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