A Guide to the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Photograph Collection, 1962-1971
A Collection in The Fairfax County Public Library
Accession Number 2023.006
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Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Photograph Collection, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library
Acquisition Information
Gift of Dan Schwartz, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District, December 2023.
Processing Information
Chris Barbuschak, May 2024
EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024
Historical and Biographical Information
In July 1945, the Virginia Soil Conservation Committee approved the establishment of the Northern Virginia Soil Conservation District which included Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties. Those three counties voted for its creation in a referendum held on April 26, 1945. Renamed the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) on July 1, 1964, it was established to develop a public understanding of the need for planning and action to preserve natural resources; to encourage landowners to use the most effective practices and procedures in the conservation of soil and natural resources; and to assist landowners and operators with conservation. The District was also concerned about the consequences of erosion, flooding and sedimentation caused by the sudden increase in land development and construction.
A board of five supervisors directed the work of the District assisted by professional personnel of the Soil Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture. The offices were originally located in Manassas, then at 114 East Main Street at Fairfax Circle, and later in January 1970, the District moved to 3945 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Today, its offices are in the Fairfax County Government Center.
Following World War II, the rural character of Fairfax County was rapidly changing due to the influx of people seeking housing and the related expansion of shopping centers, roads, schools, and recreation. The hasty development brought about staggering damage and destruction to many irreplaceable natural resources and it caused abundant soil and water conservation problems.
Originally orientated toward agriculture, the District undertook a pilot urban conservation program in Fairfax County beginning in July 1962, with the intent of minimizing and preventing further destruction. Glenn B. Anderson of the Soil Conservation Service was assigned to the District to assist with the pilot project over the next decade. Subsequently, the District undertook many initiatives including developing a conservation policy for the county, conducted field tours outlining major conservation problems and the techniques used to alleviate them, various planting projects, conducted environmental studies and assessments at the request of county agencies, provided consultation services, assisted farmers with conservation practices and projects, and provided conservation outreach to the public. The District celebrates 80 years of promoting soil and water conservation in Fairfax County in 2025.
Scope and Content
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Photograph Collection contains 141 photographs and six negatives from 1962-1971. The images depict a quickly developing Fairfax County suffering from erosion and other environmental problems, and conservation efforts to combat them. The photographs were taken to increase public understanding of the conservation needs and problems in Fairfax County. Some of these images were originally published in the District’s annual reports and were mostly photographed by Glenn B. Anderson, the District Conservationist; Gordon S. Smith, an information specialist of the Soil Conservation Service based in Upper Darby, PA; and Clarence Deland, a field photographer for the Soil Conservation Service. Locations featured include Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Seven Corners, Springfield, Tysons Corner, and Vienna, VA.
Related Material
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Separated Material
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Index Terms
- Anderson, Glenn B. (1926-2008)
- Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
- Smith, Gordon S. (1899-1978)
- Soil conservation -- Virginia -- Fairfax County
- Soil erosion - Virgina
- Soil erosion -- Virginia -- Fairfax County
- Soils -- Virginia.
Container List
Box 1 Folder 1
Annandale Woods Subdivision, Annandale, VA: An area of land where high density urban development is being permitted on slopes
that exceed 15%. The roadbank in the foreground is over 25 feet high, and individual sewage lines are often excavated to a
depth of 20 feet. This type of land use results in excess cost to developers and compounds soil and water conservation problems.
(photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1964 September 3
Box 1 Folder 2
Annandale Woods Subdivision, Annandale, VA: This picture shows development of residential subdivision on steep land. The units
under construction will have a 15 to 20" fill when completed. Development of steep slopes often results in excessive cost
to builders and compounds soil and water conservation problems. [2 copies] (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1964 September 3
Box 1 Folder 3
Bull Run Ranch Hunting Preserve, Centreville, VA: [No caption] Men sitting in front of "Bull Run Ranch Hunting Preserve" sign.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 October ?
