Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a waterway planted to Bermuda grass sprigs in April, 1949 and then cotton was planted in the same bed with sprig. In the cultivation of cotton a good cover of grass resulted. The waterway was overseeded to King Ranch bluestem in April, 1950. The waterway is 100 feet wide. TX-47, 510.
Date: January 1951
Creator: Brock, C. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ed Pewitt and N. A. Bryson

Photograph of Ed Pewitt (left) and N. A. Bryson, SCS technicians, inspecting Suiter Fescue.
Date: January 17, 1951
Creator: Brock, C. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a close up of an International Harvester [unclear] harrow plow, 9 feet in width with eccentric discs, that is used for pitting rangeland. Discs come with off-center holes and can be obtained from the company. Plow owned by the High Point Soil Conservation District [SCD]. TX-47-833.
Date: January 30, 1952
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a close-up of the International Harvester # 3 harrow plow. 9 feet in width, with eccentric discs that are used for pitting rangeland. Discs come with off-center holes and are available from the company. Plow owned by High Point Soil Conservation District [SCD]. TX-47-833.
Date: January 30, 1952
Creator: Rechenthin, C. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History