Cattle

Photograph of J. J. Tims' cattle grasing.
Date: April 10, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Ernest Hill inspecting the netting job on Site # 32 [Big Wewoka Creek]. Mulchnet material is staked over this mulch of hay. OK-1319-9.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Blan, K. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a denuded area being planted to native grasses. Henry Mickles is doing the broadcasting. OK-1319-8.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Blan, K. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a mulchnet applied on North end of a critical area. From a series of pictures. OK-1319-11.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Davis, T. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a crew stapling mulchnet in place on Site # 32 of Big Wewoka Creek. OK-1319-10.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Blan, K. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a crew stapling mulchnet in place on Site # 32 of Big Wewoka Creek. OK-1319-10.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Blan, K. R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of river bank damage and gravel deposition along Barren Fork Creek--one of Adair County's largest streams. OK-985-1.
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of completed water storage facility. 15 foot diameter, 15-gage corrugated metal sides, concrete bottom and curb with overflow pipe. OK-1381-7.
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Hall, Joe B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Roadside Improvement

Photograph of roadside improvement. Newly concreted chute on a road ditch on Highway 59B. Cooperative planning by farmer Jack Luttrell, Rural Electrification Administration (REA), State Highway Department and Soil Conservation Service (SCS). OK-1300-11.
Date: April 4, 1961
Creator: Fortney, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Reseeding Rangeland on Truman Fletcher Farm

Photograph of Truman Fletcher reseeding rangeland on his farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "GP Contract No. 13. Reseeding rangeland under Great Plains Program. Truman Fletcher, owner, on tractor. Hardland Range Site."
Date: April 20, 1961
Creator: McBride, J. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pasture Improvement and Erosion Control Via Oats and Crimson Clover

Photograph of "SCS Technicians Andrew Costner and Fines Sturgeon check erosion control under cover of oats and crimson clover. Soil is sandy upland. Crop has been pasture heavily." The photograph does not differentiate the left to right order of Andrew Costner and Fines Sturgeon.
Date: April 17, 1961
Creator: Ball, L. F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Man Renovating Bermudagrass with Cultivator

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man on a tractor using a cultivator to renovate Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Renovating Bermuda grass with field cultivator. Cultivator is going about 4 inches deep. Will be fertilized."
Date: April 7, 1961
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Crimson Clover in Bermudagrass

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men examining a pasture of crimson clover in Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture Improvement. Crimson clover in Bermudagrass. Good early pasture. Clover gets tough at blooming state. Clover drilled in with LeFlore County SCD equipment. Sandy upland soil."
Date: April 17, 1961
Creator: Ball, L. F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Crimson Clover in Bermudagrass

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men examining a pasture of crimson clover in Bermudagrass. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture Improvement. Crimson clover in Bermudagrass. Good early pasture. Clover gets tough at blooming state. Clover drilled in with LeFlore County SCD equipment. Sandy upland soil."
Date: April 17, 1961
Creator: Ball, L. F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Man on Tractor Bermudagrass Sprigging

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a tractor preparing the land to sprig it with Bermudagrass roots. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Digging Bermuda grass roots to be sprigged. Spikes are pulled over land twice and side delivery rake is used to complete job."
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Fortney, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Man on Tractor Bermudagrass Sprigging

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man on a tractor preparing the land to sprig it with Bermudagrass roots. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Digging Bermuda grass roots to be sprigged. Spikes are pulled over land twice and side delivery rake is used to complete job."
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Fortney, Fred
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Improved Bermuda Pasture Consisting of Ladino Clover and Oats

Photograph of a close up shot of an improved Bermuda pasture consisting of Ladino clover and oats. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Improved pasture. Ladino clover and oats in Bermuda pasture."
Date: April 17, 1961
Creator: Sturgeon, Fines
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stilwell Silt Loam Soil Profile

Photograph of a soil profile of Stilwell silt loam, 0-1% slopes ½ miles east of Proctor, Oklahoma. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soil profile of Stilwell silt loam, 0-1% slopes. A deep medium textured terrace soil occurring extensively along creeks and streams."
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Site 12, Rush Creek

Photograph of the construction of Site 12 in the Washita-Watershed. In the photograph, a UNIDENTIFED man sitting in one of two Caterpillars in the foreground and another in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Watershed-Washita. Construction on Site 12. M. G. Contractors, Inc. Push Cat – loading scraper."
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cow Feeding Lots and Flood Control-Benefits-Mill Creek

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED people pouring ensilage into feeding troughs via truck. Numerous cattle inhabit the feeding pens and in the background of photo. The ensilage was produced onsite thanks to four floodwater retaining structures protecting the owner's fields. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Flood Control-Benefits-Mill Creek. Cattle feed pens. Cattle being fed ensilage produced on irrigated land protected from overflow by 4 floodwater retarding structures on upper Mill Creek. Two cuttings of ensilage made 50 tons per acre in 1960. Feed pens have capacity of 1500 to 2000 head. Other feeds produced include alfalfa hay, barley, and grain sorghums. Irrigation is from deep wells."
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Site 12, Rush Creek

Photograph of the construction of Site 12 in the Washita-Watershed. In the photograph, a UNIDENTIFED man sitting in one of two Caterpillars in the foreground and another in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Watershed-Washita. Construction on Site 12. M. G. Contractors, Inc. Push Cat – loading scraper."
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Leonard, Claude
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

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

Gully to be Shaped

Photograph of gully to be shaped. K. E. Kelly in gully. Depth 17' - 45' top. Soil unit 6w-BD-4
Date: April 24, 1961
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History