Box 1 Folder 4
Bull Run Ranch Hunting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Dwarf sorghum is one of the big crops on the Mitchell's hunting farm. This
variety has a strong stem that withstands winter wind and snow to provide wildlife food during the winter. (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1964 October 22
Box 1 Folder 5
Bull Run Ranch Hunting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Most of Phillip Mitchell's open land is laid out in contour strips 25 feet
wide with 200 feet between strips. Strips are planted with corn, sorghum, buckwheat, flax or other cover and food-producing
plants. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 October 22
Box 1 Folder 6
Bull Run Ranch Hunting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mitchell and son - A family scene on this 255 acre
recreation development where approximately 100 acres of crop land has been converted to the reduction of wildlife feed and
cover crops. Mrs. Mitchell and son are displaying two neatly processed ring-necked pheasants. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 October 27
Box 1 Folder 7
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Initial planting of special wildlife feed and cover plants on converted farm
croplands. The plantings are arranged in strips for conservation purposes and hunter and dog accessibility. This farm consists
of 265 acres and will be open for hunting for the first time this season. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 May
Box 1 Folder 8
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: A 40' x 200' holding pen for ring neck pheasants. This pen is located in a convenient
but secluded area of this 265 acre shooting preserve. Several thousand birds are stocked in this pen during the shooting season.
Most of the structural materials were harvested from the farm. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 October
Box 1 Folder 9
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: A 40' x 200' holding pen for ring neck pheasants. This pen is located in a convenient
but secluded area of this 265 acre shooting preserve. Several thousand birds are stocked in this pen during the shooting season.
Most of the structural materials were harvested from the farm. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 October
Box 1 Folder 10
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Use of regular farming equipment for maintenance and other work on this 265 acre
shooting preserve. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 October
Box 1 Folder 11
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Young bird dog being trained. This 265 acre commercial shooting preserve will
offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities, such as; shooting lessons, training dogs, boarding dogs, organized
hunts for ringnecked pheasants, quail, and other upland game. [2 copies] (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1963 October 4
Box 1 Folder 12
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Part of the facilities and land use on a 265 acre commercial shooting preserve.
The holding pen located in the clearing has capacity for several thousand ring-neck pheasants. Both field and contour strips
located in the background contain plantings of special wildlife food and cover plants. Perennial wildlife borders are located
along fence rows, woodlands and roadways. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 13
Bull Run Shooting Preserve, Centreville, VA: Portions of a 265 acre commercial shooting preserve that has recently been taken
out of crop production. Emphasis is placed on sound conservation use and treatment of the land. Wildlife food and cover plantings
are arranged in field and contour strips. Perennial wildlife borders are located along the edge of wooded areas and road ways.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 14
Congressional School, Falls Church, VA: A newly landscaped and eroded playground that has well prepared for seeding. The application
of a simple mechanical conservation measure (diversion terraces) would have prevented much of this erosion and waste. The
surface water could have been led to a safe outlet and a potential drainage problem prevented on the playground below. (photographer:
Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 July 20
Box 1 Folder 15
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: This high altitude, vertical photo covers most of the 10,000 acres involved in the new jetport.
The floodwater dam and reservoir are not shown. The lake near the center of the photo serves as part of the landscaping and
a drainage area for the terminal building area today. (photographer: FAA)
1962 November
Box 1 Folder 16
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: The portion of the flood control impoundment on the Horsepan Run. The picture shows the top
of the conduit during flood stage. This dam impounds water from a 15,000 acre watershed. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1963 March 6
Box 1 Folder 17
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: FAA supervising horticulturalist Gilbert Tobin and SCS Conservationist Glenn B. Anderson studying
soil and agronomy problems on the 10,000 acre airport. Sound soil and water conservation planning and application is a must
on urban areas like this. Urbanization of agricultural lands frequently compounds soil, water and related conservation problems.
[2 copies] (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 18
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: FAA supervising horticulturalist Gilbert Tobin and SCS Conservationist Glenn B. Anderson studying
soil and agronomy problems on the 10,000 acre airport. Sound soil and water conservation planning and application is a must
on urban areas like this. Urbanization of agricultural lands frequently compounds soil, water and related conservation problems.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 19
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: FAA supervising horticulturalist Gilbert Tobin and SCS Conservationist Glenn B. Anderson studying
soil and agronomy problems on the 10,000 acre airport. Sound soil and water conservation planning and application is a must
on urban areas like this. Urbanization of agricultural lands frequently compounds soil, water and related conservation problems.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 20
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Glenn Anderson, SCS technician for Fairfax County, left, and Gilbert J. Tobin, horticulturalist
for Dulles Airport, examine new growth on loblolly pines planted on the outer fringes of the airport. The tree plantings are
part of the 1000-foot-wide buffer zone around the airport. Over two million trees have been planted in this zone. (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 21
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Now part of the landscaping near the terminal buildings, this 10-acre lake served as a de-silting
basin during the construction period. The main terminal building's catch-basin roof and surrounding acreage keep the lake
full. Prolonged dry spells in the past two years have made this lake a valuable source of irrigation water. (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 22
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Part of the Dulles International Airport installation. This airport is located on approximately
10,000 acres of land most of which was in woodland and pasture land prior to urbanization. A basic conservation plan was employed
during and after construction of this airport. Cooperation between SCD, Federal, State and County agencies often save the
taxpayer thousands of dollars. [7 copies] (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 23
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: SCS Conservationist Glenn B. Anderson and FAA horticulturalist Gilbert Tobin discussing agronomy
problems on the Dulles Airport grounds. The adverse soil conditions found in this area, coupled with tremendous land disturbance
due to construction work, compounds the soil, water and plant material problems. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 24
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Two airport workers spread mulch in a planting of azalea shrubs near the terminal building.
