Milton Mining and Water Company.

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In 1880 one of California's principle water ditches belonged to the Milton Mining and Water Company. One hundred miles long, it conveyed water to the Milton Mine for the company's hydraulic mining activities. Three dams, forming the English reservoir, were also owned by the company.

From the guide to the Milton Mining and Water Company Papers, 1873-1881, (California State Library)

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referencedIn Miller, Newton C., 1827-1894. Newton C. Miller letters, 1827-1892. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Milton Mining and Water Company Papers, 1873-1881 California state library
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associatedWith Miller, Newton C., 1827-1894. person
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Gold mines and mining
Hydraulic mining
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