Big Waterdam dam project eyed for Challis valley irrigation
A proposed large irrigation scheme on Challis Creek aims to reclaim 12 000 to 15 000 acres on the west side of the Salmon river valley. Promoted by surveyor Joe Hill, the plan includes a 100 foot dam wall, a 100 foot tunnel, and a long canal system delivering water to Round Valley. The project, funded by Pacific Construction of Seattle, anticipates transforming arid sagebrush land into thriving farmland, expanding population, and spurring a southern Idaho town growth by 1910. The scheme promises water at $25 per acre with annual maintenance and payments, potentially rivaling Twin Falls prices.
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Challis Creek
Salmon River
Joe Hill
State Board of Equaliza
Tion
Pacific Construction Company
Seattly
Mill Creek
Round Valley
Garden Creek
Challis
Boise
LHS
Chaliis
Idaho
Twin Falls
Challis News Highlights Local Moves and Ventures
August brings heat as Impson Bros advance toward starting a Bear Creek sawmill while Rev Burnett travels to Seattle. Community notes cover players in mining on Garden Creek, Yankee Fork dam work, school elections, local visits, and medical trips, with a blend of town life, industry, and local ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impson Bros
Bear, Creek
Yankee Fork
Golden Sunbeam Mines Co
Jordan Creek
Lost Packer mine locator returns with wife in tow
Mining notes from Loon Creek and Challis Idaho in 1909 report Clarence E Eddy back on claim with wife, details on snow measurement plans, ditching projects, and placer gold near Loon Creek. Albion Normal School expansion praised with gym and equipment funds. Notices seek bids for wood and claim labor filings under mining laws.
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Challis
Drake and
Brasseur
Rowe
Packer
Loon Creek
J. Q. Adams
Horton
Clarence E. Eddy
Custer
C. B. Plummer
Bonanza
Jordan Creek
Ivers
Carrie Casto
Lillian Sullivan
Frank Coleman
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WM. Elder
Arch Howell
Nosite R. N. Hull & Co
P.O
Lard & Lodging
Allis
Ty Drug Store
Pore
Pop
Edison Honographs
W. Lynn
RUG Store
Reo.w. Meitzler & Co
Rev. Burnett
Seattle
Kelleher
Pocatello
Kate Nickerson
Salt Lake
Dr. Root
J. E. Bradbury
Custer County
Martin Joyce
Billy Ganell
Guy Bradbury
Guy
C. M. Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Martinsville
Ind
AC. M. Henderson
Courtland
Bob
Ippi
Haran Han
Roperty
Billy Nickson
Grangeville
Wyoming
Alex Burnett
Millie Anderson
Moore
Clarence Bowen
Mr. Manning
Boise Statesman
John Osler
Fort Robinson
Neb
Lee Watson
Attorney Glennon
McKendrick
A. W. Gayle
Leslie Dodge
Corrall Basin
Minnesota
van Sant
Atlantic City
North Pole
Claude Furgeson
Blackfoot
Loraine
Judge Truitt
Moscow
Big Creek
Pahsamaroi Valley
Total
Pyer Hestles
Arhteas Eee
Aee
Mifin Street
Parker Mt
Lawn
Normal School
Albion
Trusters
Independent School District No
M. A. Brows
Bors
Inaio
Aca
Thonder Mountain Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company
Thunder Mountain
Idaho County
United States
A. L
Daniel G. Caswele
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