Letter from H. C. Mann discussing Walter Bracken's recommendation to drill a new well to guarantee water for irrigation on the Las Vegas Ranch. Bracken's letter is referenced below.
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A man fishing off the foundations of a house in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "As the waters of Lake Mead recede, a few fish were trapped in what used to be the basements of homes in St. Thomas."
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Aerial view looking south of Frenchman Mountain and the east side of Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead can be seen in the distance.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten text on back of photo: "Frenchman Mt. Airview SE"
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Aerial view of Frenchman Mountain and a little of the Las Vegas Wash area. Lake Mead can barely be seen in the distance.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View NE Frenchman Mt left of center"
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