Photograph of a field, which the contour pasture ridges have become vegetated. An UNIDENTIFIED town, possibly Ninnekah, is visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Contour pasture ridges which have become well vegetated.”

Photograph of the Chikaskia River showing flooded river channel and flooded bottom land where the river broke out from one bend and rushed to the one below. Thousands of acres of wheat were destroyed by this comparatively small flood. OK-6554.

Photograph of eastern edge of Blackwell, OK showing part of the city, highway, and valuable wheat land flooded by overflow from the Chikaskia River. OK-6555.

Photograph of Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, Mr. Gray, and Mr. Hickey inspecting grass work done by the Chickasha Soil Conservation Service Project near or on Katie Maden's farm. The order of the following men goes from left to right as follows: 1. Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 2. Mr. Gray, 3. Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, 4. Mr. Hickey. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Photograph of Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, Mr. Gray, and Mr. Hickey inspecting grass work done by the Chickasha Soil Conservation Service Project. 40 Acres abandoned field planted to native grass. Field was contour ridged and seeded in Spring of 1936. Picture shows Little Blue Stem planting in Spring of 1937 on ¼ of the field. Special attention is given to tiny seedlings coming from the parent plants the second season. 30# per acres was planted.”

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED farmer with horse drawn equipment mowing weeds between contour ridges for pasture improvement. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Farmer mowing weeds between contour ridges from pasture improvement. By controlling weeds, Bermuda grass will afford more pasture to the livestock."

Photograph of a "Large area of contour furrowed pasture. Furrows are built 1 ½ years ago."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a pasture contour ridge on the Sentinel Camp. Several buildings are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Contour pasture ridges showing increased growth along the contours."

Photograph of "Mr. Gray, Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, and Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, inspecting grass contour buffer strip in the Chickasha, Oklahoma project area." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 2. Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, 3. Mr. Chester Gray.

Photograph of pasture contour ridges from the Sentinel Camp. Several buildings are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture contour ridges showing increased growth along the contours."

Photograph of strait lane eroded by water emptying from terraces. A house or barn is in the background of photo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Straight lane badly eroded by water emptying from terraces."

Photograph of contour pasture ridges showing increased grass growth. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Showing increased grass growth above and below contour pasture ridges."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a pasture contour ridge on the Sentinel Camp. Several buildings are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Contour pasture ridges showing increased growth along the contours."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED farmer plowing under hairy vetch for green manure. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Farmer plowing under hairy vetch which is being used for green manure in preparation for another later crop. He is using a Farm-all tractor and two bottom plow."

Photograph of winter picture of wheat drilled in on the contour with semi-deep furrow drill. Each furrow acts as a miniture terrace and holds ice and snow from blowing off of field. This conserves moisture for future use.

Photograph of straight lane badly eroded by water emptying from terraces.

Photograph of "Chester Gray and Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass contour buffer strip in the Chickasha, Oklahoma project area." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Mr. Chester Gray, 2. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist.

Photograph of "Mr. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Okla., and Mr. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass work done by the Chickasha Oklahoma Soil Conservation Service Project." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. R. J. Chance, Project Manager, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 2. Sam Dunham, Extension Service Grass Specialist.

Photograph of a field, which the contour pasture ridges have become vegetated. An UNIDENTIFIED town, possibly Ninnekah, is visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Contour pasture ridges which have become well vegetated."

Photograph of “Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass work done by the Chickasha, Oklahoma, Soil Conservation Service Project. 40 Acres of abandoned land rededicated to native grasses. This field was contour ridged with 25 ft. intervals and planted 4 kinds of native grasses during spring of 1936. Picture shows 3 year old Side Oat [sic] Grama. Sunflowers indicate locations of the unmowed ridges.”

Photograph of “Masonry arch drop at V-point of two gullies and also serves as drop in terrace outlet disposal system. Man at right is standing in newly build outlet channel. Man at left is standing in gully which will by silted. To be followed with later pictures.” Both men in this picture are UNIDENTIFED.

Photograph of the Stillwater Project. A wheat field which is completely covered over with flood water from the Chickisha River. This farmer lost his entire wheat crop due to this rise. OK-6541.

Photograph of contour furrows on the Sentinel Camp. A house, barn, and possibly horse are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Contour furrows showing moisture held in furrows."

Photograph of pasture contour ridges from the Sentinel Camp. Several buildings are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture contour ridges showing increased growth along the contours."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man watch water falling over a farm pond dam caused by both excess rainfall and not having an adequate spillway. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Water fulling over a farm pond dam. An adequate spillway was not provided for the dam and excess water must of necessity flow over the crest. The dam is cutting and will eventually be ruined. This picture was taken in the rain immediately after an inch of water had fallen in half an hour."