Flooding in Auton Texas June 1937 Dust Bowl Era Photo

In June 1937, heavy rains led to severe flooding in Auton, Texas, a town in Hockley County. This event occurred during the Dust Bowl era, a time marked by environmental challenges that significantly affected agriculture and communities across the region. The flooding illustrated the vulnerabilities of farming areas to extreme weather conditions. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents the hardships faced by many during this period.

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