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County agent project progress report, Formation of irrigation district, November 1, 1941

Date

1941-11-01

Description

Report on flood control programs in the Las Vegas, Moapa, and Virgin River Valleys.

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Report about flood control in Virgin and Moapa Valleys

Date

1938 to 1950

Description

Narrative that describes nineteen elements of the flood control program in the Virgin and Moapa Valleys.

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Report, Flood control and soil conservation in southern Nevada

Date

1938 to 1950

Description

Brief history of flooding along the Virgin River and a list of work undertaken to prevent or diminish future flooding.

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Report, Description of flood control problems of the Meadow Valley Wash and Muddy River Water sheds - Clark and Lincoln Counties, Nevada, circa 1940

Date

1940 (year approximate)

Description

List of flood control features in the Meadow Valley Wash and the Muddy River Watershed.

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County agent project progress report, Drainage, November 1, 1941

Date

1941-11-01

Description

Discussion of forming a Moapa Valley Drainage District. Project Number: State Office 379, Clark County 38.

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County agent project progress report, Formation of a drainage district, November 1, 1942

Date

1942-11-01

Description

Enough signatures had been collected to form a drainage district, but by such a small margin, that it was recommended 26 more signatures be secured before the process proceeded. Project Number: State Office No. 172, Clark County No.12. Name of Project: Formation of a Drainage District.

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Report of flood control work in southern Nevada winter of 1933 & 1934 by Civilian Conservation Corps, 1934

Date

1934

Description

Report with photos that details flood control work completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Southern Nevada during the winter of 1933-34.

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Photograph of flooded street corner in Vegas Heights, Nevada, 1964

Date

1964

Description

Flooding at Lexington and Miller in Vegas Heights. Flooding due to lack of sewers and drainage. There is some residue at bottom of photo.

Transcribed Notes: Sign on photo reads: Schlitz. Anna & Bob Bailey's Sugar Hill

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Photograph of flooding in Vegas Heights, Nevada, 1964

Date

1964

Description

Flooding at Balzar and Lasalle in Vegas Heights. Flooding due to lack of sewers and drainage. There is some residue on photo.

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Photograph of flooded street in Vegas Heights, Nevada, 1964

Date

1964

Description

Flooding at Hassell and Highland in Vegas Heights after a rain storm. There is some residue on photo.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on attached sheet: Vegas Hts., 1964 - Hassell & Highland. Streets flooded during severe rain - no sewers or drainage.

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