Tamping Roller in Action

Caption says, "A-802 Compacting bottom and lower side slope of 200 ft. canal test section with tamping roller."
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tamping Roller Compacting Top of the Slope

Caption says, "A-803 Compacting top of slop of canal test section with tamping roller. No Auxiliary apparatus is necessary. Altus Project."
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tamping Roller and Partially Filled Carryall

Caption says, "A-804 Rolling slopes of canal bank on test section with tamping roller. Cables are attached from tractor and partly filled Carryall on bank to tractor and roller on slope to prevent slipping down hill. This method proved efficient. Altus Project."
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History