Eldred and Wilson Studying Grass Growth on 80-Acre Field Seeded to Native Grass Mixture

Photograph of George Eldred and Clay Wilson, SCS technician, studying grass growth in an 80-acre field seeded to native grass mixture in March 1950. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. Clay Wilson, SCS Technician, 2. George Eldred.” The back of the photograph proclaims, “Eldred, right, and Clay Wilson, SCS technician, studying grass growth in an 80-acre field seeded to native grass mixture in March, 1950. This picture was taken in a 9-acre area which was fertilized in April, 1951, with 150 lbs. of 5-10-5 an acre. Grass in this area has evidenced much better growth than grass in non-fertilized area. Grass has not been grazed. Eldred will use it for winter grazing after it becomes well established. 7RP-IV.”
Date: August 23, 1951
Creator: Tompkins, Gordon
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Diamond Bar Ranch Calves and Pasture Management

Photograph of numerous calves on the Diamond Bar Ranch waiting in pens. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Calves being weighed on the Diamond Bar Ranch before being shipped to feed lots.”
Date: August 4, 1972
Creator: Price, Neil M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Harvesting Broomcorn (Sorghum)

Photograph of unloading broomcorn (Sorghum).
Date: August 6, 1972
Creator: Fisher, C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Timber Clearing

Photograph of tinbet that has been sprayed in 1968 & 1969 then a chain pulled by two dozers to knock the timber down. This is a Hector complex soil-shallow savannah range site-the vegetation is in fair condition.
Date: August 6, 1970
Creator: Campbell, James B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wilds' Fish Farm

Photograph of Wilds' Fish Farm, NW 1/4 4-12-6. David Wilds gathering new spawn.
Date: August 6, 1970
Creator: Bullen, Elza C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wilds' Fish Farm

Photograph at Wilds' Fish Farm, NW 1/4 4-12-6. David Wilds with new spawn in left hand and older spawn in right hand. The facility was located near El Reno on Britton Road approximately 7 1/2 miles west of the intersection with Peidmont Road. Wilds' was a restaurant and recreation area.
Date: August 6, 1970
Creator: Bullen, Elza C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Kill

Photograph of a fish kill on Carlock Ranch lake. Rotenone 5% used at rate of 2.7# per acre foot of water.
Date: August 29, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Forestry

Photograph of how soils dictate what trees grow and how well they grow. Soil Conservation Service has soils maps on all land in the RC&D Project area and these soils have been rated for tree suitability and growth
Date: August 24, 1971
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Forestry

Photograph of Norman Smola, Forester, examining age and rate of growth of pine. This information is basic for woodland management.
Date: August 24, 1971
Creator: Smith, James E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Erosion

Photograph of erosion.
Date: August 6, 1989
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cutting Broomcorn (Sorghum)

Photograph of a man cutting broomcorn (Sorghum).
Date: August 6, 1972
Creator: Fisher, C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Youth Range Camp

Photograph of Chester Tracy pointing out to ranch hands Keith Seeliger, James Sprowls, and Billy Fisher the advantages of rotating grazing and bermuda grass.
Date: August 24, 1967
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Severe Erosion, Sild Deposits in Stock Pond

Photograph of the lower portion of a natural draw. Erosion severe with silt being deposited in stock water pond across road. Surface of pond water can be seen beneath trees in distance.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

No Soil Loss After Rain

Photograph of wheat planted on contour with terraces. This field was subjected to an excess of 6-inch rainstorm. No soil loss nor damage to the crop. Looking down a terrace channel.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

No Soil Loss After Significant Rainfall

Photograph of West side of SH 54. Wheat planted on contour with terraces. This field subjected to an excess of 6-inch rainstorm. No soil loss nor damage to the crop.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Detention Storage for Protection

Photograph of a view of a pond from the spillway. Pond has detention storage to protect state and county highways and cropland from flood damage. Fence will be above permanent water level.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Silt and Water Over County Road

Photograph of silt and water from Deer Creek over county black top road at Dead Woman's Crossing. Mud bar blocks entrance to bridge.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on King Ranch

Photograph of cattle grazing on King Ranch blue stem pastures near Site No. 51, Owl Creek.
Date: August 31, 1959
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Bermuda grass

Photograph of cattle grazing on Bermuda grass pasture on Parsons silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.
Date: August 15, 1968
Creator: Newland, Claude
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Quarter Horses in Bermuda Pasture

Photograph of quarter horses in Bermuda pasture in the Arkansas River bottomland. IT shows the pump house over the sand points which supply part of Broken Arrow city water. In the far background are two gravel packed wells, which are part of this supply.
Date: August 18, 1959
Creator: Moreland, J. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stubble Mulch Tillage

Photograph of a close up of stubble mulch tillage of wheat stubble after harvest. Approximately 2000 pounds per acre of wheat stubble left on the soil surface to protect the land from wind and water erosion. Decomposed stubble also adds organic matter to the soil. This practice is recommended by SCS.
Date: August 9, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Terrace Construction

Photograph of Wayburn Gibson, contractor, constructing terraces with caterpillar and bulldozer. Terrace will reduce erosion by reducing runoff. Terrace system was designed by the Soil Conservation Service. Land will be planted to wheat in the fall of 1956.
Date: August 9, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Range Improvement by Deferred Grazing

Photograph of the effects of deferred grazing of side oats grama on the Simmons ranch. This grass has not been grazed during 1958 to allow the grass to seed and let the stand become thicker and in general improve the range.
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A Critical Area

Photograph of the result of tree planting for critical area to stabilize the banks on the gully.
Date: August 25, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History