Iowa Heritage Digital Collections
State Library of Iowa

Contouring on the Glen Groth farm in Plymouth County, Iowa

Title

Contouring on the Glen Groth farm in Plymouth County, Iowa

Description

This photo shows contour field divisions established on a set of terraces. Slopes are 12 ti 17 percent and the terraces are broad based level. Southeast Wildwood Park is in the background. Contour farming saves water and reduces erosion by 50 per cent

Creator

Cole, Erwin W. - Photographer

Publisher

State Libra;ry of Iowa

Date

1973-06-07
1973-06-07

Contributor

Plymouth County Soil and Water Conservation District

Rights

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Format

jpeg

Type

still image

Identifier

NRC-420-13
NRC-420-13