Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 2 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 10 days, from 3/21 to 3/31/61 and again from 5/3-13/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were observed as a result of the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded tow times previously for 5 days frrom 3/21-26/61 and 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages were noted as a result of these floodings. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 3 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times for 20 days from 3/22/61 to 4/11/61 and again from 5/2/61 to 5/22/61. None to slight damages were noted from the first flooding; however, severe damages and loss of grass resulted from the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the cente of water impounding Plot 2 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 10 days from 3/21-31/61 and again from 5/3-13/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were observed as a result of the second flooding. Numerous grasses did not survive and growth was suppressed on others. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the left side of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 5 days from 3/21-26 and again from 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages wee noted as a result of these floodings. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the left side of water impounding plot 3 as seen from lower side. This plot has been flooded two times for 20 days from 3/22/61 to 4/11/61 and again from 5/2/61 to 5/22/61. None to slight damages and loss of grass resulted from the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the left side of water impounding plot 2 as seen from lower end. This plot has been flooded two times for 10 days from 3/21 - 31/61 and again from 5/3-12/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were observed as a result of the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a close-up view of the center of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 5 days from 3/21-26/61 and again from 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages were noted as a result of these floodings. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a view of water impounding Plot 2 as seen from the top of the lower dyke. This plot was flooded two times previously for 10 days from 3/21/61 to 3/31/61 and again from 5/3-13/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were noted on certain grasses during the second flooding. Numerous grasses did not survive and growth was suppressed on others. Water depth varied from in excess of 6.0' in foreground to zero in the background. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of a view of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the top of the lower dyke. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 5 days from 3/21-26/61 and again on 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages were noted as a result of these floodings. Major effect noted was the suppression of growth with an increase in depth of flooding. Water depth varied from in excess of 6.0" in foregroun, to zero in background. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.

Photograph of another view of an eroded road bank which is to be sloped, smoothed and sodded with grass. OK-1350-4.

Photograph of woodland windbreaks. The framstead windbreak of Mr. & Mrs. William Haynes: Red cedar planted in front of Chinese Elm. OK-1346-2.

Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. William Haynes showing their woodland windbreaks. Farmstead Windbreak consists of Red Cedar planted in front of Chinese Elm. OK-1346-2.

Photograph of W.C. Stewart's planting of 3 acres of Black locusts with multiflora Rose around edges in Feb. 1955. Claude Leonard in photo standing by Multiflora Rose. OK-1340-7.

Photograph of a "before" view of a severely eroded road bank which is to be smoothed, sloped and sodded to grass. Wilburn Neese inspecting washed out fence. OK-1350-3.

Photograph of the Deep Sand Range Site. Pasture is in poor condition. Soil Unit 13, Tivoli fine sand.

Photograph of hop clover that will be combined for seed in the near future. Approximately 200 lbs. of large hop seed per acre was combined from this area in 1960.

Photograph of range sites, Boulder Ridge Longhorn cows grazing on boulder ridge range site, excellent condition. Spring aspect, moderate use. North end of Antelope flat looking north west.

Photograph of Hilly stony range site showing open area in foreground, and then savannah. Lines of savanna follow geologic faults on the background slopes. This geologic and vegetative pattern creates a large amount of "edge" which makes a very favorable habitate for deer and elk.

Photograph of wildlife. Turkeys at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Wild turkeys in native grass. The area includes loamy prairie, hardland and hilly, stony range sites. OK-1334-6.

Photograph of Hilly Stony Savannah on southwest slope of Mt. Pinchot Mountain Escarpment at top is the highest point n the Wichita Mountains. This is thought to be the only area of natural cedar on the refuge. Small open areas are typical of this range site.

Photograph of Wilson DeGroot and wife packaging strawberries. Good soil management makes strawberries. Contour rows, fertilization and check-row cultivation has simplified labors. This "pick-em-yourself" four acre project grossed $1,600 in 1960. Over 2,000 people picked for home use according to DeGroot. This retired bricklayer says his hobby is interesting and profitable.

Photograph of Bermuda grass sprigging. Arbuckle Soil Conservation District [SCD] sprigging Bermuda grass on Jim Bivins’ farm, with two-plow sprigger. Note the rack built on top to hold extra sprigs. Approximately 4 acres can be sprigged without stopping to reload. Note trailer being pulled behind sprigger to carry extra fertilizer—800 pounds. The trailer was so designed by the District that one wheel of the trailer runs over the last row of sprigs planted, thus giving more compaction and firming of the soil over the sprigs to retain moisture. An extension was added on the fertilizer attachment of the sprigger for carrying an additional 350 pounds of fertilizer. A spare tire is also carried on the trailer. OK-1380-3.

Photograph of Bermuda grass harvesting. District harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field was sprigged to Midland Bermuda grass in the spring of 1959 and has had two growing seasons with heavy grazing each year. This area harvested (= one-sixth of an acre) produced 200 bushels of roots per acre. With current cost rates would amount to $480 worth of roots per acre. OK-1380-1.