Plot 186 Range Cover Evaluation In Controlling Soil Splash

Photograph of Plot 186 range cover evaluation in controlling soil splash. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Range cover evaluation on plot 186, if sand dropseed on Rolling Red Plains deep heavy upland in poor condition, was 49% effective in controlling soil splash. The ruler inserted beneath the cover shows that 42% of the ground surface is shielded by forage and litter.”
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Osborn, Ben
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of floodwater from Rainy Mountain Creek over highway # 9, east of Mountain View, OK. The Highway department estimated that $5000.00 in damage was done to the road. 11 inches of rain caused this flood. OK-10, 007.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Company
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a drop structure. A drop structure formed on the Dean Little farm. OK-4022-7.
Date: October 1972
Creator: Thornborough, Kenneth J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of a drop structure. Looking down a gully before shaping for a drop structure. OK-4922-2.
Date: October 1972
Creator: Little, Dean
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Blue Panicum planting, Mountain View Soil Conservation District. Planted on May 21, 1951 at a rate of two pounds per acre. Picture taken on November 2, 1951.
Date: November 2, 1951
Creator: Murrell, Ray C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water, Recreation

Photograph of scene at dedication day at Lake Vanderwork (Oak Creek 5.). OK-4095-14.
Date: February 20, 1971
Creator: Teakell, John R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFED Farmer Spreading Manure on Contours/Elk City Project/Hobart Camp

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man with horse drawn equipment spreading manure on the contour in terraced field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Spreading manure on the contour in terraced field."
Date: April 4, 1938
Creator: Hufnagle, Richard W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Blank Basin Listing/Hobart Camp

Photograph of a close-up shot of a "Contour blank basin listing showing where moisture was held from a four-inch rain."
Date: January 21, 1939
Creator: Admire, Ira
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Plot 184 Range Cover Evaluation of Buffalograss Cover In Controlling Soil Splash on Red Shale Hills Site

Photograph of plot 184 Range cover evaluation of buffalograss cover in controlling soil splash on red shale hills site. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Range cover evaluation plot 184 of buffalograss was 91% effective in reducing soil splash on heavy deep uplands of the Rolling Red Plains. In held 33% of 1.93 inches of water applied in 20 minutes. The plot had 1,408 pounds of cover per acre, providing 77% soils coverage."
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Osborn, Ben
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks

Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (left center) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is only partially completed, Mr. Hackett credits his belts with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date: September 27, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of J. B. Hackett Windbreaks

Photograph of an aerial shot of the J. B. Hackett sandy farm and the surrounding area in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The J. B. Hackett sandy farm (upper half of photograph) in the Southwestern part of the Kiowa County Soil Conservation District, a few miles West of Lone Wolf, Okla. Of particular interest is the farmstead windbreak protecting the farm buildings and feed lots as well as an orchard and garden spot. While the field windbreak pattern is not yet completed, Mr. Hackett credits his plantings with saving his crops on several occasions."
Date: September 27, 1949
Creator: Postlethwaite, Hermann
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Pond Management

Photograph of Car Mackey, Durrell Burton, and four UNIDENTIFED people checking the condition and fish population of this fishing pond. The photograph does not give the positions of Mackey or Burton. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Carl Mackey and Durrell Burton pulling minnow seine in to check for fish reproduction and balance."
Date: July 16, 1968
Creator: Kuntz, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soil Survey Land Erosion Caused by Runoff From Nearly Level, Clean-Tilled Hollister Silty Clay Loam, 0 to 01% Slopes

Photograph of erosions to land caused by runoff from nearly level, clean-tilled Hollister silty clay loam, o to 01% slopes six miles east of Hobart, Oklahoma. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Erosion caused by runoff from nearly level, clean-tilled Hollister silty clay loam, 0 to 01% slopes."
Date: May 11, 1964
Creator: Lamar, Otho W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tobosa Clay Soil Surface

Photograph of "Soil surface of Tobosa clay, 0 to 01% slopes showing typical cracks."
Date: March 24, 1957
Creator: Lamar, Otho W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Yahola Fine Sandy Loam Soil Sample

Photograph of a soil sample of Yahola fine sandy loam showing typical stratification. A measuring stick is on the far left side of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soil profile of Yahola fine sandy loam showing typical stratification. Most of the control section if [sic] fine sandy loam."
Date: March 3, 1967
Creator: Lamar, Otho W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Yahola Fine Sandy Loam Soil Sample

Photograph of a soil sample of Yahola fine sandy loam showing typical stratification. A measuring stick is on the far left side of photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soil profile of Yahola fine sandy loam showing typical stratification. Most of the control section if [sic] fine sandy loam."
Date: March 3, 1967
Creator: Lamar, Otho W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Two UNIDENTIFED Men Harvesting Wheat on the Contour on Top of a Terrace With Combine Running Lengthwise of Terrace/Elk City Project

Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men harvesting wheat on the contour on top of a terrace with combine running lengthwise of terrace. Combine cutting an eight-foot swath. Another UNIDENTIFEID man in a tie stands off to the extreme left. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Harvesting wheat on the contour on top of a terrace with combine running lengthwise of terrace. Combine cutting an eight-foot swath. Wheat drilled in on contour with deep furrowed drill."
Date: July 15, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Three UNIDENTIFED Men Harvesting Wheat on the Contour With a Combine Cutting An Eight-Foot Swath/Elk City Project

Photograph of three UNIDENTIFED men harvesting wheat on the contour with a combine cutting an eight-foot swath. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Harvesting wheat on the contour with a combine cutting an eight-foot swath. The wheat was drilled in on the contour with a deep furrow drill and the field was terraced."
Date: July 15, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Blue Panic Grass Crop

Photograph of Blue Panic grass crop 60 days after seeding. Seeded in 40" rows on contour. Soil unit 1-RR-A-1.
Date: July 26, 1955
Creator: Pyron, Thurman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

King Ranch Bluestem Grass

Photograph of King Ranch Bluestem grass on 70-RR-B-31 Class III land.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Pyron, Thurman
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Contour Farming

Photograph of water standing in lister furrows and terrace channel after a four-inch rain in a cotton field planted on the contour.
Date: July 15, 1937
Creator: Slack, Jim
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Erosion Control

Photograph of erosion control on cultivated field. This field was formerly farmed with straight down hill rows and the soil suffered badly from silting. Terraces and grassed channels have been constructed and contour cultivation is now practiced. A volunteer ceop of wheat serves as winter cover and supplemental pasture for livestock.
Date: November 13, 1940
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Irrigation Well

Photograph of irrigation well. 7 sand points connected by manifold. Centrigugal pump (self-priming). Well pumps 570 g. p. m. at 1800 R. P. M. Sand points set on Red beds at 29 feet.
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Murray, Hubert J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Washita River Flood

Photograph of aerial view of flood on Washita River which developed from rains below this poin on the Washita. This photo was taken of the river at the highest stage during ht e flood lower down at Mountain View, Carneige, Ft. Cobb and Anadarko.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History