Mesquite Trees Growing on Range Land

Photograph of mesquite trees growing on red clay flats range site. In the background, Deep Red Creek is barely visible, as the mesquite trees obscure it. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mesquite trees on range land. Treadway soils, Red Clay flats range site, Good condition, Deep Red Run Creek in background."
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle in Mesquite Infested Range Site

Photograph of several heads of cattle in a mesquite infested range. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle in mesquite infested range. Vernon clay loam. Red Clay Prairie range site. Main grasses are buffalograss [sic] and vine mesquite.“
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watermelons

Photograph of watermelons growing on Stephenville fine sandy loam. Nationally famous Rush Springs watermelons are grown in Southern Grady County. Yeilds may be as high as 4 tons per acre.
Date: July 8, 1960
Creator: Meinders, H. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Mesquite Control

Photograph of Mesquite that has been controlled by using kerosene. No new sprouts are appearing at this time. Grazing has been reduced to improve range conditions.
Date: July 8, 1960
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of mesquite that has been controlled by using kerosene. No new sprouts are appearing at this time. Grazing has been reduced to improve the range condition. OK-1159-10.
Date: July 8, 1960
Creator: Hager, P. E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle in Mesquite Infested Range Site

Photograph of two heads of cattle in a mesquite infested range. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle in mesquite infested range. Vernon clay loam. Red Clay Prairie range site. Main grasses are buffalograss [sic] and vine mesquite.“
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History