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Running Water

Caption says, "5-AL-1134. View of water running over low water bridge in North Fork of Red River approximately 1/2 mile below Altus Dam, to the enjoyment of anglers and picnickers. Flow of 2,250 cubic feet per second passing bridge."
Date: June 4, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil and Moisture Conservation

Caption says, "5-AL-1113. Soil and Moisture Conservation Program, W. C. Austin Project. Close-up view of Diversion Terrace No. 2, on west side of Altus Reservoir."
Date: January 5, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil and Moisture Conservation

Caption says, "5-AL-1188. Soil and Moisture Conservation. One of six welded metal cattle guards constructed in project shop and installed over concrete pit. These cattle guards give fishermen access to reservoir area and at the same time keep out livestock."
Date: October 7, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Members of Operation

Caption says, "5-AL-1219. Members of the Operation and Maintenance Field Meeting attending fish fry held in the Quartz Mountain State Park Community House. Left to right: John L. Gregg, treasurer-manager, Elephant Butte Irrigation District, Las Cruces, N. M.; Paul Powell, Irrigation Maintenance Superintendent, Balmorhea Irrigation Project, Balmorhea, Texas; L. R. Fiock, Superintendent, Rio Grande Project, El Paso, Texas; J. C. Howard, Manager, Carlsbad Irrigation District, N. M.; Tom Thaggard, Vice- President, National Bank of Commerce, Altus, Oklahoma; Joe Zinn, President, Lugert-Altus Irrigation District, Blair, Oklahoma; Newton Nix, Secretary, Arch Hurley Conservancy District, Tucumcari, N. M."
Date: November 8, 1949
Creator: Finch, F. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

William L. Marshall Farm

Caption says, "5-AL-1128. Crops. Irrigated wheat on William L. Marshall farm, 4 miles south, 2 miles west of Altus."
Date: May 23, 1949
Creator: Callan, J. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

J. B. McMahan Farm

Caption says, "5-AL-1161. General view of farm ditch on J. B. McMahan farm, showing check structures across ditch and turnout structures from ditch to cotton borders."
Date: August 23, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irish Potatoes

Caption says, "5-AL-1115. Crops. Loading Irish potato seed on planter."
Date: March 7, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

J. B. McMahan Farm

Caption says, "5-AL-1160. Farm turnout structure in operation on J. B. McMahan farm, 5 miles south, 1 1/2 miles west of Altus. Water is flowing from farm ditch through structure into border for irrigation of cotton."
Date: August 23, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irish Potatoes

Caption says, "5-AL-1116. Crops. Planting Irish potatoes with a 2-row planter."
Date: March 7, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Inspects Maize

Caption says, "5-AL-1172. U. S. Ambassador J. Rives Childs is told how maize is improved with irrigation by Jess Walker."
Date: September 12, 1949
Creator: Finch, F. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bottom of Outlet

Caption says, "5-AL-1195. Altus Dam. View of part of bottom of outlet works stilling pool, showing area where erosion of concrete surface has occurred."
Date: October 18, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Core Drilling

Caption says, "5-AL-1226. View of core drilling rig in operation in gallery of Altus Dam."
Date: November 1, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Display in Orient Hotel

Caption says, "5-AL-1189. Display in lobby of New Orient Hotel, Altus, Oklahoma, which was assembled for local Chamber of Commerce by County Extension workers and Bureau of Reclamation employees. This was shown during visit of Oklahoma City businessmen on booster trip to southwestern Oklahoma."
Date: October 11, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chemical Weed Sprayer

Caption says, "5-AL-1163. Front view of chemical weed sprayer which was assembled by project forces, showing construction of sprayer boom."
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chemical Weed Sprayer

Caption says, "5-AL-1164. Rear view of chemical weed sprayer, showing engine and pump assembly."
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Potato Vine

Caption says, "5-AL-1156. Crops. Potato vine beater at work on the Brinkman and Hafner farm, 2 miles west and 5 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma. Vines are beaten off a day or two before digging."
Date: June 22, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Weed Burner

Caption says, "5-AL-1167. Closeup view of engine and pump on weed burner."
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Weed Burning

Caption says, "5-AL-1217. Weed burner, made in the Bureau of Reclamation shop in operation on a lateral. A few members of the Operation and Maintenance Field Meeting at right."
Date: November 9, 1949
Creator: Finch, F. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Potato Vine Beater

Caption says, "5-AL-1157. Crops. Potato vine beater at work on the Brinkman and Hafner farm, 2 miles west and 5 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma. Vines are beaten off a day or two before digging."
Date: June 22, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Potato Digging Machine

Caption says, "5-AL-1154. Crops. Potato digging machine in operation on Dunn and Vaniman farm, 2 miles west of 4 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma."
Date: June 23, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Potato Digging Machine

Caption says, "5-AL-1153. Crops. Potato digging machine in operation on Dunn and Vaniman farm, 2 miles west and 4 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma."
Date: June 23, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Weed Burner Boom

Caption says, "5-AL-1166. Closeup view of nozzles on end of weed-burner boom."
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cores from Drain Holes

Caption says, "5-AL-1194. Cores from additional drain holes in gallery of Altus Dam. D-60.5 indicates location of hole. Box is 5' long."
Date: October 14, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cores from Drain Holes

Caption says, "5-AL-1196. Cores from additional drain holes in gallery of Altus Dam. D-61.5 indicates location of hole. Box is 5' long."
Date: October 20, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History