9780331733754 - Fifteenth Biennial Report of the State Engineer to the Governor of Colorado: for the Years 1909-10 Classic Reprint by Charles W Comstock (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the 15th biennial report published by the State Engineer of Colorado. It covers the work done by the state engineer's office from December 1, 1908 to November 30, 1910. Topics covered in the report include the filing of water rights claims, the control and supervision of water distribution from streams, the examination of reservoir plans, the supervision of dam construction, and the inspection of existing reservoirs. Also covered are hydrographic work, including measurements of streamflow and study of water resources of the state, the investigation of irrigation projects under the Carey Act, and reports to the State Board of Land Commissioners on their water supply and general feasibility. Finally, the report discusses the design and construction of bridges and roads. The depth of reporting provided in this book makes it a valuable contribution to the history of water management in Colorado. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.