Photograph of Barnitz Creek bottomland farm which was protected from damage in the May 1951 flood by Barnitz Creek detention reservoirs Nos. 1 and 2. Crops are corn, cotton and alfalfa. Farm worked by Winfred Shepard.

Photograph of a Bermuda grass pasture on the M. J. Vansickle Farm.

Photograph of B. P. Prickett examining young Black Locust trees to help prevent further severe gully erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Black Locust trees planted in bottom and on sides of a severe active gully in an attempt to stabilize it against erosion. These trees were planted in March of 1957. B. P. Prickett in gully examining the young trees."

Photograph of a 50 acre unit that will be released from oak and brush to allow pine seedlings to grow. Plan to do release work in August, 1950. Everything will be taken out (all hardwood) to allow pin room and light to grow. Alvin E. Howard, project conservationist, inspects young pine in picture. Follow up shot to be made in August, 1951. (One year following cutting of hardwoods.)

Photograph of bull Elk in exhibition pasture. Boulder Ridge range in good condition.

Photograph of C. M. Springer, son of land owner Ruby Springer, working in the home garden on the family's farm.

Photograph of C. M. Springer, son of land owner Ruby Springer, working in the home garden on the family's farm.

Photograph of an overflowing Caney-Coon Creek blocking traffic and covering land spanning from County Road to Cemetery. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Caney-Coon Creek overflowing County Road to Cemetery. Traffic blocked two days. Three structures planned and approved for flood preservation above will eliminate flooding when constructed.”

Photograph of six heads of cattle grazing on newly established Bermudagrass on a properly maintained pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Proper pasture use/management. Cattle grazing newly established Bermuda grass. Grass was sprigged newly established Bermuda grass. Grass was sprigged 4-6-61. Pasture was mowed once. Scattering of threeawn is present. Chickasha fine sandy loam (7} soil. Before picture No. Ok-1305-2, 4 and 5."

Photograph of “Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting good stand of blue grama grass on abandoned land in the Chickasha, Oklahoma Soil Conservation Service."

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 "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. 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 "Mr. Gray and Mr. Sam Durham, Extension Service Grass Specialist, inspecting grass contour buffer strip in the Chickasha, Oklahoma project area." "Oscar Workman, farmer, prefers this native grass meadow strip to terraces on this gentle slope. Planted in April 1937 and he plans to mow same for hay in 1939. Mixture planted was equal parts Little Blue Sten [sic], Blue Gramma [sic] and Side oat Gramma [sic] at 30# per A." 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. 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. 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 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 "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 "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 "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 close-up photograph of alfalfa and fescue. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Rotation Hay & Pasture – Alfalfa and Fescue established on shallow upland soils through a special ACP practice for soil improvement. Soil Conservation Service determines from soil classification whether fields selected by farmer are commercial Alfalfa land."

Photograph of the Coalgate City Sewer System partially inundated in Caney-Coon Creek floodplain, causing raw sewage to be released. Flood also caused evacuation of some houses. This is a portion of Muddy Boggy Creek Watershed.

Photograph of a common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. Flooding isolated cattle on higher ground and caused much concern and danger to rancher."

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.