Irrigation Prospects in Arizona by United States Survey
The J B Lipsincots report details Gila River waters, dam sites at Buttes Riverside and San Carlos, and storage potential to irrigate tens of thousands of acres. It notes Indian and settler water rights, preliminary funding, and the broad impact on Arizona’s economy and population growth.
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J.B. Lipsincots
Los Angeles
United States Geographical Survey
Arizona
Gila River
Phoenix
Gila
Cass Grande
Florence
Casa Grande
Point A
Indian Bureau
Indian Ofte
Newell
Secretary of the Interior
Arthur P. Davi
Congress
Hydrographic Department of the Geological Survey
White Mountains
New Mexico
Lantern Arison
San Carlos
Riverside
Buttes
Hiv
America
California
San Carlos Alte
San Carlos Dam
Salt River
Gila Indian
Indian Work on Reservations Sparks Debate and Plans
A transcripted debate covers Indian education on reservations, the need for patience in civilizing and equipping Indians, governance and funding flaws, and calls for Christian involvement. It highlights two months of travel by Mr. McConnell to assess sites, argues for relocation to a richer region, and notes the importance of irrigation and reservoir projects across the West. Hydrologist F H Newell explains the river gauge system guiding irrigation estimates and reservoir planning across Colorado to support future water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Phoenix Republican
McConnell
Maho
Tom Depong
Interior Department
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hiis
Tepees
Binet
Motioniotl
Army
West Poin
Tading
Congress
Selocts
Mr. McConnell
Tepee
McGonnell
Sion
Lux
Carlos
Asin
F. H. Newell
Colorado
Newell
Jewell
Federal versus State roles in reservoir construction debate
A discussion from Ulysses Neb reports that states may choose federal or state driven reservoir projects. A farmer cites artesian wells and windmills for irrigation, while officials note federal construction offers reliability and prevents flimsy private builds. The piece reflects local concern over funding and proper water management.
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Ancil Martin
Bar. Phoghix
Geo. M. Brookway
Geo. Scott
Office OF “the Peace
Boctur Morrison
C. R. Miche & Co
Ste. Florence
A. T
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P.prerman
Presidan
Wik. Payts
National “Bank
PE Tagan
Potelgn'étehange
Yranitors
H.B. Tenney
Cashion
Florence Pharmacy
Geo
M. Brockway
Ah Tee's Restaurant
P. R. Brady
Jes
Arizonne
Elott
Ide
Asa Grande
Elliott
Viret-claesd Wm
Trevelers
Gen
Efdl
Elemn Ket
Chas. W. Harry
Ichea & CO
Matec
Arizon
G. E. Angulo’s Meat Market
Main Street
Antonio
Oth and Bailey Streets
Florence Hotel
L. K. Orais
Lewis
Ehnon
Pheniz
American Exchange National Bank
N.Y
San Princhico
A Exchange Fatr
Chicazo, I
Bank of Avicana
Seat
Arisona
Arizona Consolidated
Asc
Florence and Casa Grande
Sale Stables
Casa Cranae
Arizona National Bank
Tucson
Bannon M. Tacons
Faep Fiausman
Lrowat
Jacons
J.M. Ousgny
H.a.luhrs
Corner Center and
Jefferson Streets
Contale
J. G. Keating
Lem Wing Chung
Bulley Streets
F. H
Ayer
Phaea Ea
Eales
Senate
Jefferson County
Lenia Saat
Ulysses
Big Hill
Standard Oil, Co
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