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Prevention on John Morgan Farm Near Washita River and Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of an aerial shot of John Morgan’s farm and surrounding area near Wildhorse Creek & Washita River below Site No. 16. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood Prevention – Washita River Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site No. 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure.”
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. The Washita River, Wildhorse Creek. Site # 24 on the left; Site # 23 on the right. Clear creek Lake can be seen in the background. Sites 23, 24 and 25 protect the lake as it is used for the municipal water supply by the city of Duncan. OK-1391-8.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. The Washita River, Wildhorse Creek, Site # 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. The watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas. OK-1387-6.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River--Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site # 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure. OK-1387-9.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River. Wildhorse Creek Site # 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. Watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas. OK-1387-6.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History