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Oravetz, Gerald J.

 
9781528421676: Irrigation Report for Yellowstone County (Preliminary) (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore early 20th‑century irrigation in Yellowstone County

Discover how local ditch companies and irrigation districts built, funded, and expanded water systems along the Yellowstone and its tributaries. This edition compiles historical records that show the challenges, plans, and community efforts behind turning arid lands into productive farms.

What you’ll find
  • Descriptions of several irrigation ventures, their routes, and the land they served.
  • notes on funding, bonds, and governance that kept canals and headgates in use.
  • details about construction methods, maintenance needs, and the impact of droughts on operations.
  • context for how irrigation shaped farming and local development in Billings, Laurel, and nearby areas.
Experience highlights
  • The growth of multiple ditch companies into district systems with shared water rights.
  • Real-world examples of engineering choices, from headgates to canal enlargements.
  • The interplay between landowners, stockholders, and community decisions.
Ideal for readers of local history, agricultural history, and water management, this edition provides a documentary view of regional irrigation progress and its lasting footprint.


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