STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLICATIONS OF THE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES BULLETIN No. 37 FINANCIAL AND GENERAL DATA PERTAINING TO f IRRIGATION, RECLAMATION AND OTHER PUBLIC DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION AND RECLAAIATION FINANCING AND REFINANCING COMMISSION By HARMON S. BONTE, Consultant MEMBERS OF COMMISSION WILL C. WOOD, Chairman EDWARD HYATT, Secretary CHARLES L. CHILDERS FRED W. KIESEL W. P. JEFFRIES CHARLES E. MACLEAN U. S. WEBB . 1930 86457 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 520, STATUTES OF 1929 9 CHAPTER 55, STATUTES OF 1931 10 FOREWORD 11 INTRODUCTION I3 SUMMARY ___ 15 History and Statistics I" 15 Reactions I__ 2 16 The Statutes I I7 DISCUSSION 17 General I7 Basis of New Legislation 18 New Legislation 19 PART ONE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION LEADING TO PRES- ENT GENERAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT LAWS 25 Bulletins and Reports 25 1865 — Utah Irrigation Districts 25 1872 — California (An Act "to promote irrigation") 25 Special Districts 25 Present Code 26 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION 27 FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION DISTRICTS — 1887- 1930 31 Original Wright Districts, 1887-1895 31 Inactive Districts 33 Active Districts (January 2, 1931) 33 Alpaugh 3i, Alta 39 Anderson-Cottonwood 40 Banta-Carbona 41 Bard 42 Baxter Creek 42 Beaumont 43 Big Springs 44 Browns Valley 44 Butte Valley 45 Byron-Bethany 45 Camp Far West 46 Carmichael 47 Carpenter 48 Citrus Heights 48 Compton-Delevan 49 Consolidated 50 Corcoran 50 Cordua 51 Crescent 53 Deer Creek 53 East Contra Costa 53 El Camino 55 El Dorado 55 El Nido 5b Fairoaks ^° Fallbrook ^' Foothill ^' Fresno ro Glenn-Colusa ^° Grenada y, Hemet (•-, Hot Spring Valley IIII'IIIIIIII 62 Imperial 00 Island No. 3 IIZ'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 63 Jacinto _" g4 James ~ g4 La Canada ^ g5 Ladera 7"'i""\ 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCIAL. HISTORY OP CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION DISTRICTS— 1887- 1930 — Continued. Active Districts (January 2, 1931) — Continued. Page Laguna 65 Lakeland I ~ 66 Lakeside gg La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley 67 Lemoore 68 Linden 68 Lindsay-Strathmore ~ 68 Littlerock Creek Z 69 Lucerne ~ 70 Madera 71 Maxwell I_ 71 Merced 71 Modesto 73 Mojave River 76 Montague 76 Naglee Burk 76 Nevada 77 Newport Heights 79 Newport Mesa 80 Oakdale SO Oroville-Wyandotte 82 Owens Valley 82 Palmdale , 83 Palo Verde 83 Paradise 85 Potter Valley 86 Prince ton-Codora-Glenn 86 Provident 87 Ramona 88 Richvale 8S Riverdale 89 San Dieguito 89 Santa Fe 90 San Ysidro 90 Scott Valley 91 Serrano 91 South Montebello 92 South San Joaquin 93 Stinson 94 Table Mountain 9.t Terra Bella 9,' Thermalito 9 6 Tia Juana River 97 Tracy-Clover 97 Tranquillity 9S Tulare PS Tule PI' Turlock !'•' Vandalia 1^*1 Vista 10- Walnut lOL Waterford JO' West Side J04 West Stanislaus }^'' Woodbridge lO*" PART TWO HISTORY AND PRESENT STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA Page HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION LEADING TO PRES- ENT GENERAL RECLAMATION DISTRICT LAWS 109 Arkan.sas Act 109 Early State Legislation 109 Swamp Land Commissioners 109 Swamp, Land Commissioners' Reports 109 Countv Supervisors substituted for Commissioners 110 Act of 1872 112 Present Code 112 Creation of Reclamation Board 112 Swamp Land Funds 113 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION 115 1st period (1861-1866) __ _ 115 2d period (1S67-1911) 2 I-.I US 3d period (1911-1930) 119 Summary II9 Numerical Designation ZZZZZZIZZ_ZIIZI 132 I TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION DISTRICTS — 18G 1-1930 135 Under Swamp Land Commissioners, 1861-1866 135 Under County Boards of Supervisors, 1867-1911 135 Under County Boards of Supervisors, 1911-1930 136 Inoperative Districts 136 Active Districts (January 2, 1931) 136 1 — American River 142 3 — Grand Island 143 10— 143 17— 144 70 — Meridian Farms 144 108 — River Farms 144 136 — Upper Tyler Island 146 150 — Merritt Island 146 274 — Sherman Island 146 307 — Lisbon Island 147 317 — Andrus Island 147 341 — Sherman Island 148 348— 148 349 — Sutter Island 148 364 — Upper Tyler Island 149 369 — Libbv McNeil 149 403 — Rough and Ready Island 149 404 — Boggs 150 407——— 150 479 — Mormon Basin 151 501 — Ryer Island 151 524 — Middle Roberts Island 152 531 — Lower Kings River 152 532 — Lower Tyler Island 152 535— 153 536 — Egbert 153 537 — Lovdal 153 544 — Upper Roberts Island 154 548— _ 154 551 — Pearson 154 554 — Walnut Grove 155 556 — Upper Andrus Island 156 563 — Middle Tyler Island 156 673 — Pocket 156 677 — Miller & Lux 157 678 — Miller & Lux 157 684 — Roberts Island 157 685 — Duncan 157 686 — Cross Creek — 158 690 — Lower Tule River 158 692 — Buena Vista 158 705 — Johnson 15» 730 — 159 739 — Lovelace 159 744 160 745 — - 160 746 — Bonnie Brae 1^^ 7 48 — Blakeley 160 749 — Tulare Lake 1^1 750 — Richardson 161 751 — Doherty & Hammond 16^ 752— 162 753 — Goldberg i^- 755 — Randall Island 16^ 756 — Bouldin Island 16^ 759— Etta 164 760— O'Bryan 164 761— Cohn Central 164 765— Glide — 164 766 — Taft 165 767 — Rhoda Park 165 770 — Delta Lands 165 771 — Island No. 3 166 773 — Fabian 166 77 6 — Island 167 777— 167 779 — Laguna 167 780 — Homeland 16 8 781 — Crescent 168 784 — Plumas Lake 168 785— Driver 169 787— Fair 170 788 — - 170 799 — 170 800 — Deer Creek 171 800 — Byron 171 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCIAL, HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION DISTRICTS — 1S61-1930 — Continued. Active Districts (January 2, 1931) — Continued. Page 801 — Zalda 172 802 — Clifton Court 172 803 — Rideout 172 805 — Riverdale 173 807 — Upper Tyler Island 173 811 — Bryte 173 812 — Consolidated 174 813 — Ehrheardt Club 174 816 — Jeffries 175 817 — 175 819 — Hershey 175 820 — 176 821 — 176 823 — Marcuse 176 824 — Freeport 177 825— Wilbur 177 827 — Elkhorn 178 828 — Weber 178 830 — Jersey Island 178 832 — 179 gQ*> _ 179 900 — West Sacramento ISO 999 — Netherlands 181 1000 — Natomas 181 1001 — Natomas 183 1002 — _ 185 1003 — Fresno-Kings 185 1004 — Moulton 185 1005 — 186 1007 — Pico and Nagle 187 1009— 187 1500 — Sutter Basin 187 1600— Mull 189 1601 — Twitchell Island 190 1602 — Del Puerto 190 1604 — Turlock Gardens 190 1605 — Stinson Burrell 191 1606 — James 192 1607 — Van Sickle Island 192 1608 — Smith 192 1609 — Harvey 193 1614 — Smith 19 3 1615 — Gould 19 4 1618 — El Rico 194 1619— Bethel 195 1660 — 195 1661— 196 1662 — Buena Vista-West Side 196 1663 — 1^6 1664 — Chowchilla 197 1665 — 197 1667 — Prospect Island 198 2020 — Dry Creek 198 2021 — Mildred Island 199 2022 — 200 2023— Venice Island 200 202 4 — Orwood 201 2025— Holland 201 2026 — Webb 202 2027 — Mandeville Island 202 2028 — Bacon Island 203 2029 — Empire 203 2030 — McDonald Island 204 2031 — Elliott 205 2032 — Morrow Island 205 2033 — Brack 205 2034 — Chadbourne 206 2035 — Conaway 206 2036 — Palm 207 2037 — Rindge 207 2038 — Lower Jones 208 2039 — Upper Jones 208 2040 — Victoria Island 208 2041 — Medford Island 209 2042 — Bishop 209 2043 — , 210 2044 — King Island ^ 210 2047— 211 2048 — Summit Lake 212 2049— 212 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION DISTRICTS— 1861-1930 — Continued. Active Districts (January 2, 1931) — Continued. Page 2050 — _ 213 2051— 213 2053— 213 2054 — 214 2055 — 214 205G — Kramer 215 2058 — Pescadero 216 2059 — Bradford Island 217 2060 — Hastings 217 2061 — Tubbs Island 218 2062 — Island 218 2063 — 219 2064 — River Junction 220 2065 — Veale 220 2066 — Abbott Lake 221 2067 — Brannan Island 221 2068 — 2 22 2069— Clarks Fork 222 2070— 223 2071 — North Central 223 2072 — Woodward Island 224 2073 — 2 25 2074— 225 2075 — McMullin 225 2076 — 226 2077 — 226 PART THREE OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA Page GENERAL 231 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS — Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District 231 Butte County Drainage District No. 200 235 Butte Creek Drainage District 235 Butte County Drainage District No. 1 236 Butte County Drainage District No. 100 236 Knights Landing Ridge Drainage District — 236 Cosumnes Drainage District 237 Merced County No. 1 Drainage District (Atwater) 237 Merced County No. 2 Drainage District (Atwater) 237 Fruitland Drainage District 237 Dos Pales Drainage District 23S Alluvial Drainage District 238 Ward Drainage District 238 Palo Verde Drainage District 238 LEVEE DISTRICTS — Glenn County Levee District No. 1 239 Glenn County Levee District No. 2 239 Glenn County Levee District No. 3 239 Sacramento River West Side Levee District 240 Sutter County Levee District No. 1 240 Sutter County Levee District No. 9 240 Palo Verde Joint Levee District 241 PROTECTION DISTRICTS — Union Island Protection District No. 1 241 Union Island Protection District No. 2 241 Collinsville Protection District 242 Pajaro Protection District 242 WATER STORAGE DISTRICTS — Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District 242 Buena Vista Water Storage District 243 WATER DISTRICTS — Niland Water District 243 SPECIAL DISTRICTS— American River Flood Control District 244 Los Angeles County Flood Control District 244 BIBLIOGRAPHY 247 INDEX TO MAPS 249 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF PLATES Plate Page I. Annual bond interest and maturities of California irrigation districts 36 II. Irrigation districts bordering the westerly edge of the San Joaquin River delta and overlapping reclamation districts 44 III. Glenn-Colusa and adjacent irrigation districts and overlapping reclama- tion, drainage and levee districts 58 IV. Imperial Irrigation District and Niland M^'ater District 62 v. Irrigation districts in Tulare Lake Basin area and overlapping reclama- tion and storage districts 66 VI. Madera, Fresno and El Nido Irrigation Districts and overlapping recla- mation and drainage districts 70 VII. Palo Verde Irrigation District and overlapping levee and drainage districts 82 VIII. Richvale Irrigation District and overlapping drainage districts 88 IX. Irrigation districts in Kings River delta and overlapping reclamation and drainage districts 94 X. Turlock Irrigation District and overlapping reclamation and drainage dis- tricts 98 XI. Annual bond interest and maturities of California reclamation districts 138 XII. Reclamation District No. 108 and overlapping levee and drainage districts 144 XIII. Reclamation District No. 1001 and overlapping irrigation and drainage districts 184 XIV. Reclamation and drainage districts in the Kings River delta 192 XV. Reclamation district in Santa Clara County 196 XVI. Reclamation districts in Monterey Bay area 212 XVII. Reclamation District No. 2055 and overlapping Buena Vista Water Stor- age District 214 XVIIL Reclamation and protection districts in Suisun and San I'ablo Bay areas. 218 XIX. Reclamation district in Lake County 222 XX. Reclamation, drainage, levee and protection districts in the Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin Valleys, the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District and the American River P'lood Control District 232 XXI. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District and adjacent and overlapping reclamation districts 242 XXII. Los Angeles County Flood Control District and overlapping irrigation districts 244 STATUTES CHAPTER 520, STATUTES OF 1929 An act authorizing and providing for report upon the methods of financing and refinancing irrigation, reclamation and other public improvement districts in agricultural regions, providing for a commission therefor, and defining the duties and powers of such commission in respect thereto, and making an appropriation therefor and prescribing penalties for violations of the act. [Approved by the Governor May 27, 1929; in effect August 14, 1929.] The people of the State of California do enact as follows: Sectiox 1. The sum of ten thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to be used at the direction of the Governor for the purpose of reporting upon better methods of financing and refinancing irrigation, reclamation and other public improvement districts in agricultural regions as hereinafter set forth. Sec. 2. The Governor may direct any state officer or officers or appoint any persons to constitute a commission to make the report authorized by this act. Said commission shall consist of not less than three nor more than seven members and shall be known as the Cali- fornia Irrigation and Reclamation Financing and Eefinancing Com- mission. The Governor may designate the chairman of said commission and may authorize the employment of any expert or other assistants as may be necessary, to report upon the entire subject of the methods of financing and refinancing irrigation, reclamation and other improve- ment districts in agricultural regions and the history and present status of such districts and each of them in the State of California, and to make recommendations for amendments or improvements in the laws and methods of handling and financing and refinancing of such dis- tricts. The findings and conclusions of such report and recommenda- tions as to necessary changes in the existing laws of this state shall be reported to the Governor, on or before December 1, 1930. for recom- mendation to the Legislature at its session in January, 1931. Sec. 3. The commission provided for in this act is hereb}" author- ized and empowered, at the direction of the Governor : 1. To do' any and all things necessary to make a full investigation in accordance with the provisions of this act. 2. To require the attendance of persons or the production of papers before them, or any one thereof, and to take testimony under oath and administer oaths in the same manner as may be done by any court in this state. 3. To require reports from the officials of all irrigation, recla- mation or other public improvement districts in agricultural regions of this State and to examine tlie records and papers of any such official as to any matter concerning the financing of any such districts. 10 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Sec. 4. It is hereby made the duty of any officer referred to in subdivision three of section 3 of this act, to promptly make report when requested to do so, and am^ such officer who shall fail or refuse to make such report promptly shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Sec. 5. All members of the commission shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of such commission. CHAPTER 55, STATUTES OF 1931 An act making an appropriation to pay the cost of preparation and printing of a complete report of data upon the methods of financing and refinancing irrigation, reclamation, and other improvement dis- tricts in agricidtural regions secured pursuant to the provisions of chapter 520, statutes of 1929, declaring the urgency thereof and providing that this act shall take effect immediately. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: Section 1. The sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) is hereby appropriated out of any money in the state treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to be expended upon authorization of the secretary of the commission appointed under the provisions of chapter 520, statutes of 1929, for the preparation and printing of a complete report of the data upon the methods of financing and refinancing of irrigation, recla- mation, and other improvement districts in agricultural regions secured pursuant to the aforementioned act. Sec. 2, Any unexpended balance remaining from the appro- priation on July 1, 1931, shall revert to and become a part of the general fund of the state. Sec. 3. Inasmuch as this act provides an appropriation for the usual current expenses of the state it is hereby declared an urgency measure and shall, under the provisions of section 1 of article four of the constitution, take effect immediately. FOREWORD The California Irrigation and Reclamation Financing and Refinancing Commission, as constituted under its act of authorization, was directed by the terms thereof ''to report upon the entire subject of the methods of financing and refinancing irrigation, reclamation and other improvement districts in agricultural regions and the history and present status of such districts and each of them in the State of Cali- fornia and to make recommendations for amendments or improvements in the laws and methods of handling and financing and refinancing such districts. ' ' Shortly after its appointment the Commission selected a con- sultant to assemble basic data and thereafter held a series of meetings at various points throughout the State and when the investigations and research had reached a stage where definite and authentic data were available many conferences were held at w^hich the facts were analyzed and courses of action discussed. On December 1, 1930, the Commission forwarded to the Governor a report on the financial status of irrigation, reclamation and other agricultural districts, together with conclusions and recommendations for legislation. It was not possible within the limitations of time and funds to assemble all data in form for printing and accordingly ''Conclusions and Recommendations of the Report of the California Irrigation and Reclamation Financing and Refinancing Commission" was printed and published, which publication is available upon application to the State Engineer. Recommendation was therein made that funds be made available for completion and publication of the basic data upon which the Commission predicated its findings, resulting in legislative action as embodied in Chapter 55, Statutes of 1931, pursuant to the terms of which this report has been prepared. (11) INTRODUCTION Although contained in the previously printed report of the Com- mission, it seems advisable, by way of introduction, to review certain of the general statements made therein that the situation warranting this investigation may be understood. California district securities now and for several years past have steadily depreciated in market value, selling upon a basis that seriously aifects the credit standing of the district and the borrowing