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Watershed Benefits
Photograph of watershed benefits. Site No. 2, Colbert Creek. Seven boats were unloaded on this day, and it is not unusual to see 8 to 10 on weekends. Fifty people were enjoying the recreational benefits on this particular day. Good fishing is enjoyed during week days, when skiing activities slow down. Forty-six surface acres are impounded behind this structure. The operator of the farm charges $1.00 per car. He uses the honor system for depositing money in box when entering lake area.
Date:
July 25, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Inundation Studies
Photograph of a closeup of KR bluestem in impoundment basin number 4 at a depth of 0.5 foot, following two floodings of 10 days, during early spring (3/22-4/1/62) and mid-spring (5/3-13/62). Note that all grass to the right of the middle board (excess of 0.5 foot depth) was killed and that all grass to the left of the middle of the board (less than 0.5 foot depth) survived. This research is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date:
July 8, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Inundation Studies
Photograph of a closeup of buffalograss (in front of sign) in impoundment basin number four at a depth of 1.0 foot following two floodings of 10 days during early spring (3/22-4/1/62) and mid-spring (5/3-13/62). There was no apparent damage to the grass at this depth. For view of this grass when flooded for the same duration at a depth of 1.0 foot, see Ok-1760-9 dated 6/8/62. This research is under the suervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-swc.
Date:
July 8, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch Jamboree and WKY Radio
Photograph of Russell Pierson, WKY Farm Reporter, gathering information at the Second Annual Stubble Mulch Jamboree held at Enid, Oklahoma, July 24-25, 1962.
Date:
July 25, 1962
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Crop Residue Burning
Photograph of broomcorn stalks are being raked into windrows and burned rather than being turned under. Picture taken at dusk. Other fires in the background can be seen.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Legume-Sweet Clover
Photograph of Bill Harrison showing growth of sweet clover. Three year old stand, planted on land tha wa poorly drained. McClain soil.
Date:
May 21, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vetch as Cover Crop
Photograph of Vetch planted as cover crop. Plans are to plow under as green manure crop, and follow with crop of grain sorghums. McClain silty clay loam ($Ha).
Date:
March 26, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vetch for Cover Crop
Photograph of Vetch planted for cover crop and green manure soil building crop; 8-10 inches of growth present. McClain silty clay loam soil (4Ha).
Date:
March 26, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Seeding Vetch and Rye
Photograph of seeding vetch and rye with pasture dream in excellent stand of bermudagrass.
Date:
September 20, 1962
Creator:
Riley, K. E.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sweet Clover Crop
Photograph of Bill Harrison and Kim Martin checking seed of sweet clover crop. 180 acre field planted to clover. McClain Clay soil.
Date:
May 21, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Inundation Studies
Photograph of a closeup of buffalograss (in front of sign) in impoundment basin number four at a depth of 5.0 feet following two floodings of 10 days during early spring (3/22-4/1/62) and mid-spring (5/3-13/62). There was a severe suppression of growth with approximately 25 percent of the top growth killed. This grass had recovered very well at the date of this photograph. For view of this grass when flooded for the same duration at a depth of 1.0 foot, see Ok-1760-10 dated 6/8/62. This research is under the suervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-swc.
Date:
July 8, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mulch Treader Plow
Photograph of a mulch treader plow in a stubble mulch demonstration.
Date:
April 17, 1962
Creator:
Cole, E. L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Pond Damage
Photograph of Silt damage caused by inadequate vegetative cover on watershed. Farm pond was built in 1958. Silted in 4 years. Stephensville fine sandy loam.
Date:
March 27, 1962
Creator:
Fortney, Fred J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wind Erosion Protective Cover
Photograph of feed stalks left as a protective cover from wind erosion on Springer-Miles loamy fine sand, undulating.
Date:
December 4, 1962
Creator:
Frie, Jimmie W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Deep Plowing
Photograph of deep plowing. This field subject to severe wind erosion, has recently been deep plowed. Note clayey subsoil brought to the surface by deep-plowing.
Date:
January 23, 1962
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Feed Stalks as Protective Cover
Photograph of feed stalks left as a protective cover from wind erosion on Springer-Miles loamy fine sand, undulating.
Date:
December 4, 1962
Creator:
Frie, Jimmie W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cotton Stripper
Photograph of a working cotton stripper. Cotton making 1/2 bale.
Date:
December 6, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rock Creek Site 16
Photograph of Rock Creek, Site 16 showign the wildlife cover along water edge that will be protected for wildlife conservation.
Date:
1962~
Creator:
Milton, Willis H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita Valley Flood Control Council
Photograph of Watersheds-Washita Valley Flood Control Council Meeting held at Chickasha, Okla., in Chamber of Commerce office each year in order that Soil Conservation Districts up and down the Washita can meet and give status reports on easements and construction on the Washita. Nolan J Fuqua and L.L. Humphreys from Duncan, Okla, study map of the Washita.
Date:
August 12, 1962
Creator:
Cummins, Patrick L.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Big Bluestem and Sideoats Grama
Photograph of Big Bluestem and sideoats grama, companion plants on very shallow and Loamy Prairie range sites. Soils 2-B and 24-AB.
Date:
July 30, 1962
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Watershed Protection Upper Black Bear Site
Photograph of the principal spillway and dam of H.S. Diem property who gave one of the two necessary easments to permit construction. Shown is Daryl Bond, employee with Ben Haskins Construction Company, contractor on this site.
Date:
February 23, 1962
Creator:
Morris, David
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wildhorse Creek Watershed
Photograph of Wildhorse Creek. Recreational facilities on this multipurpose flood prevention reservoir, completed in 1957. Consisting of barges, boats, and docks, all privately owned.
Date:
October 9, 1962
Creator:
Brown, Bob R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of 2nd Annual Stubble Mulch Jamboree, the first place 4-H club team from Garfield County at the Stubble Mulch Judging Contest in the 2nd Annual Stubble Mulch Jamboree at Enid, Oklahoma, July 24-25, 1962. OK-1623-9.
Date:
July 25, 1962
Creator:
Bryan, Hugo
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of Stubble Mulch Contest at the 2nd Annual Stubble Mulch Jamboree at Enid, Oklahoma, July 24-25, 1962. OK-1622-10.
Date:
July 25, 1962
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History