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Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a fence line contrast. The pasture on the left has been heavily grazed with sheep. No rains have occurred in 1953. The result is that the range is almost bare. The pasture on the right has not been used as heavily and some clover still remains.
Date: July 23, 1953
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Infertile Overwash and Floodplain Scour

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flooded Wheat Field

Photograph of a wheat field on east edge of Blackwell which is flooded by waters from the Chickaskia River.
Date: April 23, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Complete Loss

Photograph of a wheat field which is completely covered with flood water from the Chickaskia River. This farmer lost his entire wheat crop due to this rise.
Date: April 23, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

First Year Swimmers

Photograph of "Teaching Johnny How To Swim". Demonstration of beginning swimmers with Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southern Stae College Water Safety Instructor. Students and Instructors. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Instructions on Water Safety

Photograph of Mr. VanHorn giving instructions to a crowd on water safety at Site 4, Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood prevention structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service land.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Preparing for Water Safety Demonstration

Photograph of teams preparing for a water safety demonstration. Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southern Stae College Water Safety Instructor. Students and Instructors. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Safety Equipment Pole Assist

Photograph of a demonstration of Water Safety equipment pole assist. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Prevention Site No. 4

Photograph of Flood Prevention Site No. 4, Dead Indian Creek, Washita River. Sponsored by Upper Washita SCD and constructed by SCS on Panhandle Nationsl Grassland. Recreation developed by USDA Forest Service.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Person to Person Rescue

Photograph of Person to person rescue training by the American Red Cross water safety carriers. Making contact with victim. Site 4, Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service Land.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

First Year Swimmers "Teaching John How to Swim"

Photograph of First Year Swimmers "Teaching John How to Swim". Demonstration of beginning swimmers with Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southwestern State College Water Safety Instructors. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service Land. Recreational facilities constructed by Forest Service.
Date: July 23, 1961
Creator: Sorrells, W. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Infertile Overwash and Floodplain Scour

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Levee Breaks

Photograph of Levee breaks and scour damage caused by storm of May 19-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Infertile Overwash and Floodplain Scour

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Waurika

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Ryan

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Waurika

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Waurika

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek. Also, channel filling damage.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Addington

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Sugden

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Addington

Photograph of levee breaks, sediment and scour damage caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek Near Waurika

Photograph of infertile overwash and floodplain scour caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Levee Breaks, Sediment and Scour Damage on Cow Creek

Photograph of levee breaks, sediment and scour damage caused by storm of May 18-19 on Cow Creek.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Storm Damage on Cow Creek

Photograph of flood damage
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History