power of the individual landowner within its boundaries. During the next five years, these district securities mature at a rapidly increasing rate and the large assessments which must be levied to meet these maturities will consequently impose an additional burden upon the lands of manj- districts now taxed to the limit of their ability to pay. The investing public will not discriminate between weak and strong districts, their lack of confidence extending to all securities of this type. Their faith is so shaken that the ability of even sound dis- tricts to finance through the sale of bonds under present conditions is seriously impaired. Of equally serious import is the attitude of capital toward farm loans within reclamation and irrigation districts. It regards the fact that district bonds selling at a heavy discount is a reflection upon the soundness of the individual loan. This unfavorable condition is being reflected in the obligations of cities, towns, school districts, road dis- tricts, etc., existing within the boundaries of these districts. Thus the data contained in this report was assembled primarily to serve as a basis for the determination of the causes responsible for the situation just cited and in the hope that constructive legislative recom- mendations would result in the accomplishment of the following general aims : (1) Prevention as far as possible of unwarranted depreciation in the credit standing of irrigation and reclamation district securities ; (2) Establishment of the confidence of the investing public in these securities; and (3) The strengthening of the individual borrowing power of the landowners within such districts. (13) 14 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES The general historical data and individual district information contained in this report have been prepared in three parts : Part One — Irrigation Districts, Part Two — Keclamation Districts, and Part Three — Other Agricultural Improvement Districts overlap- ping or impinging upon major districts. In view of the completeness of detail contained in Bulletin No. 21, Part One of this report treats but briefly of the historical features of the irrigation districts in California. It contains a detailed discussion of the causes leading to default, financial treatment of each active dis- trict and tabular summaries of statistical and financial data relating thereto. Owing to the general lack of knowledge of the reclamation move- ment in California, this subject is discussed rather fully in Part Two. Beginning with the Arkansas Act of 1850, the changes and amendments to the State reclamation district laws are shown chronologically and traced to date. All districts organized are accounted for, the ultimate disposition of the old swamp land district fund is set forth, and an explanation of the numerical designation of all reclamation districts is given. Part Two also contains the 1930 financial status of 182 active California reclamation districts, a discussion of the causes leading to default, and tabular summaries of statistical and financial data relating to these districts. Part Three contains a general statement in regard to ' ' other public improvement districts in agricultural regions" of the State. The Commission's survey did not indicate the general imposition of liens in large amounts upon the lands of districts in this class, therefore the individual district information contained therein has been confined to such districts as overlap or impinge upon the major districts under discussion. SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION 15 SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION The facts as set forth in the historical and statistical data, the points as developed by testimony of bondholders, landowners, bankers, district officials and others at the numerous formal and informal hearings held by the California Irrigation and Reclamation Financing and Refinancing Commission and the results of analyses of district statutes are herewith summarized and discussed in order that a con- clusion may be readied as to the efficacy of legislation recently enacted. SUMMARY HISTORY AND STATISTICS Early Problems. The historj' of the districts organized under the original Wright Act (1887-1895) indicates the formation of many highly speculative projects and the purchase of their securities without proper analysis of economic soundness. "Excessive optimism of the period of greatest activity under the law, followed by the industrial panic of 1893, during which feasible projects in some cases met the same fate as those that were not feasible" is quoted from Bulletin No. 2 in connection with the failures of that period, and again in Bulletin No. 21, in commenting upon the districts of some 30 years later, we find: "Then came the great war time demand for more food, followed by general * * * optimism * * * and under these abnormal conditions * * * communities turned to irrigation development * * * -was it other than natural that some of these enterprises were unable to withstand the stress of the deflation period which followed." The comments are strikingly similar. The lessons learned from the mistakes of the former period resulted in the passage of a law in 1911 creating a State commission for the investigation and certification of irrigation district bonds. This law was passed solely for the purpose of overcoming the then stagnant market for these securities and it actually accomplished its purpose. The financial history of the early California reclamation districts differed quite materially from that of the early irrigation districts. It is undoubtedly true, however, that the popularity of the irrigation district bond after creation of the Bond Commission proved a decided stimulus to the salabilitj^ of the reclamation district bond. Centralized Supervision. The present Bond Commission is composed of the Superintendent of Banks, Attorney General and State Engineer, three extremely busy State officials intrusted with the performance of a multitude of other State functions and duties requiring their individual and constant attention. Further, the finances and personnel provided are inadequate 16 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES for the commission to function in full and proper accord with its important duties. In spite of these handicaps the result of the exer- cise of this partial State control has been most beneficial. The entire elimination of failure was not to be expected, but the supervision exer- cised has prevented the promotion of irrigation districts doomed to failure at inception and has aided many organized districts through investigation and advice. During the period 1861-1866, centralized control and preorgani- zation feasibility investigation under the Board of Swamp Land Com- missioners resulted generally in sound reclamation organization. Decentralization of this control in 1866 led to the organization of hun- dreds of unsound projects which fortunately were abandoned without resort to the sale of securities to the public. Defaults. General agricultural depression, lack of normal rainfall, overly optimistic appraisals, sale of bonds at heavy discounts, erroneous eco- nomic analj'ses and mistakes in judgment by proponents, investment bankers and certification bodies may be advanced as the general reasons for such defaults as have occurred. Mistakes in the premises are not uncommon in the forecast of economic problems and, indeed, had agri- cultural prosperity and normal rainfall continued, the present situa- tion would not be acute. Thus the main reasons for default are not to be found in the statutes, but rather in the failure to forecast the pro- gressive impairment of the security' behind such issues due to changed economic and climatic conditions. Reorganizations. Financial reorganizations under existing conditions have in the main proven costly, long drawn out and not entirely satisfactory after consummation. Refusal of a minority few holders of securities to participate in readjustment and demanding settlement in full, reor- ganization conmiittees composed of the same personnel marketing the original issue, lack of understanding and cooperation between land- owner and creditor — are some of tlie reasons which may be advanced for delay, expense and general unsatisfactory adjustment. Future Refinancing. Refinancing is imperative and imminent in many situations, as a perusal of the amortization tables will show. REACTIONS The Security Holder. Lack of confidence in irrigation and reclamation district securities on the part of the investing public is almost invariably traceable to the following factors: 1. In case of default the laws provide no practical recourse or remedy ; 2. Accurate district information is most difficult to obtain ; and 3. Certification has not always carried the assurance of economic soundness. SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION 17 ]\Iany certified irrigation ilistriet bonds were purchased under the misconception of actual State guarantee. To be sure, reclamation dis- trict bonds had not been certified by a State bond commission but usually had approval of the Superintendent of Banks as legal invest- ment for savings accounts, trust funds, etc., which was undoubtedly construed to imply reasonable assurance of economic soundness. The Landowner. Tlie desire to profit by such advantage as may be taken of the present situation under the law is not tlie representative attitude of the landowner, but exists to such an extent as to require consideration. ( 1 ) He reasons that if securities may be purchased at 40, and then used to cancel indebtedness at par, why should an attempt be made to strengthen the market. (2) Certain lands actually, or at least in the mind of the owner, incapable of operation at a profit after payment of annual assessments, are allowed to become delinquent, yet are farmed during the entire redemption period without revenue to the district. (3) Further, those sections of the law fixing penalties he feels were enacted at the instigation of the banking "fraternity," and his is not the fault if the machinery so devised has proven unwieldy. This attitude naturally leads to distrust and lack of cooperation between debtor and creditor. The Banker. Plis experience with defaults, combined with an inability to ascer- tain the facts, has led the banker to condemn as a class all these securi- ties. This attitude is reflected in his reluctance to extend credit to the individual owner within these districts. THE STATUTES Differences of opinion exist as to the propriety of certain sections of the irrigation and reclamation district laws, such as voting rights of absentee owners in irrigation districts, redemption periods, etc., but in fundamentals and general application the laws are undoubtedly sound and few changes are either necessary or advisable. DISCUSSION GENERAL The amount of irrigation and reclamation district securities out- standing, their loss of credit, actual defaults, and the approaching necessity for refunding or refinancing, make solution or alleviation of existing district difficulties the major problem. Rectification of these difficulties in the case of future bond issues can undoubtedly be accom- plished through legislation supported by adequate appropriation. The main reasons for the apparent discrimination against these securities though previously noted are here repeated : 2 — 86457 18 DIVISION* OF WATER RESOURCES In case of default, reorganizations have proven costly long drawn out affairs and not satisfactory at consummation. The bondholder and banker have usually beeu unable to ascertain the facts regarding these dsitricts in a manner con- sistent with sound investment and banking principles. The matter of certification or approval has not entirely elim- inated failure. Although frequent differences exist between debtor and creditor, nevertheless the interests of the two are identical and are only served by complete cooperation on the part of both. Thus the landowner farming the land to the utmost of its productivity is the bondholder's greatest asset, whereas reasonable credit on the part of capital to the landowner is essential to his success. Analysis has shown the statutes to be fundamentally sound and the difficulties which have developed are traceable more to their appli- cation and the lack of effective execution than to inherent weakness. Certainly the State is vitally interested in the credit standing of its subdivisions and its districts and can not without loss to itself stand by and see settlers dispossessed of their lands and creditors sustain losses largely because there is now lacking the adeciuately manned and financed machinery to bring about an adjustment of the interests of debtor and creditor. Obviously the impaired values behind these securities can not be raised to par by legislation, but the security holder shoidd have the same right of salvage as has the stockholder in a corporation, and prac- tical legislation should be enacted to that end. BASIS OF NEW LEGISLATION Precedent undeniably indicates the benefits derived from the exercise of partial State control. Analys^is of all the facts leads to the conclusion that the inherent defects could be corrected through the operation of a properly consti- tuted agency or agencies vested with broad powers in matters pertain- ing to examination prior to organization, supervision of major expendi- tures, periodical uniform accounting and reorganization prior to and after default. Aside from matters of policy, the medium through which this cen- tralized control is effected is of little consequence. It may be equally well accomplished through : (1) The existing Bond Certification Commission with added powers and jurisdiction over reclamation districts, or by (2) A new commission with jurisdiction over both irrigation and reclamation districts, or by (3) A new commission with jurisdiction solely over irrigation dis- tricts and the existing Reclamation Board vested with addi- tional powers to exercise proper supervision over all reclama- tion districts. The detail and method of application of these proposed powers should provide all the safeguards which experience has sho^vn to be necessary for the protection of the investor and the landowner. SUMMARY ANm DISCUSSION ^.^ Mr. Adams in liis concliuling comments in Bulletin No. 21 very ably discusses the physical factors essential to irrigation district suc- cess and issues sound warninps regarding those mistakes to be avoided. These principles pertain equally to the success or failure of reclamation districts. Feasibility reports prior to organization or the issuance or approval of bonds should with adherence to these principles carry as far as humanly possible the assurance of economic soundness. Investigation and supervision of expenditures from the proceeds of bonds is an exceedingly important function. Several reclamation district defaults may be traced primarily to the lack of such super- vision. Periodical accounting is a matter of standardization as to time and form of rendition. Anticipation of default and the prevention thereof by readjust- ment of finances are essential. Predicated upon a thorough investiga- tion of the finances, earning power and physical properties of the district, a determination of the annual tax which the district can reasonably pay can be made. In rare eases reduction in capital debt may be necessary, but in most instances the refunding issue should be in the same principal amount as the outstanding bonds, possibly carry- ing a graduated scale of interest for successive years up to the full rate called for by the existing bonds. The State agency should be authorized to make such determination of the district's ability to pay and to act as or designate the depositor}^ for the bonds in either refunding or exchange. In case of actual default virtual receivership powers should be delegated as far as legally possible. NEW LEGISLATION Many constructive amendments to the California Irrigation Dis- trict Act and the Political Code relating to reclamation district laws were passed by the recent Legislature (now adjourned), some of which have not as yet f^May, 1931) been approved by the Governor. Partial redemption of delinquent assessments, creation of a depre- ciation fund, extension of final bond maturities to 50 years with callable and sinking fund or serial provisions, clarification and simplification of assessments and separation of the bond fund into a principal and interest fund, are among the more important features provided for by the new amendments to the California Irrigation District Act. Important changes in the Political Code relating to reclamation districts are contained in amendments thereto which provide for the leasing of lands to which the district or the County Treasurer as trustee has taken title after sale for delinquencies and prescribing the uses to which the proceeds shall be put; for a reduction in penalty from 20% to 10% in case of delinquency in paj-ment of assessments for bond interest or principal ; for the stoppage of interest under cer- tain conditions on warrants when funds are available for payment; for the establishment of parity of liens for all assessment agencies of the State ; for confirmation and validation of the formation, organiza- tion and existence of reclamation districts and the bond issues thereof. 