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Photograph of Las Vegas Creek, Nevada, 1925

Date

1925

Description

Las Vegas Creek with what appears to be a wooden wire-wrapped pipeline running next to the creek.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten inscription on back of photo by Elizabeth Harrington: "Las Vegas Creek, formed by the overflow from one well that supplied the town of Las Vegas with its complete water supply for many years. This picture taken in 1925 near the head of the creek. Las Vegas Creek furnished a welcome playground for many youths, especially in the hot weather."

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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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