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Marsh Hawk Nest

Description: Photograph of a Marsh Hawks nest (Cirens budscaius). This nest is located in the tall grasses of a draw in a mixed grass pasture which has been "rested" for 5 years. 11 pellets picked up from around nest and analyzed by Denver Laboratory of this Biological Survey were composed as follows: 3 cottontail (Sylvilagus), 3 cottonrat (Signoden hispidns). 2 ground squirrel (Citellus 13-lineatus), 1 house mouse (Mus musculus), 1 horned lark (Otocoris), and 1 mouse (Mus), and bird (Sparrow?).
Date: April 5, 1940
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Marsh Hawk's Nest

Description: Photograph of a Marsh Hawks Nest (Circus hudsonius) located in tall grasses of a draw in a mixed-grass pasture, which has been "rested" for 5 years. 11 pellets picked up from around the nest and analyzed by Denver Laboratory of U.S. Biological Survey were composed as follows: 3 cotton-rat (Citellus 13-lineatus), 1 house mouse (Muz musculus), 1 horned-lark (Otocoris), and 1 mouse (Mus) and bird (sparrow?). Original Negative size 9 x 12 cm.
Date: April 5, 1940
Creator: Gholsten, Allen
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Rogers Mills County, OK

Description: Photograph of a dug-out in Rogers Mills County, OK, with the caption, "Near the author's place."
Date: unknown
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of upper Whiteshield Watershed—Oklahoma Soil Conservation District [SCD] # 4. Wa. 2. Detention reservoir # 1. Drainage area 485 acres. Permanent storage—13.7 surface acres. 105 acre-feet. Inches of run-off from drainage area 2.6 acres. Flood storage—27.2 surface acres. 158.5 acre-feet. 3.6 inches. Peak flow uncontrolled (25 year frequency storm) 1600 cubic feet per second (cfs.). The release rate from 18 inches Asbestos bonded corrugated pipe is 22 cfs. The Drainage area—80 acres cul… more
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita River

Description: Photograph lookiing upstream at Washita River, 1/2 mile south of Herring school. The river is dry here. This is 1/2 mile above Sandstoone, which is flowing approximately 2,300,000 gallons per day.
Date: December 13, 1957
Creator: Whittington, Fred L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Seed Harvest

Description: Photograph of Little Bluestem grass seed set cut in sun to dry before cleaning. Seed is being processed by Upper Washita SCD to be used in reseeding land in Roger Mills County.
Date: November 1958
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita River Bed

Description: Photograph of Roger Mills County Agent standing in Washita River bed, 1 1/2 mile below mouth of Sandstone Creek. All of river flow is from Sandstone Creek.
Date: December 13, 1957
Creator: Whittington, Fred L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sargeant Major Creek Damage

Description: Photograph of aerial view of when swollen with flood waters, Sargeant Major Creek gouges out its banks, cuts new channels and washes away tremendous amounts of irreplaceable soil. Out on right hand side is below Detention Reservoir No. 1 and 2, E. 1/2 Sgt. Major Creek. Out on left side is the main stream of Sgt. Major Creek. Tree s on stgream bank in upper left hand corner is same as Okla-9553, 5 acres of land is lost annually from bank cuttings.
Date: May 26, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Delta of Wild Horse Creek

Description: Photograph of the delta of Wild Horse Creek, part of the Washita Flood Control Survey. Sand was carried down and deposited on fertile field. Wind is now making dunes and forbidding cultivation.
Date: February 5, 1939
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Upstream at Washita River

Description: Photograph looking upstream at Washita River, 1. 2 mile south of Herring school. The river is dry here. This is 1/2 mile above Sandstone, which is flowing approximately 2,300,000 gallons per day.
Date: December 13, 1957
Creator: Whittington, Fred L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita River flowing

Description: Photograph of Washita River flowing approximately 2,300,000 gallons per day, 1 1/2 miles below where Sandstone Creek empties into Washita. Picture taken from top of county bridge, 2 miles east of Herring School.
Date: December 13, 1957
Creator: Whittington, Fred L.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Hay Production, Alfalfa