20 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Of primary importance, however, was the passage of two measures, i. e., the creation of the California Securities Commission and an amendment to the Political Code, section 3480c. California District Securities Commission. The act of creation provides for the assumption of all duties for- merly vested in the California Bond Certification Commission by a commission of five members, i. e.. Attorney General, Superintendent of Banks, State Engineer and two appointive members. It also provides for the method of certification of irrigation district bonds and for the supervision of the expenditures made from the proceeds of the sale thereof; for the form and rendition of annual reports and the filing thereof with the commission; that whenever any irrigation district has been in default in the payment of any of its bonds or any interest thereon for a period of one year, any holder of bonds of the district may request the commission to declare the district insolvent ; that after an examination of the affairs of the district, if in the judgment of the commission it would be for tlie best interests of the district and the holders of bonds thereof that insolvency be declared, the commission shall file a petition in the Superior Court in the county in which the office of the district is located, praying that the district be declared insolvent and that after proper hearing, if the petition be granted, the district shall thereafter be under the control and direction of the commission. It further provides that the commission may act as the depository for bonds and have the power to negotiate with owners or holders of outstanding bonds, or other creditors, for tlie purpose of compromise or adjustment ; for the levy of assessments and establishment of a system of tolls and charges for the use of water and the application of such funds for the operation and maintenance of the works of the district and designates the amounts to be applied to the payment of bond principal and interest; for the issuance of refunding bonds in amounts not exceeding, however, the amount outstanding and for such term or terms not exceeding 50 years, that levies made shall be only in such amount as in the judgment of the commission it will be possible for the landowner to i)ay ; and that the commission may ui)on request of the district negotiate with the holders of bonds or other creditors for compromise or adjustment either prior or subsequent to default. Amendment Section 3480c. This act provides for the formulation and carrying out of plans for the reorganization, refunding and adjusting of the finances and obligations of reclamation districts under the supervision of the exist- ing State Reclamation Board. Whenever any reclamation district shall have been in default for more than one year, reorganization pro- ceedings may be initiated by a bondholder, a Avarrant holder, the Recla- mation Board or the board of trustees of a district. It provides for public hearings, the examination of the financial affairs of districts and under certain conditions the assumption of administrative duties in district aifairs by the Reclamation Board or an appointee thereof. It specifies that reorganization plans shall at least provide : (1) For the issuance of refunding bonds which must mature within 50 years; SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION 21 (2) For refunding bond interest rates which may vary from time to time, or may be omitted for a time, but which shall not exceed 6% per annum; (3) For the deposit of bonds with such depository as may be designated by the Reclamation Board and the period within which deposit shall take place; (4) For extension of time for deposit of bonds but not to exceed two years after date of election authorizing refunding bonds ; (5) For application of moneys on hand; (6) For amount of refunding bonds to be issued and other mat- ters necessary to the success of plan. It further provides that after the adoption of a plan it shall be submitted to the electorate of the district and if adopted by a majority vote the Reclamation Board shall proceed to execute the plan; for the sale of lands deeded under sales for delinquency and designates the purpose for which the proceeds sliall be used ; for the use of moneys in the various funds and finally provides that upon rejection of any plan by a majority of the district electorate successive plans may be adopted bj' the Reclamation Board and submitted until approval of some plan has been obtained. Comment. The most important irrigation district legislation since enactment of the California Irrigation District Act was passed by the 1931 Legislature. The passage of amendment section 34.'^0c is of great importance and establishes some control over the affairs of reclamation districts which have had no semblance of supervision exercised over their internal concerns since 1866. It provides the all important means for the adjustment of the affairs of debtor and creditor. The possibility of ncAV reclamation district organization to any great extent is most remote as there is little available unreclaimed land remaining in the agricultural regions of the State. Thus the lack of provision for pre- organizatiou investigation is of miuor importance. Annual accounting, certification of bonds and supervision of expenditures from the pro- ceeds of the sale thereof are not provided for and it is possible that these matters may be the subject of future legislation. A decided forward step in legislation has been accomplished and dependent upon broad interpretation of the provisions and intelligent and aggressive operation of the agencies created, prompt adjustment of the affairs of defaulting districts and the initiation of sane refund- ing programs in the critical situations should result. New district organization should be accomplished only after the most careful and critical scrutiny and there appears no valid reason why these securi- ties as a class should not obtain the sound financial rating to which their imi)ortance entitles them. Certainly there is no industry more essential than agriculture. It is more basic in necessity than steel, long considered the barometer of economic conditions. Whereas depreciation in the market value of these bonds has existed for the past few years, yet at present (May, 1931) they share 22 DWISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES deflated values witli practically every other type of security lield by the public. For instance, we learn that the railroads will probably ask for a g-eneral increase in freijxht rates. In many instances the principal of railway bonds is rapidly becoming due and refunding under present earning capacity can not be accomplished as receipts are not sufficient to make the refunding bonds legal investment. _ Very much in the same strain as the diagnosis of the ailments of irrigation and reclamation district bonds. PART ONE HIST(3RY AND PRESENT STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION LEADING TO PRESENT GENERAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT LAWS Bulletins and Reports. To avoid duplication, the reports and bulletins referred to in the introduction, text and bibiiog-raphy should be consulted in their relation to this report. In this connection, direct reference is made to "The History of Irrigation Districts in California from 1887 to 1915," Bul- letin Xo. 2 of the California State Department of Engineering by Frank Adams, the report of the Division of Engineering and Irrigation entitled "Bulletin Xo. 21, Irrigation Districts in California," also by Frank Adams, and Bulletin Xo. 21-A, "Keport on Irrigation Districts in California for the year 1929, ' ' publication of the Division of Water Resources. Utah Irrigation Districts. An act passed January 20, 1865, providing for the organization of irrigation districts within counties, was enacted by the Legislature of Utah, then a territory. Large areas took advantage of this act to organize but as nothing constructive seems to have been accomplished thereby, its only interest is historical, as being the first irrigation dis- trict legislation in the United States. "An Act to Promote Irrigation." The first California irrigation district law was passed in 1872 and was inoperative. Special Districts. The Legislature of California in 1874 passed an act entitled "An Act to Promote Irrigation, in the County of Los Angeles"; in 1876 West Side Irrigation District was established, including lands in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Fresno and Tulare counties ; and later, in 1878, Modesto Irrigation District was created including the general area lying between Stanislaus and Tuolumne rivers and between San Joaquin River and the western boundary of Tuolumne County. Although this legislation became inoperative, it is of great interest historically, as, quoting Mr. Adams, "it set forth the framework and much of the verbiage of the general irrigation district legislation to follow in 1887," and again from the same authority, "without the passage of those acts and the demonstration of their impracticability those interested in irrigation district development probably would not have been prepared to draft the Wright Act some ten years later." ( 25 ) 26 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES The Present Code. Tlie Wright Act was passed in 1887 and forms the basis of the present code. It provided the machinery for district organization, acquisition of properties, assessments, issuance of bonds, and in fact sought to confer ujDon agricultural communities powers of municipal- ities in the purchase, construction and operation of irrigation works. The AVright Act was repealed by the Legislature in 1897 and the ''Bridgeford Act" or "Wright-Bridgeford Act'' was adopted, which in 1917 was officially designated as the "California Irrigation District Act." The California Irrigation District Act was enacted for tbe purpose of enabling the holders of title to lands susceptible of irrigation from a common source to organize a district empowered through its directors to secure title to the lands necessary for irrigation works and canals; to acquire the necessary water rights ; to construct or acquire the works and canals required for irrigation of lands within the district and for such- purposes to issue bonds; to levy assessments annually upon the hinds within the district sufficient to raise the interest due on such bonds and to meet tlie principal payments falling due from time to time; to raise funds required for the maintenance of the dis- trict works and activities ; to apportion the waters to the lands and to exercise sucli other powers as may be authorized by laAV for tlie further- ance of irrigation within the district. The act prescribes and author- izes the legal machinery necessary for the proper functioning of the district ; prescribes the rights of the landowners and of the creditors of the district ; and fixes the penalties for failure of landowners to pay assessments as and when they become due. HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 27 DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Irrigatiou Avas a topic of widespread interest in California during the seventies and eiglities, but opposition to community organization from tlu> larj:;er landowners and liolders of riparian rights successfully blocked legislation until 1887. Forty-nine districts were organized during the period 1887-1895, under the Wriglit Act of 18S7. Seven of these districts (Alta, Brown's Valley, LittlenK'k ('reck, ]\[odcsto. Turlnck. Tulare and Walnut) are still in existence; an eighth, Fallbrook, was reorganized in 1925, embracing substantially the same area as contained in the original district ; and approximately 20,000 acres of the area originally included in Orland, Kraft and Orland Southside are now embraced in the Orland Project of the Federal Reclamation Service. The unfortunate historv of these districts resulted in few new organizations for ten years thereafter, in fact only six were formed during the period 1895-1914, inclusive. A marked increase in district organization began in 1915 and under the impetus of the war time demand for increased agricultural production reached its peak in 1920. During this period of optimism, irrigation district development was undoubtedly overdone in California, as elsewliere. A favorable investment market was in effect generally (luring This period which, combined with the creation of a State com- mission for the investigation and certification of irrigation district bonds, stimulated the sale of these securities. Followinir is a list of the irrigation districts formed in California during the period 1887-1930 : 28 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES District County Date of election or organization Acreage Status Alessandro Alpaugh Aha. AmargoM Anaheim Ander.70n-Cottcnwood . . Baker Baota-Carbona Bard> Baxter Creek Beaumont Big Rock Creek Big Springs Big Vall?y Black Rock Brentwood Brown's Valley Butts Valley B\Ton-Bethany Camp Far West Carnuchae) Carpenter Central Citrus Belt.. Citrus Heights. Colusa Compton-Delevan Consolidated . Corcoran Cordua Crescent Croaks Canyon.. - Deer Creek Dry Creek East Contra Costa East Riverside E! Camino.. El Dorado ElNido ElSolyo Elsinors Escondido Fair Oaks Fallbrook Fall River Valley Feather River Focthill Fresno Fullerton Ctlenn-Colusa Glcndora Orapeland Grenada Happy Valley Huron Hcmet Honey Lake Valley Hollister Honcut-Yuba... Hot Spring Valley Imperial Island No. 3 Jacinto James Jamacha Juniper Kasson. . Kern and Tulare Klamath-Shasta Valley. Knight-son Kraft I-a Canada Ladera Laguna Riverside. Tulare. Tulare-Fresno-Kings- Lo3 Angeles. Orange. Shasta-Tehama. Glenn. San Joaquin. Imperial. Lassen Riverside Los Angeles. Siskiyou M odoc-Lassen Inyo Contra Costa Yuba Siskiyou .- Contra Costa-San Joaquin-Alameda. Placer- Yuba Sacramento Orange .-- Colusa San Bernardino.- Sacramento-Placer Colusa Colusa Fresno-Tulare-Kings Kings Yuba Fresno-Kings Modoc --. Tehama.. Yuba Contra Costa San Bernardino-Riverside _ Tehama El Dorado Merced Stanislaus Riverside San Diego Sacramento San Diego Shaste Sutter Fresno-Tulare Fresno. Orange Glenn-Colusa... Los .Angeles San Bernardino Sskiyou Shasta Fresno Riverside Lassen : San Benito Butte- Y'uba. Modoc. Imperial. , IQngs Glenn Fresno... San Diego , Modoc San Joaquin ; Kern-Tulare Siski>ou Contra Costa Teharaa-Glenn Los .\ngcles Rivcride Fresno- Kings Mar. 22, Aug. 14. July 11. Mar. 31, Feb. 24, Aug. 2, Feb. 8, Mar. 4, June 3, Oct. 12, Jan. 27, April 17, Sept. 19, Dec. 4, Dec. 22. Sept. 10, Jan. 2.5, July 12, Oct. 13, Aug. 16, Aug. 23, July 28, Sept. 22, Feb. 5, Sept. 27, Au?. 31, Mar. 1. Aug. 16, Mar. 26, Sept. 22, April 22, .Aug. 23, Mar. 12, '1891- July 11, Aug. 10, May 3, June 28, Oct. 18, Mar. 2. Feb. 8, •1891 Sept. 6, Sept. 7, July 31, Nov. 17, Sept. 27. July 25, May 3, Aug. 15, Feb. 6. Nov. 6, Feb. 8, Oct. 4, April 5, Oct. 30, Feb. 20, 1891 1915 1888 1895 1889 1914 1922 1921 1927 1917 1919 1890 1927 1925 1915 1923 1888 1920 1919 1924 1916 1927 1837 1890 1920 1888 1920 1021 1919 1919 1925 1919 1926 1926 1926 1890 1921 1925 1929 1921 1889 1889 1917 ■1925 1922 1920 1920 1G20 1919 I 1920 1892 1890 1921 ■1916 1892 1927 1916 1923 1919 1919 1911 1921 1917 1920 1891 1925 1921 1889 1921 1920 1888 1924 1922 1920 25,500 8,175 129,300 5,000 33.000 32,113 910 14,379 6,827 9,336 4,141 30,000 3,570 12,430 1,870 7,904 44,328 28,6S6 17.200 4,089 3,121 1,328 156,550 11.700 3,076 105,000 12,652 149,047 51,605 5,461 13,150 5,029 1,907 9,330 20,200 2,690 7,548 30,703 9,400 3,783 15,000 12,814 3.900 10,216 13,8S0 3,027 50,687 241,300 2,700 121,592 3,000 10,787 4,948 3,100 25,000 9,815 32,500 30,202 30,000 9,497 605.000 4,620 11,554 26,614 22,000 1.820 5.921 40.000 287,000 10,001 13,000 1,296 1.632 34,858 Dissolved .Active .Active Dissolved Dissolved Active Inactive Active Active Active Active Dissolved Active Inactive Inactive Consolidated' .Active .\ctive Active Active Active .Active Dissolved Dissolved .Active Dissolved .Active .Act've Active Active Active Inactive Active Inactive Active Dissolved Active .Active Active Inactive Dissolved Dissolved .Active .Active Inactive Inactive Active .Active Inactive .Active Dissolved Dissolved Active Dissolved Dissolved Active Dissolved Inactive Dissolved Active Active Active Active Active Dissolved Inactive Inactive Dissolved Dissolved Consolidated' Dissolved .Active Active Active HISTORY AXD STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 29 District Lakeland Lakeside. - - - La Mesa, Lemon Gr. and S Leraoore Linda Vista Linden. Lindsay -Strathmore Littlerock Creek - Littlerock-M idland.. Lone Tree.. Long Valley Creek Lucerne — Madera Madera - - M anzana Maxwell Mcdano Mendota -- M erced Modesto Mojave River j Montague . Moorpark-Conejo Murrieta - Naglee Burk Necnach Nevada Newport Heights Newport Mesa Oakdale Olive.. Orland Orland Southside Oroville-Wyandotte. - Otay ---. Owens Valley Palmdale. Palmdale Palo Verde Paradise Perris Plainsburg Pomona Orange Belt Potter Valley... Poso Prineeton-Codora-Glenn Provident Ramona Red Rock Creek Rialto .- Richvale Riverdale R i verside Heights Round Valley San Dieguito Santa Fe Santa Gertrudes San Jacinto-Pleasant Valley San Marcos San Ysidro... Scott Valley Selma Serrano South Capay Southern Lassen South Montebello South San Joaquin Stinson Stratford Strong Suisun.. Sunset Surprise Valley Table Mountain Terra Bella... Thermalito Tia Juana River Tipton Tracy-Clover Tranquillity Tulare County V. .. Date of election or organization Acreage Feb. July Oct. Oct. 2, 1923 29, 1924 17, 1913 11, 1920 1891 3, 1929 16. 1915 Mar. 19, 1S92 Dec. 22, 1924 1920 2, 1915 8, 1925 1888 2, 1920 1891 8, 1918 28, 1921 6, 1921 8, 1919 23, 1887 9, 1917 Oct Oct Dec. Jan. Jan. June Jan. Nov. Dec. July April May Jan. Nov. Aug. July Kings San Diego - San Diego Kings... -- San Diego San Joaquin Tulare Los Angeles - Los Angeles - Contra Costa Lassen Kings — - ■ Madera Madera. Los Angeles Colusa Madera Fresno Merced ■- Stanislaus. .. San Bernardino. Siskiyou- - Ventura Riverside- --- San Joaquin — Los .\ngelps - --- Nevada-Placer Orange Orange Stanislaus-San Joaquin San Bernardino Glenn Glenn - Butte San Diego Inyo Los Angeles Los Angeles Riverside-Imperial Butte Riverside Merced Los .\ngeles Mendccino. — Kern Glenn-Colusa Glenn-Colusa San Diego Lassen San Bernardino » Butte Fresno. - - - Riverside Inyo-Mono .- - San Diego - San Diego Los Angeles -- Riverside San Diego San Diego Siskiyou Fresno Orange Ghnn Lassen Los .\ngeles San Joaquin Fresno Kings - . Los Angeles Solano. .