Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation [?].

Photograph of Thomas Mabry, district cooperator, on a field where he used a Grassland Drill to plant vetch and small grain for winter pasture. OK-1525-10.
Date: May 15, 1905
Creator: Long, J. R., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a floodwater retarding structure. Site No. 16, Rock Creek. The dam before grassing. This area will be sodded with Bermuda grass. The "after" picture is to be made after grassing. OK-1497-12.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of channel improvement (after picture). Construction of channel improvement below Site No. 16, Rock Creek. OK-1496-5.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Washita River near Davis, OK. See OK-10-395. Davis, OK in the background. OK-10-396.
Date: May 3, 1905
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Improvement

Photograph of Vetch being plowed under for soil improvement.
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dedication Ceremony for Chigley Sandy Watershed

Photograph of the dedication ceremony for Chigley Sandy Watershed was held at this structure. Approx. 500 people attended the tour from all parts of Okla. Some out of state people attended. Roy J. Turner, former governor of Okla, gave the dedication speech.
Date: May 7, 1957
Creator: Graham, E. O.
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

Floodwater Retarding Structures

Photograph of flodwater retarding structures operating to prevent downstream damage.
Date: May 19, 1957
Creator: Simms, D. H.; Loyd, F. C. & Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Floodwater Reterding Structures in Operation

Photograph of floodwater retarding structures operating to prevent downstream damage.
Date: May 19, 1957
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History