Gully erosion

Photograph of Waterway construction North Fork of Red River.
Date: July 3, 1969
Creator: Connaly, B. J
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of gully erosion. Seen here is waterway construction at the Sunshine Ranch, northwest of Sayre. OK-3469-6.
Date: July 3, 1969
Creator: Connally, B. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Michael L. Hughes and Kenneth Miller Working on A Design Problem

Photograph of "Student Trainee, Michael L. Hughes, works on a design problem and discusses the problem with his supervisor, Kenneth Miller." People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Michael L. Hughes, 2. Kenneth Miller.
Date: July 3, 1968
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Peeled and Bundled Posts

Photograph of bundled and peeled pine posts. They are now ready to go to the treating plant.
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: Smola, Norman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pine Posts Being Finished

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men finishing the process of peeling pine posts. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pine post being finished. Next, these will be bundled and tied, then shipped to a treating plant."
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: Smola, Norman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Post Peeling Plant

Photograph of several bundles of peeled pine posts at the Post Peeling Plant near Heavener. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Bundled pine post which have been peeled. They are now ready to go to the treating plant."
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of bundled pine posts which have been peeled and are now ready to go to the treating [unclear]. OK-1748-12.
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of a stack of wood ready to be made into charcoal. Many farmers are clearing pastures and woodlands and getting paid for the undesirable hardwoods they remove from their land. OK-1748-4.
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: Smola, Norman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man USING a Loader to Pile Charcoal

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED man using a loader to pile charcoal at a charcoal plant on the east edge of Heavener. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A wood product partially finished. Charcoal ready to be made into brisket."
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Unpeeled Pine Posts

Photograph of unpeeled pine posts which have been brought in from farmers who own pine timber. These posts will keep this plant in operation.
Date: July 3, 1962
Creator: Smola, Norman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of Soil and Water Conservation Department [SWCD] equipement used in planting land to Sericea meadow. Soil and Conservation Service technicians aided the land owner to see the need for permanent cover on this soil. OK-1382-4.
Date: July 3, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Robert S. Kerr near Coaldale

Photograph of strip dump as being developed into a very good wildlife area. The locust on the spoil pile and the fish in the pit area. Senator Kerr is rapidly carrying out the plan he and SCS technicians determined best for his soil. OK-1382-8.
Date: July 3, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Strip Dump Development

Photograph of a strip dump that is being developed into a very good wildlife area. The locust on the spoil pile and fish in the pit area. The Senator, Robert S. Kerr, is rapidly carrying out the plan he and SCS technicians determined best for his soil.
Date: July 3, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel F., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Strip Dump Development

Photograph of a strip dump that is being developed into a very good wildlife area. The locust on the spoil pile and fish in the pit area. The Senator, Robert S. Kerr, is rapidly carrying out the plan he and SCS technicians determined best for his soil.
Date: July 3, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel F., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hay Crimper In Action

Photograph of a hay crimper in action. The stems of the alfalfa are crushed about 1 inch apart. This allows the moisture to escape which permits quick curing. Using this machine alfalfa can be cut one day and baled the next day in dry weather.
Date: July 3, 1960
Creator: Davis, T. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Coring Machine Demonstration

Photograph of soil scientist Carter A. Steers demonstrating soil coring machine which was used in making soil survey for Dewey County. Good practice of stubble mulching.
Date: July 3, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Site No. 29, Wildhorse Creek.
Date: July 3, 1960
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Site No. 29, Wildhorse Creek.
Date: July 3, 1960
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Bottomland

Photograph of site No. 34, Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland in floodplan below structure.
Date: July 3, 1960
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass

Photograph of Bermuda grass.
Date: July 3, 1956
Creator: Gamble, Maurice D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Corn Growing on Dennis Silt Loam

Photograph of Conservation Cropping Systems. Corn growing on Dennis silt loam soil following cover crop of small grain and vetch. Thw hundred pounds of 5-10-5 used at planting time. Estimated yield 85 bushels per acre.
Date: July 3, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Crop Residue Management Showing Stubble on Ground

Photograph of "Stubble on ground after tandem disc has cut it down and mixed it with the soil."
Date: July 3, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Crop Stubble Management

a tandem disk being used to cut down the stubble and incorporate it into the top soil immediately following harvest. This method mulches soil and reduces evaporation and runnoff. Soil Conservation Service established waterways on this farm this year.
Date: July 3, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of crop residue management. Discing down crop stubble and incorporating it into the top soil to reduce evaporation and runoff. Soil Conservation program began in 1948. OK-308-3.
Date: July 3, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History