- Fresno- Kings - Modoc Butte Tulare Butte. San Diego | Aug. 5, Tulare Nov. April 5, 1925 13, 1925 1890 23, 1920 1893 4, 1921 23, 1918 June 24, 1918 Oct. 23, 1909 1893 1887 1888 Nov. 6, 1919 1891 Dec. 26, 1922 Feb. 2, 1890 July 9, 1918 Oct. 27, 1923 Mar. 7, 1916 1890 1919 1890 I, 1924 1888 Dec. 9, 1916 April 27, 1918 July 27, 1925 June 1918 1890 July 1930 April 10, 1920 1891 1923 Mar. 18, 1922 Feb. 14, 1923 1890 1891 1891 Mar. 11, 1911 July 7, 1917 1890 12, 1927 22, 1921 24, 1915 14, 1922 II, 1909 15, 1921 1916 July Nov. Dec. Nov. May Sept. 1893 Oct. 4, 1920 1891 2, 1918 4, 1922 7, 1915 Mar. 24, 1922 1924 1891 Mar. April Aug. San Joaquin May 9,1922 Fresno Jan. 3, 1918 Tulare I Sept.21, 1889 Status 23,282 320 19,019 .53,100 42,000 !3,7U0 15,260 3,073 2,490 2,095 34,345 33,407 280,000 352,000 3,000 8,819 13,560 67,089 189,682 81,183 27,665 26,117 26,277 14,000 2,871 3,840 268,500 1,503 694 74,240 900 14,000 25,000 24,100 44,000 53,990 50,000 4,756 88,693 11,260 25,000 5,717 4,000 5,042 40,000 13,656 22,805 650 11,844 7,200 17,988 15,830 1,400 6,716 3,900 9,258 2,000 18,000 10,000 497 5,124 200,000 1,505 1,486 22,565 901 71,112 11,750 9,875 900 26,173 318,500 17,600 1,955 12,285 3,110 1,511 17,000 1,084 10,750 34,000 Active .\ctive Active Active Dissolved Active Active Active Inactive Consolidated' Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Inactive Inactive .\ctive Active Active Active Inactive Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Active Active Active Dissolved Dissolved Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Active Active Dissolved Inactive Dissolved Active Dissolved Active Active .\ctive Inactive Dissolved Active Active Disriolved Inactive Active Active Dissolved Dissolved Dissolved Active .Active Dissolved Active Inactive Inactive Active Active Active Consolidated' Dissolved Dissolved Dissolved Dissolved .Active Active Active .Active Dissolved Active Active Active 30 DIYISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES District Tule Tule River Turlock- Vandalia Victor Valley... Vineland-- Vbta Walnut-. Waterford Wcl)3ter West Side. :. West Stanislaus. Williams Woodbridge County Lassen Tulare Stanislaus-Merced Tulare. San Bernardino.. Los .\n?eles San Diego Los .\ngeles Stanislaus Madera. .._ San Joaquin Stamslaus-M erced Colusa San Joaquin Date of election or organization June June Sept. Oct. Aug. Aug. Sept. Jan. Oct. Nov. -April June 14, 1920 1891 6, 1887 17, 1923 1917 1889 28, 1923 7, 1893 6, 1913 6, 191b 25, 1915 19, 1920 13, 1920 16, 1924 Acreage 15,015 22.000 181,498 1,276 71,517 4,000 18,101 911 14,100 15,000 11,828 22.048 9,021 13,681 Status Active Dissolved -Active .Active Inactive Dissolved -Active .\ctive .Active Inactive -Active Active Consolidated Active -i ' Formerly named Laguna. ' With East Contra Costa. ' Reorganized. • With Lemoore. » With Glenn-Colusa. By counties^ formation ha.s taken place as follows County Butte Colusa Contra Costa _ Kl Dorado Fresno Glenn Imperial Inyo Kern Kings Lassen Los Angeles. - Madera Mendocino .Merced -Modoc Nevada Orange Placer Riverside Sacramento San Bernardino. San Benito San Diego. San Joaquin Shasta. Siskiyou Solano Stanislaus _ _ Sutter Tehama. . Tulare - Ventura. Yuba... Totals 1 1 12 8 7 3 2 3 1 1 7 (i 7 ') 16 5 4 1 1 1 3 9 4 1 1 1 6 4 1 1 10 3 2 2 7 1 14 i il 9 ( 2 6 5 1 5 1 3 3 9 6 1 5 3 169 94 ' Where a district lies in two or more counties, county embracing greater area listed. SUMMARY Districts dissolved . . . Districts consolidated. Districts inactive Districts active 47 5 2.S 94 Total districts formed 169 il HISTORY AXD STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 31 FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION DISTRICTS— 1887-1930 Original Wright Districts — 1887-1895. The following statistics relating to the districts of this period were in the main compiled from data on file with the Division of Water Resources. Total number of districts organized, 49. Thirty-eight of these districts voted bonds and of this number twenty-four issued bonds. The amounts voted and issued, together with the basis of retirement, are listed below : District A lessandro- -- Alta_ Anaheim Big Rook Creek Brawns Valley Central Citrus Belt East Riverside Elsinore Es3ondido Fallbrook Glendora Grapeland Jamscha Kern and Tulare Kraft Linda Vista Littlerock Creek Madera Manzana Modesto Olive Orland South Side Palmdale Perris Pomona Orange Belt Peso Rialto .- Riverside Heights San Jacinto and Pleasant Valley San Marcos Santa Gertrudes Sunset Tipton Tulare Tule River Turlock Vineland Totals Authorized $765,000 543,000 600,000 223,000 140,000 570,000 780,000 237,000 450,000 350,000 400,000 170,000 129,000 700,000 .500,000 80,000 1,000,000 88,000 850,000 40,000 1,150,000 60,000 200,000 175,900 442,000 200.000 500,000 411,000 300,000 350,000 350,000 55,000 2,000,000 50,000 500,000 100,000 1,170,000 62,000 Issued ?765,000 543,000 223,000 140,000 570,000 237,000 350',000" 129,000 111,000 176,000 88,000 40,000 1,150,000 400,000 2,000 500,000 411,000 225,250 329,500 50,000 500,000 100,000 1,170,000 62,000, $16,690,000 $8,271,750 Remarks Bonds held void. No recovery. Refunded in 1901 at 75. All debts paid. Bonds exchanged for water right? and development. Prop- erty and assets conveyed to Big Rock Creek .Mutual Water Compsnv. Interest and principal settled at 30. Intel e.^t and principal settled at 35. Sold no bonds. Small construction program financed by war- rants which were settled at 50. Settled at 25 to 50. A.\] debts paid. Settled for $200,000. .411 debts paid. All debts paid. Reported settled at 40 to 60. Settled by exchange of outstanding bonds for assets of district. .A.11 debts paid. AW debts paid. Ssttled principal in lull by exchange and cash. Funded by 125,000 in new bonds. All debts paid. Principal refunded at par. All debts paid. All debt? paid. Outstaudins warrants repudiated. Settled at 40. Settled at par. Practically settled at par. Landowners assessed -?11 per acre (mo?tly paid). AW but a few thousand dollars settled at 12 to 40. .411 debts paid. Repudiated all but $65,000. All debts paid. Warrants settled at 50. Issue fraudulent. No recovery. Settled at 72. Settled at 54. Settled at 50. Refunded at 81. Thus the total recovery to the bondholders upon the $8,271,750 in bonds issued approximated $4,250,000, not taking into consideration loss of interest. Whereas much constructive legislation resulted from these fail- ures, yet the remarks of Mr. Adams in Bulletin No. 2, written fifteen 32 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES years ago, commenting upon failures and repudiations of bonds by the districts of this period, have a peculiarly modern ring : Fiiilun's umlfr tho orifrinal act of 1SS7 may. in the main, ho attiibuieJ to one or more of the followiuK conditions or causo.s : (a) Lack of any provision for State control or supervision through which the organization of unwise and iufeasil)le districts could be prevented by rho State ^<(\i'rnmeat. (1)> The j;ranting of too large a measure of i)ower to minority landowners in the matter of initiatins district projects, resulting in the formation of .i nundter of districts in which the majority of established .substantial interests was oppo.sed to such organization : also, resulting in some cases in the forma- tion roperly to be charged with the debt. This lack resulted in many cases in the voting and issuance of bonds far in excess of amounts conditions at tho tiuK' justified, inevitably arousing bitter oppo.sition on the part of the large landowners. (d) In the case of a con.siderable number of the di.'^tricts organized, a too strongly speculative attitude on the part both of the promoters and organizers of such districts and of those who purchased the bonds that were issued. le) Lack of data as to water supply and construction costs, resulting in engineering mistakes that even a small measure of public control should now be able to prevent. (f) In a few cases, willingness of engineers of repute to report favoral)ly on district projects for which there was no physical justification and for which, in some cases, there was no moral justification. (g) Misc200, 160, 50, 3,075, 2,000, 490, 100. 175, 91, 123, 400, 700, 25, 125, 200, 125, 5,985, 320. 52, 7,870, 210, 700, 670. 595. 1.216. 32;'. 1, 000 000 000 ,000 000 000 ,000 ,000 ,000 000 ,000 000 ,000 000 ,000 ,000 .000 000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 .000 ,000 ,511 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,170 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,376 ,000 $82,450,057 Unissued $3,000 21,000 47,000 52,000 10,000 23,000 612,000 40,000 182,850 282,000 5,000 905,000 '" "3,006" 36,500 41,376 $2,295,666 Retired $28,300 262,500 105,000 46,000 54,000 23,400 32,000 139,000 615,000 10,000 5,000 65,000 '" '4'4^666' 1,745.000 851,650 6E,000 1,150.000 70,000 212,000 89,000 651,630 9,000 220,000 "moo" 73,000 11,000 56,000 37,500 45,000 940,100 23,100 32,050 30,000 10,000 $7,763,130 Outstanding $254,700 229,500 1,1.50,000 1,137,060 254,000 596.000 179,000 96,600 200,000 183.000 384,000 235,000 750,000 257,000 20,000 1,236,000 688,000 116,000 255,000 1,552,500 '91,000 14,8.50.000 168.000 328,000 53,000 35,000 1,561,000 16,250,000 4,185,881 186.000 160,000 50,000 3,4.^5,000 1,095,000 482,000 97,000 175,000 91,000 50,000 389,000 700.000 25,000 69,000 200,000 87,500 5,940,000 320,000 .52.170 6.929.r00 186.900 1,700,000 637.050 528,.500 1,175,000 315,000 $72,391,261 ' Does not include refunding bonds. '$11,000 in bonds due January 1, 1931, reported unpaid. 36 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PLATE 1 — i — 1 — I — I — I — r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I — T 1 1— 1^ in I. o 10 c 9 31- ..., — Principal plus Interest. — Interest -■.sr. LJ cr^Bond Principal I LJ Ql I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I "I— . I I I % J__L 1931 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 I960 1965 1970 Annual Bond Interest and Maturities of 55 Operating Bonded California Irrigation Districts. HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 37 Number of active districts in default in either principal or interest as of January 2, 1931 21 Authorized Unissued Retired Outstanding In default District Principal Interest R'iTtpr Oreek $511,000 69,000 594,000 430,000 240,000 1,000,000 3,732,500 36S,000 260,000 1,395.000 9,842,000 1,650,000 545,000 6,475,330 1,190,000 360,000 187,000 1,000,000 260,000 806,000 '779,000 $511,000 63,000 594,000 423,000 240,000 995,000 2,056,000 360,000 234,000 1,395,000 8,034.000 471.500 445,000 4,230,330 1,004,000 360,000 187,000 875,500 250,000 806,000 =570,000 $87,000 3,000 $224,010 $2,000 $4,000 139,560 7,000 12,690 80,000 195,000 59,600 ""'i,666,500' 5,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 255,240 T.ii We^'i Tj G and S V. 20,328 4,000 104,000 21,000 Maxwell 67,830 13,500 1,808,000 1,178,500 100,000 1,562,000 140,000 119,063 146,850 Palo V'eifle - 683,000 186,000 41,000 12,000 7,200 249,805 24,870 Stinson 34,212 TiK'p \fniinfj\in 5,500 Trrra Rell? 124,500 10,000 2,500 3,000 132,000 29,000 Trannuillitv 13,750 Tule 243,242 Williams - - 147,000 62,000 150,180 Totals $31,693,830 $6,471,000 $1,118,500 $24,104,330 $699,700 $<,946,230 ' Includes $47,000 ot the refunding bonds used for construction. = Includes S332,000 of refunding bonds. ' Interest not met from district revenue. Summary of Uond Statistics of Active Districts — January 2, 1931 Total bond" voted including refunding issues $1.^6,167,398 00 Total refunding bonds voted 4,558,511 00 Total bonds voted (not sold or issued)-- 45,391,666 00 Total bonds retired 9,721,630 00 Total bonds outstanding 96,495,591 00 Total outstanding bonds of districts in default 24,104,330 00 Total principal in default : 699.700 00 Total interest in default 1,946,230 00 Aside from the general unfavorable farming and marketing condi- tions now prevalent, specific reasons for default in California irrigation districts may generally be traced to one or more of the following causes : (1) Overcapitaliziition (actual, sale of bonds at heavy discounts, purchase of works existing prior to district formation at excessive prices). (2) Lack of an adequate, dependable and feasible water supply. (Abnor- mally low rainfall in California durin.u recent years ha.s resulted in reduced storage and a lowering of the pumping water table. Litigation has in some instances resulted in a loss of supply to which at the time of organization the district had assumed title.) (3) Inclusion of marginal lands or those so situated topographically that they are incapable of service from the district works, poor lands and those which for any other reason are incapable of bearing their proportion of the district debt. (4) Failure of colonization plans to materialize. (5) Unfavorable climatic conditions (growing season .short and uncertain). (G) Poor management. (7) Engineering difficulties (faulty analyses resulting either in burdensome construction or operation costs or necessitating reconstruction). (8) Overlapping liens. (9) Default of owners of large holdings. (10) Unfortunate crop specializations. 38 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Seven of these districts were aided to default through overcapitali- zation, six through an inadequate water supply, actual, or lost or diminished througli litigation; five through the inclusion of lands unsuitable from the standpoint of soils or topography, three through the failure of colonization plans, one due to unfavorable climatic con- ditions, two undoubtedly suffered through poor management, five through encfineering dilficulties, four were assisted to default by the c-ompiii-alion of overlapping liens, three through delinquencies of owners of relatively large tracts, and four through price failure upon crop specialities. The Owens Valley Irrigation District default is not due to any of the causes obtaining in other situations, as the lands of this district have been acquired by the city of Los Angeles in connection with its aqueduct project, and the reasons for default have no bearing upon this analysis. Reorganization plans for defaulting California irrigation districts have usually provided for reduction or waiver of bond interest for a specified period, or for the exchange of existing bonds for refunding bonds, at par or below, and bearing later maturity dates. Reorganization committees have been formed in all of the present defaulting situations except the most recent and those in which there is a prol;ability of early correction. The status of these various reorganizations is set forth under the individual district summaries nhicli follow. One district has arranged for a reduction in acreage and capital debt and the acceptance of refunding bonds bearing later maturity dates; one proposes the deferment of five years interest; while two others suggest the exchange of interest coupons for special warrants. With the exception of the older and well established districts, ( 'alii'ornia irrigation districts generally have thus far been required to can-y only interest charges and accci-dingly commencement of principal payments has not as yet been a factor directly responsilile for default. However, many districts not now in default, and normally basically sound, are facing the payment of earlv maturities, which, witli carry- ing, oi)eration and maintenance charges, Avill often be prohibitive and readjustment is imperative. Not including defaults, eight California irrigation districts begin their first maturity payments in 19.11 . in amount $285,250, increasing to twenty-five districts and $1,388,810 in 1935. The fullowing descriptive summary of each active California irri- gation district has been prepared to show the detail of these general statements. In order to determine the total obligation in overlapping situations, direct reference should be made to the indivi lual summaries (?f the districts involved. HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATIOX DISTRICTS 39 ALPAUGH IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 20, 1915. Location: In townships 23 and 24 south, range 23 east. M. D. P.. and M., adjacent to the town of Alpaugli. in Tulare County (formerly an island in Tulare Lake known as "Atwell's I.sland"). Area: Gross, S175 acres. Developed, 8132 acres. Financial: />'o»i(/s^District has one bond issue of $283,000 which was validated by State Irrigation District Bond Commission February 13, 1017. Dated July 1. 1010. Due .serially. 1027-10-lt), .Tuly 1 of each year. Denominations $1,000, $.")00 and odd amounts. Interest 67c, payable Jan.-.Iuly 1 at Bank of Italy, Visalia. California. Outstanding January 2, 1931 $254,700 00 Retired 28.300 00 Authorized $283,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $254,700 1931 243,380 $11,320 $14,942 $26,262 1932 232,060 11,320 14,263 25,583 1933 220,740 11,320 13,584 24,904 1934 209,420 11,320 12,904 24,224 1935 195,270 14,150 12,140 26,290 1936 181,120 14,150 11,291 25,441 1937 166,970 14,150 10,442 24,592 1938 152,820 14,150 9,593 23,743 1939 135,840 16,980 8,659 25,639 1940 118,860 16,980 7,641 24,621 1941 101,880 16,980 6,622 23,602 1942 84,900 16,980 5,603 22,583 1943 65,090 19,810 4,499 24,309 1944 45,280 19,810 3,311 23,121 1945 22,640 22,640 2,037 24,677 1946 22,640 679 23,319 $254,700 IVfl >•/•««/«— $18,679.24 (1930 District Annual Report). Overlaps: Reclamation District Xo. 780 and Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District include approximately 820 acres of the district. Remarks: The annual maintenance and operation costs for 1029 amounted to about .'i^s per acre of gross area, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. The tax rate for Tulare County is $2.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. ALTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 14. 1888. Location: East of the Kings River between Piedra and Kingsburg in Fresno, Tulare and Kings counties (between Consolidated and Foothill Irrigation Districts). Area: Gross, 129,300 acres. Developed, 129.000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Original bond issue of $675,000 sold in 1889. Except for one $.")00 bond this issue has been retired by a refunding issue of $492,000. This refunding is.sue was not validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Dated February 4, 1902. Due serially 1923-1942. January 1 each year. Denomination $500. Interest 5%, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Dinuba, California. Outstanding, .January 2, 1931 $229,500 00 Retired 262,500 00 Unissued 8,000 00 Authorized $500,000 00 40 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1(130 _— $250,000 1931 " 229,500 $20,500 $11,475 $31,975 1932 1 ' 204,500 25,000 10,225 35,225 It;.-; ._!__ 181,000 23,500 9,050 32,550 IJ.34 _ 159,500 21,500 7,975 29,475 I..:',.