Fish

Photograph of an inlet to 7 acre fish pond from irrigation ditch. Water is from dug wells, 14,000 four inch fingerlings-10,000 channel and approximately 4,000 blue cat will be stocked 4-10-68. Fish will be commercially fed and sold. Pond will stand 4 feet in depth on north end to 5 feet in depth on south end.
Date: April 9, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cat Fish

Photograph of a sein being used to catch channel cat to be placed in fish out pond on Rudolph McGehee farm.
Date: July 6, 1969
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Transport

Photograph of fingerling fish-channel and blue cat being transported though a 4" pipe from carrying tank ot growing pond. Approximately 14,000-wt. 180#.
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish

Photograph of a close up of 5 to 5" fingerling catfish being placed in 7 acre fish pond on Rudolph McGeehee farm.
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Gowan Clay Loam

Photograph of Gowan Clay Loam, small bottom showing the size of many of these areas of soil. Pecan tree is typical.
Date: November 1, 1960
Creator: Maxwell, A. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Gully to be Shaped

Photograph of gully to be shaped. K. E. Kelly in gully. Depth 17' - 45' top. Soil unit 6w-BD-4
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sloping Gully with Dozer

Photograph of D. Trammall, operator, and K.E. Riley, SCS technician, in gully with 13 foot rod, sloping a gully with a dozer. Note top soil in background to be spread over shaped area when finished.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Combining King Ranch Seed

Photograph of combining King Ranch seed from windrow.
Date: November 10, 1960
Creator: Riley, K. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a gully to be shaped. K.H. Riley, SCS technician in gully showing comparative depth. Top soil will be stockpiled on a small area to allow for shaping of gully. Once a section is shaped, top soil from an adjoining section is used to cover area shaped and at the same time uncovering another section to be shaped. After shaping is completed area will be fertilized and sodded with bermuda grass. OK-1073-10.
Date: January 28, 1960
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a gully to be sloped in deep river terrace. Soil unit 7. Gully banks some 12 feet in depth. SCS Technician, F.W. Collins, in photo. OK-1103-1.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of planned treatment for a gully by sloping banks and sodding to Bermuda grass with fertilizer and legumes. Headwater to be diverted temporarily to another gully. OK-652-4.
Date: March 14, 1958
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of sloping gully with bulldozer operated by D. Trammell. K.E. Riley, SCS technician, stands in the gully with a 13 foot rod. Note top soil in the background. To be spread over shaped area when finished. OK-1103-5.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of planned treatment for a gully by sloping banks and sodding to Bermuda grass with fertilizer and legumes. Headwater to be diverted temporarily to another gully. OK-652-5.
Date: March 14, 1958
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of a close-up of an anchor chain being used to drag timber as pulled by two bulldozers. Cost was $9.00 per acre. Brush will be winnowed with bulldozer and burned. Grass will be planted after land is cleared. OK-1491-12.
Date: October 28, 1961
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of bald cypress trees in a gully on John Adams' farm. [Faded, illegible text] areas in conjunction with the Bayou watershed project. OK-2315-8.
Date: February 17, 1965
Creator: Riley, K. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of bald cypress trees in a gully on John Adams' farm. [Faded, illegible text] areas in conjunction with the Bayou watershed project. 2315-8.
Date: February 17, 1965
Creator: Riley, K. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Placing Sub-Soil Gully Floor

Photograph of a dozer placing sub-soil gully floor. Top soil in foreground to be spread over sloped area. Diversion terrace above to protect disturbed area below. Soil Unit 7-river terrace.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Before Photo of Critical Area Treatment

Photograph of a before photo of a critical area treatment. 5 to 1 slope (side) , 5 to 1 front slope. Fertilize and sod to Bermuda grass, 300 lbs. 10-20-0 per acre.
Date: May 6, 1958
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Proper Grazing

Photograph of left side-native grasses eaten almost to grubbing stage. Right-little bluestem with seed heads. Appears to be grazed properly. K. Harrill pasture on left side. K. Ragsdale pasture to right. Cattle in two pastures show a different degree in bloom.
Date: August 5, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildlife on Steps to Oil Tank Battery

Photograph of wildlife making a nest on the steps to an oil tank battery. Scissortail young, 3 birds. Pumper for Sanders and Britton has erected a shade to protect the bird from sun and hawks.
Date: July 10, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Profile of River Terrace Soilo

Photograph of a profile of river terrace soil showing vertical cracks which allows for easier erosion when bare, also root and moisture penetration. F.W. Collins in photo.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Seeding Vetch and Rye

Photograph of seeding vetch and rye with pasture dream in excellent stand of bermudagrass.
Date: September 20, 1962
Creator: Riley, K. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dugout Pond

Photograph of a dugout pond 40x50x10. Ely, contractor. Lang became a cooperator with the Love County SCD 10/10/60. 100 acres in farm. Basic conservation plan developed. Old fields to be planted to bermuda. Brush to be controlled by chemical means.
Date: October 10, 1960
Creator: Riley, K. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Future Gully Work

Photograph of a gully to be soped in deep river terrace. Soil Unit 7. Gully banks some 12 feet in depth. SCS Technician F.W. Collins in photo.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History