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Range Improvement by Deferred Grazing

Description: Photograph of the effects of deferred grazing of side oats grama on the Simmons ranch. This grass has not been grazed during 1958 to allow the grass to seed and let the stand become thicker and in general improve the range.
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Highway Bridge Stream Bank Erosion

Description: Photograph of stream bank at end of highway bridge at west end eroded away in spite of temporary erosion control measure of cottonwood trees cabled to bank. The west approach of the bridge was also washed out. Repair of the approach of bridge was $30,000 for 600 foot section whcih had to be replaced. Permanent control structure is being installed to reduce this type of damage in the future at a cost of $100,000.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Highway Bridge Stream Bank Erosion

Description: Photograph of permant type control measure being installed to reduce stream bank erosion by holding this stream in its original banks so it will flow through the present bridge. In July, 1955 a temporary stream bank erosion control measure of cotton wood trees cabled to the bank was installed but the west approach of the bridge received serious damage in 1956. The cost to repair bridge approach was $30,000 and the permanent channel control structure will cost $100,000. Some permanent upstream f… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Leveling

Description: Photograph of a float for leveling land which will be used for irrigating farming. This float is 12 feet wide and 30 feet long and is constucted with 3x12 inch lumber. The grader blade in the center is adjustable. Ralph Mitchell, owner, using float. This float was costructed in farmers shop at the cost of 40 to 50 dollars.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Guar

Description: Photograph of Guar being grown on soil unit 12 where it had been very difficlut to secure a stand of any crop. Guar is grown as a soil improving crop. Cooperators rotation on this land is guar and cotton. Farmer estimates cotton yeilds have increased 30% since he has been using Guar in his rotation.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of trial grass plantings. Chiseled area, 12 inches deep, in native grass pasture which was reseeded to native grasses: blue grama, buffalo and side oats grama. The native pasture grasses were 80% dead as the result of drought conditions. The field trial was made to determine the effects of seedbed preparations. The broom weed in the chiseled area was killed while the native grasses left showed signs of recovery. This planting was made in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Watershed Treatment

Description: Photograph of Roland Lee, UWC, in 1951 developing a plan between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee SCD to treat the City Lake Watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. M.D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, checks conservation treatment of this large, once active gully. Water was diverted from gully and it was making a good seed crop, controlling erosion and furnishing food and cover for wildlife. This area is also protected from fire and grazing. The applicati… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Lee, Roland E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee Lake Watershed Treatment/Absence and Lack of Vegetation in Gully

Description: Photograph of M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, looking at native grasses established on flood plain area to reduce silt load of water going into the Shawnee City Lake. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed Treatment. Roland Lee, WUC, in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee SCS to treat the City Lake watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, looking at native grasses established on flood… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Lee, Roland E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee Lake Watershed Treatment/Gully Conservation Treatment

Description: Photograph of M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, checking the conservation treatment of a large, once active gully nine miles west of Shawnee. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed Treatment. Roland Lee, UWC [sic], in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee SCD to treat the City Lake Watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. M. D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, checks conservation treatment of this large, once active gully. Wat… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Lee, Roland E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee Lake Watershed Treatment

Description: Photograph of Roland Lee, WUC, standing in a field nine miles west of Shawnee. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed Treatment. Roland Lee, WUC, in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee SCD to treat the City Lake watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. Waster was diverted from this active gully on Class VII land, and it was seeded to mixed native grass. No longer is this a critical silt contributing area. Native g… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Range Improvement on J. R. Simmons Ranch

Description: Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men examining the effects of deferred grazing of sideoats grass on the J. R. Simmons ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Effects of deferred grazing of sideoat [sic] grass on the Simmons ranch. This grass has not been grazed during 1958 to allow the grass to seed and let the stand become thicker and in general impeove [sic] the range."
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Mesquite Trees Growing on Range Land

Description: Photograph of mesquite trees growing on red clay flats range site. In the background, Deep Red Creek is barely visible, as the mesquite trees obscure it. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mesquite trees on range land. Treadway soils, Red Clay flats range site, Good condition, Deep Red Run Creek in background."
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cattle in Mesquite Infested Range Site

Description: Photograph of several heads of cattle in a mesquite infested range. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Cattle in mesquite infested range. Vernon clay loam. Red Clay Prairie range site. Main grasses are buffalograss [sic] and vine mesquite.“
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Range Improvement on J. R. Simmons Ranch

