Failing 1500 Rotary Drilling Rig

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men working on a failing 1500 rotary drilling rig. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Failing 1500 rotary drilling rig.”
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Brune, Gunnar M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Acker Power Auger

Photograph of a truck carrying an Acker power auger. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Acker power auger."
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Griffin Water and Tool Truck

Photograph of a “Griffin water and tool truck” parked in a field.
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Brune, Gunnar M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Barnitz Creek Watershed, Site # 1, 2 mi. S. and 2 mi. E of Leedey. Pete Sorrells, Work Unit Conservationist at Cheyenne, examining the drawdown pipe on Site # 1. Note the flow through the structure and note that the water is completelt clear and free of sediment.
Date: July 6, 1957
Creator: Wright, Bob.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flooding. Hazard from overflow. Fisherman fishing in water covering a fescue meadow. It has been under water 5 weeks prior to this photo. It has a basic plan with the Soil Conservation Service and overflow damage has been controlled to a minimum. OK-513-2.
Date: July 6, 1957
Creator: McGraw, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Griffin Water and Tool Truck

Photograph of a "Griffin water and tool truck" parked in a field.
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Brune, Gunnar M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History