In the background are a few Washington hawthorne trees that form part of the new landscaping. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 25
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Up-stream aerial view at the Horse Pen Run flood control dam. This conservation structure provides
flood protection to hundreds of down-stream land owners on Broad Run during and following periods of heavy rainfall. In the
background can be seen the Dulles Administration Building and runways. [2 copies] (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1964 June 25
Box 1 Folder 26
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: [No caption] Dulles Airport construction. (photographer: Unknown)
1964 September
Box 1 Folder 27
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: [No caption] Tractor in front of terminal building. (photographer: FAA)
1964 September
Box 1 Folder 28
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Construction scene, building foundation. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 29
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Laying cornerstone for taxiway at Dulles International Airport. (photographer: FAA)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 30
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Pictured at the flood control dam at Dulles Airport during the suburbia conservation tour sponsored
by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Tuesday (May 2) are these assistants to members of the House
of Representatives, left to right: Jack McKee (Rep. Vigorito, Pa.); Jerr James (Rep. Belcher, Okla.); Mickey Holmes (Rep.
Poage, Tex.); Ray Marbles (Rep. Marsh, Va.); Wayne Trotter (Rep. Wampler, Va.); and Bill Williams (Rep. Scott, Va.). (photographer:
Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 31
Dulles Airport, Chantilly, VA: Taken during the November 22nd Conservation Field Tour. Shows group looking at FAA Dulles Flood
Prevention Dam. (photographer: Ted James)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 32
George Mason College, Fairfax, VA: [No caption]. Man looking at drain. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 33
George Mason College, Fairfax, VA: A twelve foot gully caused by uncontrolled storm runoff. An underground storm sewer no
longer functions because it is completely blocked by silt from the unprotected and eroding areas. [2 copies] (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 34
Glen Burnie Park, Glen Burnie, MD: Erosion problems of this community area. The pool has been constructed by the community.
(photographer: Bob Halstead)
1963 July 19
Box 1 Folder 35
Green Acres Elementary School, Fairfax, VA: Serious erosion damages on the Green Acres Elementary School construction site.
Application of simple erosion control practices would greatly reduce damage to both the construction site and the down-stream
properties located along Pohick Creek. (Pohick Creek Watershed) (photographer: Clarence Deland)
1968 June 26
Box 1 Folder 36
James W. Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA: Heavy sediment deposits that has been conveyed through the storm sewer and
deposited below outlet. No effective erosion control practices have been installed on this 79 acre site. Construction started
in November 1969. The area drains into impoundment site #4. (Pohick Watershed) (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1970 February
Box 1 Folder 37
James W. Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA: Heavy silt deposits that have been conveyed through the storm sewer and deposited
down below outlet. No effective erosion control practices have been installed on this 79 acre development. Construction started
in November 1969. The area drains into impoundment site #4. (Pohick Watershed) (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1970 February
Box 1 Folder 38
Lake Braddock, Burke, VA: [No caption] Proof prints and negatives of Lake Braddock. (Pohick River Watershed) (photographer:
Glenn B. Anderson)
1971
Box 1 Folder 39
Lake Fairfax, Reston, VA: Some of the recreational facilities found on this 100-acre converted farm are a 30-acre lake, two
large swimming areas, large picnicking area, camping area, restaurant, and many other facilities. (photographer: Glenn B.
