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Damaged Road Spanning A Flooded Wildhorse Creek

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of a damaged rural road caused by Wildhorse Creek. The rising waters also have affected the surrounding wooded areas and a home in the lower corner of photograph. Note the collapsed portions of the road that fell into the creek. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Typical example of rural road damage. This is an improved road across Wildhorse Creek.”
Date: May 18, 1950
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Railroad Damage by Flood

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of flood damage caused by the Washita River to an UNIDENTIFIED Railroad track near Hammon, Oklahoma. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Washita River, north of Hammon Oklahoma, where the Washita River crosses a railroad. This photo was taken at 5:15 p. m. Note water coming through railroad fill. Also note crest of storm has already passed fill and damage has been done to the railroad.”
Date: April 30, 1954
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Aftermath of May 18, 1949 Flood on Oklahoma State Highway #81

Description: Photograph of an aerial shot of the Washita River flooding a portion of State Highway 81. Note that several buildings are visible in this photograph with a few of them being at risk of being or was flooded. Furthermore, the bridge is completely flooded by the Washita River making travel impossible. The back of the photo proclaims, “Approach to bridge – State Highway No. 81, after flood of May 18, 1949 on the Washita.”
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: Ginter Photo Co.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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