Description: Photograph of two UNIDENTIFED men examining the effects of deferred grazing of sideoats grass on the J. R. Simmons ranch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Effects of deferred grazing of sideoats grass on the Simmons ranch. This grass has not been grazed during 1958 to allow the grass to seed and let the stand become thicker and in general impeove [sic] the range."
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Description: Photograph of watershed treatment. Roland Lee, WUC [= Work Unit Conservationist], in 1951 developed a plan between the city of Shawnee and the local SCD [= Soil Conservation District] for the conservation treatment of the City Lake watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the City Lake. Water was diverted from this active gully on Class VII land. This gully was not seeded. Mr. Lee points out the slow growth and absence of vegetation when left to natural means. No… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Brush Control

Description: Photograph of a close up of an area sprayed with 2-4-5T to control the shinnery oak brush. Note condition of the shinnery plants. Sand bluestem and little bluestem are the dominant grasses and their grazing has been deferred during the summer season. The grasses are showing good improvement.
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Highway Bridge Stream Bank Erosion

Description: Photograph of stream bank at end of highway bridge at west end eroded away in spite of temporary erosion control measure of cottonwood trees cabled to bank. The west approach of the bridge was also washed out. Repair of the approach of bridge was $30,000 for 600 foot section whcih had to be replaced. Permanent control structure is being installed to reduce this type of damage in the future at a cost of $100,000.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Highway Bridge Stream Bank Erosion

Description: Photograph of permant type control measure being installed to reduce stream bank erosion by holding this stream in its original banks so it will flow through the present bridge. In July, 1955 a temporary stream bank erosion control measure of cotton wood trees cabled to the bank was installed but the west approach of the bridge received serious damage in 1956. The cost to repair bridge approach was $30,000 and the permanent channel control structure will cost $100,000. Some permanent upstream f… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Highway Bridge Stream Bank Erosion

Description: Photograph of permant type control measure being installed to reduce stream bank erosion by holding this stream in its original banks so it will flow through the present bridge. In July, 1955 a temporary stream bank erosion control measure of cotton wood trees cabled to the bank was installed but the west approach of the bridge received serious damage in 1956. The cost to repair bridge approach was $30,000 and the permanent channel control structure will cost $100,000. Some permanent upstream f… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Wildhorse Creek Sub-Watershed Construction

Description: Photograph of flood prevention & municipal supply dam. Dragline working in wet core Sta. 17/00 C/L Dam.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Cornforth, Kenneth
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee City Lake Watershed

Description: Photograph of Roland Lee, UWC, in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee SCD to treat the City Lake Watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. M.D. Gamble, Agronomist, SCS, checks conservation treatment of this large, once active gully. Water was diverted from gully and it was seeded to mixed native grass. The grass is now making a good seed crop, controlling erosion and furnishing food and cover for wildlife. This area is also protected from f… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Lee, Roland E.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cotton Being Irrigated With Row Irrigation System

Description: Photograph of cotton being irrigated with row irrigation system from syphons moving water from ditch to cotton rows are 1.5 inch. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Irrigation (cotton). Cotton being irrigated with row irrigation system. Syphons moving water from ditch to cotton rows are 1.5 inch. This is the third year irrigation for this land. The cotton is following hairy vetch which was planted in maise [sic] stalks. Estimated cotton yield is 2 bales per acre. The irrigation system was l… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee Lake Watershed Treatment/Native Grasses

Description: Photograph of Mr. Lee, who is standing in a gully, pointing out the slow growth and absence of vegetation when left to natural means. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed Treatment. Roland Lee, WUC, in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee and the local SCD for conservation treatment of the City Lake watershed to control erosion and reduce silt load of streams feeding City Lake. Water was diverted from this active gully on Class VII land. This gully was not seeded. Mr. L… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Shawnee Lake Watershed Treatment

Description: Photograph of Roland Lee, WUC, standing in a field nine miles west of Shawnee. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Watershed Treatment. Roland Lee, WUC, in 1951 developed a plan between the City of Shawnee and the Shawnee SCD to treat the City Lake watershed to control erosion and reduce the silt load of streams feeding the lake. Waster was diverted from this active gully on Class VII land, and it was seeded to mixed native grass. No longer is this a critical silt contributing area. Native g… more
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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