Photograph of Doxey shale formation in north abutment of relocated Site 4, Sergeant Major Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Doxey shale formation in north abutment of relocated Site 4. Here the formation dips slightly upstream (to the left), a favorable situation for a dam site.”

Photograph of erosion caused by heavy rains in June. The field will be terraced and contoured farmed as soon as the waterway is established to safely carry water. OK-712-10.

Photograph of hay production, alfalfa, irrigated. Mr. Burns has been a cooperator of the Upper-Washita Soil and water Conservation District (SWCD) for the last 20 years. He also has a Great Plains contract on approx. 1000 acres which will be completed in 1967. Mr. Burns raises alfalfa for his own livestock, selling the surplus to the dairy farmers in this area. Tom Perryman, Work Unit Conservationist (WUC), Cheyenne, is seen in the photo discussing the district program with Mr. Burns. TRC-6-7.

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED workers using a hydro seeder to seed backslope of Detention site, No. 4, Sgt. Major Creek, to mixture of native grasses. Bermuda sprigging crew is seen on the bottom left and a fencing crew is located in the center right of photo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Hydro seeder seeding back slope [sic] of Detention site, No. 4, Sgt. Major Creek, to mixture of native grasses. Men in lower left corner is Bermuda springing crew. Fencing crew is busy also."

Photograph of "Cheyenne Boy Scout Troop No. 108, Blackkettle Council camped on Site 16, Sandstone Creek Watershed."

Photograph of Doxey shale formation in north abutment of relocated Site 4, Sergeant Major Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Doxey shale formation in north abutment of relocated Site 4. Here the formation dips slightly upstream (to the left), a favorable situation for a dam site."

Photograph of Ronald Rogers and Fred Heller examining cores from Site 4 Sergeant Major Creek. The photograph does not identify the left to right positions of Rogers or Heller. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Ronald Rogers and Fred Heller examining cores on south abutment of relocated Site 4."

Photograph of six in cores of Doxey Shale and Siltstone from Site 4, Sergeant Major Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Six-inch cores of Doxey shale and siltstone, with bands of gypsum, in south abutment of relocated Site 4."

Photograph of numerous UNIDENTIFED people at the F. P. Structure on Dead Indian-Wildhorse watershed. Several first time swimmers are learning how to swim while a crowd on shore looks onward. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "First year swimmers. " Teaching Johnnie how to swim." Demonstration of beginning swimmers with Weatherford City Aquatic group and Southwestern State College Water Safety Instructors. Site 4, Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood prevention structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service Land."

Photograph of numerous UNIDENTIFED people gathering at Site 4 Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed for water safety show. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Crowd gathering for water safety show. Site 4 Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood prevention structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service land."

Photograph of Six-inch cores of Doxey shale and siltstone, with bands of gypsum, in south abutment of relocated Site 4.

Photograph of First Year Swimmers "Teaching John How to Swim". Demonstration of beginning swimmers with Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southwestern State College Water Safety Instructors. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service Land. Recreational facilities constructed by Forest Service.

Photograph of teams preparing for a water safety demonstration. Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southern Stae College Water Safety Instructor. Students and Instructors. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.

Photograph of a demonstration of Water Safety equipment pole assist. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.

Photograph of Flood Prevention Site No. 4, Dead Indian Creek, Washita River. Sponsored by Upper Washita SCD and constructed by SCS on Panhandle Nationsl Grassland. Recreation developed by USDA Forest Service.

Photograph of Person to person rescue training by the American Red Cross water safety carriers. Making contact with victim. Site 4, Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service Land.

Photograph of "Teaching Johnny How To Swim". Demonstration of beginning swimmers with Weatherford City Aquatic Group and Southern Stae College Water Safety Instructor. Students and Instructors. Site 4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Watershed. Flood Prevention Structure constructed by Soil Conservaiton Service on Forest Service land.

Photograph of Mr. VanHorn giving instructions to a crowd on water safety at Site 4, Dead Indian-Wildhorse Watershed. Flood prevention structure constructed by Soil Conservation Service on Forest Service land.

Photograph of Upper Washita SCD drill pictured with Jess Dawses, Chairman, Upper Washita SCD. , Hershal Burrus, Sec. State Board, SCD. , Henry Jordan, WUC, Hammon and Bob Wright, WUC, Cheyenne.

Photograph of overfall from bottom of gully looking upstream.

Photograph of drop structure at site 17, Sandstone. Hershel Burrus, Sec. State Baord, SCD; Alvin M. Clements, Area Conservationist, Clinton, and Jess Dewees, Chairman, Upper Washita SCD.

Photograph of Ralph Foster, reporter for Capper’s Farmer Magazine, Topeka, Kansas, is inspecting Caddo switchgrass hay being baled by Jack Rhoton. This 14 acre field was seeded May 17, 1957 and irrigated once. It produced 307 pounds of seed per acre in 1957. This hay crop yielded 2800 pounds per acre or 560 bales of good quality hay. A seed crop will follow. OK-708-3.

Photograph of airplane spraying of shinnery oak. Present in the picture: Bill Blamey [left], Project Supervisor, US Forest Service and Matt Sooter [right], Farm Planner, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] Cheyenne, Oklahoma. They are checking the results of the airplane spraying of the shinnery oak shrubs. This pasture was sprayed in 1954, 1955 and 1956. Note the amount of tall grass. This work is supervised by the Woodward Experiment Station. OK-317-4.

Photograph of an airplane spraying shinnery oak shrubs. This is a part of a 320 acre pasture sprayed first in 1954. Two-thirds of the same area was sprayed in 1955 and one-third sprayed in 1956. This work is supervised by the Woodward Experiment Station. OK-317-1.