Photograph of a view of a future erosion control dam site to control gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Views of the site of an erosion control dam below a waterway to be built later."

Photograph of backslope of finished pond, taken eight miles north of Arapaho from west side. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Back slope [sic] of finished pond, taken from west side. Should show slope and tracks of machine on back slope [sic]."

Photograph of the lower section of waterway to be constructed in the winter of 1952. A natural drain or waterway is in the foreground while a few backgrounds are visible in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of lower section of waterway to be constructed this winter. The dam in the foreground, and others like it below, were built to reduce gullying in this natural drain. They will be removed and the waterway flattened to about 100 feet bottom width."

Photograph of the lower section of waterway to be constructed in the winter of 1952. A natural drain or waterway is in the foreground while a few backgrounds are visible in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of lower section of waterway to be constructed this winter. The dam in the foreground, and others like it below, were built to reduce gullying in this natural drain. They will be removed and the waterway flattened to about 100 feet bottom width."

Photograph of site of upper end of the same waterway as in Okla-10-666-A. The brush seen in the photograph will be removed to allow for the proper shaping of the waterway. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of upper end of the same waterway as in Okla-10-666-A. The brush will be removed to allow for the proper shaping of the waterway."

Photograph of Jan Vaniman, SCS clerk, holds Blue panicum grass planted by Clyde Hardy in June 1952, which was missed by the combine. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Blue panicum grass planted in June, 1952. Hardy combined $50 worth of seed per acre August 30, and didn't get more than half the crop because a strong wind had shattered it. Jan Vaniman, SCS clerk, holds a plant missed by the combine."

Photograph of the site of the lower end of another waterway. This particular waterway features a deep canyon, seen running along the center of this photograph. A farmhouse and a couple of buildings are located in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of the lower end of another waterway (to be shaped in drain to the left). An erosion control dam will be constructed across the deep canyon below (about where the first tree is seen) to stabilize the end of the waterway."

Photograph of a waterway after it was shaped, worked down, and planted to wheat for temporary protection. The waterway will be sodded to Bermuda in the spring. A few building are visible in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Looking down waterway after it was shaped and worked down. Now planted to wheat for temporary protection. Will be plowed up and planted to Bermudagrass in spring. This is area where dams were formerly built in an unsuccessful attempt to control the gully through the field."

Photograph of a view of a future erosion control dam site to control gully. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Views of the site of an erosion control dam below a waterway to be built later.”

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."

Photograph of top soil being stockpiled below dam site for farm pond. A bulldozer sits on top of the hill alongside three UNIDENTIFED men. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Top soil is stockpiled below dam site. Is to be carried up back of fill after last dressing of backslope and top."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar doing dressing back dirt eight feet to increase dirt one to two foot increase elsewhere on this farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Showing last trip [sic] lengthwise and prior to dressing back 8’ of fill for each 1 to 2 foot increase in height. (Fill is now approximately 6’ below finish elevation for pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction for a farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction. Note track approximately 6' from last dressing."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction for a farm pond. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Dressing top to spread soil in layers for compaction. Note track approximately 6’ from last dressing.”

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a caterpillar making a return trip dressing dirt closer to the back edge. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Return trip. Nearer back edge tracks approx. 2' closer to back edge."

Photograph of UNIDENTIFIED man in a bulldozer dressing and compacting backslope by climbing back slope. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dressing and compacting back slope [sic] by climbing back slope [sic]. This is done for each 6' increase in height."

Photograph of A. A. Boren with sacked seed of Kentucky 31 fescue.

Photograph of a hay barn derived from a Quonset hut—concrete foundation and floor. Steel frame. Galvanized corrugated iron covering. An excellent long-lived structure. OK-10-658.

Photograph of grassland in Hugo, Oklahoma. Compatibility Land Class VI, 24-C GP. Slight erosion. Native grass rangelend. Range Condition Class--Good. Range conservation practices used for improvement. Controlled grazing of proper stocking. No burning. Futher recommendations: seeding with King's Ranch Bluestem. Carrying capactiy: 15 to 20 acres per animal unit through a 7 month long normal grazing season. OK-10-654.

Photograph of grazing cows; native grass rangeland. Range class--Excellent condition of Blackland Prairie Site. Land Compatibility Class I. 5 GP [= Gravel, Poorly graded**] Slight erosion. Carrying capacity 25 head of mature beef stock on 100 acres early spring to lae summer. Range conservation measures practiced, controlled grazing, no burning, phosphate application. This native grassland has received good treatment throughout the years from previous owners. OK-10-655 ** from the Unified Soil Classification System: USCS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Soil_Classification_System and https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a614144.pdf and https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/np215/Food%20security%20talk%20inputs%20Lunch%203-15-11.pdf.

Photograph of the rapid growth of pine trees following release from hardwood overstory. Girdled hardwood falling with no damage to young pine. Hardwood sprouts are growing from some stumps but the pine has the lead. OK-10-457-C.

Photograph of showing the rapid growth of pine during the past 11 months. Notice the absence of hardwood. OK-10-456-2.

Photograph of the interplanting of pine trees. Carried out in 1942. Compare with OK-10-564-B to contrast the growth rate. The hardwood has been girdled since the last picture was taken. More rapid growth should be expected. OK-10-565-B.

Photograph of rapid growth of pine following release from hardwood overstory. Girdled hardwood falling with no damage to young pine. Hardwood sprouts are growing from stumps but pine has the lead. OK-10-457-C.