Marion Riddle's Farm Pasture Before Improvement

Photograph of in progress pasture improvement on the Marion Riddle farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Marion Riddle breaking land with mules and walking turning plow for Bermudagrass sprigging. Plans to apply lime and fertilizer."
Date: April 17, 1968
Creator: Banks, Herbert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rabbit Traps Made of Logs

Photograph of rabbit traps made of logs. Hundreds of traps of this type were used last winter for commercial rabbit trapping. Manhy of the farmers depend heavily on the income derived from rabbit trapping. The rabbits sold for 10 cents each. Dr. Lafaye caught over 300 rabbits before Christmas.
Date: April 21, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Farm Pond

Photograph of a panorama showing a large farm pond completely filled with water. This panorama is to be placed in series Okla-5320 - 5321, which show the pond site and dam under construction.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Natural Drainage

Photograph of water running in a natural drainage in a well-sodded pasture. This was taken during a hard rain. The water in the grass is running clear showing very little, if any, silt is being carried by this water coming from a good sod. About an inch of rain fell in half an hour prior to the taking of this picture.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Overfall at a Gully Head

Photograph of an overfall at a gully head which will be treated. The banks will be sloped and a wire basket check will be installed and Bermuda will be sodded. This is to be followed with later pictures. Stigler Project.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Overfall is Small Pasture

Photograph of of an overfall in s small pasture gully showing how the water tends to cut in soil unprotected by vegetation. This pasture is coverd with a good sod and the water running off is clear, almost free of silt. An inch of rain fell in half an hour just prior to the taking of this picture.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stigler Project, Terrace Outlet Channel

Photograph taken in the rain shortly after an inch of water fell in half an hour, this picture shows a terrace outlet channel emptying onto a good pasture sod. It is evident how the water is spread out and allowed to filter away with no erosion or cutting effects.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Falling Over a Farm Pond Dam

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man watch water falling over a farm pond dam caused by both excess rainfall and not having an adequate spillway. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Water fulling over a farm pond dam. An adequate spillway was not provided for the dam and excess water must of necessity flow over the crest. The dam is cutting and will eventually be ruined. This picture was taken in the rain immediately after an inch of water had fallen in half an hour."
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Falling Over a Large Pond Dam

Photograph of water falling over a large pond dam. An adequate spillway was not provided for this dam and excess water must flow over the crest. The dam is cutting and will eventually be ruined. This picture was taken in the rain immediately after an inch of water had fallen in one half hour.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Runoff on Good Pasture Sod

Photograph of water running off onto good pasture sod. This runoff is the result of one inch rain in half an hour. The water spread out as it filters through the grasws. No erosion or cutting results.
Date: April 20, 1937
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History