United States Federal Power Commission Records 1821-1950

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United States Federal Power Commission Records 1821-1950

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These U.S. Federal Power Commission records consist of hearing materials in a case involving the failure of the Montana Power Company to apply for a license to operate its hydroelectric dams on the Missouri River and tributaries. Exhibits in the case (including steamboat logs, diaries, articles, clippings, etc.) sought to document whether the Missouri River was navigable above Fort Benton. [FPC Docket #IT-5840.]

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United States. Federal Power Commission

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Between the years 1898 and 1930, the Montana Power Company, and its predecessors, constructed a series of seven developments on the Missouri River upstream from Fort Benton, Montana. These projects, which include dams, reservoirs, and powerhouses, are the Morony, Ryan, Rainbow, Black Eagle, Holter, Hauser, and Canyon Ferry hydroelectric projects. In addition, two other developments were constructed on the Madison River, the Madison and the Hebgen projects. In December 1937, the Federal Power Com...