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Strip Pits (Surface Mining)
Photograph of kudzu growing on the top and side slopes of strip pits. OK-4429-7.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Thomas, James W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Strip Pits (Surface Mining)
Photograph of strip pits shaped and sodded to Bermuda grass. OK-4428-15.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Thomas, Wes.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Strip Pits (Surface Mining)
Photograph of native grass on strip pits, 25 to 35 years old. OK-4428-14.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Strip Pits (Surface Mining)
Photograph of native vegetation that is growing on strip pits. Prsent is Earnest Snook, State Range Conservationist, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Dem Robertson DC, Wagoner. OK-4429-9.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch Tillage
Photograph of Mr. Watson checking heavy stubble following drilling operations with a 12" spaced semi-deep furrow drill.
Date:
December 1, 1971
Creator:
Searcy, William R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Surplus Bailed Bermudagrass Hay
Photograph of J. A. Carrick standing next to a surplus of baled Bermudagrass baled. A herd of cattle, buildings, and stalls stand in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "This picture shows surplus Bermuda baled. Bermuda grass is grazed but when a surplus becomes evident due to rain the surplus is baled. Field was irrigated and under a GP Contract."
Date:
July 10, 1971
Creator:
Hall, Joe B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Towns and Cities of Oklahoma
Photograph of City of Maysville, OK. This is an aerial view of the city of Maysville, OK. The view is from the SW of the city to the NW, looking toward Finn 34 (Maysville City lake) in the deep background. The Finn Creek site 34 dam, Oklahoma's 1500th site will furnish water for Maysville. Maysville lateral site B-5 is planned, in the lower right hand corner. It will give Maysville direct protection. OK-4446-4.
Date:
October 14, 1971
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Tree Diseases
Photograph of a shortleaf pine tree growing a "witch's broom" as a result of stress due to disease. Growth forms a scenic addtion to the tree trunk. OK-4354-3.
Date:
August 1971
Creator:
Lambeth, Nickey
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of Scouts planting flowering shrubs in Vinita City Park. OK-4155-14.
Date:
March 1971
Creator:
Trissell, W. Alvin
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Two-Row Fox Ensilage Cutter
Photograph of Ervin Thurman operating a 2-row Fox ensilage cutter. The Thurmans operate a dairy and plant most of their land for ensilage production.
Date:
December 17, 1971
Creator:
Connally, B. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Waste Management
Photograph of a sewage lagoon serving a mobile home park. The soil is Teller loam, which has a lagoon suitability rating of "fair." The percolation rate of this soil is sometimes too rapid and may ned sealing. This lagoon appeared to be operating satisfactorily. OK-4268-1.
Date:
July 7, 1971
Creator:
Meinders, Hadley
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Waste Management
Photograph of surface depositing and open air burning of refuse for the city of Woodward, OK. OK-4347-6.
Date:
August 1971
Creator:
Oneth, Wes.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Waste Management
Photograph of liquid waste pollution: Detergent foam and othe liquid waste coming from the city of Idabel and from the city sewage system. OK-4120-6.
Date:
May 12, 1971
Creator:
Smith, James E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a watershed critical area. Severe gullying as created by salt water and oil field pollution. The soil was left bare and completely free of protective cover for several years allowing severe erosion to occur. The area will be fenced, tilled, mulched and seeded to tall wheatgrass and other salt tolerant grasses to attempt re-vegetation. OK-4081-9.
Date:
February 28, 1971
Creator:
Worthy, John P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flood water in the Little River bottom four miles northwest of Idabel. M. V. mcMullan ranch. OK-4499-3.
Date:
December 1971
Creator:
Lambeth, Nickey J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of flooding, near Garvin. Damage done to county road as a result of flooding. Road was one of the better hard-surfaced rural roads in McCurtain County. OK-4499-8.
Date:
December 1971
Creator:
Lambech, Nickey, J
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of waershed structure showing wave action damage. Button bush has been planted on the front slope. OK-4238-6.
Date:
July 14, 1971
Creator:
Salisbury, Russell
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph, Upper Washita watershed, watershed structure that has been overgrazed. OK-4238-4.
Date:
July 14, 1971
Creator:
Salisbury, Russell
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Lt. Governor George Nigh speaks at the dedication of Wiley Post Lake. OK-4454-1.
Date:
October 22, 1971
Creator:
Croom, Dan
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Jack Adair, head of the Fort Worth Emergency & Water protection (E&WP) Unit, represents Soil Conservation Service (SCS) administrator at the Wiley Post Lake dedication. OK-4454-10.
Date:
October 22, 1971
Creator:
Croom, Dan
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of the Maysville High School band playing at the Wiley Post Lake dedication. OK-4455-3.
Date:
October 22, 1971
Creator:
Croom, Dan
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of Sarah Henry Farm after a heavy rain on 8-19-71. [illegible] soil, [illegible] slope. Land was bare. Gullies in some areas. Heavy silt bed in other areas. Immediate foreground shows road burrow ditch filled with silt. OK-4434-B.
Date:
August 19, 1971
Creator:
Cullen, Joe W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of oil field salt water damage. A salt water damaged area. Tank at salt water injection well seeps and occasionally overflows. Trial plantings are to be made after salt water source is eliminated. Diversion terrace in background now protects area from overhead water. OK-4414-4.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Fry, Chester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of watershed, aerial view looking south in Okmulgee. Severe erosion caused by salt water and oil well polution. Waterways have been constructed on each side to divert overhead runoff. The area will be fenced in, smoothed, tilled, mulched and seeded with tall wheatgrass and other salt tolerant grasses. OK-4081-14.
Date:
January 31, 1971
Creator:
Worthy, John P.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History