Water and Silt Over County Road

Photograph of water and silt over county road at Deadwoman Crossing. Timber and silt carried by Deer Creek over cropland field. Result of 6 inch rainstorm over watershed.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Debris and Silt at Deadwoman Crossing

Photograph of debris and silt on concrete corner post at Deadwomans Crossing. County black-top road in immediate foregeound covered with water. Deer Creek was bank full at time photo was made.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Barnitz Creek bottomland farm that was protected from damage in the May 1951 flood by the Barnitz Creek detention reservoirs # 1 and 2. The crops are corn, cotton and alfalfa. The farm is worked by Winfred Shepherd. OK-10-585.
Date: August 20, 1951
Creator: Tompkins, Gordon
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Barnitz Creek Detention Success Story

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.
Date: August 20, 1951
Creator: Tomkins, Gordon
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History