Eleventh Biennial Report of the State Engineer: To the Governor of Colorado, for the Years 1901& 1902 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore Colorado’s irrigation surge at the start of the 20th century.
This official volume chronicles how the State Engineer’s office measured water, assessed ditches and reservoirs, and guided expansion of irrigation across the state for 1901 and 1902. It highlights growing dam and canal projects, the rise of small ditches, and the push for stronger water laws and district formations to better manage scarce resources.
Readers will see how government and engineers joined with the public to tackle seepage, alkali soils, and drainage. The report blends field observations, technical measurements, and practical recommendations to shape policy, construction, and cooperative efforts for future water development.
- Detailed accounts of major dams, reservoirs, and irrigation networks in operation or under construction.
- Analyses of seepage, drainage, and soil alkali problems with guidance on minimum drainage depths.
- Discussion of water measurement, district formation, and legislative considerations for managing water rights.
- Updated data and procedures on gaging stations, crop statistics, and the reliability of water resources.
Ideal for readers of historic state planning, civil engineering, and the evolution of water law in the American West.
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