Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Washita River near Davis, OK. See OK-10-395. Davis, OK in the background. OK-10-396.
Date: May 3, 1905
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of channel improvement (after picture). Construction of channel improvement below Site No. 16, Rock Creek. OK-1496-5.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a floodwater retarding structure. Site No. 16, Rock Creek. The dam before grassing. This area will be sodded with Bermuda grass. The "after" picture is to be made after grassing. OK-1497-12.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation [?].

Photograph of Thomas Mabry, district cooperator, on a field where he used a Grassland Drill to plant vetch and small grain for winter pasture. OK-1525-10.
Date: May 15, 1905
Creator: Long, J. R., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Farming

Photograph of parallel terraces that have just been completed. A 5 inch rain fell during the night. The photo was taken the following day. Tom McLin is pointing out the cross-section area of the terrace and showing debris where the water height appeared. These are the first parallel terraces layed out int he Murray County Soil Conservation District. OK-1465-5.
Date: May 14, 1905
Creator: Milton, H. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History