Description: Photograph of Mr. Burns who has been a cooperator of the Upper-Wishita SWCD for the last 20 years. He also, has a great Plains contract on approx.1,000 ac which will be completed in 1967. Mr. Burns raises alfalfa for his own livestock, selling surplus to the dairy farmers in this area. Tom Perryman, WUC, Cheyenne, is seen in the photo discussing the district program with Mr. Burns.
Date: July 6, 1965
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Sargeant Major Creek Detention Reservoir #2

Description: Photograph of Detention reservori #2, east 1/2 of Sgt. Major Creek. Drainage acre 1350 acres. Permanent pool - 200 acres of 1. 8 inches. Flood pool 833 acre feet or 7. 4 inches. 18 inch concrete deop inlet - 72,786 cu. Yards of embankment.
Date: October 14, 1949
Creator: Beecham, Glenn A.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Floodwater Retarding Structure

Description: Photograph of aerial view of floodwater retarding structure No. 2. Completed in 1949, sediment storage 1. 72 in. or 19th Ac. Ft. Flood pool storage 636 Ac. Ft. Drainage 1,350 Ac. , Total Storage 830 Ac. Ft. , Embankment 68,000 cu. yds.
Date: May 26, 1955
Creator: Haws, H. M. & Bruns, G. M.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Agronomy - Hay Production

Description: Photograph of hay production, Alfalfa, irrigated. Mr. Burns has been a cooperator of the Upper-Washita SWDC for the last 20 years. He also has a Great Plains contract on approx. 1,000 ac which will be completed in 1967. Mr. Burns raises alfalfa for his own livestock, selling surplus to the dairy farmers in this area. Tom Perryman, WUC, Cheyenne, is seen n the photo discussing the district program with Mr. Burns.
Date: July 6, 1965
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

California Road

Description: Photograph of the Old California Road Marker, on State Highway 33.
Date: June 17, 2002
Creator: Argo, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

String of Fish from Sandstone Creek Watershed

Description: Photograph of a sting of fish caught by Clarence Fowler, Rancher, out of Site 4, Sandstone Creek Watershed. These 6 bass and 1 channel cat weighed a total of 26 pounds. Fowler has fished in Canada, throughout the Northwest part of the U.S., and in Colorado-he said, "This is the best fishing area in the country right here on Sandstone." Fowler keeps a record of fish caught, the record shows 285 lbs. caught during period March 15 to May 15, 1960.
Date: May 18, 1960
Creator: Crouse, George
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Harvesting Wheat

Description: Photograph of harvesting wheat on Glen Tracy farm.
Date: July 11, 1968
Creator: Perryman, Tom
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Boy Scout Camp

Description: Photograph of Boy Scout Troop No. 108 camped on site, Sandstone Creek Watershed. OK-963-1.
Date: May 21, 1960
Creator: Bryan, Hugo
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Wildlife Area

Description: Photograph of Larry Allen, District Aide, examining wildlife plant.
Date: June 1, 1971
Creator: Prickett, D. B.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Dead Indian Wildhorse Recreation Area

Description: Photograph of Site #4, Dead Indian Wildhorse Recreation Area
Date: September 13, 1968
Creator: Perryman, Tom
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Farm Homes

Description: Photograph of one of the new ranch homes built on the Sandstone-Creek watershed since the flood prevention program was established. Built in 1954 below Site 17. OK-142-1.
Date: August 31, 1955
Creator: Whittington, Fred
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Great Plains Conservation Program

Description: Photograph of Robert Sprowls and his wife and children signing the Great Plains Contract on his ranch. Soil Conservation Service [SCS] tchnician Willis J. Sorrells is in the picture. OK-712-1.
Date: July 10, 1958
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Washita National Battlefield

Description: Photograph of a scene at the Washita National Battlefield.
Date: October 2, 2000
Creator: Argo, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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