Photograph of multiflora rose fence. Multiflora rose fence was planted in 1950 by Haskel Shorter as a boundary between Class VII land on the right and Class III land on the left. It was planted on a diversion terrace.

Photograph of multiforal rose. The multifloral rose planted in 1950 and burned out in 1953. Multiforal rose fence now shows three years of growth. This plant in this area is used as a living fence, windbreak and as a cover for wildlife.

Photograph of pasture establishing. Pasture recently established on land cleared from dense oak brush. Original brush in the background. This land was sprigged with midland Bermuda grass roots raised on the Roy Whitehead farm. Sprigging was done with an automatic Bermuda grass sprigger and fertilized at the time of sprigging with 200 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre. This land clearing and pasture establishing is recommended by the Soil Conservation Service.

Photograph of the sign on US Highway 75 at the entrance into Double Creek Watershed from the south. The six upstream detention dams constructed on the watershed were designed and constructed by the Soil Conservation Service.

Photograph of the construction of a floodwater retarding structure on the Jim Dulin Farm near or on Site No. 5, Owl Creek Subwatershed of the Washita River. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Floodwater Retarding Structure Construction, Site No. 5, Owl Creek Subwatershed of the Washita River. Inlet to drawdown structure with anti-vortex baffle and debris guard in place, showing the sluice gate in the open position at bottom of riser and the weir at the top of the riser."

Photograph of crop residue utilization on this wheat crop on the Jude Matli farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Crop Residue Utilization. Excellent wheat on soil unit 70. Mr. Matli, a SCD Cooperator, manages his crop residue to prevent soil loss by wind and water erosion by leaving maximum amount of straw on the surface. He uses a combination of methods to control weeds and prepare a seedbed based on conditions or flexible tillage. His soil management program also includes a legume of vetch, sweet clover, or alfalfa."

Photograph of Milton Gault, AC, SCS, looking at sericea lespedeza on strip mine spoils on J. W. S. Bowers farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sericea lespedeza on strip mine spoils on J. W. S. Bowers farm. Seeded by aeroplane [sic] in 1950 at the rate of 8-10 lbs. per acre. The sericea is producing seed and in favorable years is spreading. It also furnishes flood and cover for quail and other wildlife. This is a part of his Conservation Plan as worked out by SCS technicians."

Photograph of Warren McCarty, SCS, standing on a strip mine spoils on the Robson Ranch covered in common Bermudagrass. In the photograph, McCarthy is pointing out the spreading of native legumes. A few buildings are located on the left side of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Common Bermudagrass on strip mine spoils on the Robson Ranch. Sodded in 1949 with sprigs by hand. Warren McCarty, SCS in picture showing natural spreading of native legumes."

Photograph of various debris (stove, dresser, tub, bricks, ash, misc. junk) caused by fire damage done to a rural home. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fire Damage. Most fires when started in rual [sic] homes, do severe damage. Little chance to save property through fire fighting equipment is available. The best way to save property from fire in rural areas is by the establishment of safety rules which include the removal of fire hazards. Fight fire by avoiding them."

Photograph of Armin Groeneman and K. C. Bennett standing in a field of wheat on the Groeneman farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, Picture shows Armin Groeneman, district cooperator, and WUC, K. C. Bennett, in field of wheat on the Groeneman farm where sweet clover is used in crop rotation. Wheat is fertilized with 125 pounds of 5-20-20 and 100 pounds of 0-20-0 per acre. Groeneman is a firm believer in the value of sweet clover as a soil builder." The photograph fails to distinguish the position of Armin Groeneman and K. C. Bennett."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man (Warren McCarthy") standing on a strip mine spoils covered with sweetclover on the Robson Ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sweet clover on strip mine spoils on the Robson Ranch. Seed by aeroplane [sic] in 1950 at the rate of 15 lbs. per acre. Very spotted stand in general over entire area at present. However, for several years most of area looked like this picture. Sweet clover used for pasture and to add nitrogen and organic matter to spoil banks before seeding native bluestem grass as part of the Conservation Plan as worked out by SCS technicians."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing on a strip mine spoils next to some Loblolly pine trees. These trees are sold as Christmas trees resulting in $50.00 per acre per year in profits for the owner. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Loblolly pine on strip mine spoils. Spot planted by hand 8 years ago. Estimated 80% of survival resulted from initial planting. Began harvesting trees as Christmas trees three years after planting. The second and third crop tree has been harvested from many of the original plants, by proper management as worked out by SCS technicians. This stripped land is producing over $50.00 per acre per year in the sale of Christmas trees."

