Yuba River Diversion Project for Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields Report 1914

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Yuba River Diversion Project for Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields Report 1914

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The collection consists of a report from H.R. Edwards, Chief Engineer of Hammon Engineering Company to W.P. Hammon, managing director of the Yuba Consolidated Gold Fields. Included in the report are sections on railroad possibilities and an irrigation scheme. Appendices include a history and appraisal of the debris situation, a geologist's report, a report on hydraulic development, and a copy of the Caminetti Act.

1.0 Linear feet; 1 Box with 5 Folders, 233 Leaves including maps and photos

California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library

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