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1897 - History Of California, Volume 3, Theodore Henry Hittell Jan 2019

1897 - History Of California, Volume 3, Theodore Henry Hittell

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

Hittell dedicated the first portion of Volume 3 to early mining times in California including Pioneer mines, miners and mining appliances, Northern California mines, Southern California mines, gold distribution and gold rushes, struggles for organization and order, evolution of mining laws, and the lynch-law in the mines. Hittell wrote at considerable length about the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1851 and 1856, progress made in San Francisco, city debts, land sales, bank failures of 1855, growth of the State of California, People's Party reform, squatters, Land Commission Act, Joaquin Murieta and his banditti, Californian Filibusters, discovery of Humboldt Bay, Yosemite, …


1901 - Soil Survey Of The Lower Salinas Valley California, Macy H. Lapham And W. H. Heileman Jan 2019

1901 - Soil Survey Of The Lower Salinas Valley California, Macy H. Lapham And W. H. Heileman

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

Prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Soils, this report addresses the conditions found in the Lower Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California in 1901, including the development of agriculture, climate, geology, soil types, cultivation, irrigation. groundwater, and alkali found in the soil.


1901 - Soil Survey Of The Lower Salinas Valley California, Macy H. Lapham And W. H. Heileman Jan 2019

1901 - Soil Survey Of The Lower Salinas Valley California, Macy H. Lapham And W. H. Heileman

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

Prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Soils, this report addresses the conditions found in the Lower Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California in 1901, including the development of agriculture, climate, geology, soil types, cultivation, irrigation. groundwater, and alkali found in the soil.


1915 - Monterey County, California - Lands For Wealth, Fruit For Health; Arthur Dunn Jan 2019

1915 - Monterey County, California - Lands For Wealth, Fruit For Health; Arthur Dunn

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

It was the aim of this booklet to direct attention to the advantages and opportunities found in Monterey County in 1915 for those who were seeking homes. The hope was that the publication would induce further settlement, for there was a vast amount of territory awaiting development. A marketing publication prepared by Sunset Magazine Homeseekers' Bureau for the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, the publication described in detail the bountiful agricultural opportunities, especially when irrigation and pumping were utilized. The document contains a: 1) description of existing irrigation systems, as well as a vision for the future of irrigation and …


2011 - Economic Contributions Of Monterey County Agriculture Jan 2019

2011 - Economic Contributions Of Monterey County Agriculture

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

This report analyzed Monterey County agriculture’s total contribution to the local economy. The findings offered the fullest picture yet of agriculture’s economic role. This report should be of interest to policymakers, the public, and anyone who values a vibrant local economy.

The calculations were drawn from local and national sources. Local sources include annual Crop Reports and industry experts. Local experts included local economists, agriculture industry organizations, and the 13-person Agricultural Advisory Committee for Monterey County that provided input into the research. National data sources included federal government statistics and a widely used economic modeling program called IMPLAN. Except where …


1994 - Agriculture, Water And California's Drought Of 1987-92, Kenneth W. Umbach.Pdf Jan 2019

1994 - Agriculture, Water And California's Drought Of 1987-92, Kenneth W. Umbach.Pdf

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

The purpose of this paper was to summarize the 1987-1992 drought in the context of agriculture and water in California, to examine the types of response that farmers and institutions could and did use, and to draw lessons from that experience. California would be challenged as it grappled with population growth and environmental concerns. In view of the demand on water supplies made by California's agricultural sector (77 to 80 percent of the "developed" water used in the state, it was especially important to review those responses.


The Economy Of Modern Sindh: Opportunities Lost And Lessons For The Future, Ishrat Husain, Aijaz A. Qureshi, Nadeem Hussain Jan 2019

The Economy Of Modern Sindh: Opportunities Lost And Lessons For The Future, Ishrat Husain, Aijaz A. Qureshi, Nadeem Hussain

Faculty Research - Books

The Economy of Modern Sindh delves into the different aspects of Sindh’s economy—from geography, topography, climate, administrative history, and demographics, to the political landscape, education, health, labour force and employment, poverty and inequality, agriculture and water issues, infrastructure, industries, energy resources, and public finances—each is covered in a separate chapter. The book highlights the socioeconomic problems that have beset Sindh, arresting the province’s economic potential, and proposes a multi-pronged strategy to address these challenges. It offers an incisive and objective assessment of the various policies enacted and pursued by the Sindh government over the years. It also attempts to identify …


1998 - Salinas Valley Water (Preliminary Analysis Of) The Cause And Cost Of Seawater Intrusion Dec 2018

1998 - Salinas Valley Water (Preliminary Analysis Of) The Cause And Cost Of Seawater Intrusion

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

An analysis of the historical cause of seawater intrusion in the Pressure Area of Monterey County. An annual overdraft of groundwater resources near the coast coupled with a seasonal cycle of over pumping created a reversal in the groundwater gradient and associated cones of depression. "Marine intrusion has occurred in the 180-foot aquifer in recent years as a result of overdrafts." (Bulletin 52, 1946, p.27). The only overdrafts on groundwater in the Salinas Valley were in the East Side and Pressure Areas. "There was no shortage of groundwater in the remainder of the basin and no threat of deficiency under …


