Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of deep mud cracks in recent deposition on Salt Creek flood plain. OK-522-8.
Date: July 17, 1957
Creator: Henbest, O. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of deep silt deposits on the Salt Creek flood plain. Note the fence posts almost coverede. The rate of deposition is so rapid that weeds cannot establish themselves on extensive areas of the flood plain in the lower half of this watershed. OK-522-9.
Date: July 17, 1957
Creator: Henbest, O. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History