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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas looking south, 1930

Date
1930
Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas in 1930.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on photo sleeve: 'Shows stockyards and car shops. Creek is overflow from UP artesian well. Site of earliest ranch in area. Creek had mosquito minnows in it - a native species. Only source of water for Las Vegas. Water carried in a 20-24'' wooden pipe.' (James J. Hester, from W.A. Davis, photographer. April 1992)

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Report on the water supply in Las Vegas, March 25, 1942

Date
1942-03-25
Description

Brief history of water in Las Vegas and overview of the water situation

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