Photograph of "Cow-calf program on fescue bottomland, Sun Down Ranch, Cherokee County."

Photograph of a small herd of cows and calves grazing on a Bermudagrass field on the Sun Down Ranch. The Bermuda planting was originally an abandoned strawberry field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bermuda planting on abandoned strawberry field on Sun Down Ranch, Cherokee County."

Photograph of a small herd of cows and calves grazing on a Bermudagrass field on the Sun Down Ranch. The Bermuda planting was originally an abandoned strawberry field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bermuda planting on abandoned strawberry field on Sun Down Ranch, Cherokee County."

Photograph of "Cow-calf program on fescue bottomland, Sun Down Ranch, Cherokee County."

Photograph of "Open savannah of bluestem and pines west of Sugar Mountain, Eastern Cherokee Country."

Photograph of a forested area and brush growing on a smooth chert, savannah range site. The back of the photograph proclaims, "A smooth chert savannah range site in good condition, the soil is Clarksville stony silt loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes. Grass production could be increased significantly by reducing the canopy through aerial brush control. This photo was taken for Craig Co report & has not been used."

Photograph of "Open savannah with scattered oak trees, Bodine soils, west side of Sugar Mountain in eastern Cherokee County."

Photograph of a Loamy Prairie range site located in Cherokee County, which is in excellent condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Loamy Prairie range site in excellent range condition. The soils are Eldorado Craig. The vegetation is primarily big bluestem, little bluestem and Indiangrass. Woody species consisting of blackberry, persimmon, sumac and sassafras, are scattered sparsely over the site."

Photograph of a Loamy Prairie range site located in Cherokee County, which is in excellent condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Loamy Prairie range site in excellent range condition. The soils are Eldorado Craig. The vegetation is primarily big bluestem, little bluestem and Indiangrass. Woody species consisting of blackberry, persimmon, sumac and sassafras, are scattered sparsely over the site."

Photograph of a Heavy Bottomland Range Site located in Cherokee County, which is in good range condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Heavy Bottomland Range Site (Osage soils) in good range condition."

Photograph of a very shallow Talpa soils range site in excellent condition. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Very Shallow Range Site (Talpa Soils) in excellent condition. Predominate grasses are sideoats grama, little bluestem and big bluestem."

Photograph of Tenkiller Lake as viewed from the Methodist Boys Ranch from west to east. Cover photo first choice for Cherokee County

Photograph of Allan R. Moss, Project Coordinator for RC&D Project, Overlooking Tenkiller Lake. This photo, cover photo third choice for Cherokee County.

Photograph of west side of Tenkiller lake looking east from the Methodist Boys Ranch. Cover photo second choice for Cherokee County. Cherokee Hills Project Area

Photograph of an improved pasture with fescue and clover sod drilled in established bermudagrass pasture in fall of 1960. Not pastured since hay harvested in early July 1961.

Photograph of an improved pasture. Fescue and clover sod drilled. Established bermuda in 1960.

Photograph of fescue and clover sod drilled in established bermuda in 1960.

Photograph of an improved pasture north of Tahlequah. A pole sits in the middle of the field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fescue and clover sod drilled Established Bermuda in 1960."

Photograph of an improved pasture north of Tahlequah. A pole sits in the middle of the field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fescue and clover sod drilled Established Bermuda in 1960."

Photograph of land that has been cleared and sprigged to Bermuda. Spring 1957.

Photograph of Dr. Mathis, Superintendent of the Oklahoma Methodist Home for Children, right, and Robert F. Shapley, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Tahlequah, Cherokee County Soil Conservation District [SCD], inspecting native Bluestem grass for a possible seed harvest. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds dry seed per acre for 55 acres. 2 tons of agricultural limestone [= calcium carbonate] and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre were applied in 1951. The hay was cut this year in early June, mostly as cheat grass. OK-166-5.

Photograph of Dr. Mathis, Superindentent, OK Methodist home for children, on the right & Robert F. Shapley, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Tahlequah, Cherokee Country Soil Conservation District [SCD], inspecting native bluestem for possible seed harvest. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds of sry seed per acre. 55 acres. 2 tons of agricultural limestone and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre were applied in 1951. Hay cut this year in early June, mostly of cheatgrass. OK-166-5.

Photograph of Native bluestem being combined by R. B. French. Hay harvested in early June, 1955, mostly cheat grass. Fertilized with 2 tons of agricultural limestone and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre in 1951. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds dry seed per acre. 55 acres. OK-165-3.

Photograph of native bluestem grass being combined by R.B. French. Hay harvested in early June, 1955, mostly cheat. Fertilized with 2 tons agre. Limestone and 160 lbs. 0-20-0 per acre in 1951. This field yielded approximately 200 lbs. dry seed per acre. 55 acres.