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Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of sediment drainage. East bank of the Washita [?] River. On the south side of the road. OK-10-397.
Date:
May 3, 1905
Creator:
Terbush, L. B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Watersheds, Lindsay Lake
Photograph of George A. Brown, Lindsay businessman (left) and District Conservationist Hadley Meinders, Purcell, discuss rules and regulations pertaining to the multipurpose lake located north of Purcell.
Date:
July 15, 1907
Creator:
Croom, Dan F.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Topside View of a Large Masonry Arched Overfall Structure at the End of a String of Terrace Outlets/Ardmore District/Chickasha Project
Photograph of "Topside view of a large masonry arched overfall structure at the end of a string of terrace outlets."
Date:
March 1936
Creator:
Slack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Prevention
Photograph of rip-rapped farm pond, dam, and Bermuda grassed spillway which handled overflow water during hearby downpours.
Date:
April 13, 1938
Creator:
Slack, Jim
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a farm pond with rip-rapped dam which was constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps [CCC] labor. OK-6326.
Date:
April 13, 1938
Creator:
Slack, Jim
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Vernon Rough Broken Land
Photograph of Vernon rough broken land protected from grazing in foreground, eroding and unprotected in background.
Date:
September 23, 1938
Creator:
Taylor, G. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bermuda Grass Lister Planter
Photograph of a bermuda grass lister planter showing construction of sod carrier and pipe through which sod is dropped into furrow.
Date:
July 8, 1939
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of an UNIDENTIFED Site No. 30 Near Lindsay
Photograph of an aerial shot of Site No. 30 and the surrounding area taken at 1000 feet. The photograph shows a gully plug with pipe drain.
Date:
July 14, 1948
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Ok-SCD-13-Wa-1-Site Number 12 Taken At 1000 Feet
Photograph of an aerial shot of Ok-SCD-13-Wa-1-Site Number 12 taken at 1000 feet. This particular area has a silt trap with pipe drain. A few building are visible in the bottom left corner of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, "OK-SCS-13-WA-1-Site no. 12, July 14, 1948, Flight N – Photo E 1000 ft. 10:15 AM. Silt Pipe with pipe drain."
Date:
July 14, 1948
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Biennial Sweetclover Root
Photograph of a succulent root of what appears to be a biennial sweetclover growing in a field near Lindsay. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Succulent root of what appears to be a biennial sweetclover. This vigorous plant was growing in a field near Lindsay, Oklahoma."
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Davis, David O.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of Soil Conservation District technician Wesley Meinders, examining grass drills prior to seeding native grass for 1949. OK-9914.
Date:
March 2, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, Sam D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of the third annual soil conservation judging contest, showing one group of the 446 contestants studying a class of range. OK-9997.
Date:
April 6, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, Sam D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of Ed Roberts, Oklahoma Extension Soil Conservationist, showing erosion of Class 7 land during third annual soil conservation judging contest, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. OK-9999.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Lows, S. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of the 3rd annual Garvin County Soil Conservation Judging Contest. Section planning pond site. Contest conducted jointly with the Extension Service and SCS technicians with all agricultural agencies assisting. OK-9998.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, Sam D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of explaining Class 7 land during third annual soil conservation judging contest. OK-10, 003.
Date:
April 15, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, Sam D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Small Grain Varieties Study
Photograph of a study of small grain varieties in or near Stratford. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Study of small grain varieties."
Date:
May 13, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, S. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Aerial Shot of Site #7, Wildhorse Creek Detention Reservoir and the Surrounding Area
Photograph of an aerial shot of Site #7, Wildhorse Creek Detention Reservoir and the surrounding area. This area was formerly known as Site 6, Woodland Watershed. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Detention Reservoir- Site #6, Woodland Watershed. Permanent Pool – 0.78” runoff. Flood pool – 4.75” runoff. Total – 5.53” runoff. Drainage area – 1350 acres. The permanent pool surface area is 13.2 acres. It will cover 37.6 acres when it reaches the emergency spillway at left.”
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Control - Detention Structure
Photograph of aerial view of reservoir lacking 4 ft. of reaching its maximum capacity but surrounding areas not treated created a disastrous flood (May 9-10) on Wildhorse Creek. US. Highway No. 7 in background. Spillway at right end of dam.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Floods near US. Highway 77 Washita River
Photograph of U. S. Highway #77 and Washita River near Davis, Okla. Aerial photo.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Flood
Photograph of sediment drainage - East bank of Washita River on S. side of road.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Terbush, L. S.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Flood
Photograph of aerial view of U.S. Highway #77 and Washita River. Measured witdth (2 days later) is 1 1/2 miles along pavement.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Flood
Photograph of Washita River near Davis, Okla. Davis Okla. In background
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Flood
Photograph of U.S. Highway #77 and Washita River near Davis, Okla.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Washita River Wildhorse Creek
Photograph of reservoir that lacks 4 ft. of reaching its maximum capacity but surrounding areas not treated created a disastrious flood (May 9-10) on Wildhorse Creek. US Highway No. 7 in background. Spillway at right end of dam.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Ginter Photo Co.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History