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Aerial Shot of A Flooded Sergeant Major Creek
Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Sergeant Major Creek below Detention Reservoirs #1 & 2. A town is seen in the upper right of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "When swollen with flood waters, Sergeant Major Creek gouges out its banks, cuts new channel, and washes away tremendous amount of irreplaceable soil. Cut on right hand side is below Detention Reservoir No. 1 and 2, E ½ Sgt. Major Creek. Cut on left side is the main stream of Sgt. Major Creek. Tree's on stream bank in upper left hand corner is same as Okla-9553. 5 acres of land is lost annually from bank cutting. See. Okla-10-098 and Okla-10-100."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Flooded UNIDENTIFED City
Photograph of an Aerial shot of an UNIDENTIFED city flooded by the Washita River and Cobb Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The Washita River on the right and Cobb Creek on the left. See Okla-10-016, Okla-10-017 and Okla-10-018."
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Flooded Washita River and Raines Farm
Photograph of an aerial shot of a flooded Washita River covering a nearby road and Mr. Raines farm. Note cars blocked by flooded road on bottom right of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mr. Raines, operator of farm on left side of road, lost 16 head of cattle from flood on Washita River. See Okla-10-015 and Okla-10-016."
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of a Homestead and Several Fields Completely Covered in Floodwaters from Cobb Creek After Heavy Rains
Photograph of an aerial shot of a home, several buildings, and a field behind the buildings completely covered in floodwaters from Cobb Creek after heavy rains. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Flood water from Cobb Creek. The rainfall at Fort Cobb was 10 inches and south of Weatherford was approximately 3 inches which is on the headquarters of Cobb Creek. The 10-inch rain at Fort Cobb lasted for 5 hours. See Okla-10-015 and Okla-10-016."
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of A Portion of A Community Windbreak Pattern
Photograph of an aerial shot of a portion of a community windbreak pattern just west of Dill City. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Portion of a community windbreak pattern just west of Dill City, Oklahoma, in the North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District. This is an area of sand soils often lacking uniformity to permeable depth. The uneven windbreak at the lower left particularly illustrates this variation in depth. The taller thriftier trees are growing in six feed of permeable soil while the shorter less vigorous stands are on soils as shallow as two feet. Note effective furrow and windbreak in center, right."
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Bottomland Below Detention Reservoir Nos. 1 and 2 on East ½ Sergeant Major Creek
Photograph of an aerial shot of bottomland below Detention Reservoir Nos. 1 and 2 on East ½ Sergeant Major Creek and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bottom land below Detention Reservoir Nos. 1 and 2 on E ½ Sgt. Major Creek. Approximately 3200 acres drain through this area. 80% of this drainage area will be behind Reservoirs Nos. 1 and 2. Approximately 1 ½ acres of land was lost from bank cutting annually from this tributary before it run into Sgt. Major Creek. The 2 light areas in right hand corner of pictures have been leveled with big machinery by D. V. Cross, farmer, and but back in to cultivation. This 5 acres was idle and will go to alfalfa since Detention Reservoirs #1 and 2 of E ½ Sgt. Major Creek Subwatershed has been constructed."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Cloud Creek Watershed Detention Reservoir #1
Photograph of an aerial shot of Cloud Creek Watershed Detention Reservoir #1 and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cloud Creek Watershed. Ok-SCD-WA-#5. Detention Reservoir #1. The drainage area is 1300 acres of this 850 acre cultivated & 450 pasture. Medium textured, permeable soil. Drainage area in good condition. 4 drop inlets are above this structure which will hold the silt from above it. Permanent storage – 30 surface acres; 195 ac. ft. & 1.8 ac. Inches. Flood pool 56 surface acres; 380 ac. ft. & 3.5 ac. inches. Peak flow uncontrolled (25 year frequency) approximately 3000 cfs. Release rate from reservoir at present time approximately 400 cfs. Drop inlet is 3 ft. 6 inch concrete box with concrete stilling basin. It is planned to put cap on drop inlet to out discharge to 60 cps. Benefit cost ratio 5.3/11. See Okla-8601-A, B, & C. and Okla-9537."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Dempsey Bros. Farm Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of windbreaks on the Dempsey Bros. farm and the surrounding area in the Southeastern corner of the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Dempsey Bros. farm on extremely sandy soil in the Southeastern corner of the Greer County Soil Conservation District, Northeast of Blair, Okla. The first plantings were made in 1935 and the pattern gradually enlarged during the ensuing years. Cropland, vineyards, and the farm buildings all lie within the same protecting scheme. The Dempsey Bros. claim great benefits in soil stabilization and in increased crop and orchard yields. Their fruit has been saved many times."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Drop Inlet #5 and Cloud Creek Detention Reservoir #1
