Inspecting Plant Materials

Photograph of Harry Lister, District employee, inspecting King Ranch bluestem for seed fill. This is an excellent stand and has made a good growth this summer on this soil unit 70--B
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Patrick L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Grass Growing at Site 17, Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of cattle grazing on the grass growing along the dam and the surrounding area surrounding Site 17, Wildhorse Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watersheds-Washita. Benefits. Cattle grazing on dam and surrounding Area Site 17, Wildhorse Creek. Excellent stand of grass on dam and spillway."
Date: October 12, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Pat
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Washita Watershed benefits. Cattle grazing on dam and surrounding Area Site 17, Wildhorse Creek. Excellent stand of grass on dam and spillway.
Date: October 12, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Pat
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pasture Spraying Test Plot

Photograph of pasture spraying test plot. Area on left sprayed with 1 lb. low vol-ester in 3 gallon of water, area on right not sprayed.
Date: September 21, 1961
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Watershed Waterway

Photograph of waterway. This gully was a critical silt source area on the flood plain of Wildhorse Watershed. Gully was shaped into a watersay and a pond was built at the head of it with a pipe in it (Ok-14131-3 & 4). Waterway will be needed this fall and sprigged with rows 18' apart, and fertilized. Soil is 7s-C-13.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Patrick L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Prevention on John Morgan Farm Near Washita River and Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of an aerial shot of John Morgan’s farm and surrounding area near Wildhorse Creek & Washita River below Site No. 16. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood Prevention – Washita River Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site No. 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure.”
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Prevention on John Morgan Farm Near Washita River and Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of an aerial shot of John Morgan’s farm and surrounding area near Wildhorse Creek & Washita River below Site No. 16. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Flood Prevention – Washita River Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site No. 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure.”
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Watershed Treatment - Washita River - Wildhorse Creek. Farm pond under construction for livestock water and gully erositon control. A 10 inch pipe will be installed for flood water control and spillway protection. A waterway will be constructed below pond to carry water to Wildhorse Creek. It will carry water from 80 ac. field in upper left corner after vegetation is well established. Diversion in lower right will also spill into waterway. About 500 acres of good bottomland will be protected from silt and overflow by these practices. Note saw logs which have been removed from bottomland.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 22. Lake Humphreys. Multiple purpose structure, flood preventiona nd municipal water for Duncan. The lake is also used for fishing and boating. Private cabins can be seen along the lake shores.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of aerial view of flood prevention of Washita River, Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site No. 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. Watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River - Wildhorse Creek Site No. 22, Lake Humphreys. Multiple purpose structure, floof prevention and municipal water for Duncan. Note protected bottomland that is protected from flood damage. A newly cleared area can be seen in lower part.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Wildhorse Creek Flood Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention, Washita River, Wildhorse Creek. Site 24 on left, Site 23 on right. Clear Creek lake can be seen in the background. Sites 13, 24, 15 protect Clear Creek Lake. These lakes are used for municipal water supply by the city of Duncan.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. The Washita River, Wildhorse Creek. Site # 24 on the left; Site # 23 on the right. Clear creek Lake can be seen in the background. Sites 23, 24 and 25 protect the lake as it is used for the municipal water supply by the city of Duncan. OK-1391-8.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. The Washita River, Wildhorse Creek, Site # 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. The watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas. OK-1387-6.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River--Wildhorse Creek. Bottomland leveled for irrigation below Site # 16. Land will be watered from the sediment pool of the structure. OK-1387-9.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flood prevention. Washita River. Wildhorse Creek Site # 18. Diversion increases the drainage area. Watershed is in excellent range condition. Light spots are claypan areas. OK-1387-6.
Date: July 29, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Agronomy, Stubble Mulching

Photograph of stubble mulching on 5a soil.
Date: July 12, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Patrick L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damage to Site 26 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Washita watershed, damage to front slope of Site 26 Wildhorse Creek Watershed. Dam runs almost due east and west. Part of slope was rip-rapped with rock from spillway but rock lacked about 6 feet being high enough to prevent this damage. SCS plans to repair this damage.
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Damage to Site 26 Wildhorse Creek

Photograph of Washita watershed, damage to front slope of Site 26 Wildhorse Creek Watershed. Dam runs almost due east and west. Part of slope was rip-rapped with rock from spillway but rock lacked about 6 feet being high enough to prevent this damage. SCS plans to repair this damage.
Date: July 1, 1961
Creator: Brown, Bob R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wildhorse Creek Drilling

Photograph of drill crew at center line on duel purpose structure. Looking northwest where permanent pool will be located.
Date: April 28, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Pat
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fire Damage to Caucasian Bluestem Pasture

Photograph of a Caucasian bluestem pasture planted in spring of 1960. Fire burned off approx. 20 acres. Picture shows excellent recovery of grass.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Patrick L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Lake Humphries Dam Fertilizer Application

Photograph of recent inspections of floodwater retarding structure in upper segment of Wildhorse. It was decided that the dam and spillways of existing structures owned by the city of Duncan need an application of fertilizer. In picture is city employee spreading 44% of nitrate on bermuda grass sods.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Pat
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fire Damage to Native Grass

Photograph of a pasture of native grass in excellent condition. Approximately 200 acres of grass and timber was destroyed before this fire was brought under control. Stephens County Civil Defense fire fighting units assisted in extinguishing the fire. Fire started by a careless farmer who was burning a fire break 1/4 mile south of this field.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Patrick L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History