Photograph of Sweetclover growing on spoil banks left after strip mining of coal. A few trees are also growing in the area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sweet clover growing on spoil banks left after strip mining of coal. Leveling of these spoil banks would be more costly than the present value of the land. The clover was airplane seeded to establish some type of vegetation on the banks to build the soil up to where it would support grass. When covered with grass these spoil banks will give limited grazing. Some grass has started to return to this area."

Photograph of a coal strip mine lake located on the Nick Robson ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Water stored in coal strip mine lake by blocking ends and low places. Water used for livestock, irrigation, wildlife. Lake stocked with fish. This multiple use is part of his Ranch Plan with the Soil Conservation District and worked out by Soil Conservation Service technicians and Nick Robson."

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man inspecting black locust growing on strip mine areas near Boy Scout Troop 104 east of Broken Arrow. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Black locust growing on strip mine areas. In 1944 black locust was planted in a single row on the top of the spoil on 8-feet spacing within the row. All other growth has sprung or developed from that sprouting. This proves that black locust is a good plant to use in re-vegetating strip mine areas and also gives a good spread from roots; gives good food and cover for wildlife. Planned by SCS technicians."

Photograph of Milton Gault, AC, SCS, looking at a red cedar tree growing on a strip mine spoils area at or near Boy Scout Troop 104 East of Broken Arrow. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Red cedar growing on strip mine spoils areas. Planted in 1944. Appears to have some applicability in re-vegetation. These spoils furnish income as Xmas trees, for recreation, wildlife and beautification. Milton Gault, AC, SCS, in picture."

Photograph of Nick Robson and Warren McCarty standing in former coal strip pits spoils, which native grasses are coming back and revitalizing the area. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Warren McCarty, 2. Nick Robson. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Strip pits spoils coming back naturally to native grasses. Coal was stripped from this area in early 1940's. Area was aeroplane-seeded [sic] to sweet clover around 1950 and good stands were obtained and remained for three or four years. Not much sweet clover is evident at the present time. Area grazed by steers in spring and summer as planted by SCS technicians. Nick Robson on right and Warren McCarty on left."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing near some bald cypress trees planted eleven years ago near the water level of strip pit. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bald cypress trees planted 11 years ago near the water level of strip pit. Probably has some use in re-vegetation of strip mine spoils for erosion control, recreation and wildlife. Part of Conservation Plan with aid of Arkansas-Verdigris SCD. Planned by SCS technicians."

Photograph of Howard Rutledge and Clyde Brown reviewing and examining a flock of laying hens. The photograph does not indicate the left to right order of Howard Rutledge and Clyde Brown. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Shown in picture is Howard Rutledge, and Clyde Brown reviewing flock of laying hens. Brown says he is using the manure from the hens as soil improvement on the farm and sure works nice with vetch and rye."

Photograph of Howard Rutledge and Clyde Brown reviewing and examining a flock of laying hens. The photograph does not indicate the left to right order of Howard Rutledge and Clyde Brown. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Shown in picture is Howard Rutledge, and Clyde Brown reviewing flock of laying hens. Brown says he is using the manure from the hens as soil improvement on the farm and sure works nice with vetch and rye."

Photograph of a broiler house on the Edds farm, which can hold up to 48,000 hens. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of the interior of a 48,000 capacity broiler house which is 30' x 300' in size. The yearly output of broilers on the Edds farm is approximately 98,000."

Photograph of Hereford cattle grazing on an improved pasture of Bermudagrass and clover. A stock pond is on the right side of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Improved Pasture. Good grade Hereford cattle grazing on bermudagrass and clover pasture that was sodded with Bermuda in 1955. This 80 acre pasture has carried 43 head of cattle since October 1955. It was given a complete fertilizer as indicated by a soil analysis. This pasture was developed according to specifications of the Soil Conservation Service."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man and a cow standing in an improved pasture of orchard grass, ladino clover, and crimson clover. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Improved Pasture. Excellent improved pasture of orchard grass and ladino clover overseeded with crimson clover. It was cleared of trees and brush in 1953 and summer followed before seeding in September of 1954. One tone of 0-20-0 fertilizer was applied to this ten acre pasture. This pasture has been carrying 15 head of cattle most of the time since it was established. Proper hrazing [sic] has been applied to this pasture to conserve the base plants."

Photograph of 14 head of cattle grazing in land cleared in March 1955, sodded to Bermudagrass, and overseeded with ladino clover in the spring of 1955. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Land cleared in March of 1955 and sodded to Bermuda grass and overseeded with ladino clover in the spring of 1955. An application of 125 pounds per acre of 10-20-10 was used. This pasture carried 40 head of cattle in 1955 and 30 head in 1956. With ample water in the pasture it can be used in a pasture rotation system to conserve the base grasses."