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50 B Complex

Photograph of the 50 B Comples-mixed clay and loams range site. Excellent condition, moderate utilization. Claypen on left, loamy on right.
Date: July 14, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

.71-Mile Single Field Drain

Photograph of a .71-mile single field drain built in 1957 that drains 60 acres of cropland. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Single field drain built 1957. Drains 60 acres of cropland. It is .71 mile long. Shows good shaping and spoil spreading with farm equipment."
Date: May 14, 1958
Creator: Mackey, Carl E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Abruzzi Rye Field Used For Wind Erosion Control

Photograph of a field of Abruzzi rye, which helps control wind erosion losses. A few buildings and a windmill are present in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Abruzzi rye which has controlled wind erosion. An adjacent field of 12 soil is blowing. The Abruzzi is on 12 soil. It has not has not been grazed."
Date: March 14, 1947
Creator: Reid, L. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of an UNIDENTIFED Site No. 30 Near Lindsay

Photograph of an aerial shot of Site No. 30 and the surrounding area taken at 1000 feet. The photograph shows a gully plug with pipe drain.
Date: July 14, 1948
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Ok-SCD-13-Wa-1-Site Number 12 Taken At 1000 Feet

Photograph of an aerial shot of Ok-SCD-13-Wa-1-Site Number 12 taken at 1000 feet. This particular area has a silt trap with pipe drain. A few building are visible in the bottom left corner of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "OK-SCS-13-WA-1-Site no. 12, July 14, 1948, Flight N – Photo E 1000 ft. 10:15 AM. Silt Pipe with pipe drain."
Date: July 14, 1948
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Barge on Sportsman's Lake

Photograph of six people standing, sitting, or fishing on a barge floating on Sportsman's lake in Holdenville. In addition, also note the other unoccupied barges on said lake. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Joe Cannon, 2. John Franks, 3. Chester Bedwell, 4. Dickie Jackson, 5. Loramie Stafford, 6. Wanda Pitts. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Sportsman's Lake constructed by Soil Conservation Service and State of Oklahoma showing fishermen on barge from 4 different locations. Joe Cannon on left; John Franks, Holdenville; Chester Bedwell , Oklahoma City; Dickie Jackson, Wewoka; Loramie Stafford, Seminole; and Wanda Pitts, Seminole. Hundreds of recreationists visit this beautiful lake each week."
Date: July 14, 1962
Creator: Davis, T. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermudagrass Used For Erosion Control on Bottom of Gully

Photograph of the bottom of a gully covered in Bermudagrass to control erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion Control. Bermudagrass set in bottom of gully controlling erosion. About 100 acres drainage area."
Date: March 14, 1958
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bid Opening Site 1, Deep Red Run-Coffin Creek Watershed Project

Photograph of Hampton Burns and five UNIDENTIFIED men reviewing the work plan for the opening for Site 1, Deep Red Run-Coffin Creek Watershed Project. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. UNIDENTIFED, 2. UNIDENTIFED, 3. Hampton Burns, State Conservationist, 4. B UNIDENTIFED, 5. UNIDENTIFED, 6. UNIDENTIFED. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Bid opening ceremonies for site 1, Deep Red Run-Coffin Creek Watershed project. State Conservationist Hampton Burns reviews the work plan as interested parties look on."
Date: December 14, 1972
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of brush control on west side of road. Clearing with saw.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of brush control. Photo is a follow-up to OK-633-3, 8/4/58.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control

Photograph of brush control on east side-cement culvert.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Control via Aerial Spraying

Photograph of brush control started in 1958 by aerial spraying.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Casting, Pipe, and Fittings Used in Relief Well Installations

Photograph of "Casting, pipe, and fittings, which are used in relief well installations."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cleared

Photograph of land cleared with saw and later sprayed.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Common Cherry Plant at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Mount Pinchot Pasture

Photograph of a close up view of an UNIDENTIFIED person next to a common Cherry plant on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Mount Pinchot Pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close up of common cherry (Prunus virginiana) that has been heavily browsed by deer and elk in the past. In is growing on the north slope of peak just west of Mt. Pinchot above the old gold mine."
Date: April 14, 1967
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Farming

Photograph of parallel terraces that have just been completed. A 5 inch rain fell during the night. The photo was taken the following day. Tom McLin is pointing out the cross-section area of the terrace and showing debris where the water height appeared. These are the first parallel terraces layed out int he Murray County Soil Conservation District. OK-1465-5.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contrast Pecan Orchard and Native Growth

Photograph of a study in contrast of a cleared pecan orchard and native growth on an ajoining farm.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Core Examination

Photograph of Roonald Rogers and Fred Heller examining cores on south abutment of relocated site 4.
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

County Highway Erosion Control

Photograph of roadside erosion control project. Fill has been made in road and drop inlet and old bridge and severe gully formerly filled the center area of this intersection. Lateral roadways were impassable before erosion control work was started.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

County Highway Erosion Control

Photograph of roadside erosion control project. Fill has been made in road and drop inlet and old bridge and severe gully formerly filled the center area of this intersection. Lateral roadways were impassable before erosion control work was started.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cut Spillway on Pond

Photograph of a cut spillway on pond constructed in 1958. Spillway sodded to bermuda grass. Top soil placed back on top of dam. Dam sodded to bermuda grass.
Date: September 14, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damco Drilling Accessories

Photograph of "various Damco drilling accessories, including rubber packer, roller bit, fishtail, diamond bit, shale bit, NX core barrel, and drill stem."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damco Rotary Drilling Rig Demonstrating Use of Six-Inch Auger Bit

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker with a Damco rotary drilling rig demonstrating use of six-inch auger bit. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Damco rotary drilling rig demonstrating use of six-inch auger bit."
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Doxey Shale Cores

Photograph of Six-inch cores of Doxey shale and siltstone, with bands of gypsum, in south abutment of relocated Site 4.
Date: July 14, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History