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Caney-Coon Creek Overflowing County Road to Cemetery

Description: Photograph of an overflowing Caney-Coon Creek blocking traffic and covering land spanning from County Road to Cemetery. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Caney-Coon Creek overflowing County Road to Cemetery. Traffic blocked two days. Three structures planned and approved for flood preservation above will eliminate flooding when constructed.”
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Brown, G. C.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Partially Flooded Coalgate Sewage System Near Coalgate

Description: Photograph of a partially inundated Coalgate City Sewer system causing raw sewage to be released and the evacuation of some homes. This photograph was taken from a hill near Coalgate. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Coalgate City Sewer system partially inundated in Caney-Coon Creek floodplain, causing raw sewage to be released. Flood also caused evacuation of some houses. This is a portion of Muddy Boggy Creek Watershed."
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Brown, G. C.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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