-, 134,500 25,000 6,725 31,725 1936 109,500 25,000 5,475 30,475 iy37 91,000 18,500 4,550 23,050 1^38 66,000 25,000 3,300 28,300 1939 41,000 25,000 2,050 27.050 1940 26,000 15,000 1,300 16,300 1941 10,500 15,500 525 16,025 1942 10,500 10,500 $250,000 Remarks: This is oue of the original Wright districts. It is the successor of the "Tri" Land and Water Company which originally constructed the "7G" canal. I)ef:nilt in payments occurred prior to 1901 and the basis of exchange for the existing bond issue at that time was To. Since this settlement the district has met all principal and interest payments as due. The maintenance and opera- tion cost for 1930 was $0.43 per acre of gross area exclusive of bond interest and redemption costs. The tax rates for the several counties in which the district is situated are as follows: P'resno County .$2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation Tulare County .$2.85 per $100 of assessed valuation Kings County ... : S2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation ANDERSON-COTTONWOOD IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 14, 1914. Location: In Shasta and Tehama counties, on both sides of the Sacramento Kiver bet\ven Redding and Anderson, and on the west side of the Sacramento River and adjacent to Cottonwood Creek between Anderson and Cottonwood. Area: Gross, 32.113 acres. Developed, 20,500 acres. Financial: Bonds — Three bond issues have been issued by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission, as follows : First issue : Dated January 1. 1910. Due .serially, 1937-195C. .January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $100. Interest G'^/c, Jan.-.July 1. Ity District Trea.siirer, Anderson. California. Outstanding and authorized. January 2. 1931 $480,000 00 Second issue : Dated July 1, 1917. Due serially, 19.38-1957, July 1 each year. Denominations $1,000. .$500. .$2.50. Interest 6%, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Anderson, C;ilifornia. Outstanding nu.l anthnriz.'cl. January 2, 1931 8575.000 00 Third issue : Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially. 192.5-1934. July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Anderson, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 .895.000 00 Rf^tirol 105,000 00 .\Minui,/..(l $200,000 00 Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $1.1.50.000 00 Retire8 per gross acre. The county tax rate in San Joaquin County is i$2.79 per §100 of assessed valuation. BARD IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election: August 2, 1927. (Originally organ- i/.i-d as "Laguna Irrigation District."' Name later changed by district board of directors to "Bard Irrigation District.") Location: In Imperial County, on the west side of the Colorado River below Laguna Dam. Area: dross, r>S27 acres. Developed, 6100 acres. Financial: linnds — Xo bonds have been voted by district. Remarks: District consists of that portion of the reservation unit of the Yuma I'roject of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation lying west of the Colorado River in California. The lands are well developed. Assessments are levied for district exi>enses. County tax rate for Imperial County is $2.63 per $100 of assessed valuatinn. BAXTER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February 8. 1917. Location: Lassen County, in townships 2S and 29 north, ranges 13 and 14 east. M. D. B. and M., between Susan River and Honey Lake. Area: (Jross, 9336 acres. Financial: linndx — One i.s.sue of bomls totaling •S.'ill.OOO has been sold. The.se Ix.ii.ls w<-re validated by the Iloud Certification Commission on Julv 22 1921 Dutcecember 20, 1920. Dated November 1. 1920. Due serially. 192(5-1944, January 1 each year. Denominations ,$1,000. $100. Interest Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at lieaumont, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $184,000 00 Retired 4(j,000 00 Authorized $230,000 00 Second issue : Validated by Bond Certilicatiou Commission on July 1, 1926. Dated July 1, 192G. Due serially, 1931-19r)0. July 1 each year. Interest Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Beaumont, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $70,000 00 Outstanding, January 2. 1931 $254,000 00 Retired 46,000 00 Authorized $300,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST 1930 $263,200 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1045 1946 1947 19 48 1949 1950 I Outstanding Maturities Interest Total $263,200 250,500 $12,700 $15,135 $27,835 237,800 12,700 14,373 27,073 225,100 12,700 13,611 26,311 210,100 15,000 12,711 27,711 195,100 15,000 11,811 26,811 180,100 15,000 10,911 25,911 162,800 17,300 9,873 27,173 145,500 17,300 8,835 26,135 128,200 17,300 7,797 25,097 108,600 19,600 6,621 26,221 89,000 19,600 5,445 25,045 67,100 21,900 4,131 26,031 45,200 21,900 2,817 24,717 21,000 24,200 1,365 25,565 17,500 3,500 1,155 4,655 14,000 3,500 945 4,445 10,500 3,500 735 4,235 7,000 3,500 525 4,025 3,500 3,500 315 3,815 3,500 105 3,605 $263,200 44 DmSION" OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: District includes the city of Beaumont. Farm lands and city lots are assfssfd and vrater tolls for irrigation and domestic use collected. The annual oi«>rati««n and maintenance charges in 1929 amounted to .$10.40 per acre of grus-s area exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. The Riverside County tax rate is .$2.G2 per $100 of assessed valuation. BIG SPRINGS IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June 3, 1927. Location: In Siskiyou County, township 44 north, range 5 west. M. D. B. and M.. :il)out thirteen miles southeast of Yreka. Area: Chk^s. 3570 acres. Developed, 2320 acres. Financial: Bonds — A bond issue of $09,000 was authorized at an election February 2. 1928. and validated by the Bond Certification Commission October 23. 192S. Bonds to the amount of $07,000 were sold in 1929. Datei>tt"inber ID. ISSS. (One of the early Wright irrigation districts.) Location: In YMl)a County, on the north side of the Yuba River, extending from North San Juan to smcn iuHp^ east of Marysville. Area: Cross, 40.000 acre- Financial: Fiondg — In 1888 district issued bonds to the amount of $140,000. Prior to 19ir> the.se bonds wer" b:>ught back by the district for about thirty ceuts on the jburkL , „/ ^irrig. dist. BOUNDARY and Overlapping Reclamation Districts REE. R.3t. CONTRA COSTA CO. SAN dOAgUIN CO. A.LAMEDA CO. MILtS T.2N. T.I N. TRACY CLOVER IRRIG. DIST T. 2 5. ■—-SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARY Irrigation Districts Bordering the Westerly Edge of the San Joaquin River Delta and Overlapping Reclainatlon Districts HISTORY AXD STATl'S • OF IRRIOATION DISTRICTS 45 BUTTE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Datf of organization election, December 4, 1020. Location: In the northeasterly portion of Sisiciyon County ahont ".."0 miles south of the California-Oregon line. Area: Gross, 2S,(>8G acres. Developed, 5500 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds to the amount of $504,000 has been sold. These l)onds were validated by the Bond Certification Commission and bear interest at 6%. Dated September 1. 1023. Due serially, 1044-10G3, July 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Macdoel, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 $504,000 00 Remarks: District has not met bond interest payments since 1027. Over 02% of the bo7ids have been deposited with a l)on(l holders' committee and five years' interest payments have been postponed to aid in development of district. Final agreement between bondholders and district is pending. Operating expenses for 1020 amounted to .SO. 40 per acre of gross area exclusive of bond interest. The county tax rate of Siskiyou County is $3.11 per $100 of assessed valuation. BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, December 22, 1919. Location: In Contra Costa, Alameda and San Joaquin counties, along the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, between East Contra Costa and West Side irriga- tion districts. Area: Gross, 17,200 acres. Developed, 14,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues were validated by the Bond Certification Com- mission and have been sold by the district. First issue : Dated November 1, 1020. Due serially, 1024-1952, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest G^/c, Jan. -July 1, by District Ti-easurer at Byron, California. Outstanding. Januarv 2, 1031 $406,000 00 Retired 54,000 00 Authorized $550,000 00 Second issue : Dated September 1, 1023. Due serially, 1033-1055, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 69c, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at Byron. California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 $100,000 00 Outstanding. January 2, 1031 $506,000 00 Ketired 54.000 00 Authorized $650,000 00 .3Sf\ \A3M/ ii'^t HISTORY AXD STATUS • OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 45 BUTTE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Dato of organization election, December 4, 1020. Location: In the northeasterly portion of Siskiyou County about 7.r>0 miles south of the California-Oregon line. Area: Gross, 2S,08G acres. Developed, 5500 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds to the amount of $504,000 has been sold. These l>onds were validated by the Bond Certification Commission and bear interest at 6%. Dated September 1. 1023. Due serially. 1044-10()3. July 1 each year. Denomination !?1.000. Interest Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Macdoel, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 $504,000 00 Remarks: District has not met bond interest payments since 1027. Over 029o of tlie bonds have been deposited with a bond holders' committee and five years' interest payments have been postponed to aid in development of district. Final agreement between bondholders and district is pending. Operating expenses for 1020 amounted to .SO. 40 per acre of gross area exclusive of bond interest. The county tax rate of Siskiyou County is $3.11 per $100 of assessed valuation. BYRON-BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, December 22, 1010. Location: In Contra Costa, Alameda and San Joaquin counties, along the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, between East Conti-a Costa and West Side irriga- tion districts. Area: Gross, 17,200 acres. Developed, 14,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues were validated by the Bond Certification Com- mission and have been sold by the district. First issue : Dated November 1. 1020. Due serially, 1024-1052, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (^'c , Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at Byron, California. Outstanding. Januarv 2, 1031 .S406.OOO 00 Retired 54,000 00 Authorized $550,000 00 Second issue : Dated September 1, 1023. Due serially, 1033-1055, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 69c, Jan. -July 1, by I>istrict Treasurer at Byron. California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 $100,000 00 Outstanding. January 2. 1031 $500,000 00 lietired 54.000 00 Authorized $650,000 00 40 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Otitsta^iding Maturities Interest Total 1930 __ $607,000 1931 ~S _ 596,000 111,000 $35,760 $46,760 1<>32'ZII" I"-Z"- 584,000 12,000 35,040 47,040 1933' "_" 559,000 15,000 33,600 48,600 1934~'IZ 1-1 553,000 16,000 33,240 49,240 1935"-_I- 535,000 18,000 32,160 50,160 1936" -'" 516,000 19,000 31,020 50,020 1937"'"! __ 495,000 21,000 29,790 50,790 1938"! — 473,000 22,000 28,470 50,470 1939"_' "Z__ 450,000 23,000 27,090 50,090 1940 " _Z 425,000 25,000 25,590 50,590 1941 399,000 26,000 24,030 50.030 1942— Z 371,000 28,000 22,380 50,380 1943 342,000 29,000 20,640 49.640 1944__J 312,000 30,000 18,840 48,840 1945_ 280.000 -32.000 lfi,920 48.920 1946 247,000 33,000 14,940 47,940 1947 212,000 35,000 12,870 47,870 1948 176,000 36,000 10,710 46,710 1949 139,000 37,000 8,490 45,490 1950 100,000 39,000 6,210 45,210 1951 61,000 39,000 3,870 42,870 1952 21,000 40,000 1,470 41,470 1953 14,000 7,000 1.050 8,050 1954 7,000 7,000 630 7,630 1955 7,000 210 7,210 $607,000 Overlaps: Sacramonto aud San .Toaquiu Drainage DLstriet (Assessment No. 2) and a |iiirfi<»n of Roclamatiou Di.striet No. 802. Remarks: The foiinty tax rat<'.'< for Alameda and San Joaiinin counties are $2.11 and !?2.7'.l, re.siiecti\ely. per $100 of assessed valuation. CAMP FAR WEST IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, September 10, 1024. Location: On Imth sides of the l*ear River for aliout four miles east of Wheatland in IMacer and Yuba counties. Area: (Jross, 4089 acres. Developed, 2446 acres. Financial: lionds — -Bonds to the amount of .$200,000 have been voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certitieation Commission. Three sales totaling $170,000 have been made. Dated .July 1, 1927. Due serially. 10:i7-19."i('>, .July 1 of each year, in varying amounts. Interest 0%. Outstanding. .January 2. 1081 $179,000 00 Unsold 21.000 00 Authorized $200,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities 1936 $179,000 1937 169,000 $10,000 1938 159,000 10,000 1939 149,000 10,000 I'MO 139,000 10,000 1941 129,000 10,000 1942 119,000 10,000 1943 109,000 10,000 1944 99,000 10,000 1945 89,000 10,000 l»46- 79,000 10,000 l:»47 69,000 10,000 1948 59,000 10,000 1949 49,000 10,000 19u0 39,000 10,000 U'ri 29.000 10,000 1952 19,000 10,000 HI5-! 9.000 10,000 19a4 9^000 $179,000 Interest Total $10,440 $20,440 9,840 19.840 9,240 19,240 8,640 18,640 8,040 18,040 7,440 17,440 6,840 16,840 6,240 16,240 5,640 15,640 5,040 15,040 4,440 14,440 3,840 13,840 3.240 13.240 2,640 12,640 2,040 12,040 1,440 11,440 840 10,840 270 9,270 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 47 Overlaps: Sa«^rainpnto ami San Joaquin Drainage District. Four hundrod aore.s iu till' district arc included in Reclamation District 1001. Remarks: Organized to provide storage on Bear River for low season flow. Lands arc all held in large ownerships. County tax rates for Placer and Yuha counties are .$L'.ST and Sl-'.Ol. respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. CARMICHAEL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: I>ate of organization election, January 25, l!)l(i. Loca ion: In Sacramento County, township 9 north, ranges <> and 7 east. M. D. B. and M., lying along the north hank of the American River. Area: Gross, 3121 acres. Developed, 2100 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission. First issue : Dated July 3, 191G. Due serially. 1923-1942. July 1 each year. Denominations $500, $100. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by Capital National Bank, Sacramento, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $G6.G00 00 Retired 23.400 00 Authorized $90,000 00 Second issue : Dated January 1. 192G. Due serially. 1933-1945. January 1 each year. Denomination $500. Interest G%, Jan.-July 1, by California National Bank, Sacramento, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $30,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $9G,G00 00 Retired 23,400 00 Authorized $120,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $96,600 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 :940 1941 1942 19 43 1944 1945 92,100 $4,500 $5,661 $10,161 87,600 4,500 5,391 9,891 82,600 5,000 5,091 10,091 77,600 5,000 4,791 9,791 71,700 5,900 4,464 10,364 65,800 5,900 4,110 10,010 59,900 5,900 3,756 9,656 53,500 6,400 3,372 9.772 46,200 7,300 2,961 10,261 38,900 7,300 2,523 9,823 30,700 8,200 2,058 10,258 22,500 8,200 1,566 9J66 15,500 7,500 930 8.430 7,500 7,500 450 7,950 7,500 7,500 $96,600 Remarks: About 93% of developed area is planted to vines, fruit and olive trees. Operation and maintenance charges for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $8.22 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Sacramento County is $2.G2 per $300 of assesseil valuation. 48 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES CARPENTER IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 12, 1927. Location: In Orange County, township 4 south, range 9 west. S. B. P>. and M.. lioundeil on the north by Sen-auo Irrigation District. Area: (Jros.*!, 1,328 acres. Developed, 1100 acres. Financial: Honda — Bonds to the amount of $200,000 have been validated by the r.ond ('tTtHication Commission and sold by the district. Dated July 1, 1029. Due .serially, 1934-1953, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (K/r . Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Orange, California. Outstanding and authorized, .January 2, 1931 $200,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST year Outstanding Maturities Interest Totpl 1933 $200,000 1934 196,000 $4,000 $11,880 $15,880 1935 192,000 4,000 11,640 15,640 1936 186,000 6,000 11,340 17,340 1937 180,000 6,000 10,980 16,980 1938 172,000 8,000 10,560 18,560 1939 164,000 8,000 10,080 18,080 1940 156,000 8,000 9,600 17,600 1941 148,000 8,000 9,120 17,120 1942 138,000 10,000 8,580 18,580 1943 128,000 10,000 7,980 17,980 1944 118,000 10,000 7,380 17,380 1945 108,000 10,000 6,780 16,780 1946 96,000 12,000 6,120 18,120 1947 84,000 12,000 5,400 17,400 1948 72,000 12,000 4,680 16,680 1949 60,000 12,000 3,960 15,960 1950 46,000 14,000 3,180 17,180 1951 32,000 14,000 2,340 16,340 1952 16,000 16,000 1,440 17,440 1953 16,000 480 16,480 $200,000 Remarks: This district is jointly interested with Serrano Irrigation District in the development of a water sui)ply and the construction of irrigation works on Santiago Creek. Practically entire developed area is planted to citrus fruits. County tax rate for Orange County is $1.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. CITRUS HEIGHTS IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 13, 1920. Location: About three miles south of Roseville in Sacramento and Placer counties. Area: Cross, 307G acres. Developed, 2850 acres. Financial: Hondn — Bonds to the amount of $202,000 were voted by the district and validated by the P.oiid Certification Commission. The bonds actually .sold amounted to $215.()0(>. Dated August 1, 1921. Due serially, 1920-1942, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (V/, , Jan.