Waste Oil Flowing into Slush Pits Creek County Oklahoma 1940

A stream of waste oil flows from tanks into slush pits in an open field in Creek County, Oklahoma. Taken in February 1940, this image documents the industrial practices prevalent in the area. During this period, oil production was a significant economic driver in Oklahoma, leading to environmental concerns that emerge from such practices.

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