Reservoir To Provide Water for Livestock

Photograph of a reservoir constructed on flat pastureland to provide a water supply for livestock. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A reservoir constructed on flat pasture land to provide water supply for livestock. Reservoirs do not back water out over large areas of grass. The edges are sloped and cattle do not wade out in them. Contract with Ok-1986-7."
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Ball Lemuel F. , Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stockwater Development in LeFlore County

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man standing in a middle of a hole with white outlines showing depth and water lines for a future reservoir. The back of the photograph proclaims, "The white lines outline the depth and water line of a reservoir. Reservoirs are constructed in flat land so as not to cover a lot of grass with shallow water which disappears with hot dry weather."
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Ball Lemuel F. , Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Joe Colley on the tractor and Ray Jacobs on the trailer harvesting King Ranch grass seed with an ensilage cutter. OK-3065-1.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Banks, H. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of a Mr. McLaughlin, work Unit Conservationist [WUC] for the Soil Conservation Service [SCS] at Farmerville, Texas, inspecting Indiangrass planted in 3 foot rows in April, 1950 for seed production. The grass was side-dressed with 100 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre in August, 1950. TX-47, 357.
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Brook, C. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Recreation and Travel

Photograph of Interstate-40 has several potential campsites that could serve tourists and other cross-country travelers. OK-3227-11.
Date: October 11, 1968
Creator: Brown, George
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of a Floodwater Retarding Structure on Site 14 Chigley Sandy Creek

Photograph of an aerial shot of a floodwater retarding structure on Site 14 Chigley Sandy Creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Floodwater Retarding Structure. D. A. 979 A., total cap. 432. 52 A. F. total area 53 A., sed. Storage 1.0 in., flood storage 4.3 in. 69,000 cu. yd.”
Date: October 11, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Site 14 Chigley Sandy Creek

Photograph of Site14, Floodwater retarding structure. D.A. 979., Total Cap. 432.52 A.F., total area 53 Sur. A., sediment storage 1.0 A. In., flood storage 4.3 A. in., 69,000 Cu. Yd.
Date: October 11, 1955
Creator: Brune, G. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rural Beautification

Photograph of a good example of rural home constructed in a scenic area of Latimer County.
Date: May 11, 1970
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sandy Prairie Range Site

Photograph of a Sandy Prairie range site located in Kay County, which is in good condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sandy Prairie range site, good condition. Soil Series Shellabarger fine sandy loam."
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests

Photograph of a view of the west side of a six-row belt of trees on Jones Farm. Three miles north and one-half mile east of the intersection of US Highways 20 and Nebraska Highway 12. From west to east: Red cedar, Hackberry, two rows of Cottonwood and two rows of Ash. NE-3661-12.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Burton, S. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cow and Calf Grazing on 70 Acres of 1st Year Bermuda Overseeded to Vetch and Rye

Photograph of a cow and calf in a pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Pasture Plant. Cow and calf, part of 20 head of cows with calves grazing 70 acre of 1st year Bermuda overseeded to vetch and rye in fall of 1959."
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of pasture planting. Cow and calf, part of 20 head of cows with calves grazing 70 acres of 1st year of Bermuda grass overseeded to vetch and rye in the fall of 1959. OK-1112-11.
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Long Branch Field Trial

Photograph of Jerome Sykora sodding Prairie Cordgrass on shore line as field trial to determine effect it will have on reducing erosion caused from wave action.
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Long Branch Field Trials

Photograph of "Jerome Sykora sodding Prairie Cordgrass on shoreline as a field trial to determine effect it will have on reducing erosion caused from wave action."
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Residue Utilization

Photograph of stubble being disked following combine. This photo shows second operation plowing stubble into the top 6" of the soil.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Residue Utilization

Photograph of stubble being disked following combine. This photo shows second operation plowing stubble into the top 6" of the soil.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Stubble Residue Utilization

Photograph of stubble being disked following combine. This photo shows second operation plowing stubble into the top 6" of the soil.
Date: July 11, 1959
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Long Branch Field Trail. PL 566, Site # 9. Jerome Sykora is sodding Prairie Cordgrass on the shoreline as a field trial to determine the effect it will have on reducing erosion caused from wave action. OK-1112-8.
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the Long Branch Field Trail. PL 566, Site # 9. Jerome Sykora is sodding Prairie Cordgrass on the shoreline as a field trial to determine the effect it will have on reducing erosion caused from wave action. OK-1112-8.
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of flooding. A driveway into a barn washed out by flood on the Arkansas River, May 26 through May 30, 1957. OK-513-9.
Date: July 11, 1957
Creator: Cluff, John
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Field of Midland Bermuda and Greenfield Bermudagrasses

Photograph of W. H. Rushing and SCS Technician H. E. Boyd kneeling in a field of Midland Bermuda, Green Field Bermuda, and vetch. Photograph does not distinguish the position of Rushing and Boyd. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Midland Bermuda on left, Greenfield Bermuda, right. Vetch overseeded. Cut for hay Aug. 11, 1960. Grazed Feb. until June 2, 1960. Eighty-five (85) head weighed in at 327 lbs., sold at 580 lbs. Five acres Greenfield and 23 acres Midland, 2 years old. Soil Unit 7. Twenty-eight acres yield – 1870 bales hay. W. H. Rushing and SCS technician H. E. Boyd in photo."
Date: August 11, 1960
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish

Photograph of a close up of 5 to 5" fingerling catfish being placed in 7 acre fish pond on Rudolph McGeehee farm.
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Transport

Photograph of fingerling fish-channel and blue cat being transported though a 4" pipe from carrying tank ot growing pond. Approximately 14,000-wt. 180#.
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fish Transport to Growing Pond

Photograph of fingerling fish-channel and blue cat being transported though a 4" pipe from carrying tank ot growing pond. Approximately 14,000-wt. 180#.
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Collins, F. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History