-July 1, by Fair Oaks Bank, Fair Oaks, California. Ontstandiug. January 2, 1931 $183,000 00 Retired 32,000 00 Not issued (due 1942-194(5) 47.000 00 Authorized $202,000 00 I HISTORY AND STATT'S OF IRRIGATIOX DISTRICTS 49 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstandinf; Maturities Interest Total 1930 $183,000 1931 173,000 $10,000 $10,680 $20,680 1932 163,000 10,000 10,080 20,080 1933 152,000 11,000 9,450 20,450 1934 140,000 12,000 8,760 20,760 1935 128,000 12,000 8,040 20,040 1936 115,000 13,000 7,290 20,290 1937 101,000 14,000 6,480 20,480 1938 86,000 15,000 5,610 20,610 1939 70,000 16,000 4,680 20,680 1940 53,000 17.000 3,690 20,690 1941 35,000 18,000 2,640 20,640 1942 16,000 19,000 1,530 20,530 1943 16,000 480 16,480 $183,000 Remarks: Bond and interest payments have been met. Lands of the district are practically all under cultivation. Anniial maintenance and operation costs in liH.*0 wore $4.GS per jiross acre exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. The tax rates in Sacramento County and Placer County are $2.G2 and .$2.87, respectively, per .$100 of assessed valuation. COMPTON-DELEVAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 16, 1920. Location: In Colusa County, townships 16 and 17 north, ranges 2 and 3 west, M. D. B. and M., adjoining Glenn-Colusa, Provident and Maxwell Irrigation Districts. Area: Gross, 12,G.j2 acres. Developed, 12,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — In November. 1920, bonds to the amount of $.~)7."'>.()00 were voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission. This entire issue was sold. On September 29, 1924, a refunding issue of S44."),000 was voted by the district to refund the bonds of the first issue. Bonds of this issue to the amount of .$384,000 were validated by the State Irrigation District Bond Commission and of this amount $273,000 in bonds has been used by the district to refund bonds of the first issue. First issue : Dated December 1, 1920. Due serially, 1922-1936, .Tanuary 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer at Maxwell, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1931 $111,000 00 Retired 1.39.000 00 Refunded 273.000 00 Destroyed 52,000 00 Authorized $575,000 00 Refunding issue : Dated .January 1, 1927. Due serially, 1937-1950, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Maxwell, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $273,000 00 Unissued 111,000 00 Authorized $384,000 00 Outstanding. January 2, 1931 *$.384.000 00 Retired 139.000 00 Destroyed 52,000 00 Authorized $575,000 00 * Includes $273,000 in refunding bonds. 4—86457 ;,0 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstayiding llaturities Interest Total 1<430 -- - - $384,000 193ir"'--I II" 384,000 $15,000* $23,040 $23,040 193'-'" — ' -II -- 384,000 15,000* 23,040 23,040 I'tril'I-'.-II I - 384,000 30,000* 23,040 23,040 1m'34_"__" _ _ ___ 384,000 15,000* 23,040 23,040 1^3^, "_ "I,".!! 384,000 35,000* 23,040 23,040 1936""_~I__I 384,000 9,000* 23,040 23,040 I'Vnl'.I - 365,000 19,000 21.900 40,900 lft3S-I__~ I II 345,000 20,000 20,700 40,700 l-fS'i I II_I 324,000 21,000 19,440 40,440 UI40 ~~ 301,000 23,000 18,060 41,060 1941 277,000 24,000 16,620 40,620 1942 _ 251,000 26,000 15,060 41,060 1943 _ 224,000 27,000 13,440 40,440 1944 195,000 29,000 11,700 40,700 1945 164,000 31,000 9,840 40,840 l!t46 132,000 32.000 7,920 39.920 1947 98,000 34.000 5,880 39.880 1948 62,000 36,000 3,720 39,720 1949 23,000 39,000 1,380 40,380 1950 23,000 23,000 $384,000 • First issue bonds retired by bonds of refunding issue. Overlaps: Kfclnmation District Xo. 2047 and Assessment No. 0, Sacramento ami S.in Jciaqnin Drainage District. Remarks: Kefiindins bonds are being exchanged for bonds of the first issue as they become due. Operation and maintenance costs for 1029, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $1.10 per acre of gross ai-ea. County tax rate for Colusa County is $2.10 per SlOO of assessed valuation. CONSOLIDATED IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election. August 23. 1921. Location: On the north side of the Kings River between Fresno and Alta Irrigation Districts, in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties. Area: (Iross. 140.047 acres. Developed, 29,000 acres. Financial: Honda — Bonds to the amount of $850,000 ^yerc validated by the Bond Certification Commission, and sold by the district. Dated .July 1. 1022. Due serially. 1924—10.33. January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest oi^f. Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Selma, California. Outstanding, .January 2. ]931 $23."».O00 00 Retired 615.000 00 Authorized $850,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $345,000 1931 235,000 $110,000 $12,925 $122,925 1932 120,000 115,000 6,600 121,600 1933 120,000 120,000 $345,000 Overlap: W'-.n-t] Draiimge District. Remarks: Opcnition and maintenance charges for 1929 were $1.14 exclusive of liohd inlcrcsi and re.lcmplion ciiarges. The county tax rates in Kings Count.v and Tulare County are $2.55 and $2.85, respectively, per $100 of a.s.sessed valuation. CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 28, 1910. Location: In town.ships 20, 21, 22 and 23 south, ranges 21 and 22 east, surrounding t.'orcoran in Kings Tounty. Adjoins Lakeland Irrigation District. i HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 51 Area: Gross, 51.005.51 acres. Developed, 85,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — A bond issue of ,$7C)0,000 was validated by the Bond Certification (\)niinisslon and Ixnids to this amount were .-'old by the district prior to .Tune. IDL'l. Dated .lanuary 1. 10:20. Due serially. lO.Sl -11).55, .lanuary 1 each year. Denomination .f^LOOO. Interest (>9r. .Tan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Corcoran. Cjilifornia. Outstanding; and authorized, .January 2. 1931 ,$7.50.000 00 Retired 10.000 00 Authorized $700,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year 1930- 1931- 1932_ 1933- 1934- 1935- 1936-. 1937- 1938- 1939-. 1940- 1941- 1942-. 1943- 1944- 1945-. 1946- 1947- 1948- 1949- 1950- 1951- 1952_ 1953- 1954- 1955- Outstandinu Maturities Interest Total $760,000 750,000 $10,000 $45,000 $55,000 7 40,000 10,000 44,400 54,400 730,000 10,000 43,800 53,800 720,000 10,000 43,200 53,200 710,000 10,000 42,600 52,600 690,000 20,000 41,400 61,400 670,000 20,000 40,200 60,200 650,000 20,000 39,000 59,000 630,000 20,000 37,800 57,800 610,000 20,000 36,600 56,600 580,000 30,000 34,800 64,800 550,000 30,000 33,000 63,000 520,000 30,000 31,200 61,200 490,000 30,000 29,400 59,400 400,000 30,000 27,600 57,600 420,000 40,000 25,200 65,200 380,000 40,000 22,800 62,800 340,000 40,000 20,400 60,400 300,000 40,000 18,000 58,000 260,000 40,000 15,600 55,600 210,000 50,000 12,600 62,600 160,000 50,000 9,600 59,600 110,000 50,000 6,600 56,600 60,000 50,000 3,600 53,600 60,000 60,000 $760,000 ira r /-a jjis— December 31, 1920, $58,600.00. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District, all of Reclamation Districts Xos. 6S5 and 080, and portions of Reclamation Districts Nos. 090, 705, 749, 780, and 812. Remarks: The district expects to participate in the proposed Pine Flat storage project when this development is carried out. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $0.93 per gross acre. The county tax rate for Kings County is $2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation. CORDUA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organiza-ion: Date of organization election, September 22, 1919. Location: In Yuba County, township 10 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M.. adjoining Brown's Valley Irrigation District. Area: Gross, 5401 acres. Developed, 3000 acres. Financial: lionil.s — Two bond issues were validated by the F.ond Certification Com- mission and the bonds sold by the district. First issue : Dated .June 1. 1920. Due serially, 192.5-1940, .Inly 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 0%, .Jan.-.Tnly 1, at Bank of Italy, X. T. and S. A.. Marysville, California. 52 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOTTRCES Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $120,000 00 Refunded 72,000 00 Authorized $192,000 00 Second issue : Dated .Tune 1. 1021. Due serially, 102r)-1940, July 1 ^^ach year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (K/f, Jan.-July 1. at Rank of Italy, X. T. and S. A.. Marysville, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $3.5,000 00 Refunded 30,000 00 Not sold (1938, 1939 and 1940 maturities) 10,000 00 Authorized $75,000 00 Refunding issue : A refunding bond issue was validated by the Bond Certification Commission and refunding bonds to the total amount of $187,000 are to be used to retire the bonds noted above as same become payable. Dated June 1, 1925. Due serially, 1941-1951, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 0%. Jan.-July 1, at Bank of Italy. N. T. and S. A., Marysville, California. Outstanding bonded debt. January 2. 1931 *.$2.")7,000 00 Refunded ^ 102.000 00 I'liissued refunding issue 85,000 00 Not sold 10,000 00 Authorized $454,000 00 * Includes refunding bonds to the amount of $102,000. MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 19.30 $257,000 $17,000* $15,420 $15,420 l!t:!l 257,000 17,000* 15,420 15,42it in:!2 257,000 17,000* 15,420 15,420 ^•r^■.i 257,000 i7,ooo* 15,420 15,420 l!t;54 257,000 17,000* 15,420 15,420 l!t;!5 257,000 17,000* 15,420 15,420 miK) 240,000 17,000 14.910 31,910 i;t:i7 223,000 17,000 13,890 30,890 1938 211,000 12,000 13,020 25,020 1939 199,000 12,000 12,300 24,300 1940 187,000 12,000 11,580 23,580 1941 170,000 17,000 10,710 27,710 1942 _ 153,000 17,000 9,690 26,690 1943 . 130,000 17,000 8,670 25,670 1944 119,000 17,000 7,650 24,650 1945 102,000 17.000 6,630 23,630 1946 85,000 17,000 5,610 22,610 1947 68.000 17.000 4,590 21,590 1948 51,000 17,000 3,570 20,570 1949 34,000 17,000 2,550 19,550 1950 17,000 17,000 1,530 18,530 1951 17,000 510 17,510 $257,000 ^^e.tlring first arid second issue with refunding bonds. Remarks: This is n rice growing district. Annual charges for 1929, exclusive of bond interest nnd redemption charges, were $2.11 per gross acre. The Yuba County tax rale is .$2.(51 per $100 of assessed valuation. IirSTORV AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 53 CRESCENT IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of oigiuiization I'loctiini, February "i, 1925. Location: In Fresno and Kings counties, townships 17 and IS south, ranges 18 and ]1> cast, M. I). 1$. and ]\I., adjoiniug Stinson, Riverdale and Laguna Irrigatinn Districts. Area: Gross, 13,150 acres. Developed, 13,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — No bonds have been voted by the district to date. Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 781. Remarks: District was fonncd to participate in Pine Flat storage project. It owns uo irrigation works at present. The county tax rates for Fresno and Kings counties are $2.20 and $2.55, respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. DEER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 31, 1928. Location: In townshii)s 24 and 25 north, ranges 1 and 2 west, M. D. H. and M., on Deer (.'reek, near Vine, Tehama County. Area: (Jross, 2192 acres. Developed, 2050 acres. Financial: Bonds — The district has sold one bond issue totaling $25,000. These bonds bear interest ut (V/c and are due serially, 1929 to 1938, July 1 each year. Outstanding bonded debt, January 2. 1931 $20,000 00 Retired 5,000 00 standing Maturities Interest Total 20,000 17,500 $2,500 $1,125 $3,625 15,000 2,500 975 3,475 12,500 2,500 825 3,325 10,000 2,500 675 3,175 7,500 2,500 525 3,025 5,000 2,500 375 2,875 2,500 2,500 225 2,725 2,500 75 2,575 Authorized $25,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year 1930 $20,000 1931 1932 1933 193 4 1935 1936 1937 1938 $20,000 Remarks: Irrigation works were completed in October, 1928. Operation and main- t<'naiice costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $0.98 per acre of gross area. The Tehama Couuty tax rate is $2.00 per $100 of assessed valuation. EAST CONTRA COSTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 16, 1926. (A consolidation of lirentwood. Knightseii and Lone Tree Irrigation districts which was formed under a special act approved June 1. 1921, and amended in 1925. ) Location: In Contra Costa County, townships 1 and 2 north. Ranges 2 and 3 east, M. I). B. and M., surrounding the towns of Brentwood and Knightsen. Area: Gross, 20,200 acres. Developed, 20,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds had been issued by each of the three original districts before the consolidation. All of these issues were validated by the Bond Cer- tification Commission. First — Knightsen Irrigation District : Dated July 1. 1921. Due serially 1927-1946, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. DrVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES Interest GVc Jan.-.Tulv 1. by Treasurer of East Contra Costa Irrigation District at Hanlc of America of California, Brentwood, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1031 $.585,000 00 Retired 05,000 00 Authorized $(i50,000 00 Second — Lone Tree Irrigation District: Dated March 1. 1922. Due serially. in,3.3-ll>47, January 1 each year. Denomination ijJl.OOO. IntiTest 0*;^. Jan. -July 1, hy Treasurer of East Contra Costa Irrigation District at Uank of America of California, Brentwood, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1031 $137,000 00 De.stroyed (due 1928-1933) 23.000 00 Authorized $160,000 00 Third — Brentwood Irrigation District : Dated January 1. 1924. Due serially. 1035-1954, January 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000, $140. Interest G^/i, Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of East Contra Costa Irrigation District at IJank of America of California, Brentwood, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $514,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $1.2.30.000 00 Retired 05.000 00 Destroyed 23.000 00 Authorized $1,324,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $1,236,000 1931 1,210,000 $26,000 $73,380 $99,380 1932- 1,181,000 26,000 71,820 95,820 1933 1,153,000 31,000 69,960 100,960 1934 1,121,000 32,000 68,040 100,040 193.5 1,071,720 49,280 65,263 114,543 1936 1,021,440 50,280 62,186 112,466 1937 965,020 56,420 58,891 115,311 1938 908,600 56,420 55,506 111.926 1939 841,040 67,560 51.632 119,192 1940 772,480 68,560 47,518 116,078 1941 702,920 69,560 43,345 112,905 1942 633,360 69,560 39,171 108.731 1943 552,660 80,700 34,509 115,209 1944 469,960 82,700 29,577 112,277 1945 381,260 88.700 24,435 113,135 1946 290,560 90,700 18,993 109,693 1947 246,720 43,840 14,803 58.643 19 IS 215,880 30,840 12,952 43,792 1949 185,040 30,840 11,102 41.942 1950 154,200 30,840 9,252 40,092 19.-.1 118,220 35,980 7,093 43,073 r.«r.2 82,240 35,980 4,934 40,914 19:.:! 41,120 41.120 2,467 43,587 1951 41,120 41,120 $1,236,000 Overlaps: Sacramentn and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment Xo. 2). Remarks: The district lands are nearly all cultivated. Annual operation and main- tenance costs for the year 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption rh.'irges, amounted to $5.55 per gn^ss acre. Tlie fax rate for Contra Costa r'ounty is $2.40 per $100 assessed valuation. HISTORY AND STATl'S OF IRRIGATION' DISTRICTS 55 EL CAMINO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of oiganization eloetioii, Mjiirh 2(), 1!)21. Location: In Trhaiim County, townships 25 and 2G north, range 3 west. ^I. D. li. and 'SI., west of Tehama and Gerber. Area: (Jross, 7r>4S acres. Devehipod, r)172 acres. Financial: 7^o)h/,s'— lionds to the amount of .$4.'i0,()0(t were validated liy the Bond < 'ertitication Commission. Dated Xovemher 1. 1920. Due serially. ll»:'.7-10.")(;. .F.iuuary 1 each year: i?ll,000. 1937, thereafter in varying amounts to ,$15,000, 195(5. Denomination .$1,000. Interest G^c, Jan.-,Tuly 1. by Bank of Tehama County. Red Bluff. California. Oulstandinj; bonded debt. .January 2. lO.'Jl .$423,000 00 Tnissned 7,000 00 Authorized $430,000 00 Remarks: District in default on bond interest payment due .January 1, 1931. About 23^;^ of developed area is in fruit and vines. Annual operation and main- tenance costs for 1929. exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to .$<">. 43 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Tehama County is .$2.00 per .$100 of assessed valuation. EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, September 22, 1925. Location: Surrounding Placerville and Camino in the foothills of El Dorado County. Area: (Jross. 30.703 acres. Developed, 6000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $1..300.000 were vote 1 by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission. To date $088,000 of this issue has been sold. Dated March 1. 1927. Due serially, 1948-1967. .January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, .Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Placerville, California. Outstanding bonded debt. .January 2, 1931 $iJ8S,000 00 Unissued 612.000 00 Authorized $1,300,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year 1947 ?68S,000 194S 19 49 19 50 1951 1952 195 3 1954 1955 1956 1957 195 S 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 tstanding Maturities Int^est Total 688,000 668,000 ?20,000 $40,080 $60,080 648,000 20,000 38,880 58,880 621,000 27,000 37,260 64,260 591,000 30.000 35,460 65,460 552,000 39,000 33,120 72,120 517,000 35,000 31,020 66,020 482,000 35,000 28,920 63,920 448.000 34,000 26,880 60,880 413,000 35,000 24,780 59.780 383,000 30,000 22,980 52.980 338,000 45,000 20,280 65,280 306,000 32,000 18,360 50,360 268,000 38,000 16,080 54,080 240,000 28,000 14,400 42,400 220,000 20,000 13,200 33,200 190,000 30,000 11,400 41,400 145,000 45,000 8,700 53,700 105,000 40,000 6,300 46,300 55,000 50,000 3,300 53,300 55,000 55,000 $688,000 I 56 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: Irri^^ation works contomplated are partially completed. Practically entire developed area is in deciduous fruits. The county tax rate for Ei Dorado County is $2.65 per $100 of assessed valuation. EL NIDO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, April 22, 1921). Location: In Merced County, township 9 south, raiiRes 13 and 14 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: C.ross, 9400 acres. Developed, 410G acres. Financial: Honda — l'><)nds to the amount of .