Livestock

Photograph of steers on cleared and controlled area of the East farm, Red Plains Experiment Station. Note the area to right in uncontrolled scrubby oak growth. Steers placed on pasture May 1, 1941. OK-8712.
Date: May 21, 1941
Creator: Elwell, H. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Damage in Guthrie

Photograph of flood damage caused by overflow waters of Cottonwood River. Over 5 blocks of Hwy. 33 in Gruthrie, Oklahoma, were covered by water for 12 hours, causing approx. 100 families to leave their homes. Enormous damage was done to crops, soils, highways, bridges and other public and private property. Buildings on the left belong to the Mid-Continent Petroleum Company and tracks of the railroadf spur line are completely covered by water. Note flooded homes and yards in background.
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Elwell, H. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Livestock

Photograph of steers on a cleared and controlled area of the East farm. Note the area to the right in an uncontrolled scrubby oak growth. Steers placed on the pasture on May 1, 1941. OK-8712.
Date: May 1, 1941
Creator: Elwell, H. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood damage caused by overflow waters of Cottonwood Creek. Over 5 blocks of Highway # 33 in Guthrie, Oklahoma were covered by water for 12 hours, causing approx. 100 families to leave their houses. Enormous damage was done to crops, soils, highways and bridges and other public and private property. Buildings on the left belong to the Mid-Continental Petroleum Company and tracks of the railroad spur and yards in the background. OK-8327.
Date: May 4, 1941
Creator: Elwell, H. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History