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.71-Mile Single Field Drain
Photograph of a .71-mile single field drain built in 1957 that drains 60 acres of cropland. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Single field drain built 1957. Drains 60 acres of cropland. It is .71 mile long. Shows good shaping and spoil spreading with farm equipment."
Date:
May 14, 1958
Creator:
Mackey, Carl E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
1957 Soil Bank Grass Planting
Photograph of 1957 Soil Bank grass planting of native bluestem mixture on slick spot in a field of mixed prairie upland. A check will be makd to see if bluestem grasses will survive on this spot.
Date:
August 4, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial View of Stinking Creek
Photograph of an aerial view of Stinking Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Aerial view of Stinking Creek. The alluvial soils are Port clay loam and the principal uplands are Tillman-Hollister soils. Much of the land is in irrigated cotton."
Date:
September 1958
Creator:
Bailey, O. F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alkali Spots in Field
Photograph of Henry Kedding standing on an alkali spot after 2 tons of gypsum was applied to field in 1956. Directly behind Kedding, are several buildings and structures, which include houses, barns, and silos. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Alkali spot after 2 tons of Gypsum was applied in 1956. Before planting, area on left of drain untreated. Right of terrace treated in 1957 – 2 tons per acre. Henry Kedding in photo.“
Date:
March 4, 1958
Creator:
Maxwell, A. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Angus Cattle At Watering Hole
Photograph of a herd of Angus cattle watering after grazing on native grasses. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Angus Cattle Watering. Angus cattle watering after grazing on native grass established during spring of 1949. Range condition – Excellent."
Date:
July 4, 1958
Creator:
Stokes, G. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Austrian Winter Peas and Small Grain Legume Rotated Field
Photograph of (Herb) Nelson standing in a crop/legume rotated field of Austrian winter peas and small grain. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Austrian winter peas growing in rotation with small grain. Nelson has been cooperating with the Washita County Soil Conservation District for several years. He stands between wheat and Austrian peas."
Date:
July 11, 1958
Creator:
Rowlett, Olen
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bermudagrass Used For Erosion Control on Bottom of Gully
Photograph of the bottom of a gully covered in Bermudagrass to control erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion Control. Bermudagrass set in bottom of gully controlling erosion. About 100 acres drainage area."
Date:
March 14, 1958
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Black Locust Tree for Gully Erosion Control
Photograph of B. P. Prickett examining young Black Locust trees to help prevent further severe gully erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Black Locust trees planted in bottom and on sides of a severe active gully in an attempt to stabilize it against erosion. These trees were planted in March of 1957. B. P. Prickett in gully examining the young trees."
Date:
March 20, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Blue Stem Mixture with Blue Grama
Photograph of native grass planting made in the spring of 1958. Grass consisted of a bluestem mixture with heavy addition of blue grama and some buffalo. It was shredded in June to control weeds and Johnson grass growth. This is a good stand of grass but the Johnson grass competition is heavy.
Date:
August 4, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bould Ridge Range Site
Photograph of the Bould Ridge Range Site in excellent condition. Light utilization. Hilly stoney land site in background.
Date:
April 15, 1958
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of oak and blackjack timber sprayed in the spring of 1957. The kill looks fair but will need retreatment. The grass growth is good in the sprayed area and has been deferred from grazing. The brush was sprayed by airplane with 2-4-5-T and land owner was assisted under the ACP program.
Date:
August 4, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man using a rotary mower to control brush on property. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Brush Control. Shrub oak trees and skunk brush being cut with rotary mower. 10-12 foot trees have been cut and shredded into small pieces as shown in right of picture."
Date:
July 11, 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of looking east on oak and blackjack timber sprayed by airplane with 2-4-5-T. This area was sprayed in May, 1957 and a good kill is showing. This area has been deferred from grazing and the grass is making good growth.
Date:
August 4, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control of Dead Trees and Good Grass
Photograph of an up-close shot showing dead trees and good grasses sprayed in 1956 & 1957. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Brush Control. Aerial spray applied in 1956 and 1957. Close-up showing dead trees and good grass."
Date:
May 22, 1958
Creator:
Jennings, E. & Cluff, J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Captain Creek Flooding US Highway 66 Just South of Wellston
Photograph of Captain Creek flooding US Highway 66 just south of Wellston. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Captain Creek is shown flooding U. S. Highway 66 just south of Wellston. The creek was more than a mile wide. The overflow was caused by heavy rains that fell on the watershed on May 26. Captain Creek is a tributary of Deep Fork River.”
Date:
July 25, 1958
Creator:
Hamilton, Tom
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle
Photograph of Leona Brabits' cattle.
Date:
July 18, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle
Photograph of Leona Brabits' cattle.
Date:
July 18, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing in Beaver County Wheat Field
Photograph of “12 heads of cattle grazing in a wheat pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, “A good example of cattle grazing on wheat pasture. A very important feed source in Beaver County, Okla. This is level 6-A Richfield loam, Deep phase.”
Date:
1958~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing in Wheat Pasture
Photograph of a herd of cattle grazing in a wheat pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat pasture. Cows grazing wheat pasture on the bottomland soil. Spur clay loam."
Date:
February 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on Grass Growing on Bippus, Mansker, and Potter Soils
Photograph of cattle grazing upon a field of grasses. The soils which these grasses grew upon consist of Bippus soils and Mansker and Potter soils on the rims of the steeper slopes. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle grazing on Bippus soils and Mansker and Potter soils on the rims of the steeper slopes."
Date:
October 1958
Creator:
Allgood, F. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on M-K-37 Bermudagrass
Photograph of five heads of cattle grazing on M-K-37 Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle Grazing on M-K-37 Bermudagrass planted May 30, 1958. Planted in 4" flat furrows, 16" apart. 2 lbs. seed per acre, 150 lbs. 10-20-10 fertilizer applied at the time of planting. Grass was 12" high 6 weeks after planting. 50 cows, 23 calves turned on pasture July 6, 1958. Soil Mapping Name-Stidham very fine sandy loam. Badly eroded abandoned cropland."
Date:
July 9, 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on M-L-37 Bermudagrass
Photograph of four heads of cattle grazing on M-L-37 Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle Grazing on M-L-37 Bermudagrass planted May 30, 1958. Planted on badly eroded abandoned cropland in 4" flat furrows, 16" apart. 2 lbs. seed per acre, 150 lbs. 10-20-10 fertilizer applied at the time of planting. Grass was 12" high 6 weeks after planting. 50 cows, 23 calves turned on pasture July 6, 1958. Soil Mapping Name-Stidham very fine sandy loam."
Date:
July 9, 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on Weeping Lovegrass
Photograph of part of a herd of cattle grazing on weeping lovegrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Weeping lovegrass. A 32 acre weeping lovegrass planting made in June of 1957. This pasture is stocked with 50 head of cows and calves put on March 1, 1958. It was fertilized at the rate of 150 pounds of 10-20-0 per acre on March 17, 1958. The calves have shown excellent gain, cows have gained 350 pounds while suckling calves. Future vegetative work on this rance [sic] will be with weeping love grass. The native grass pastures were given deferment because the love grass was available.”
Date:
July 18, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Pasturing on Wheat grown on Corley Soils
Photograph of nine cattle pasturing on wheat growing on Corley soils. A windmill draws water from well for the livestock. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat grown on colrey [sic] soils. Cattle pasturing on the wheat. Using the windmill to supply water for the livestock."
Date:
February 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History