T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321081_1 - Mar. 30, 1880, Dispute Over Lot 38, Part Of Rancho Rincon De Las Salinas Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321081_1 - Mar. 30, 1880, Dispute Over Lot 38, Part Of Rancho Rincon De Las Salinas Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Mar. 30, 1880, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R3e, Blm Plat_321221_1 - July 19, 1867 Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R3e, Blm Plat_321221_1 - July 19, 1867 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A July 19, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R3E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R4e, Blm Plat_320711_1 - Apr. 24, 1867 Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R4e, Blm Plat_320711_1 - Apr. 24, 1867 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Apr. 24, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R4E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R1e, Blm Plat_315531_1 - June 16, 1886, Reflecting Slough Cienega, Marsh & Sand Bluffs North Of The Mouth Of Pajaro River Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R1e, Blm Plat_315531_1 - June 16, 1886, Reflecting Slough Cienega, Marsh & Sand Bluffs North Of The Mouth Of Pajaro River Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A June 16, 1886, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R1E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R3e, Blm Plat_321219_1 - Nov. 10, 1886 Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R3e, Blm Plat_321219_1 - Nov. 10, 1886 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Nov. 10, 1886, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R3E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R1e, Blm Plat_315533_1 - Jan. 7, 1929, Feb. 23, 1929, Showing Pajaro Valley Consolidated R.R. (Narrow Gauge) Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R1e, Blm Plat_315533_1 - Jan. 7, 1929, Feb. 23, 1929, Showing Pajaro Valley Consolidated R.R. (Narrow Gauge) Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Feb. 23, 1929, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R1E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321083_1 - Nov. 21, 1883, Lots 1 & & Added As Swamp Land Totally 1,599.42 Acres Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321083_1 - Nov. 21, 1883, Lots 1 & & Added As Swamp Land Totally 1,599.42 Acres Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Nov. 21, 1883, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321075_1 - May 14, 1867, Showing Tide Land On Elk Horn Slough Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321075_1 - May 14, 1867, Showing Tide Land On Elk Horn Slough Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A May 14, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321077_1 - Aug. 28, 1872, Elk Horn Slough Now Shown As Swamp & Overflowed Land, 1,583.73 Acres Survey Aug 2018

T13s, R2e, Blm Plat_321077_1 - Aug. 28, 1872, Elk Horn Slough Now Shown As Swamp & Overflowed Land, 1,583.73 Acres Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Aug. 28, 1872, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T13S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R2e, Blm Plat_321073_1 - Aug. 31, 1872, All Of Elkhorn Slough Now Swamp & Overflowed Lands, 980 Acres Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R2e, Blm Plat_321073_1 - Aug. 31, 1872, All Of Elkhorn Slough Now Swamp & Overflowed Lands, 980 Acres Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Aug. 31, 1872, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R3e, Blm Plat_321213_1 - July 19, 1867 Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R3e, Blm Plat_321213_1 - July 19, 1867 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A July 19, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R3E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R4e, Blm Plat_320707_1 - Apr. 29, 1867, Later Part Of San Benito County Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R4e, Blm Plat_320707_1 - Apr. 29, 1867, Later Part Of San Benito County Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Apr. 29, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R4E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T12s, R2e, Blm Plat_321069_1 - July 19, 1867, Reflecting Elkhorn Slough As Tide Land Up To Portion Of Sec. 27 To Sec. 25 Shown As Swamp & Overflowed Land Survey Aug 2018

T12s, R2e, Blm Plat_321069_1 - July 19, 1867, Reflecting Elkhorn Slough As Tide Land Up To Portion Of Sec. 27 To Sec. 25 Shown As Swamp & Overflowed Land Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A July 19, 1867, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T12S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T17s, R7e, Blm Plat_319852_1 - Nov. 22, 1882 Survey Aug 2018

T17s, R7e, Blm Plat_319852_1 - Nov. 22, 1882 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Nov. 22, 1882, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T17S, R7E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T14s, R6e, Blm Plat_319825_1 - Feb. 28, 1883, Amendment Returning Lot 4 Of Sec. 17 & Fractional E 1/2 Of N.E. To Sec. 20 As Swamp & Overflowed Land Survey Aug 2018

T14s, R6e, Blm Plat_319825_1 - Feb. 28, 1883, Amendment Returning Lot 4 Of Sec. 17 & Fractional E 1/2 Of N.E. To Sec. 20 As Swamp & Overflowed Land Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Feb. 28, 1883, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T14S, R6E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R1e, Blm Plat_315548_1 - Apr. 10, 1895 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R1e, Blm Plat_315548_1 - Apr. 10, 1895 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Apr. 10, 1895, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R1E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R1w, Blm Plat_380679_1 - Jan. 14, 1873 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R1w, Blm Plat_380679_1 - Jan. 14, 1873 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Jan. 14, 1873, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R1W, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R1w, Blm Plat_380681_1 - Mar. 24, 1890 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R1w, Blm Plat_380681_1 - Mar. 24, 1890 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Mar. 24, 1890, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R1W, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R2e, Blm Plat_321101_1 - Nov. 17, 1875 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R2e, Blm Plat_321101_1 - Nov. 17, 1875 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Nov. 17, 1875, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R6e, Blm Plat_319844_1 - Oct. 10, 1882 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R6e, Blm Plat_319844_1 - Oct. 10, 1882 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Oct. 10, 1882, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R6E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T16s, R7e, Blm Plat_320027_1 - Nov. 10, 1882 Survey Aug 2018

T16s, R7e, Blm Plat_320027_1 - Nov. 10, 1882 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Nov. 10, 1882, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T16S, R7E, located in Monterey County, California, USA


T15s, R2e, Blm Plat_321089_1 - Aug. 27, 1874 Survey Aug 2018

T15s, R2e, Blm Plat_321089_1 - Aug. 27, 1874 Survey

Township and Range Surveys - BLM

A Aug. 27, 1874, survey or plat reflecting the Township, Range and Sections of T15S, R2E, located in Monterey County, California, USA