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Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph that follows up from OK-9233. This photo shows growth of trees since before the picture was made. Soil Conservation Service {SCS] technicians E. J. Hayes and N.E. Rowley are in the photo. OK-9233-B.
Date:
August 11, 1949
Creator:
Hart, James
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of vertical section of cover on plot 14B. Little bluestem in excellent condition in the cross timbers showing 100% coverage of the soil by grass and leaf litter between the living plants. Raindrops cannot strike the ground directly through cover like this. TX-47, 362.
Date:
October 11, 1949
Creator:
Osborn, Dan
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of E. B. Keng and William Jones, Soil Conservation Service {SCS] technicians, with Bob Gulley (Gillis’ son-in-law who lives on the ranch) examining field plantings of slender grama that has been out four times this year for seed production on Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control. TX-45, 912.
Date:
August 11, 1949
Creator:
Hartman, H. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Roadside Erosion Control
Photograph of Severe gullying of roadside channels has been halted by sloping and sodding the banks and sodding the slopes to Bermuda grass. Work completed last part of June, 1940. Roadsides are now being utilized for terrace outlet channels. When work was started, the gullies on each side of the road were cutting back into the fields and damaging the fence. Yukon Camp.
Date:
October 11, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of part of a 30 acre field retired from cultivation and seeded in sorghum stubble to weeping lovegrass the last of March 1945. In July of this year Mr. Burt Yowell harvested 100 pounds of seed from part of the field. The lovegrass was grazed in the winter of 1945 and part of the summer of 1946. OK-90908.
Date:
September 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Diversion Dam
Photograph of the head gate of a diversion dam, for irrigation, across Buffalo Creek on Ed George's farm.
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Gully Damaged Caused By Unprotected Terrace Outlet Channel
Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in a gully caused by unprotected terrace outlet. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Gully along fence row is the result of unprotected terrace outlet channel and will be sloped and sodded to Bermuda for erosion control. Terraces will be extended across channel to divert all runoff out of gully & into adjoining pasture and the fence will be relocated."
Date:
November 11, 1943
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Roadside Erosion Control Project Site
Photograph of a roadside erosion control project site. The road is to be resectoned and the waterway will be prepared to carry both roadside water and the excess from terraced land. To be followd with later pictures. Chickasha Project, Yukon Camp.
Date:
October 11, 1941
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ladino Clover
Photograph of Ladino clover planted, September 1944 at a rate of 5 pounds per acre, fertilized with 300 pounds phosphate per acre. Is being saved for seed. OK-9187.
Date:
July 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of roadside erosion control. Severe gullying of roadside channels has been halted by sloping and then soding the banks and slopes with Bermuda grass. Work completed las tpart of June 1940. Roadsides are now being utilized for terrace outlet channels. When work was started, the gullies on each side of the road were cutting back into the fields and damaging the fences. OK-6450-B.
Date:
October 11, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a conservation farmer's modern farm home. OK-9496.
Date:
April 11, 1947
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph showing a rear view of a 30 inch sweep machine. This machine is a Dampster No. 101 which has been worked over by the station. The sweeps are Ra-dex made by I. F. Reed at the Alabama machinery laboratory. TX-45, 883.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of a solid field of Austrian winter peas for cover and soil improvement (Soil Types: 7x.). TX 42, 020.
Date:
May 11, 1945
Creator:
Mika, F. P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of a Threadleaf groundsel (Senecio longilobus) along a roadside. These are poisonous plants invasive on poor range. TX-45, 452.
Date:
May 11, 1949
Creator:
Rechenthin, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of contour cultivation on terraced field. Hegari and Red Top sorghum shocked with second growth showing wall. Terrace on the right is drilled on a countour to small grain. Terraces constructed in 1939 empty into Bermuda pasture. OK-8284.
Date:
October 11, 1941
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of white triodia (Triodia abescens) growing in a burrow ditch along a highway where it receives extra water. This grass is a palatable species adapted to low spots. TX-45, 453.
Date:
May 11, 1949
Creator:
Rechenthin, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Manure Spreading
Photograph of a horse drawn distributor used to spread chicken manure on oats. Dr. Weber spreads all his barnyard manure and chickenyard manure back on his fields.
Date:
April 11, 1947
Creator:
Reed, Louis
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Native Grass Pasture
Photograph of 2 year old growth of a native grass mixture seeded in denuded sand sagebrush range land at Elkhart, Kansas. The prominent grass in this view is sand lovegrass.
Date:
September 11, 1942
Creator:
Smith Jr., J. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on 20 Acre Improved Pasture
Photograph of cattle grazing on 20 acre improved pasture planted in October 1943. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cattle grazing 20 acre improved pasture planted October 1943. A mixture of alfalfa and created wheat grass was planted. Grazing in 1944 has been at the rate of one cow per acre for about six months." A barn, house, two windmills, and other buildings are in the photograph's distant background.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Hartman, M. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Part of Approximately 100 Acres on 480-Acre Farm That Have Been Too Wet to Grow a Crop for the Last 2 Years
Photograph of part of approximately 100 acres on 480-acre farm that have been too wet to grow a crop for the last 2 years. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Part of approximately 100 acres on 480-acre farm that have been too wet to grow a crop for the last 2 years. A complete drainage system planed by Soil Conservation Service technicians is being installed. Camera Station: Looking west of south in field east of farmstead. In line with southeast corner of barn and East side of the old house (in photo)."
Date:
July 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Too Wet to Grow a Crop
Photograph of part of approximately 100 acres on 480 acre farm that have been too wet to grow a crop for the last two years. A complete drainage system planned by Soil Conservation Service technicians is being installed. Camera Stations: Looking west of south in field east of farmstead. In line with SE corner of barn & side of old house in photo.
Date:
July 11, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Roger Gillis' Ranch
Photograph of E. B. Keng, Wm. Jones (SCS technician), and Bob Gulley (Gillis' son-in-law) examining slender grama on Roger Gillis' Ranch.
Date:
August 11, 1949
Creator:
Hartman, M. H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Diversion Dam
Photograph of a diversion dam, for irrigation, across Buffalo Creek on Ed George's farm.
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rear View of a Dampster No. 101 Thirty-Inch Sweep Machine on the Amarillo Experiment Station
Photograph of the rear view of a Dampster No. 101 thirty-inch sweep machine on the Amarillo Experiment Station. The back of the photograph states, "The rear view of a 30" sweep machine out of ground. This machine is a Dampster No. 101, which has been worked over by the station. The sweeps are Ra-dex, made by I. F. Reed, at the Alabama machinery laboratory."
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History