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Lead-Zinc Mining--Evaluation of Plantings
Photograph of the area around the Eagle-Pichers Mine, Picher, Oklahoma. The view is facing east from the southwest portion of the planting area (field # 4). Intermediate wheatgrass planted in late September, 1966. The left row was fertilized with 400 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer and the right row with 200 pounds of the same at planting time. OK-2767-5.
Date:
May 24, 1967
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of W. B. Close (left) and V.B. Ellis (right) showing that grass has grown well over 5 feet in the 84 days since it was planted. Close is a neighbor of Ellis’ who has had blue panic grass on his own land and was quite influential in getting Ellis to plant his grass. (See TX-48-717-A). TX-48-717-B.
Date:
July 24, 1953
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph that follows from Okla-456-A. Shows good pine reproduction in 50-acre area which was release cut in August 1950. Openings were created by girdling all oak six or more inches in diameter and by cutting or deadening smaller hardwood and brush. Pine trees are shortleaf and Loblolly. All pine growth is from natural reseeding. Alvin E. Howard, project conservationist, is examining pine reproduction. Camera postition marked by upright metal pipe painted yellow. Picture taken in center of Unit 360-A. Okla-456-B.
Date:
July 24, 1951
Creator:
Tompkins, Gordon
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of pine growth. This picture follows OK-457-A showing good pine reproduction in 50-acre area which was release cut in August 1950. Removal of overstory allowed sufficient light for pine seedling growth. All pine growth is from natural reseeding. Dead brush in foreground is post oak which was deadened or cut in August 1950. Large oaks were girdled. Pines are shortleaf and loblolly. Alvin E. Howard, project conservationist, inspects pine growth. Camera position marked by upright metal pipe painted yellow. Picture taken in center of Unit 360-A.
Date:
July 24, 1951
Creator:
Tompkins, Gordon
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of strip crop. 4 rows of guar and 4 rows cotton. Shelterbelt south. OK-143-8.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
McBride, J. B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of pasture improvement. In 1943 and 1944, one ton of lime and 250 pounds per acre of super-phosphate were applied each yearf. Hop, Persian and white Dutch clover were seeded on old Bermuda grass pasture in 1943 and since that time considerable Dallis grass has volunteered. The 30 acre pasture is now carrying 2 cows per acre year round. Soil Conservation Service technicians Hal E. Townsend, left, and J. V. Rabb, right.
Date:
April 24, 1946
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control
Photograph of Range seeding: This area was “pitted” on March 10 and planted on March 24, 1949 to Sideoats and Lehmann lovegrass. TX-46, 006.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Fenner, O. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Exhibitions and Presentations
Photograph of a living herbarium at the State Fair of Oklahoma prepared by members and chapters of the Soil Conservation Society of America—the Central Oklahoma Chapter of Oklahoma City, Northeast Oklahoma Chapter of Claremore and the South Central Chapter of Ardmore in cooperation with the Oklahoma Seedmen Association and the State Fair Association. The exhibit is comprised of tall, mid- and short native grasses, with forbs and legumes common to central Oklahoma. Widespread interest was exhibited in this project. It is estimated that 15,000 to 20,000 people viewed the exhibit. It is planned that the exhibit will be permanent and will be used for identification purposes by such groups as garden clubs, 4-H and Future Farmers of America [FFA] clubs. Training of service personnel acted as guides, answering many questions pertinent to the widespread application of the soil conservation program in Oklahoma. OK-160-2.
Date:
September 24, 1955
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Beaver Dam Construction
Photograph of a dam constructed by beavers. Section of this dam was broken and beavers repaired it soon after. Photo was submitted for possible use in the Water for America Exhibit.
Date:
May 24, 1960
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Geologic Erosion in Native Pasture
Photograph of a close-up of geologic erosion in native pasture which is underlain with a heavy concentration of alkali. Stillwater Project, Garber Camp
Date:
May 24, 1938
Creator:
Weaver, E. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Control Benefits
Photograph of Mill Creek cattle feed pens built on sloping land with irrigated land in background. Irrigation project was possible because of the protection afforded by 4 floodwater retarding structures on upper end of Mill Creek. Ensilage, alfalfa, barley, and grain sorghum are grown for feed. Sugar drip cans made 50 tons of ensilage per acre with 2 cuttings. The crop was heavily fertilized and irrigated from deep wells. Feed pens have a capacity of 1500 to 2000 head.
Date:
April 24, 1961
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Benefits of Washita River and Mill Creek Watershed Projects
Photograph of an irrigation project made possible because of protection afforded by 4 floodwater retarding structures on upper end of Mill Creek. Ensilage, alfalfa, barley, and grain sorghum are grown for feed. Sugar drip cans made 50 tons of ensilage per acre with 2 cuttings. The crop was heavily fertilized and irrigated from deep wells. Feed pens have a capacity of 1500 to 2000 head.
Date:
April 24, 1961
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Standing Water
Photograph of water standing in listed ridges in strip cropped field with oats and listed feed. This picture was taken shortley after a heavy downpour.
Date:
July 24, 1937
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Geologic Erosion in Native Pasture
Photograph of a close-up showing geologic erosion in native pasture which is underlain with a heavy concentration of alkali. Stillwater Project.
Date:
May 24, 1938
Creator:
Weaver, E. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bass Caught at Land Utilization Lake
Photograph of Large mouth Bass caught on artificial lure at L.U. Lake, northwest of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Lake was stocked 2 years ago and has revealed by an examination of their scales, both the fish are under 2 years old. Bass on left weighed 2.5 lbs and the one on the right weighed 3 lbs. Both ere caught 18 months after the pond was stocked.
Date:
March 24, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Forestry. Proper Planting of Pine Seedling
Photograph of Norman Smola, SCS Forester showing the proper method for planting pine seedling.
Date:
February 24, 1971
Creator:
Smola, Ron
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Forestry
Photograph of how soils dictate what trees grow and how well they grow. Soil Conservation Service has soils maps on all land in the RC&D Project area and these soils have been rated for tree suitability and growth
Date:
August 24, 1971
Creator:
Smith, James E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Forestry. Examining Pines.
Photograph of Norman Smola, Forester, examining age and rate of growth of pine. This information is basic for woodland management.
Date:
August 24, 1971
Creator:
Smith, James E.
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
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
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 how Alyce Clover branches after grazing. TX-165-2.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
Huckabee, DeWitt
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
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