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Transcript of meeting regarding the Las Vegas Valley Water District, held under the auspices of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, October 1, 1948

Date

1948-10-01

Archival Collection

Description

Transcript of a meeting to discuss the creation of the Las Vegas Valley Water District

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 13, 1979

Date

1979-02-13

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 7 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 21, 1975

Date

1975-01-21

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 3 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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"A Demographic Impact of Basic Magnesium of Southern Nevada": manuscript draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1987

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file.

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Map showing location of 24" C.I. pipeline in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1943

Date

1941 to 1945

Description

Scale [ca. 1:120]. 1 in. to 10 feet.--Scale [ca. 1:1,200.] 1 in. to 100 feet.--Scale [ca. 1:7,200. 1 in.=approx. 600 feet] --Scale [ca. 1:7,200]. 1 in.=600 feet. Vertical scale [ca. 1:240]. 1 in.=20 feet. 1 map : blueline ; 58 x 74 cm. At head of title: As constructed drawing. "W.O.-8577." "Drawing no. 41092." "City of Las Vegas Highway transcribed from drwg. approved Harlan Brown, City Engineer-Sept. 1943-H.D.A 12/31/43"--Hand-written note. Map of the water pipes for Las Vegas. Includes the buildings in the railroad yard, a detailed map of a section of the pipe, a profile of the 24 inch C.I. pipe, and a map of the point of diversion. Date of detailed map is 5-20-1930. From the Union Pacific Railroad Collection. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, Office of Chief Engineer

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Maps showing distribution of coarse- and fine-grained deposits in the upper 1,000 feet of valley fill, Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, 1981 (Water-supply paper 2320-A, plate 3)

Date

1981

Description

'Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Water-supply paper 2320-A, plate 3.' 'Prepared in cooperation with the Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning.' 'Base from U.S. Geological Survey, 1:250,000, Las Vegas and Kingman, 1969.' 'Geology from Malmberg (1965); Longwell and others (1965); and J. R. Harrill, 1976. Lithology by R.W. Plume, 1981.' Contents: Coarse-grained deposits: 0-200 feet below land surface; 200-700 feet below land surface; 700-1,000 feet below land surface -- Fine-grained deposits: 0-200 feet below land surface; 200-700 feet below land surface; 700-1,000 feet below land surface. Scale [ca. 1:316,800. 1 in.=approx. 5 miles]. Series: U.S. Geological Survey water-supply paper
2320-A. Originally published as plate 3 of Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada. Part I. Hydrogeologic framework / by Russell W. Plume, published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1989 as Water-supply paper 2320-A.United States Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey.

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Map of explorations and surveys south of the Central Pacific Railroad made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, 1871

Date

1871

Description

'Preliminary topographical map embracing in skeleton a portion only of the notes from surveys made in accordance with Par.II Special Orders No. 109 War Dept., March 18th, 1871 and letter of instructions of Brig. General A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Eng'rs. dated March 23rd, 1871. Conducted under the immediate direction of 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs., assisted by 1st Lieutenant D.W. Lockwood, Corps of Eng'rs. and 2nd Lieutentant D.A. Lyle, 2nd U.S. Artillery, during the summer and fall of 1871. Louis Nell, chief topographer and draughtsman.'' At head of map: 'Explorations in Nevada and Arizona. U.S. Engineer Department.' In lower left corner: 'Note: This map is a hasty and partial compilation from the topographical data already received, many still remaining en route. Upon it is projected in skeleton the groundwork of the area examined. All points except the prominent astronomical positiions are subject to lsight modification upon the final map.' Shows area through central Nevada, eastern California, and central Arizona. Relief shown by hachures. Published by the War Dept. Scale [ca. 1:1,520,640]. 1 in. to 24 miles (W 118°--W 109°/N 41°--N 32°).

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Map showing detailed topography of the country traversed by the reconnaissance expedition through southern & southeastern Nevada, 1869 (reproduction)

Date

1869

Description

At top of map: 'Reconnaissance Maps, Department of California.' 'In charge of, Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, U.S. Engineers; assisted by Lieut. D.W. Lockwood, Corps of Engineers,U.S.A., 1969.' 'P.W. Hamel, chief topographer and draugthsman.' 'Traced 11-13-67.' 'BGS'; the G is enclosed in an arrowhead shape. 'Officially compiled and published at the Engineer Office, Head Quarters Department of California in 1869 and 70 by order of Brigadier General E.O.C. Ord. Comm'dg. [signed] Geo. M. Wheeler, Lieutenant of Engineers In Charge, Head Quarters Dept. of Cal. Oct. 26th, 1870.' Includes information from railroad maps, the United States Geological Survey of the 40th parallel and from Lieutenant Ives' explorations along the Colorado. Map includes camps, astronomical stations, good and bad wagon roads, trails, springs, settlements, mining districts, state and county boundaries and the watershed between the Humboldt and Colorado Basin. Shows most of eastern half of Nevada. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale indeterminable. (W 117°00´--W 113°00´/N 41°45´--N 35°45´). Series: Reconnaissance maps. Military map / Department of California
no. 1. Reproduction. Map is printed in purple. Scale of original map: [1:760,320]. 1 in. to approx. 12 miles. Includes dots hand-colored with red pencil marking Indian rancherias.

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