Anderson)
1964 September
Box 1 Folder 40
Langley High School, McLean, VA: This 200 year old Elm tree was the first the bulldozer assaulted. (photographer: Unknown)
1965
Box 1 Folder 41
Langley High School, McLean, VA: Langley High School construction. (photographer: Unknown)
1965 March
Box 1 Folder 42
Langley High School, McLean, VA: Langley High School construction. (photographer: Unknown)
1965 March
Box 1 Folder 43
Langley High School, McLean, VA: Langley High School construction. (photographer: Unknown)
1965 March
Box 1 Folder 44
Langley High School, McLean, VA: [No caption]. View of front of Langley High School. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 45
Langley High School, McLean, VA: [No caption]. View of front of Langley High School. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 46
Langley High School, McLean, VA: [No caption]. View of front of Langley High School. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 47
Langley High School, McLean, VA: [No caption]. View of front of Langley High School. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 48
Montgomery Ward - Seven Corners, 6100 Arlington Boulevard, Seven Corners, VA: Use of semi-permanent vegetative cover for erosion
control on a commercial development. Land Grading was completed on this area during August 1963. This practice has proven
to be both economical and effective for the control of accelerated soil erosion on urban developments where construction has
been delayed. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1967 September
Box 1 Folder 49
Montgomery Ward - Seven Corners, 6100 Arlington Boulevard, Seven Corners, VA: Diversion ditch above a 40' high cut. A concrete
flume conveys the water to an underground storage sewer below. [3 copies and negative] (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 50
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Awards, Unknown: [No caption] Award Ceremony: Dr. Stephen
I. Granger, Stanley Lickey, Chairman Nelson Craun, Kettler Brothers Inc., House Brothers. (photographer: Unknown)
1967
Box 1 Folder 51
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 52
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 53
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 54
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 55
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 56
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Two men inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 57
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Two men inspecting the site. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 58
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Houses at 5505 Ravenel Lane and 5507 Ravenel Lane. (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 59
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: [No caption] Houses in Ravensworth subdivision. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 60
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Portions of a 28 acre Industrial Development where temporary vegetation is being
established for erosion control. Vegetation is effective for the control of erosion on urban developments when application
is done immediately following rough grading. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 61
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Typical erosion scene occurring on this 28 acre Industrial Development where
area has been exposed for 14 months. This construction site has over 4,000 linear feet of steep cut and fill slopes. Accelerated
soil erosion has caused serious damage to parkland and lake areas. Conservation practices were not planned until downstream
property owners complained. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 62
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Typical erosion scene occurring on this 28 acre Industrial Development where
area has been exposed for 14 months. This construction site has over 4,000 linear feet of steep cut and fill slopes. Accelerated
soil erosion has caused serious damage to parkland and lake areas. Conservation practices were not planned until downstream
property owners complained. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 63
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Typical erosion scene occurring on this 28 acre Industrial Development where
area has been exposed for 14 months. This construction site has over 4,000 linear feet of steep cut and fill slopes. Accelerated
soil erosion has caused serious damage to parkland and lake areas. Conservation practices were not planned until downstream
property owners complained. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 64
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Typical erosion scene occurring on this 28 acre Industrial Development where
area has been exposed for 14 months. This construction site has over 4,000 linear feet of steep cut and fill slopes. Accelerated
soil erosion has caused serious damage to parkland and lake areas. Conservation practices were not planned until downstream
property owners complained. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 65
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Unprotected soil from the 100-acre industrial development has washed out under
new curbing flooding backyards of homes with silt. Proper protective measures could solve this situation. [2 copies] (photographer:
Gordon Smith)
1966 March 16
Box 1 Folder 66
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Glenn B. Anderson and Hugh Mackey. A section of newly seeded bank that partially
surrounds this 109-acre industrial park. This fill slope was seeded to crown vetch and rye grass during early May 1968. About
4,000 linear feet of cut and fill slopes are located on this industrial complex. Some of these slopes are 40 feet in height.
A stream valley park is located along the Flag Run, below this bank. (photographer: Clarence Deland)
1968 June 26
Box 1 Folder 67
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Glenn B. Anderson and Hugh Mackey. Conservationist examining vegetative mulch
for erosion control. The bare subsoil was seeded to temporary vegetation in the spring of 1966, following rough grading. This
is part of a 109 acre industrial development which will be built on at a later date. (photographer: Clarence Deland)
1968 June 26
Box 1 Folder 68
Ravensworth Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Glenn B. Anderson and Hugh Mackey. Excellent erosion control by use of temporary
vegetation. This is the 2nd year's growth of temporary vegetation which was seeded on rough graded subsoil for erosion control.
