Photograph of flood damage caused by overflow waters of Cottonwood River. Over 5 blocks of Hwy. 33 in Gruthrie, Oklahoma, were covered by water for 12 hours, causing approx. 100 families to leave their homes. Enormous damage was done to crops, soils, highways, bridges and other public and private property. Buildings on the left belong to the Mid-Continent Petroleum Company and tracks of the railroadf spur line are completely covered by water. Note flooded homes and yards in background.

Photograph of steers on cleared and controlled area of the East farm, Red Plains Experiment Station. Note the area to right in uncontrolled scrubby oak growth. Steers placed on pasture May 1, 1941. OK-8712.