Photograph of an aerial shot of Drop Inlet #5, Cloud Creek Detention Reservoir #1, and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cloud Creek. Ok-SCD-4. Wa. No. 5. Drop inlet. Drainage area 272 acres. Approximately 4-inch storage in permanent pool & approximately 5-inch storage in flood pool. (Note white marker at arrow – point shows the flood pool elevation). The soil unit is shallow, medium textured, permeable soil. 130 acres cultivation & remainder pasture land. Drainage area has most of the mechanical conservation practices applied & is in good condition. This drop inlet is above Detention Reservoir #1. It was installed to control overfall above it cutting back into cropland. One overfall is on right hand side of picture."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (left center) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is only partially completed, Mr. Hackett credits his belts with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (upper half of photograph) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Okla. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is not yet completed, Mr. Hackett credits his plantings with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Lake Creek Windbreaks
Photograph of an aerial shot of an extensive windbreak pattern just east of Lake Creek in the Greer County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The beginning of an extensive windbreak pattern just east of Lake Creek in the Greer County Soil Conservation District. T. R. Hunter, E. E. Norman and other farmers in the area are already citing real benefits from the existing plantings. Additional belts are planted for the future, Farm windbreaks are also gaining in popularity. Nets contour plantings at upper left."
Date:
September 27, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir
Photograph of an aerial shot of Owl Creek Site No. 1 Detention Reservoir and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Owl Creek OK-SCD-13-Wa. Site No. 1. Detention Reservoir. This photo was taken when heavy rains of May 18 reached peak flow at this reservoir, which was empty before rain. Water filled permanent pool and rose 30 inches above lip of draw-down pipe. Flood land below would have flooded but for Detention Reservoir.”
Date:
May 19, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Partially Completed Pattern of Windbreaks in Development Since 1939
Photograph of an aerial shot of partially completed pattern of windbreaks in development since 1939. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Partially completed pattern of windbreaks in the Dill area, North Fork of Red River Soil Conservation District, Oklahoma. Note the farmstead windbreaks planted in conjunction with the more extensive field windbreaks. An effective farmstead is soon in the center protecting the Blanton farm. This community pattern has been in the process of development since 1939.”
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Postlethwaite, Hermann
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Sergeant Major Creek Watershed Drop Inlet Stopping A Gully
Photograph of an aerial shot of a drop inlet to stop a large gully in the Sergeant Major Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Drop inlet constructed with Flood Control funds to stop gully. Drainage area – 120 acres; 6000 cu. yds.,, in fill; 48” pipe. Gully was 200 ft. from country road and was threatening $4000.00 concrete bridge. Watershed Sgt. Major Creek. SCD-4-Wa.-1.”
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of the City of Anadarko Flooded
Photograph of an aerial shot of the city of Anadarko at peak flood height. The city proper is on the left side and the city water plant is in the foreground. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The Washita River flood at Anadarko was higher than any previous flood during the life of the town. Flood due to large rain in the Mountain View area (11 inches) from Rainy Mountain Creek; Ft. Cobb area (10") from Cobb Creek; Gracemont area (8") on Sugar Creek, and other small tributaries between Mountain View and Anadarko. Building shown in the foreground is the City Water Plant. Photo not made at highest stage."