It is a most effective and economical erosion control practice if used immediately after rough grading is done. This is part
of a 109-acre industrial park which is to be built on a later date. (photographer: Clarence Deland)
1968 June 26
Box 1 Folder 69
Reston Nursery, Reston, VA: An area of native dogwood trees that have been salvage from urban construction areas. These same
trees will be replanted on the urban developments after construction is completed. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1963 October
Box 1 Folder 70
Seven Corners Area, Seven Corners, VA: A debris basin that is effectively storing heavy silt-laden storm water from the above
construction area. Approximately 13 acres of highly erodible soil material in the above area. This type of structure is designed
to prevent heavy sedimentation damages in off-sight drainage areas. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1963 March 8
Box 1 Folder 71
Shirley Industrial Park, Springfield, VA: Stand pipe and perforated pipe for siltation basin. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 72
Shouse Village Subdivision, Vienna, VA: This picture shows where developer installed jute erosion matting only after earlier
seeding has been lost due to severe erosion. Jute is one of a number of erosion control practices that will greatly retard
erosion and help insure establishment of protective vegetation on criticial areas. (Wolf Trap Creek Watershed) (Kenton Inglis
pictured) [2 copies] (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1969 September 10
Box 1 Folder 73
Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, Falls Church, VA: This picture shows the construction of a new church where a conservation
plan is being developed for the purpose of controlling erosion and beautification of the surrounding landscape. (photographer:
Glenn B. Anderson)
1964 February 5
Box 1 Folder 74
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Shopping Center, Early Summer '65. [photo and
negative] (photographer: Unknown)
1965
Box 1 Folder 75
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Shopping Center, Early Summer '65. [photo and
negative] (photographer: Unknown)
1965
Box 1 Folder 76
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Shopping Center, Early Summer '65. (Tysons Corner
International Shopping Center sign pictured) [photo and negative] (photographer: Unknown)
1965
Box 1 Folder 77
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Shopping Center, Early Summer '65. (Tysons Corner
International Shopping Center sign pictured) [photo and negative] (photographer: Unknown)
1965
Box 1 Folder 78
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Debris basin at Tysons Corner International Shopping Center
shown- Graham Munkitt Vick(?), Glenn B. Anderson. (Tysons Corner International Shopping Center sign pictured) (photographer:
Glenn B. Anderson)
1966
Box 1 Folder 79
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] Men gathered around siltation basin. [Negative]
(photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1966
Box 1 Folder 80
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] Debris basin at Tysons Corner International Shopping
Center. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
Box 1 Folder 81
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: A functioning debris basin used as a temporary erosion and
flood control structure on the Tysons Corner International Shopping Center construction site. This structure is located on
an 86 acre watershed where 46 acres is subjected to accelerated erosion during construction. The structure has 2.1 surface
acres; 18.5 acre feet of temporary storage and will store approximately 4.4 inches of sediment per acre of disturbed area.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
Box 1 Folder 82
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: A functioning debris basin used as a temporary erosion and
flood control structure on the Tysons Corner International Shopping Center construction site. This structure is located on
an 86 acre watershed where 46 acres is subjected to accelerated erosion during construction. The structure has 2.1 surface
acres; 18.5 acre feet of temporary storage and will store approximately 4.4 inches of sediment per acre of disturbed area.
(photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
Box 1 Folder 83
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Portions of a newly constructed debris basin on this 86 acre
urban construction site. This basin is located on a 46 acre watershed with 33 acres of disturbed area. The structure has 3
surface acres' 42 acre feet of storage capacity; and approximately 11.2 inches of storage per acre of erodible area. (Tysons
Corner International Shopping Center sign pictured) (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
Box 1 Folder 84
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Tour
of Fairfax. Sediment basin, originially 18' deep, now near the top. (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 85
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Shopping Center silting basin. (photographer:
Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 86
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond. (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 87
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond. (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 88
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond. (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 89
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond. (Tysons Corner International Shopping Center
sign pictured) (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 90
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond. (Tysons Corner International Shopping Center
sign pictured) (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 91
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond, outfall near Quick property. (photographer:
Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 92
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Silt Pond, Storm Drainage. (photographer: Unknown)
1967 May 5
Box 1 Folder 93
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] Man inspecting site. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 94
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] View of site. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 95
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] View of site. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box Folder 96
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: [No caption] View of site. (photographer: Unknown)
Undated
Box 1 Folder 97
Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Pictured at the Tysons Corner International Shopping Center
where conservation measures are protecting against silting and erosion during construction, during the suburbia conservation
tour sponsored by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Tuesday (May 2) are these assistants to members
of the United States Senate, left to right: Earl Nishimura (Senator Fong, Hawaii); Charles Ganadt (Senator Byrd, Virginia);
John Holum (Senator McGovern, South Dakota); Neal Bjornson (Senator Young, North Dakota); and Jim Meeker (Senator Burdick,
North Dakota). (photographer: Unknown)
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Tysons Corner International Shopping Center, Tysons Corner, VA: Tysons Corner Energy dissipator. (photographer: Glenn B.