$13."),000, bearin}? interest at 6%, have I n vaJidated by the Bond Certification Commission. Maturities have been lix<-.l as follows: Due serially, 19:34-10r.l. January 1 each year, $2,000, 1934; .$3,000, 193r>; ,$4,000, 193G ; $.-),000, 1937-1 93S ; $().000. 1939-1941; $7,000, 1942; $8,000. 194.3-1944; .$9,000, 1945-194C ; $10,000, 1947; $11,000, 1948- T.t49; $12,000, 19.50; $13,000, 19-51. Overlaps: Keclanuition District No. 1604. Remarks: District is to purchase water from Merced Irrigation District and plans to build a canal system for delivering this water. County tax rate for Merced (^)unty is .$3.30 i)er $100 of assessed valuation. FAIROAKS IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 12, 1917. Location: In Sacramento County, township 9 north, ranges 6 and 7 east, M. D. B. .•md M., along the north side of the American Kiver. Area: (Jross, 3900 acres. Developed, 2600 acres. Financial: Bonds — Of an issue of ,$200,000 voted by the district and validated by (he T'.ond Certification Commission, bonds to the amount of .$160,000 have been sold. Dated .July 1. 1918. Due serially. 1924-1943, .Tuly 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan. -.July 1, by Fair Oaks Bank, Fair Oaks. California. Outstanding, January 2, 19.31 $116,000 00 Ketired 44,000 00 Not sold (due 1941, 1942 and 1943) 40.000 00 Authorized .$200,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $116,000 l!t.Sl 108,000 $8,000 $6,720 $14,720 1932 98,000 10,000 6,180 16,180 1933 88,000 10,000 5.580 15,580 1934 78,000 10,000 4,980 14,980 193.') 68,000 10,000 4,380 14,380 1936 56,000 12.000 3,720 15,720 1937 44,000 12,000 3,000 15.000 1938 32,000 12,000 2,280 14,280 1939 20,000 12,000 1,560 13.560 1940 6,000 14,000 780 14.780 1941 6,000 180 6,1,80 $116,000 Remarks: The district lands are chiefly in small holdings which are almost entirely planted in vines and citrus and deciduous fruits. Annual operation and main- leiiaiice charges for 1929, cN-clusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amunntcd to .S(i.74 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Sacramento Cniiiity is $2.62 per $100 of assessed valuation. HISTORY AXD STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 57 FALLBROOK IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of orj^anization election, April 28. ll)2."j. Location: In San Diego Connty. townships !» and 10 sontli, raiif^cs 'A and 4 west, S. li. P.. and :\[. Area: (Jross, 10,210 acres. Financial: Boiid.i — No bonds have been issued. llr; /ca/i/s— $3,479.99. Remarks: District is awaiting outcome of litlfraiion concerning water rights. FOOTHILL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election. May 3, 1920. Location: In Fresno and Tulan> counties (borders Ata Irrigation District on the East). Area: (Jross. 50.087 acres. Developed, 40,070 acres. Financial: Hands — Bonds (o the amount of .$2,270,000 have been voted and offered for sale, but to date no bonds have been sold. Wa »mnis— $10,330.00 Remarks: District expects to participate in Pine Flat storage project. FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June 28, 1920. Location: In Fresno County, .south of San Joaquin River and surrounding Fresno. Area: Gross, 241,300 acres. Developed, 241,300 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues totaling ,$2,000,000 were validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. First issue : Dated March 1, 1921. Due serially, 1923-19,32, .January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (j%, Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Fresno, California, Outstanding, January 2. 1931 $222,000 00 Retired 1,528,000 00 Authorized $1,750,000 00 Second issue : Dated March 1, 1921, Due serially, 1928-1932, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer at Fresno, California. Out.standing, January 2. 1931 $33,000 00 Retired 217,000 00 Authorized $250,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt. January 2, 1931 $2.55,000 00 Retired 1,745,000 00 Authorized $2,000,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Matwities Interest Total 1930 $500,000 1931 255,000 $245,000 $15,300 $260,300 1932 255,000 255,000 $500,000 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: Alluvial Drainage District. Remarks: All Itonds should be retired by 1033. Appro.xiinately 509c of the devel- nl,.(l urea is in deciduous fruits, citrus fruits and vines. Annual operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charses. amounted to $0.59 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Fresno County is $2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. GLENN-COLUSA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 2, 1920. Enlarged in 1924 by consolidation with Williams Irrigation District (organized April 13, 1920). Location: In (Uenu and Colu.sa counties, on west side of Sacramento Valley, extending from four miles south of Williams to seven miles north of Willows. Area: (Jross, 121.092 acres. Developed, 109,000 acres. Financial: llonds — Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District has sold bonds totaling $2,887.- 000 in two issues, both of which were validated by the Bond Certification Com- mission. First issue : Dated October 1, 1920. Due serially. 1922-1941. .January 1 each year. Denominations iJl.OOO. .'i;2."')0, .^100. Interest 6%, Jan.-Jiily 1, by District Treasurer, Willows, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1931 .$1.20T.."00 00 Retired (paid off at maturity) Sol.G.jO 00 Funded 285,000 00 Not issued (matured in treasury) _ 182,850 00 Authorized $2,587,000 00 Second issue (refunding) : Dated November 1, 1924. Due serially. 193.5-1941, January 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest O'/c, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Willows, California. The lien of these bonds covers the entire acreage of the new district as con- solidated June 16, 1924. Outstanding, January 2. 1931 $285,000 09 Not issued 15.000 00 Authorized $300,000 00 The bonds of the second issue have been used to take up in p:\rt tbf bonds of the first issue maturing since 1925, MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total i;t30 $1,659,8.50 1031 1,552,500 $107,350 $93,150 $200,500 i;t:!2 1,439,150 113,350 86,349 199,699 i;i:i:! l.SlS.SOO 1l'O,350 7!",21S 199.468 1":!4 1,180,450 129,350 71,367 200,717 i • '. 1,053,100 136,350 63,186 199,536 ):•.•; 908,750 144,350 54,525 198.875 19;i7 755,400 153,350 45,324 198,674 i:OS 594,050 161,350 35,643 196,993 l'.t:!9 423,700 170,350 25.422 195,772 l!t40 240.350 183,350 14.421 107,771 I'.Ml 240,350 240,350 $1,659,850 Williams Irrigation District has sold bonds totaling $1,198,000 in three issues, the first of wiiich was not validated by the Bond Certification Commission. PLATE III T. 21 N, T. 20 N. G:C.I,D.- .JU t T. 19 N. Willows sf T. 18 N. j / ...-y-'-i : ^ JACINTO ri 1.0. |- 7 ^i>-: : Jo r 1-' fj» r"""! ;^ y] '■■■^^ *■•! 0' -n'}^ -; —Si- IPRIC.DIST. -/ ^ .' A/ • ^ .r-V ) Princeton ly^ip r ;- -.it i fJ" : -^ r ^ / . >•-■. / r-i LEGEND ^ Red. DIst. 2047 Sj — — -Levee DIst 1 r-\^:i:6t\ I ; " " 2 i_— Assessment 6 COMPTdN- !• ^ t ^^.4. Sacramento- San Joaquin ^ Drainage District. DELE VAN IRRIG.Dl 5T T. 16 N. -BOUNDARY OF ABSESS- r* MENT 6 IS COINCIDENT T. 15 N. i\ '•-5 — ■ ^---, ■ ;b.u: iL ., ..jW^illiam* 1 I • ; I.D.: X, ~«*i~r'*T" : L^...i SCALE OF MILES 1 2 3 4 5 (WILLIAMS I.dX '^ i 1 \ ' 86457— p. 58 Glenn-Colusa and Adjacent Irrigation Districts and Overlapping Reclamation, Drainage and Levee Districts k .M OS .T niup^. .J; -^ O bf 8i .Q— T2»»> HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 59 First issue : Dated July 1, 1021. Due serially. 1012.S-1937, January 1 each year. Outstandins S2.00(t. due 1!)1»7 : $."..()()(). lO^S ; .>?ir..()00. l!)30 ; $8,000. llt^l; .>n1 1.0(H). VXV2: .ST.(MK). 11)83; .'?.").0O0. 1034; $0,000. 1035. Dcuoiniiiation .SI, 000. Interest ii'^/c . Jan.-.Ivdy 1, by Treasurer of nienn-C'idusa Irrigation I>istrict at Willows, California. (lutstaudiuff. January 2. 1931 $.->0.000 00 Retired (VJ.OOO 00 Refunded 332.000 00 Not is.^^ued (closed) 147.000 00 Authorized .$000,000 00 Second issue : Dated January 1. 1024. Due serially. 1042-1901. January 1 each year : $15,000. 1942-1944 ; $20,000. 194.>-194(; ; $2.">.00(). 194S-19.^0 ; $30,000. 1951-1953 ; $35,000. 1054-1055 ; .$40,000. 105C.-10(;o : .$31,000. 1061. Denomination $1,000. Interest 0C(, Jan.-July 1. by Treasurer of Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District at Willows. California. ()ut.standing. January 2. 1031 $404,000 00 Not issued (maturities 10.5.5-19.5S) 87,000 00 Authorized $.581,000 00 Third issue (Williams Irrigation District) : Dated June 1, 1924. Due serially. 1045-10(^1. .January 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest (i^'c, Jan. -.July 1, by Treasurer of Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District at Willows. California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $17,000 00 Outstauding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 : First issue .$.50,000 00 Second issue 494.000 00 Third issue 17.000 00 Total $570,000 00 The lien of these bonds only covers the lands of the old Williams Irrigation District. The bonds of the second issue are being used to refund those of the first issue and, in part with the third issue, for new construction (a total of $332,000 of the .^econd issue having been used for refunding and $102,000 for construction to date). Warrants— ^41.700. Overlaps: Reclamation District Xo. 2047. Glenn County Levee District Xo. 1. and Assessment X'^o. 6 of Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: Honds of Williams Irrigation District to the amount of $29,000 due since January 1. 1027. have not been paid, nor has interest to the amount of $150,180. The lands of the district are almost 100% delinquent and bcuid- holders have been reciuested to deposit their bonds with a bondholders' com- mittee. The lands of Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District are not security for the bonded debt of Williams Irrigation District, although the two districts ha\-« been consolidated. The county tax rates for Glenn and Colusa counties are $2.14 and $2.10. respectively, per $100 of a.ssessed valuation. 60 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES GRENADA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February 8, 1921. Location: In Shasta Valley. Si.'skiyou County, townships 43 and 44 north, ranges ."> .ind G west, M. U. B. and M. Area: Gross. 4948 acres. Developed, 2200 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of ,$240,000 have been validated by the Bond Certification Commis.'^ion and sold by the district. First i.ssue : Dated .Tuly 1. 1921. Due serially. 1926-1940. .Tuly 1, $16,000 each year. Denomination !?1.000. Interest 69f, .Tan. -July 1. by District Treasurer at Grenada. Caifornia. Outstanding and authorized, January 2. 1931 .?240.000 00 District has presented for the approval of the Bond Certification Commission a refunding i.ssue of ^ISCi.OOO as shown below: Refunding issue : Dated July 1, 1931. Due serially, July 1 each year. Denomination $500. Interest: 3% to December .31. 1931: 4% to December .31, 1932; 0% to January. 19.33-1970; by District Treasurer at Grenada, California. MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1937 $136,000 1938 135,000 $1,000 $8,130 $9,130 1939_ 134,000 1,000 8,070 9,070 1940 133,000 1,000 8,010 9,010 1941 132,000 1.000 7,950 8,950 1942 130,000 2,000 7,860 9,860 1943 128,000 2.000 7,740 9,740 1944 126,000 2,000 7,620 9,^20 1945 124,000 2,000 7,500 9,500 1946 122,000 2,000 7,380 9,380 1947 119,000 3,000 7,230 10,230 1948 116,000 3,000 7,050 10,050 1949 113,000 3,000 6,870 9,870 1950 110,000 3,000 6,690 9,690 1951 107,000 3,000 6,510 9,510 1952 103,000 4,000 6.300 10,300 1953 99,000 4,000 6,060 10,060 1954 95,000 4,000 5,820 9,820 1955 91,000 4,000 5,580 9,580 1956 87,000 4,000 5,340 9.340 1957 82,000 5,000 5,070 10.070 1958 77,000 5,000 4,770 9,770 1959 72,000 5,000 4,470 9.470 1960 67,000 5,000 4.170 9,170 1961 62,000 5,000 3,870 8,870 1962 56.000 6,000 3.540 9.540 1963 50.000 6,000 3,180 9.180 1964 44.000 6.000 2.820 8,820 1965 38,000 6,000 2,460 8.460 1966 32,000 6,000 2,100 8.100 1967 24,000 8.000 1,680 9,680 1968 16,000 8.000 1,200 9,200 1969 8.000 8.000 720 8,720 1970 8.000 240 8.240 $136,000 irar;u;i/»— .$12,529.98. Remarks: District has been unable to meet interest payments on bonds or to pay maturitie.s. Dtdimiuent taxes as of February 2, 1930. amounted to $161,248. All bontls were deposited with a bondholders' committee and a reorganization scheme wf)rked out under which the acreage of the district was reduced to 2or,(; acres and the bonded debt to .S136,000. The old bonds are to be refundeil at .$0..")0 on the doli.-ir, part of the district's indebtedness canceled on the sani' basis and $.'»,000 additional provide per aere of ki"'>ss area. 'I'he county tax rate for Siskiyou County is $3.11 per $100 assessed valuation. HEMET IRRIGATION DISTRICT Crganizatlon: Date ol" organization election, September (i, 11)27. Location: In Riverside County, township 5 south, ranjjes 1 east and 1 west, S. li. B. and M. Area: Gross, 9815 acres. Developed, 9S00 acres. Financial: Bonds — No bonds have been issued by the district. Remarks: District has been negotiating with private interests for the purchase of water rights and irrigation works. The legality of formation is in litigation and has not as yet i)een definitely decided. The district is practically all planted to walnuts, deciduous and citrus fruits. The county tax rate for Riverside County is $3.39 per $100 of assessed valu- ation. HOT SPRING VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, September 27, 1919. Location: In Modoc County, along the Pit River between Alturas and Canby. Area: Gross, 9497 acres. Developed, 9497 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. First is.sue : Dated May 1, 1920. Due serially, 1923-1930, January 1 each year. Denomination $.'100. Interest 0%, .Jan. -.July 1, by Bank of America of California, Alturas, Cali- fornia. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $40,000.00 Retired 60,000 00 Authorized $100,000 00 Second issue : Dated October 15, 1921. Due serially, 1927-1939, January 1 each year. Denomination $,")00. Interest G%, Jan.-July 1, by Bank of America of California, Alturas. Cali- fornia. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $51,000 00 Retired 9,000 00 Authorized $00,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $91,000 00 Retired 09,000 00 Authorized $160,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $102,000 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 TFarranfs— $0,400. 91,000 $11,000* $5,460 $16,460 80,000 11,000 4,800 15,800 68,000 12,000 4,080 16,080 56,000 12,000 3,360 15,360 43,000 13,000 2,580 15,580 30,000 13,000 1,800 14,800 20,000 10,000 1,200 11,200 10,000 10,000 600 10,600 10,000 10.000 $102,000 *$11,000 in bonds due January 1, 1931, reported unpaid. (32 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: The annual operating and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond inttTfst and redemption charsos. amounted to $0.04 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Modoc County is $2.S1 per $100 of assessed valuation. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 25, 1911. Location: In Imperial Valley, between Salton Sea and the California-Mexico line. Imperial County. Area: Gross, 605,000 acres. Developed. 515.000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Four bond is.<;ues. totaling .SIO.OOO.OOO. have been validated l)y the 15on36-iy55, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and $500. Interest 531 14,5.50,000 $300,000 $816,000 $1,116,000 i;i:?2 14.250.000 300,000 799,500 1,099,500 \'.i:v.', 13.900.000 350,000 781,625 1,131.625 I'l 1:5,500.000 400,000 761,000 1,161.000 1:{.07S.000 422,000 737.340 1,159,340 12.631.000 447,000 709.870 1,156.870 li'^T 12.165,000 466.000 683,180 1,149,180 193S 11.697,000 468.000 655.410 1,123.410 1939 11,215.000 482.000 628.460 1,110,460 1940 10.721.000 494.000 600.155 1,0'>4,155 1941 10.214.000 507.000 572.275 1,079,275 1942 ".I.6S2.000 532.000 543.380 1,075.380 194.? 9.122.000 560,000 513,020 1.073.020 1944 8,543.000 579,000 480,550 1.0-^9,5r.n 194r. 7.934.000 60^.000 447.660 1.056.660 1946 7.301.000 633,000 413.275 1.046.275 PLATE IV R.I6E, R.I7E. R»8E. R.;9E. T.7S. T.as.i T.9S. T.IOS. T, I J S. T.I2S, T.I3S. T, 14 S. TI5S. TI6S. CALlrOFhHiA District PLATE IV TI6S. ' jiuernationu.1 Boundarj Line Calexico OVVSf? CALJ?Of!iMJ^\ MILES 6 12 Imperial Irrigation District and Nlland Water District HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 63 Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1947 $C,(!2S,Ono $073,000 $377,095 $1,050,09.5 1948 5,910,0(10 718,000 337,665 1,055.665 1949 5,242,000 668,000 299,435 967,435 1950 4,502.000 680,000 262,470 942,470 1951 3,885,000 677,000 225,360 902,360 1952 3,190.000 695,000 187,100 882.100 1953 2,495.000 695,000 149,350 844,350 1954 1,740,000 755,000 109.225 864,225 1955 985,000 755,000 68,475 823,475 1956 200,000 785,000 32,550 817,550 1957 200,000 5,000 205,000 $14,850,000 Overlaps: Nilnnd Water District. Remarks: This is the larsrost irrigation district in California. Water is delivered to lauds in iloxico as well as those within the district, all transactions in Moxict) bcinsr carried on liy a Mexican subsidiary. Conipania de Terrenos y A(iuas de la Baja California, S. A. The district is well estaldished. Annual operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $3.14 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Imperial County is $2.63 per $100 of assessed valuation. ISLAND No. 3 IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, May 3, 1921. Location: In Kings County, town.ship 17 south, range 22 east, M. D. I*>. and M., lying between Cole Slough, Dutch John Cut and Kings River. Area: Gross, 4620 acres. Developed, 4200 acres. Financial: Boud.'