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed and Detention Reservoir #1
Photograph of an aerial shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed, J. T. Mincher farm, Detention Reservoir #1, and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Upper Whiteshield Watershed – Ok-SCD-4-Wa. 2. Detention Reservoir #1. Drainage area 485 ac. Permanent Storage – 13.7 surface ac. 105 ac. ft. Inches runoff from drainage area 2.6. Flood storage – 27.2 surface acres. 158.5 ac. ft. 3.6 inches. Peak flow uncontrolled (25 year frequency storm) 1600 cfs. Release rate from 18"Asbestos bonded corrugated pipe 22 cfs. Drainage area – 80 acres cultivated & 405 ac. pasture. Medium textured upland soil. Reservoir is protecting 30 ac. below it & contributing to protection of 2000 acres of bottomland on Whiteshield Creek. Mincher has put 15 acres of bottom land back into cultivation that was idle. This land made 500 lbs. lint cotton in 1948. Benefit cost ration 1.1/1. See Okla-9556 and 9557."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed and W. H. Reburn's Farm
Photograph of an aerial shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed, which this photo contains the locations of W. H. Reburn's farm, Bales group farms, F. M. McAdams farm, and Detention Reservoir #4. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Upper Whiteshield Watershed. Ok-SCD-4. Wa. 2. Reburn farm in foreground. Conservation plan developed in 1940. Has completed all conservation measures. Plan included terracing, terrace outlet, shelterbelt, contour farming, crop residue management, cover crop, control grazing, reseeding of grasses & farm pond. Reburn rotated his crops so that sweet clover has been planted on all cultivated land since 1940. Note contour fence on hill. In the bacground [sic] is the Bales group. The water and dam is Detention Reservoir #4 on F. M. McAdams farm."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed, Detention Reservoir #1, and Bales Group Farms
Photograph of an aerial shot of the Upper Whiteshield Watershed, which this photo contains the locations of the Bales group farms (J. T. Mincher, C. A. Boomer, A. K. Farra, and Edgar Bowman) and Detention Reservoir #1. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Upper Whiteshield watershed. Farms of J. T. Mincher, C. A. Boomer (leader), A. L. Farra & Edgar Bowman are shown. Note Detention Reservoir #1 in on right hand side. See Okla-10-091 and 092 for details of upper portion of group."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of UNIDENTIFED Watershed Detention Reservoir #6, Drop Inlet on J. O. Witton Farm, T. E. Auxier Farm Pond and Farm, and the Surrounding Area
Photograph of an aerial shot of UNIDENTIFED Watershed Detention Reservoir #6, Drop Inlet on J. O. Witton farm, T. E. Auxier farm pond and farm, and the surrounding area. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Upper left: Drop inlet on J. O. Witton farm. Center: Detention reservoir, Site #6. T. E. Auxier; Lower right, farm pond, T. E. Auxier. J. O Witton – Drop inlet allows the terraces to be constructed as shown in upper right hand corner. Overfall at end of terrace channel was sodded by farmer. Terraces to be built in 1949. See Okla-9528; 9529; 9530; 9531; 9532 & 9533. T. E. Auxier – Detention Site #6. Drainage area 540 ac. of this 250 cropland & 290 ac. pasture. Medium texture, upland permeable soil. Three of the four farms have had district agreements applied for over 10 years. All conservation treatment to be completed in summer of 1949. Permanent storage in reservoir – Surface acres 10.4 acre ft. storage 108 ac. inches 2.4. Flood storage 24 surface ac, 210 ac. ft.; 4.6 ac. inches. Cu. yds. in fill 23,000, 18 inch drop inlet asbestos corrugated sheet metal pipe. Peak flow uncontrolled (25 year frequency storm) approximately 1600 cfs. …
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed
Photograph of an aerial shot of Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed. Same as Okla-10-102. Black area on slope of dam is the inlet for drop structure."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed near Detention Reservoir #2
Photograph of an aerial shot of Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed near Detention Reservoir #2. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Upper East Branch of Hay Creek Watershed. OK-SCD-Wa. No. 3. Detention Reservoir #2. Drainage area – 1053 acres. 10 acres cultivated and remainder range land in good condition. Permanent Storage – 8.75 surface ac; Flood storage – 26 surface ac; 274 ac. ft.; 3.15 ac. inches. Peak flow (uncontrolled) 25 year frequency storm – 2500 cfs. Rlease [sic] rate from reservoir – 22 cfs. This Reservoir & #1 and 3 will protect 108 ac. of bottom land."
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Washita River Taken Upstream From Flooded Areas
Photograph of an aerial shot upstream from a flood seen in Olka-10-013, Okla-10-015, Okla-10-016, Okla-10-018, and Okla-10-021, which was at its highest point when this photo was taken. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The flood shown in Olka-10-013, Okla-10-015, Okla-10-016, Okla-10-018, and Okla-10-021 on the Washita River was developed from rains below this point on the Washita. This photo was taken of the river at the highest stage during the flood lower down at Mountain View, Carneige [sic], Fort Cobb, and Anadarko."
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aftermath of May 18, 1949 Flood on Oklahoma State Highway #81
Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”
Date:
May 19, 1949
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History