Anderson)
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W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA: A portion of a 100 acre construction site that has been stabilized and beautified
by the application of sound agronomic conservation practices. The area on the left has been prepared for seeding after lying
exposed for 2 years. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 July 3
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W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA: The successful establishment of a permanent vegetative cover on part of the Woodson
High School playground. The background shows a large exposed area that has not been seeded. The application of sound agronomic
and engineering conservation measures is a must in areas like this. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1962 August 14
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Wakefield Forest Elementary School, Fairfax, VA: Uncontrolled erosion on school ground where land was left bare over winter.
This area drains into Turkey Run where an 8 acre privately-owned lake has recently become choked with silt. (Turkey Run Watershed)
(photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1970 March
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Westgate Industrial Park, McLean, VA: [No caption] Man photographing drain. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
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Westgate Industrial Park, McLean, VA: Severe gully erosion on an Industrial Development site where thirty-foot banks have
been exposed for about 12 months. Lack of conservation planning often causes serious damages to construction sites, however,
the most serious damages occur to downstream resource areas. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
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Westgate Industrial Park, McLean, VA: Severe gully erosion on an Industrial Development site where thirty-foot banks have
been exposed for about 12 months. Lack of conservation planning often causes serious damages to construction sites, however,
the most serious damages occur to downstream resource areas. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
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Westgate Industrial Park, McLean, VA: Severe gully erosion on an Industrial Development site where thirty-foot banks have
been exposed for about 12 months. Lack of conservation planning often causes serious damages to construction sites, however,
the most serious damages occur to downstream resource areas. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
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Westgate Industrial Park, McLean, VA: Severe gully erosion on an Industrial Development site where thirty-foot banks have
been exposed for about 12 months. Lack of conservation planning often causes serious damages to construction sites, however,
the most serious damages occur to downstream resource areas. (photographer: Gordon Smith)
1966 March 15
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Wexford Subdivision, Vienna, VA: Erosion damage in new subdivision due to improper location of sewer (storm) and lack of proper
seeding. The outlet to storm sewer is located on upper elevation of steep bank. Large quantities of sediment has been transported
in to nearby stream due to lack of erosion control measures. (Glenn B. Anderson and Joe Vaden pictured) (photographer: Glenn
B. Anderson)
1969 July 30
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Wexford Subdivision, Vienna, VA: Lack of effective sediment control measures on eroding subdivision. Developer merely placed
a row of baled straw below erosion problem in an attempt to trap the sediment. Large quantities of sediment was carried onto
adjacent property and into the nearby stream. (Wolf Trap Run Watershed) (Kenton Inglis pictured) (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1969 July 30
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Willston Elementary School, Seven Corners, VA: The use of a thin veneer of asphalt on a construction site that contains highly
erodible micaschist soil material. This asphalt blanket provides temporary protection from sheet and rill erosion. Economical
conservation measures like this gives temporary protection to downstream property owners during critical periods of construction.
(photographer: Clarence Britt)
1964 February 5
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Willston Shopping Center, Seven Corners, VA: The application of erosion netting the face of a steep cut. This material helps
control erosion and enables young seedlings to become established. (photographer: Glenn B. Anderson)
1964 February
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Unidentified, Unknown: [No caption] Dredge in operation. (photographer: Unknown)
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Unidentified, Unknown: [No caption] Man speaking through bullhorn to children. (photographer: Ted Jones)
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Unidentified, Unknown: [No caption] Man pointing out ditch. (photographer: Unknown)
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