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Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a panoramic view of six water impounding plots used to study inundation tolerance of selected species of grasses associated with flooded areas above floodwater retarding structures. Plot 6, to the right, has just been drained. This view is from hillside above southeast corner of plots. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a panoramic view of six water impounding llots being used to study inundation tolerance for selected species of grasses associated with flooded areas above floodwater retarding structures, as seen from southwest fence corner. Plot 1 is shown in the foreground. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 2 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 10 days, from 3/21 to 3/31/61 and again from 5/3-13/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were observed as a result of the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 31, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded tow times previously for 5 days frrom 3/21-26/61 and 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages were noted as a result of these floodings. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 31, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a close-up view of the right side of water impounding Plot 3 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times for 20 days from 3/22/61 to 4/11/61 and again from 5/2/61 to 5/22/61. None to slight damages were noted from the first flooding; however, severe damages and loss of grass resulted from the second flooding. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 31, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a close-up view of the cente of water impounding Plot 2 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 10 days from 3/21-31/61 and again from 5/3-13/61. No damages were noted from the first flooding; however, considerable damages were observed as a result of the second flooding. Numerous grasses did not survive and growth was suppressed on others. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agri… more
Date: May 31, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a view across upper end of Plot 3 while flooded. This shows plants protruding from water simulating actual condition in detention reservoirs. This plot was previously flooded from 3/22/61 to 4/11/61 and current flooding commenced 5/2/16 and is scheduled to continue until 5/22/61. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Inundation Studies

Description: Photograph of a close-up view of the left side of water impounding Plot 1 as seen from the lower end. This plot has been flooded two times previously for 5 days from 3/21-26 and again from 5/4-9/61. Only slight damages wee noted as a result of these floodings. This study is in response to SCS research needs. Work is under the supervision of Edd D. Rhoades, Agricultural Engineer, ARS-SWC.
Date: May 31, 1961
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Longhorn Cows at Pasture

Description: Photograph of range sites, Boulder Ridge Longhorn cows grazing on boulder ridge range site, excellent condition. Spring aspect, moderate use. North end of Antelope flat looking north west.
Date: May 12, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Hilly Stony Savannah on Mt. Pinchot

Description: Photograph of Hilly Stony Savannah on southwest slope of Mt. Pinchot Mountain Escarpment at top is the highest point n the Wichita Mountains. This is thought to be the only area of natural cedar on the refuge. Small open areas are typical of this range site.
Date: May 11, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Good Soil Management Makes Strawberries

Description: Photograph of Wilson DeGroot and wife packaging strawberries. Good soil management makes strawberries. Contour rows, fertilization and check-row cultivation has simplified labors. This "pick-em-yourself" four acre project grossed $1,600 in 1960. Over 2,000 people picked for home use according to DeGroot. This retired bricklayer says his hobby is interesting and profitable.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Hayes, Earl J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Woodland Wildlife Planting

Description: Photograph of W.C. Stewart's planting of 3 acres of Black locusts with multiflora Rose around edges in Feb. 1955. Claude Leonard in photo standing by Multiflora Rose. OK-1340-7.
Date: May 22, 1961
Creator: Trompler, Bill
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Bermuda grass sprigging. Arbuckle Soil Conservation District [SCD] sprigging Bermuda grass on Jim Bivins’ farm, with two-plow sprigger. Note the rack built on top to hold extra sprigs. Approximately 4 acres can be sprigged without stopping to reload. Note trailer being pulled behind sprigger to carry extra fertilizer—800 pounds. The trailer was so designed by the District that one wheel of the trailer runs over the last row of sprigs planted, thus giving more compaction and firmin… more
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Bermuda grass harvesting. District harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field was sprigged to Midland Bermuda grass in the spring of 1959 and has had two growing seasons with heavy grazing each year. This area harvested (= one-sixth of an acre) produced 200 bushels of roots per acre. With current cost rates would amount to $480 worth of roots per acre. OK-1380-1.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Arbuckle Soil and Water Conservation District [SWCD] harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field, sprigged in 1959 has been heavily grazed for the past two grazing seasons. The area harvested, at this time, is approximately 165 feet long and 45 feet wide, produced enough sprigs to plant 20 acres. Approximately 10 bushels of roots are being planted per acre. OK-1333-11.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Arbuckle Soil and Water Conservation District [SWCD] harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field, sprigged in 1959 has been heavily grazed for the past two grazing seasons. The area harvested, at this time, is approximately 165 feet long and 45 feet wide, produced enough sprigs to plant 20 acres. Approximately 10 bushels of roots are being planted per acre. OK-1333-8.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Range Sites - Stony Hills

Description: Photograph of Hilly stony range site showing open area in foreground, and then savannah. Lines of savanna follow geologic faults on the background slopes. This geologic and vegetative pattern creates a large amount of "edge" which makes a very favorable habitate for deer and elk.
Date: May 12, 1961
Creator: Fry, Chester
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Hop Clover for Seed

Description: Photograph of hop clover that will be combined for seed in the near future. Approximately 200 lbs. of large hop seed per acre was combined from this area in 1960.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Blan, K. R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of Arbuckle Soil and Water Conservation District [SWCD] harvesting Bermuda grass roots. This field, sprigged in 1959 has been heavily grazed for the past two years. The area harvested, at this time, produced enough sprigs to plant 20 acres. Area is approximately 165 feet long and 45 feet wide. Approximately 10 bushels of roots are being planted per acre. OK-1333-12.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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