Transcribed Notes: Notes from attached sheet: Outlet of 4 inch concrete sanitary sewer which probably starts in the vicinity of Midway Casino and collects from the westerly corner of Midway. Pipe is 4 inches diameter laid on uneven grade and alignment, with open joints.
View looking west along Merlayne Drive from Allen Avenue showing dark spots on the roadway from seepage.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back of photo: View looking west along Merlayne Drive from Allen Avenue. Dark spots in roadway are moist ground. Midway City.
Letter refers to Las Vegas Land and Water Company map, referenced below, showing proposed earthen dam near the Old Mormon Fort. Letter includes estimated construction costs. Mr. Adamson, Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, advised against the spending of company money on the project.
Midway Well and Casino containing public eating house with kitchen opening onto basement which flooded with sewage. Restroom structure in center and BMI vehicle number 429 on right side of photo. Patches of sewer seepage are visible in lower right corner and in front of vehicle.