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| Identifier | su06199 http://server16127.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/udallcoloradoAZU,1979 |
| Description | Although various Indian tribes had been irrigating lands along rivers and streams in Arizona for many centuries, the first white settlers began diversions in the mid-1800's. Throughout the remainder of the century, canals were extended and new canals built that increased the irrigated acreage. In the 1890's, alternating severe flood and drought conditions beset the Salt River Valley. The tenacity and determination of the people resulted in the formation of an organization pledged to... Epson Perfection 4870 Photo, 400 dpi, 8 bit, 14,135,296 bytes |
