Photograph of alternate strips in wheat showing effects on growth of plants when one side of the fertilizer drill stopped up, whereas the other side was drilling fertilizer at the rate of 80 lbs. 0-45-0 per acre. A few buildings are barely visible in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Alternate strips in wheat showing effects on growth of plants when one side of the fertilizer drill stopped up, whereas the other side was drilling fertilizer at the rate of 80 lbs. 0-45-0 per acre."

Photograph of alternate strips in wheat showing effects on growth of plants when one side of the fertilizer drill stopped up, whereas the other side was drilling fertilizer at the rate of 80 lbs. 0-45-0 per acre. A few buildings are barely visible in the background of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Alternate strips in wheat showing effects on growth of plants when one side of the fertilizer drill stopped up, whereas the other side was drilling fertilizer at the rate of 80 lbs. 0-45-0 per acre."

Photograph of a one-year-old planting of trees on the north side of farmstead to be used as a shelter belt. Two rows on the left are Chinese elm with with one row of cedar in row to the right. OK-229-7.

Photograph of Vetch planted for cover crop and green manure soil building crop; 8-10 inches of growth present. McClain silty clay loam soil (4Ha).

Photograph of Indiangrass, planted in March 1949, which has been harvested twice for seed. A. W. Shoup, gets early spring grazing, harvests seed on October. He pulls the cattle off about May 1 to make a good seed crop. From five acres of Indiangrass, Shoup took 131 pounds of re-cleaned seed in October, 1949, and 490 pounds in October, 1950. The Indian grass was preseeded for five years by vetch and small grain (oats and rye). From left are Bill Haiser and E.E. McAllester, Soil Conservation Service technicians. III - 5CT. TX-47, 505.

Photograph of a waterway. This waterway was seeded on March, 1951, to King Ranch bluestem and Indian grass. From the left are E.E. McAlister and Bill Heizer, Soil Conservation Service [SCS] technicians. V – 20P. TX-47, 497-A.

Photograph of buffalo grazing on Boulder Ridge range site in excellent condition. The animals do not receive any feed. Photo taken about three miles west of headquarters, south of road, looking to the east.

Photograph of Allen Evans on rod. McGlamary on level. Surveying for irrigation project. Washita River bottom.

Photograph of buffalo grazing on Boulder Ridge range site in excellent condition. The animals do not receive any feed. Photo taken about three miles west of headquarters, south of road, looking to the east.

Photograph of Wichita Mtns. Wildlife Refuge entrance sign at Cache Gate. Note sign at bottom refering to Comanche County SWCD.

Photograph of Harvesting Bermuda grass roots. Harvesting Bermuda grass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on the Chigley-Sandy Creek Watershed. Area selected for root harvest is free from weeds, excessive top growth, debris and rocks that would interfere with sodding operations. Tight soil is not too good for harvesting roots, as more work is needed to remove them from the soil. Chester Fry, Range Conservationist, is operating the equipment. OK-214-1.

Photograph of harvesting Bermuda grass roots. Harvesting Bermuda grass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on the Chigley-Sandy Creek Watershed. Windrow roots immediately with a side delivery rake or other suitable farm equipment. Roots should be loaded within 30 minutes after freeing from the soil to prevent excessive exposure to the sun and wind. OK-227-10.

Photograph of harvesting Bermuda grass roots. Harvesting Bermuda grass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on the Chigley-Sandy Creek Watershed. Windrow roots immediately with a side delivery rake or other suitable farm equipment. Roots should be loaded within 30 minutes after freeing from the soil to prevent excessive exposure to the sun and wind. OK-227-9.

Photograph of harvesting Bermuda grass roots. Harvesting Bermuda grass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on the Chigley-Sandy Creek Watershed. Area selected for root harvest is free from weeds, excessive top growth, debris and rocks that would interfere with sodding operations. Tight soil is not too good for harvesting roots, as more work is needed to remove roots from the soil. Working the field in narrow strips. First time over the area, chisels should not be set too deep. With each trip go deeper until roots come to the surface freely. Avoid harvesting weak rhizomes from old sod, bound or overgrazed areas. OK-227-7.

Photograph of harvesting Bermudagrass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on Chigley-Sandy Creek watershed. Windrow roots immediately with a side delivery rake or other suitable farm equipment. Roots should be loaded within 30 minutes after freeing from the soil, to prevent excessive exposure to the sun and wind.

Photograph of Harvesting bermudagrass roots for sodding flood retardation structure on Chigley-Sandy Creek watershed. Area selected for root harvest is free from weeds, escessive top-growth, debris and rocks that would interfere with sodding operations. Tight soil is not too good for harvesting roots, as more work is needed to remove roots from the soil. Work the field in narrow strips. First time over the area, chisels should not be set too deep. Each trip go deeper until roots come to surface freely. Avoid harvesting weak rhizomes from old sod bound or overgrazed areas.

Photograph of an automatic Bermudagrass sprigging machine (one row 3 point hookup) planting Bermudagrass on outside spillway cut. Sodding equipmant must be anchored to the truck or tractor on top cut or dam. One of the problems connected with this operation is getting grass planted at sufficent depth to prevent loss of roots from excessive drying. Anchor cable length is adjusted for each trip. Work being done under contract.

Photograph of water being applied after sodding. Furrows were left to hold water. Water is being supplied by an irrigation pump and a 2-inch fire hose. A half inch of water applied following sodding assures a better stand, especially during periods of high wind. A sprinkler irrigation system can also be used effectively.

Photograph of severe sheet and gully erosion on farm land damaged by wind and water. This farm is adjoined by two sub-marginal tracts on the east, west and north that are owned by the Cheyenne Land Utilization [L.U.] Project. OK-8728.

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker using a crane and excavator to relocate a drainage ditch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Relocating drainage ditch."

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED worker using a crane and excavator to dump dirt into a pile. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Showing original dark soil being dug from under 7 ½" of deposition."

Photograph of Mr. & Mrs Bill Passons, 2 miles N. of Trousdale Bratcher Farm. Mrs. Passons is Mr. Bratcher's sister. Recreation in the form of fishing on Sitte # 6, Salt Creek. OK-2755-3.

Photograph of irrigation well. 7 sand points connected by manifold. Centrigugal pump (self-priming). Well pumps 570 g. p. m. at 1800 R. P. M. Sand points set on Red beds at 29 feet.

Photograph of Stillwater Project showing runoff water stored in lister furrows abut four hours after rain storm. Terraced field contour listed in the fall.