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Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms and Dunes
Photograph of topsoil being blown from field on the left. Dust storms are common when the soil surface is barren of crops of crop residues through a lack of residue management against the forces of wind erosion. OK-1435-3.
Date:
August 22, 1961
Creator:
Rhoads, C. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Emergency Tilling
Photograph of emergency tlling just prior to seeding to protect the field from wind erosion. This is a good practice that could have been delayed or prevented by minimum tillage and a good system of residue management. Note the lack of vegetation on the field and the recent deposits of topsoil in the fence row.
Date:
August 22, 1961
Creator:
Cole, E. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wind Eroded Field
Photograph of a field that is barren of crop residue just prior to seeding. This fiedl is being wind eroded, which could have been prevented under a good system of residue management.
Date:
August 22, 1961
Creator:
Cole, E. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Topsoil Blown from Field
Photograph of topsoil being blown from field on the left. Dust storms are common when the soil surface is barren of crops or crop residues thru a lack of residue management agains the forces of wind erosion.
Date:
August 22, 1961
Creator:
Rhoads, C. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1164.0588]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ditches 15-foot deep are needed for Shattuck's new Sewer mains."
Date:
July 19, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History