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Lancaster Pond

Description: Photograph of part of the Lancaster pond. After four years of severe drought Mr. Lancaster still has plenty of livestock and recreational water. This large pond 12 acres at spillway level, average depth 9 feet, is the principal water source for 150 head of cattle.
Date: November 14, 1955
Creator: Robertson, Dan
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Water Erosion Control

Description: Photograph of partial control of large gully which was rapidly destroying 175 acres of valuable land. It was necessary to build large structure to supplement controlling the gully with Bermuda grass. Note grass holding to an 85 degree slope on the sides of the gully.
Date: November 6, 1937
Creator: Slack, James N.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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