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Forestry

Description: Photograph of how soils dictate what trees grow and how well they grow. Soil Conservation Service has soils maps on all land in the RC&D Project area and these soils have been rated for tree suitability and growth
Date: August 24, 1971
Creator: Smith, James E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Forestry

Description: Photograph of Norman Smola, Forester, examining age and rate of growth of pine. This information is basic for woodland management.
Date: August 24, 1971
Creator: Smith, James E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Youth Range Camp

Description: Photograph of Chester Tracy pointing out to ranch hands Keith Seeliger, James Sprowls, and Billy Fisher the advantages of rotating grazing and bermuda grass.
Date: August 24, 1967
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Big Wewoka Creek

Description: Photograph of Big Wewoka Creek flood detention site No. 29. Looking south toward dam. Flood detention reservoir in background. Water in permanent pool covers 18 surface acres.
Date: March 24, 1958
Creator: Abel, D. G.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

County Road Blocked by Flooding

Description: Photograph of a county road blocked by high water. This road has been blocked for 30 days and the water on both sides of the road has not drained or evaporated for 2 years. Cowpeas planted for a green pea crop have been drowned out. Approximately 400 acres of 5 farms effected by water as seen in photograph. Individual farmer can't do anything successfully about draining his land unless a master drainage plan is developed. Group drainage is needed. Soil units 9 and 15.
Date: July 24, 1958
Creator: McConnell, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Levees to Protect Bottomland

Description: Photograph of owner Walter Gray reports spending $35,000 on levees to protect his bottomland over a 20 year period. Large breaks in levees, along straightened creek, can be seen across field. Owner Gray said 450 acres were damaged seriously.
Date: May 24, 1950
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Finn Creek Flood

Description: Photograph of Self Estate May 10 and 11 waters from Finn Creek crossed this bottomland field, depositing sediment and washing out young corn. Dikes protecting cropland has broken, unable to carry water after intense downpour. Water took out half mile of fencing along roadway.
Date: May 24, 1950
Creator: Jenkins, Tarleton A.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Brush Control Operation

Description: Photograph of brush control operations. Native grass coming back without re-seedings. His brush was treated with a patented tree injector. A mixture of 2-4-5-T was applied to brush in the spring of 1955. Note growth of grass since brush was deadened.
Date: May 24, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Brush Control Operation

Description: Photograph of brush control operations. Native grass coming back without re-seedings. His brush was treated with a patented tree injector. A mixture of 2-4-5-T was applied to brush in the spring of 1955. Note growth of grass since brush was deadened.
Date: May 24, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Newly Constructed Farm Pond

Description: Photograph of newly constructed farm pond. Watershed established to; Ky 31 fescue, button clover, black medic and alfalfa. This pond did not catch any water since it was constructed in Novemeber 1954 until a 6 inch rain in May 1955. The water coming out of the improved pasture was clear and free of silt.
Date: May 24, 1955
Creator: McConnell, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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