Irrigation in the Rocky Mountain States (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book explores agricultural conditions and methods for acquiring and using water for irrigation in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. It begins by explaining how the arid climate necessitates irrigation for successful agriculture, and then delves into the history of irrigation in the region, from the simple ditches built by early settlers to the more complex systems used today. The author discusses the different types of irrigation canals and ditches, as well as the methods used to apply water to the land. He also examines the legal and institutional framework governing water rights and provides practical advice on how to operate and maintain irrigation systems. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in irrigation in the Rocky Mountain region, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, drawing on the author’s extensive experience in both building and operating irrigation works. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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