Water Irrigation Potential in Arizona Gila River Study
A Los Angeles Times report excerpt describes a federal irrigation survey led by Arthur P. Davies assessing the Gila River in eastern Arizona for water storage and farming. It outlines reservoir sites at the Buttes Riverside and San Carlos, projected capacities, depth to bedrock, and the impact on Pima and Maricopa lands along with possible acreages and populations to support, urging congressional funding for completion.
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Los Angreses
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Gila River
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Secretary of the Interior
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Arizona
Congress
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San Carlos
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Florence and Casa Grande Valley Prospect in Arizona
The Florence district near Casa Grande in Pinal County Arizona is described as rapidly growing with rail expansion, irrigation potential, and harsh yet temperate climate advantages. It notes river aquifers, the Butte reservoir, and the Casa Grande Valley irrigation system supporting 6000 acres, plus fertile crops like peaches almonds grapes and citrus. The article highlights low land prices, government land titles, water rights, and opportunities for pumping irrigation to unlock vast agricultural production in the expanding territory. It mentions Florence’s population around 120 and local institutions, plus the region’s suitability for date palms, oranges, and other fruit with early-season harvests.
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Arizona
Florence
Gilariers
Casa Grande
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United States Court For
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Graham
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Butte
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Desirable Southern Arizona valley irrigation project discussed
A fragment from a historic article outlines ambitious irrigation plans for the Pacitle railway corridor in the Vietnam and Arizola area. It notes Florence canal completion, a 43 mile irrigation reach, and a proposed reservoir at Streon-sy ort with patent engineers deeming the scheme feasible.
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Pacitle
Satin
Venato
Streon
Notice of land entry in Sierra Forest Reserve list
United States land office at Silver King Arizona publishes notice that Robert A Irion filed application to select lands in the Sierra California Forest Reserve under the June 4 18 Act. Thirty day window for protests or contests on grounds of mineral value over agricultural value or prior claims, reported to the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Milton B Moore Register. First publication January 70th 1909.
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California
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Donald J. Lundera
Saraton
Alphonso Price
Robert Bollen
Cast Granle
Milton B. Moore
Register
Notice for Pardon Application at Desert Station THOS
An application for pardon is noted from Desert Station THOS about a two-year-old light roan steer branded eagle foot on the left hip and right ear with two marks under bit one over bit and swallow fork left ear swallow fork. Union claims annual damages, will sell if pasture bill not paid within six weeks. PRANK H. CARPENTER. First publication January 2, 1900.
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