Blackberry Crop Growing on Contour/Duncan Project

Photograph of "Blackberries in bloom planted on contour on hilltop land utilized as a cash crop."
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Civilian Conservation Corps

Photograph of one of the occasional occurences of CCC boys engaged in Soil Conservation Services [SCS] work. The men are unloading the truck of excess weight which caused it to bog down in a small gulley. Others are hitching on a chain to another truck which will help to pull it out. OK-6318.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of one of the occasional occurences of CCC workers engaged in Soil Conservation Services [SCS] work. The men are unloading the truck of excess weight which caused it to bog down in a small gulley. Others are hitching on a chain to another truck which will help to pull it out. OK-6318.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mixed Beef and Dairy Cattle Grazing on Contour Furrowed Buffalograss Pasture

Photograph of "Mixed herd of beef and dairy cattle grazing on contour furrowed buffalo grass pasture."
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Two UNIDENTIFED Farmers Plowing Up Contour Ridges to Spread Bermuda/Duncan Project

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED farmers using horse drawn equipment plowing up contour ridges in an attempt to spread Bermuda planted the previous year. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Plowing up contour ridges in an effort to spread Bermuda which was planted last year.”
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Farmer Listing on Contour in Terraced Field in Preparation For Planting His Cotton/Duncan Project

Photograph of a UNIDENTIFED farmer listing on contour in terraced field in preparation for planting his cotton. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Farmer listing on contour in terraced field in preparation for planting his cotton."
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Angus Cows on Rye and Vetch

Photograph of six Angus cows in a field of vetch and rye. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Angus cows on third year vetch and rye."
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Seeding Grass on Terraced Land

Photograph of Mr. Atchison makin his third seediing of native grass mixture on land cultivated first in 1926 and out of cultivation 5 years. Field once terraced by CCC. Atchison owns 200 acres and leases 100 acres. He is changing his farm system from row crops to grass with cattle. Land is head of Rush Creek drainage area.
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

New Reservoir

Photograph of a new reservoir on Mr. Huff's farm just completed. Water about 5 feet deep, will fill in with 2 feet of top. Will be used for livestock water and fish production.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Horttor, Irwin
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a waterway. Bermudagrassed waterway designed to carry disposal water from terraced Class III land. OK-247-11.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a reservoir on J. H. Huff’s farm that was just completed. The water measured approximately 5 feet deep and will be filled within 2 feet of the top. It will be used for livestock water and fish production. OK-277-3.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Horttor, Irwin
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a waterway. Bermudagrassed waterway designed to carry disposal water from terraced Class III land. OK-247-12.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a waterway. Bermuda-grass waterway on wheat land, Class III, showing terraced outlets. This farm is under agreement with the Soil Conservation Service {SCS]. OK-247-1.
Date: April 12, 1956
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Loblolly Pine Trees on Strip Mine Dumps

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing in front of a small grove of Loblolly pine trees growing on strip mine dumps. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Loblolly pine on strip mine dumps. Note cover of pine needles and self pruning."
Date: April 12, 1958
Creator: Moreland, J. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Loblolly Pine Trees on Strip Mine Dumps

Photograph of Loblolly pine trees growing on a strip mine dumps. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Loblolly pine on strip mine dumps. Note cover of pine needles and self pruning."
Date: April 12, 1958
Creator: Moreland, J. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Gully Control Structure

Photograph of view from below on location of a gully control structure to be built. Series
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Wall, R. N.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of completed water storage facility. 15 foot diameter, 15-gage corrugated metal sides, concrete bottom and curb with overflow pipe. OK-1381-7.
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Hall, Joe B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watershed Planning and Construction

Photograph of Squaw Creek channel. General view near lower channel showing crossing and curve in channel. Curve section to be studied for undercutting. Side slopes to be vegetated with Bermuda grass. OK-3031-8.
Date: April 12, 1968
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History