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Burning Range Land
Photograph of a rangeland that is on fire. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Burning range land in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.”
Date:
March 24, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Two UNIDENTIFIED Men Controlling A Grass Fire With Portable Fire-Fighting Equipment
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men controlling a grass fire with portable fire-fighting units. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Controlling grass fire with portable fire-fighting units on Western Oklahoma range land.”
Date:
March 24, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flooded County Road Near Tucker, Oklahoma
Photograph of a flooded county road near Tucker, which has been blocked for 30 days due to poor drainage. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flooding. County road blocked by high water. This road has been blocked for 30 days and the water on both sides of the road has not drained or evaporated for 2 years. Cowpeas planted for a green pea crop have been drowned out. Approximately 400 acres of 5 farms affected by water as seen in photograph. Individual farmer can’t do anything successfully about draining his land unless a master drainage plan is developed. Group drainage is needed. Soil units 9 and 15.”
Date:
July 24, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Little Deep Fork Creek At Flood Stage
Photograph of the Little Deep Fork Creek at flood stage after from 4.4 to 7 inches of rain fell. Four houses on the left and four mailboxes are shown being flooded out by rising waters. Floodwaters completely cover the road in front of the homes. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Floodwaters of Little Deep Fork inundated hundreds of acres of growing crops after from 4.4 to 7 inches of rain fell within the watershed. Soil already was soaked. More than $100,000 worth of bridges were washed out. One 115 ft. bridge will cost $12,000. Wheat, alfalfa and other crops about ready for harvester were a total loss. Levees 8’ high were destroyed. It was a record flood.”
Date:
July 24, 1958
Creator:
Hamilton, Tom
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washed Out Bridge on the Finn Creek Watershed West of Wayne
Photograph of a washed out bridge on the Finn Creek Watershed west of Wayne. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Bridge washed out west of Wayne during May 10-11 rainstorm. Part of span may be seen on bank across stream.”
Date:
May 24, 1950
Creator:
Jenkins, Tarleton A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Living Exhibit: Oklahoma Native Grassland Plants Sign
Photograph of a scene at the Living Exhibit: Oklahoma Native Grassland Plants during the Oklahoma State Fair.
Date:
September 24, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, Maurice D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Living Exhibit: Oklahoma Native Grassland Plants Sign
Photograph of a scene at the Living Exhibit: Oklahoma Native Grassland Plants during the Oklahoma State Fair.
Date:
September 24, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, Maurice D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of slickspot. Typical slickspot as found in a loamy, red clay prairie site. [Some text too faded]. OK-785-11.
Date:
July 24, 1958
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of how Alyce Clover branches after grazing. TX-165-2.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
Huckabee, DeWitt
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of W. L. Hansford holding a bunch of button clover. This clover is in excellent condition and is producing an abundant seed crop. Hansford plans to gather seed from this pasture. OK-42-11.
Date:
May 24, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of a rolling flint land in solid stand of orchard grass. AR. 61-478
Date:
April 24, 1950
Creator:
Millard, T.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of a close-up of Angleton grass that has been grazed properly. Note even the grazing of the grass. TX-163-1.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
Huckabee, DeWitt
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of a combination seed huller, scarifier, cleaner and grader. This machine was operated at about 1200 rpm with a 3 to 5 horsepower gasoline motor and cleaned at the rate of 1000 pounds of cleaned seed per day. The loss in weight from unhulled, unscarified seed from the grain operator varied from 15% to 35% in weight where average loss was 25%. AR-D25-31.
Date:
September 24, 1942
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of combining hubam clover from windrows. John Mulkay is the combine operator. Mr. P. B. Barry estimates that the 6 acre lot will yield about 550 pounds of seed per acre. TX-43, 168.
Date:
July 24, 1945
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Watersheds
Photograph of Watershed--Washita, OK. Completed in 1960. The lake is now at the permanent water level. It is stocked with fish. Structure has an excellent cover with Bermuda grass. OK-1346-5.
Date:
May 24, 1961
Creator:
Leonard, Claude M.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Floodwaters from the Little deep Fork Creek inundated many hundreds of acres of productive bottomlands and much damage was done to growing crops--wheat, oats, alfalfa--about ready for harvest. Damage to country roads and bridges exceeded $100,000. One bridge, 115 feet long, will cost $18,000 to replace another 88 foot bridge will cost $12,000. Levees 8' high were destroyed by the record breaking flood. OK-706-2.
Date:
July 24, 1958
Creator:
Hamilton, Tom
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of floodwater damage, vicinity of Stillwater. OK-478-1.
Date:
May 24, 1957
Creator:
Holden, Harold
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of plant materials. Flood prevention. Unidentified rush or reed growing on bermuda in shallow water. It seems to be controlling wave action damage. OK-1440-6.
Date:
August 24, 1961
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a watershed area. The Double Creek Site # 4. Land use changed from a native pasture to tame the flood pool area. Native grasses were killed in 1957 due to high water after which it was sodded with common bermuda. OK-1601-4
Date:
October 24, 1961
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a watershed area. The Double Creek Site # 4. Land use changed from a native pasture to tame the flood pool area. Native grasses were killed in 1957 due to high water after which it was sodded with common bermuda. OK-1601-3.
Date:
October 24, 1961
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a diagram showing a section of a typical floodwater retarding structure.
Date:
October 24, 1957
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the watershed, Double Creek, Site No. 4. Land use changed from native pasture to [unclear] in the flood pool area. Native grasses were killed in 1957 due to high water after which was sodded with cotton [?] Bermuda grass. Seen in the photo is Mr. Walter Sears standing in the native grass with the tame grass in the background. OK-1601-5.
Date:
October 24, 1961
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of the Cherokee Experiment Station, Cherokee, OK. HQ shown in the background. More than 300 farmers and agricultural workers at the Field day, May 24 (1962). Two treatments are applied to wheat as shown in the foreground. Average yields of wheat "cleaned" tilled continuous wheat without nitrogen is 41.2 bushels per acre. Stubble mulched continuous wheat with 40 pounds. Nitrogen is 45.4 bushels per acre. OK-1724-1.
Date:
May 24, 1962
Creator:
Chance, R. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of a four inch square sod to placed in a phytometer. OK-1466-8.
Date:
September 24, 1961
Creator:
Hager, P. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History