The ability of the railroad to resist demands to increase water production would be aided if water production facilities were solely in the possession of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company

Estimated amount to be added to appraisal of Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and Las Vegas Land and Water Company water producing and distribution facilities to cover facilities constructed or proposed subsequent to date of inventory December 31, 1950. Estimated cost of reproduction new and less depreciation of water production and transmission facilities. Itemized list of improvements made by the water company subsequent to the previous inventory.

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.F. Lowe Family. Shortly after the hotel was constructed, the Pacific Coast Borax Company constructed a swimming pool and planted a number of trees in the square. The building at the left end of the square is the company store. An infirmary was established at the right end of the square. Uppermost track going off to the left toward the middle of the photo is the narrow gauge to Ryan. Funeral Mountains are in the background.