Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood damage to a county highway bridge on the Salt Fork of the Red River, west of Martha, OK. OK-296-12.
Date: May 31, 1956
Creator: Woodward, Grant
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Turkey Creek Flooding

Photograph of flood waters from Turkey Creek. Creek is highest since 1935.
Date: May 10, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

The "Little Skojer" Ditcher

Photograph of Mr. J.W. Rhoades operates the hydraulic controls and lifts the nose of the "Little Skojer" ditcher. Mr. Rhoades designed and built this original ditcher with parts from old farm equipment, an old electric refrigerator and washing machine and surplus war materials.
Date: May 15, 1947
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irish Potato Field

Photograph of irish potato field. Poor stand dude to poor land preparation and salty water. Potatoes are dying out in spots. SCS did not five assistance because water was too salty. Fourth year of irrigation.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of "Chunk" Reid spot-seeding and pitting native grasses. Note the excellent job of grass management.
Date: May 1, 1968
Creator: Mathiews, Jerry W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of "Chunk" Reid spot-seeding and pitting native grasses.
Date: May 1, 1968
Creator: Mathiews, Jerry
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Midland Bermudagrass being planted in the Spring of 1951. Second year growth is excellent. Farmer was offered $2200.00 for 3/4 of an acre. Soil Unit is 8-BR.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History