Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway No. 81. Several buildings are visible along Highway 81 close to the river. The back of the photo proclaims, “Oklahoma State Highway No. 81 after the May 18, 1949 flood. See Okla-10-054; 053.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Rock Island Railroad bridge and surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Approach to North side of Rock Island railroad bridge – track washed out after the flood of May 18, 1949.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Detention Reservoir site #2 and the surrounding area. A barn or miscellaneous building sits alone located at the center right background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Ok-SCD-13-Wa.2. Site No. 2. Owl Creek Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir which was empty before rain. The water reached one feet over lip. Farm land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of W. E. Melton Farm Headquarters post flood. Note the entire area is completely submerged by floodwaters, forcing the UNIDENTIFED ranch workers to move the cattle to higher ground. The back of the photograph proclaims, “W. E. Melton Ranch after the May 18, 1949 flood. Note cattle being taken to higher ground.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of damages caused by the 19 May 1955 Cow/Ferris Creek flood to the land next to the railroad tracks. Note the height of the water in comparison to the power/phone pole. Note: This collection contains two identical copies of this photograph, but one states Cow Creek and the other states Beaver Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Looping southwest of overpass. Next of Addington. This is Ferris Creek. 9:30 AM - May 19, 1955.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of W. E. Melton Farm Headquarters post flood. Note the entire area is completely submerged by floodwaters, forcing the UNIDENTIFED ranch workers to move the cattle to higher ground. The back of the photograph proclaims, “W. E. Melton Ranch after the May 18, 1949 flood. Note cattle being taken to higher ground.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Oklahoma State Highway 62 and surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “East approach to Oklahoma State Highway No. 62 after flood of May 18, 1949.”

Photograph of the W. E. Melton Farm HQ, the ranch after the May 18, 1949 flood. Note the cattle being taken to higher ground. OK-10-057.

Photograph of the Rock Island Railroad bridge after the flood of May 18, 1949. OK-10-055.

Photograph of a "Rip-rapped farm pond in a contour ridged pasture from an altitude of 400 feet."

Photograph of "Floodwater, sediment, and scour damage along Washita River, vicinity of Pauls Valley." A farm and house sits in the middle of the flooded area."

Photograph of an aerial shot of two of Sandstone Creek Washita Watershed floodwater retarding structures and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Floodwater retarding structures operating."

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded bridge located on Oklahoma State Highway 62 and the surrounding area. Numerous flooding buildings are visible alongside State Highway 62 and off in the distance. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Oklahoma State Highway bridge after flood of May 18, 1949."

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Oklahoma State Highway 62 and surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "East approach to Oklahoma State Highway No. 62 after flood of May 18, 1949."

Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, "Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita."

Photograph of a heavily flooded road west of Heel Creek Bridge. Note: This collection contains two identical copies of this photograph, but one states Cow Creek and the other states Beaver Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "West of Heel Creek Bridge on the Lawton road west of the "Y."

Photograph of numerous cars driving over a flooded road next to an alfalfa field on the right. Note: This collection contains two identical copies of this photograph, but one states Cow Creek and the other states Beaver Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cow Creek Crossing on US Highway No. 81 2 ½ miles south of Duncan. May 19, 1955 – 5:30 PM. There is an alfalfa field on the right."

Photograph of a heavily flooded road west of Heel Creek Bridge. Note: This collection contains two identical copies of this photograph, but one states Cow Creek and the other states Beaver Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "West of Heel Creek Bridge on the Lawton road west of the "Y."

Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Detention Reservoir site #2 and the surrounding area. A barn or miscellaneous building sits alone located at the center right background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Ok-SCD-13-Wa.2. Site No. 2. Owl Creek Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir which was empty before rain. The water reached one feet over lip. Farm land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Rock Island Railroad bridge and surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Rock Island Railroad bridge after flood of May 18, 1949.”

Photograph of an aerial shot of the Rock Island and Frisco railroad tracks on Line Creek post flood. The city of Chickasha is visible on bottom of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Bridge in right foreground is Rock Island and Railroad across Line Creek after flood on May 18, 1949. Frisco tracks cross immediately above and at right angles to Rock Island.”