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Contour Farming

Description: Photograph of a new channel type terrace constructed with two Fresno scrapers and two teams (2 drivers and 2 dumpers). The terrace is 200 feet long constructed in 18 hours by the owner. Excess run off is carried into a natural drain. OK-8226.
Date: September 23, 1941
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Description: Photograph of a farm pond in Muskogee, constructed in the Spring of 1940 to supply stock water. This is the only water supply on the ranch. The pond was stocked with bass, breen, blue gill and perch according to recommendations of Homer C. Towns, Soil Conservation Service, Regional Biologist, in 1941.
Date: September 24, 1943
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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