Aerial Shot of Deep Gully in Natural Draw in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of "Deep gully in natural draw in pasture that is to be controlled by water diversion, sloping and soddinf [sic]. See Okla-9112, 9113, and 9114."
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Proposed Farm Pond of Severely Gullied Natural Draw in Pasture in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of a proposed farm pond (center of photo) of severely gullied natural draw in pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of proposed farm pond (near center) of severely gullied natural draw in pasture. In center right is the Fred Lawson field (Okla-9112 through 9115) that is to be terraced."
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Strait Row Cultivated Field in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of "Aerial view of field planted in straight rows, that is to be terraced, contour tilled and operated under a system of conservation crop rotation. Gullied natural draw (left of center) will be sloped, sodded and protected by a diversion terrace." A UNIDENTIFED town is in the background and Lawson farmstead is on right side of mentioned field.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Strait Row Cultivated Field in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of "straight row cultivated field (Class III Land) to be terraced, contour tilled & systematically planted under a conservation crop rotation plan." A UNIDENTIFED town is in the background.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Beaver and Cow Creek Watershed Flood Damage

Photograph of sediment damage just after May flood on Beaver and Cow Creek Watersheds. This is on the highway between Duncan and Lawton, Okla.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Graham, E. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Beaver and Cow Creek Watershed Flood Damage

Photograph of sediment damage just after May flood on Beaver and Cow Creek Watersheds. This is on the highway between Duncan and Lawton, Okla.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Graham, E. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Grass Pasture

Photograph of second of a series of pictures of a 40-acre Bermuda grass pasture established in May and June, 1955 by sprigging and overseeded in July with 2 pounds of seed per acre. 100 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre was used during each operation. Pasture was not used until September 3, when the owner turned in 175 head of cattle. Over 300 animan-unit-month grazing has been taken from this pasture, with considerable forage ramaining for winter cover and use.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Sprigging

Photograph of bermuda sprigging on Site No. 5 Criner Creek floodwater retarding structure. Contractor, Tate and Son.
Date: May 2, 1960
Creator: Howell, T. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bermuda Sprigging on Criner Creek Structure

Photograph of Bermuda sprigging operation on Site No. 5 Criner Creek floodwater retarding structure. Contractor, Tate and Son.
Date: May 2, 1960
Creator: Howell, T. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bindweed

Photograph of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it received enough moisture to encourage growth. If not contolled it will spread rapidly into the ajoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and can be controlled only by constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases.
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Biology

Photograph of fish population being made by Biologist of Okla. Wildlife Comm. [Oklahoma Wildlife Commission], as part of an overall plan developed by SCS technicians.
Date: February 2, 1973
Creator: Oklahoma. Wildlife Conservation Commission.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bird Nest Creek Flood

Photograph of a farmland field inundated with water from the nearby Bird Nest Creek after a flood. A house or a barn is covered by floodwater in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood. Farmland inundated by water adjacent to Bird Nest Creek, due to lack of channel capacity.”
Date: October 2, 1959
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bird Nest Creek Flood

Photograph of a farmland field inundated with water from the nearby Bird Nest Creek after a flood. A house or a barn is covered by floodwater in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Flood. Farmland inundated by water adjacent to Bird Nest Creek, due to lack of channel capacity."
Date: October 2, 1959
Creator: Baggett, Beryl
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A Brushy Area Plowed With 48-inch Disc

Photograph of a brushy field plowed with a 48-inch disc, cut to a depth of 14 to 18 inches, left very little green brush remaining in area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Area of brush plowed with a 48" disc. Cutting to a depth of 14 to 18 in. Very little green brush left after plowing."
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle

Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, Maurice D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle

Photograph of cattle on the Dowdy and Clauswitz Farm.
Date: November 2, 1955
Creator: Gamble, Maurice D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Channel Cutting Washita River

Photograph of Washita River channel cutting 2 miles northwest of Pauls Valley, Okla. It has been estimated that 2500 acres of valuable Washita River bottom land has fallen in the river channel due to severe cutting during the past 20 years.
Date: July 2, 1955
Creator: Graham, E. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Charles L. Lee Pasture Management

Photograph of Charles L. Lee, SCD board chair, and E. S. Cordell checking growth of KR bluestem planted in Johnson grass to control erosion. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Lee, SCD board chairman, and SCS Technician, E. S. Cordell check growth of KR bluestem planted in Johnson grass on this "break" to control erosion and prevent washing of soils onto Wheatland at bottom."
Date: July 2, 1953
Creator: Fox, Lester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cleared and Seeded

Photograph of land that timber was cleared in 1956. Seeded to fescue and leaking clover in fall of 1956.
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Close-Up of A Bindweed Plant Area

Photograph of a close-up shot of a bindweed plant area at the edge of a wheat field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it receives enough moisture to encourage growth. If not controlled it will spread rapidly into the adjoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Close-Up of A Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Area In A Wheat Field

Photograph of a close-up shot of a partially killed bindweed plant area in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area in wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date: August 2, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education

Photograph of Lincoln Elementary third grade students on a bus on a conservation tour. OK-4285-5.
Date: May 2, 1971
Creator: Donahoo, Don D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Conservation Rotation Hay & Pasture with Cattle Grazing in Pasture

Photograph of a herd of 112 cattle grazing on a pasture consisting of Blackwell switchgrass and sweetclover planted on 75 acres of land. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Conservation Rotation Hay & Pasture. Blackwell Switchgrass. Mr. Brown planted a mixture of 3 lbs. Blackwell Switchgrass and 2 lbs. Sweet clover March 1957 on 75 acres of Class III land. On Mar. 1 he started grazing 80 head of steers in this field and grazed until May 20. Returned the 80 head to graze July 15 to Oct. 25 or total of 182 days total gain 28, 500 lbs. This shows same field July 2, 1959 with 96 big cattle and 16 calves have been grazing since June 1. Brown plans to graze until Aug. 1 then rest to get good regrowth and will return [the] Oct. 1 until sold.”
Date: July 2, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Constructing an Erosion Control Dam

Photograph of Kent Kirkpatrick and Ronnie Spangler constructing an erosion control dam with pipe for principal spillway.
Date: December 2, 1959
Creator: Hamill, Dan
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History