Photograph of diversion terraces (DT) under construction on SCD cooperator E.P. Ballow’s farm. Ballow is carrying out practices as recommended by Soil Conservation Service technicians. DT's constructed to add additional drainage to farm pond for livestock water. Bulldozer at work looking west. OK-1017-3.

Photograph of a plow attached to a tractor [photo text illegible, including the OK ID #].

Photograph of vetch in Bermuda grass. It is furnishing green forage high in protein when most needed. Soil Conservation service personnel developed a basic plan with Mr. Standley Maddox and he is rapidly carrying out the treatment needed. Vetch 6 inches high on October 21, 1959, is good pasture for cattle. This segment of the Little Wewoka Watershed will yield little silt to stress channels. OK-1017-10.

Photograph of timber control by basic treatment with chemicals. 2-4-5-T herbicide in diesel fuel that was basal sprayed on this timber during dormant season. Grass came as soon as shade was removed. Weeds showing up [unclear]. No problem here. Lloyd Wilson is very well pleased with the kill. He says his soil conservation plan developed with the aid of Soil Conservation Service [SCS] personnel is the best help he has found.

Photograph of a seedbed as prepared for watch cover crop. The muddy tracks show it will be many days before this field can be planted. The floodwater may stay out for weeks before receding. Mr. R. J. Wespor [?] is working with the local people, Chickasha SCD anf the Soil Conservation Service [SCS] i sto use his land with in its capabilities. OK-940-5.