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Umatilla Reclamation Project Advances in Harsin County
The Umatilla project in western Umatilla County Oregon, a 20,000 acre tract of volcanic ash soil near the Umatilla and Columbia rivers, uses water from the Trinotilla river via a feed canal to flood 20,000 acres. Construction employs 125 men and 59 teams. total system cost estimates reach $100,000 with water rights around $60 per acre. Land open to homestead entry will be 5,000 acres in blocks of 19, 40, and 80 acres, with water service charges pro rata.
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Uma
Oregon Sunday Journal
East Oreconian
Unatilla
United States Reclammation Service
Umatilla County
Oreren
Umatilla
Columbia Tivera
Solia
Trinotilla
Secretary of the Interior
Walter
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Water Arena' S Association
Eoent
Association
Hermiston
John T. Whistler