^ — This district has voted no bonds. Overlaps: The lands of the district are in Reclamation District No. 771, hut there are no outstanding reclamation bonds. Remarks: The district operates on a cash basis. Water is ol)tained from Consoli- dated Irrigation District under water right contracts. The county tax rate in Kings County is $2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation. JACINTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 15, 1917. Location: In Glenn County, townships 20 and 21 north, range 2 west, M. D. B. and il., lying west of the Sacramento River. Area: Gross, 11,554 acres. Developed, 11,500 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue to the amount of $238,000 has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated December 1, 1920. Due serially, 1923-1942, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest G^i, Jan. -July 1, by First National Bank, Willows, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $168,000 00 Retired 70,000 00 Authorized $238,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Ffior Outstanding Matwities Interest Total 1930 $17 8,000 1931 168,000 $10,000 $10,080 $20,080 1932 157,000 11,000 9,420 20,420 1933 145,000 12.000 8,700 20,700 1934 132,000 13,000 7,920 20,920 1935 118,000 14,000 7,080 21,080 1936 104,000 14,000 6,240 20,240 1937 89,000 15,000 5,340 20,340 1938 73,000 16,000 4,380 20,380 1939 56,000 17,000 3,360 20,360 1940 38,000 18,000 2,280 20,280 1941 19,000 19,000 1,140 20,140 1942 19,000 19,000 $178,000 •aO n / //^ o o ;,-=^- V^ V^ pa s > fy-^ W \ " J HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRUIOATION DISTRICTS 63 Year Oittntandinj/ Maluritirs Interest Total 1947 $0,(;iiS,0<»() $(!73,000 $.377,095 $1,050,095 1948 5,910,000 718,000 337,665 1,055.665 1949 5,242,000 668,000 299,435 967,435 19.-,0 4,562,000 680,000 262,470 942,470 19.'il 3.885,000 677,000 225,360 902,360 1952 3,190,000 695,000 187,100 882,100 1953 2,495,000 695,000 149,350 844,350 -' 1954 1,740,000 755,000 109,225 864,225 1955 985,000 755,000 68.475 823,475 1956 200,000 785.000 32,550 817,550 1957 200,000 5,000 205,000 $14,850,000 Overlaps: Xilniul AV.-itcr District. Remarks: This is the larijcst irrifi-'ition distrift in California. AVator i.s delivcrfHl to lands in ^Mexico as woU as those within tho district, all transactions in Mexico bcins (■.•iiMicd on by a Ah'xican snlisidiary, (%)iniiania dc "^rcrrcnos y A(iu;is do la Baja California, S. A. The district is well ostahlisiicd. Annual operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $3.14 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Imperi.il County is $2.03 per $100 of assessed valuation. ISLAND No. 3 IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, May 3, 1921. Location: In Kings County, township 17 .south, range 22 east, M. 1). !'.. :ind M., lying between Cole Slough, Dutch John Cut and Kings Kiver. Area: Gross, 4620 acres. Developed, 4200 acres. Financial: Bonds — This district has voted no bonds. Overlaps: The lauds of the district are in Reclamation District No. 771, but there are no outstanding reclamation bonds. Remarks: The district operates on a cash basis. Water is obtained from Consoli- dated Irrigation District under water right contracts. The county tax rate in Kings County is $2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation. JACINTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 15, 1917. Location: In Glenn County, townships 20 and 21 north, range 2 west, M. D. B. and M., lying west of the Sacramento liiver. Area: Gross, 11,554 acres. Developed, 11,.500 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue to the amount of $238,000 has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated December 1, 1920. Due serially, 1923-1942, .January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest i)''/c. Jan. -.July 1, by First National Bank. Willows, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $108,000 00 Retired 70,000 00 Authorized $238,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $17 8,000 1931 168,000 $10,000 $10,080 $20,080 1932 157,000 11,000 9.420 20,420 1933 145,000 12,000 8,700 20,700 1934 132,000 13,000 7,920 20,920 1935 118,000 14,000 7,080 21,080 1936 104,000 14,000 6,240 20,240 1937 89,000 15,000 5,340 20,340 1938 73,000 16,000 4,380 20,380 1939 56,000 17,000 3,360 20,360 1940 38,000 18,000 2,280 20,280 1941 19,000 19,000 1.140 20,140 1942 19,000 19,000 $178,000 64 DIVISION OK WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: 7400 acres of the distrkt's lands are in Reclamation District No. 2047. Remarks: The annual operating and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $1.93 per acre of gross area. The count.v tax rate in (Jlenn County is $2.14 per $100 of asses.sed valuation JAMES IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February G, 1920. Location: In Fresno County west of Fra.sno Slough Dy-Pass and surrounding San .Ina(iuin. Area: (Jross. 2C,G14 acres. Developed, 12,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — The district has put out one issue of bonds amounting to $1,000,- 000 which was validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Dated May 1.',, 1920. Due serially, 192S-1947. January 1, $.jO,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (J'/c. Jau.-.Iuly 1. by First National Bank, San Joaquin, California, or Chase National Bank, New York. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $995,000 00 Ketired 5,000 00 Authorized $1,000,000 00 M'anants — $22,074.75. Overlaps: Portions of Reclamation District Xos. 1()05 and IGOO. Remarks: Both reclamation and irrigation bonds are in default and bondholders committees for both districts have been appointed. About 809'r of each issue of bonds has been deposited with the respective committees. As of January 2, 1931. there was owing by the irrigation district for warrants payable, unpaid matured ])ond coupons and principal approximately iR4S.3.000. Efforts to refinance are now being made. (See description of Reclamation District No. IGtKj.) The annual operating and maintenance costs for 1929 amounted to $3.07 per acre of gross area exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. The county tax rate of Fresno County is $2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. LA CANADA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, April 5, 1924. Location: In Los Angeles County, townships 1 and 2 north, range 13 west, S. B. B. and M., five miles distant from Glendale. Area: Cross, 129G acres. Developed, 900 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. First issue : Dated July 1. 1925. Due serially. 19.3(;-19G0, July 1 each year. Denomination -SI. 000. Interest 59c. Jan. -July 1, by Security-First National Bank at Los Angeles, California. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 $154,000 00 Second issue : Dated July 1. 1928. Due serially. 1949-19('.S, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5%, Jan. -July 1, by Security-First National Bank at Los Angeles, (.'alifornia. Outstanding and authorized. January 2. 1931 $174,000 00 Outstanding and authorized b.)aded debt, January 2, 1931 $328,000 OO HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 65 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstaiiding Maturities Interest Total 1935 $328,000 1936 325,000 $3,000 $16,325 $19,325 1937 322,000 3,000 16.175 19,175 1938 318,000 4,000 16,000 20,000 1939 314,000 4,000 15,800 19,800 1940 310,000 4,000 15,600 19,600 1941 306,000 4,000 15,400 19,400 1942 301,000 5,000 15,175 20,175 1943 296,000 5,000 14,925 19.925 1944 291,000 5.000 14,675 19,675 1945 • 286,000 5,000 14,425 19,425 1946 280.000 6,000 14,150 20,150 1947 274,000 6,000 13,850 19,850 1948 268,000 6,000 13,550 19,550 1949 259,000 9,000 13,175 22,175 1950 249,000 10,000 12,700 22,700 1951 237,000 12,000 12,150 24,150 1952 225.000 12,000 11,550 23,550 1953 210,000 15,000 10,875 25,875 1954 195,000 15,000 10,125 25,125 1955 180.000 15.000 9,375 24,375 1956 165,000 15,000 8,625 23,625 1957 150,000 15,000 7,875 22,875 1958 135.000 15,000 7,125 22.125 1959 120,000 15,000 6,375 21,375 1960 105,000 15,000 5,625 20.675 1961 92,000 13,000 4,925 17,925 1962 79,000 13,000 4,275 17,275 iy63 66,000 13,000 3,625 16,625 1964 53,000 13,000 2,975 15,925 1965 40,000 13,000 2,325 15,325 1966 27,000 13,000 1,675 14,675 1967 14,000 13,000 1,025 14,025 1968 14,000 350 14,350 $328,000 Overlaps: Los Augeles County Flood Control District. Remarks: District is becoming a residential district, land values are increasing. The annual operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $14.63 per acre of gross area. The county tax i-ate for Los Angeles County is $1.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. LADERA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 30, 1922. Location: In Riverside County, along the southern shore of Lake Elsinore. Area: Gross, 1632 acres. Developed, 600 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $200,000 have been voted by the district but have not been validated by the Bond Certification Commission or offered for sale by the district. Remarks: District has not as yet acquired its irrigation system and is in litigation regarding the exclusion of certain lands. Assessments are levied for all expenses. The developed acreage is in plantings of deciduous fruits, nuts, citrus fruits and olives. The county tax rate in Riverside County is $3.39 per $100 of assessed valuation. LAGUNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February 20, 1920. Location: Lower delta of the Kings River in Fresno and Kings counties, adjoining Riverdale and Crescent Irrigation Districts. Area: Gross, 34,858 acres. Developed. 30,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $265,000 have been validated ])y the Bond Certification Commission and issued by the district. Dated July 1, 1921. Due serially, 1923-1932, .July 1, $26,500 each year. 5—86457 66 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Denominations .$1,000. i?500. Interest 0%, Jan.-July 1, b.v District Treasurer at Laton, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $.58,000 00 ll-timl 212,000 00 Auilmrized $205,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstandiyig Maha-ities Interest Total 19.'50 153,000 1931 26,500 ?26,500 J2,3S5 $28,885 1932_Z, 26,500 795 27,295 $53,000 Overlaps: The lands of the district are included in Reclamation Districts Nos. 77G, I'i'.K SOI. 80.") and 2048, but there arc no bonds outstanding in these districts. Remarks: The operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redenuitiou charges, amounted to $0..'j.j per acre of gross area. The tax rates for Fresno and Kings counties are $2.20 and $2.55, respectively, per $100 of assessed vauation. LAKELAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February 2, 1923. Location: In Kings County, townships 22 and 23 south, ranges 21 and 22 east, M. D. 15. and ^NI., adjoining Corcoran Irrigation District. Area: Gross, 23.282 acres. Developed, 23,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — No bonds have been issued by the district. Overlaps: The district includes all of Reclamation District No. 1618 and portions i<( Kcclamation Districts Nos. 690, 812, and 692. It is also within the Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: District expects to participate in the proposed Pine Flat project. Expen- ditures for operation and maintenance for 1929, including water charges, anii>niit''(l In .S2.2.") per gross acre. The county tax rate for Kings County is $2..">5 per $100 of assessed valuation. LAKESIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 29, 1924. Location: In San Diego County, township 15 south, range 1 cast. S. B. B. and M. Area: Cross, 320 acres. Developed, 320 acres. Financial: liondu — Bonds to the amount of $35,000 have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated February 1, 1925. Due serially, 1946-1965, January 1 of each year. Denomination $1,000. Inlerfst n<^/(, Jan. -July 1, Ijy District Treasurer, at Lakeside, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $.35,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST year OutstaniUno Maturities Interest Total n45 $35,000 1946 34,000 $1,000 $2,040 $3,040 TUT 33.000 1,000 1,980 2,980 1948 31,500 1,500 1,8<»0 3,300 l'.'4'.t 30,000 1,500 1.800 3,300 1950 28,500 1,500 1,710 3,210 "'•' 27,000 1.500 1.620 3.120 I'' ' 25,500 1,500 1,530 3.030 l;'., 24,000 1.500 1,440 2,'»40 i:>._.4 22,000 2,000 1,320 3,320 V^rn 20,000 2,000 1,200 3.200 1956 18,000 2.000 1,080 3^080 19a7 16,000 2,000 960 2,960 PLATE V R. 22 E. R.23 E. L.1j ?. D. 780 S9 ALPAUGH IRRIGATION DISTRICT ing Reclamation and Storage Districts NOTE Onljf those Red. Disls. which are overlapped by Irrig, Dists. are shown in color. Irrigation Districts in Tulare Lake Basin Area and Overlapping Reclamation and Storage Districts Maturities Interest Total $2,000 $840 $2,840 2,000 720 2.720 2,000 600 2,600 2,000 480 2.480 2,000 360 2,360 2,000 240 2.240 2,000 120 2.120 2.000 2,000 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 67 Year Outstanding 10 58 $14,000 1959 12,000 1960 10.000 1961 8,000 1962 COOO 1963 -1,000 1964 2,000 1965 $35,000 Remarks: SmalU'st irriiratioii district iu California. Entirely in tnwn lots and sniiill tracts. District water ri^Iits are in litisation. County tax rate for ^an l)icgo is $2. IS jjcr $100 of assessed valuation. LA MESA, LEMON GROVE AND SPRING VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 17, 1913. Location: In San DieRO County, adjoining tlie city of San Diego. Area: Gross, 19,019 acres. Developed, 8000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues liave been put out by tlio district, as follows: First issue : Not validated l^y the Bond Cortitication Commission. This issue was to the amount of $1,232,500, but only $6(!.000 was sold, the remainder being destroyed. Dated 1914. Due serially, 1935-1939, January 1 each year. Interest (>%, payable .Ian. -.July by Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, or Bank of Italy, N. T. and S. A., La Mesa, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $56,000 00 Retired 10,000 00 Sold $36,000 00 Second issue : Validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Dated January 1, 1925. Due serially, 1946-1965, January 1 each year : $50,000, 1946-1947 ; $75,000 1948-1949; $100,000, 1950-19.53; $125,000. 1954-1957; $150,000. 195S- 1901; $175,000, 1902-1963; $200,000, 1964-1965. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, payable .Tan. -July 1, by Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, or Bank of Italy, N. T. and S. A., La Mesa, California Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $2,000,000 00 Not issued .500,000 00 Authorized $2,500,000 00 Outstanding .January 2, 1931 (first issue, $56,000; second issue, $2,000,000.) $2,050.00 OG Not issued 500,000 00 Authorized $2,556,000 00 In addition to the above bonds, there is $41,000 in bonds outstanding for the Lemon Grove Mutual Water Company, which the district has assumed. These bonds bring the total bonded indebtedness to $2,097,000. Remarks: This area is rapidly becoming a residential section. Water rights are in litigation. Approximately 3.59<' of the developed are;i is planted in citrus fruits and avocados. The district defaulted its bond interest of July, 1930, mainly due to costly improvements made under the Mattoon Act. Maturities Intricst Tutiil $2,000 ?840 $2,840 2.000 720 2,720 2,000 600 2,600 2,000 480 2,480 2,000 360 2,360 2,000 240 2,240 2,000 120 2,120 2,000 2,000 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 67 Year Outstanding 10 58 $14,000 1959 12,000 1960 10,000 1961 8,000 1962 6,000 1963 -1,000 1964 2,000 1965 $35,000 Remarks: Siuallost irriiiatiiMi district in California. Entiroly in U>\yn lots and small tracts. District water ris^hts are in litiKation. County ta.K rate for San Diego is $2.18 i)er $100 of assessed valuation. LA MESA, LEMON GROVE AND SPRING VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 17, 1013. Location: In San Diego County, adjoining the city of San Diego. Area: Gross, 19,019 acres. Developed, 8000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been put out by the district, as foUoAvs : First issue : Not validated by the Bond Certification Commission. This issue was to the amount of $1,232,500, but only $6(5,000 was sold, the remainder being destroyed. Dated 1914. Due serially, 1935-1939, January 1 each year. Interest ()9c, payable .Jan. -.July by Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, or Jjank of Italy, N. T. and S. A., La Mesa. California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $56,000 00 Retired 10,000 00 Sold $36,000 00 Second issue : Validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Dated January 1, 1925. Due serially, 1946-1965, January 1 each year : $50,000, 1946-1947 ; $75,000 194S-1949; $100,000. 1950-19.53; $12.5,000. 1954-1057; $1.50,000, 1958- 19G1 ; $175,000, 1962-1963 ; $200,000, 1964-1965. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, payable Jan.-July 1, by Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, or Bank of Italy, N. T. and S. A., La Mesa, California Outstanding, January 2. 1931 $2,000,000 00 Not issued 500,000 00 Authorized .$2,500,000 00 Outstanding .January 2, 1931 (first issue, $56,000; second issue, $2,000,000) $2,056.00 00 Not issued 500,000 00 Authorized $2,-556,000 00 In addition to the above bonds, there is $41,000 in bonds outstanding for the Lemon Grove Mutual Water Company, which the district has assumed. These bonds bring the total bonded indebtedness to .$2,097,000. Remarks: This area is rapidly becoming a residential section. Water rights are in litigation. Approximately 359f of the developed area is planted in citrus fruits and avocados. The disti-ict defaulted its bond interest of July, 1930, mainly due to costly improvements made under the Mattoon Act. bb DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redi'mption cliargos. amounted to $6.18 per acre of gross area. The county tax i-ate for .San Diego County is $2.18 per $100 of assessed valuation. LEMOORE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 11, 1920. Includes the Strat- ford Irrigation District which was organized in 1916. Location: In Kings County, on the east side of the South Fork of the Kings KivtT, adjoining Laguna and Lucerne Irrigation Districts. Area: (Jross, 53,100 acres. Developed, 52,500 acres. Financial: ]ionds—\ bond issue of $420,000 was contemplated in 1922 but was defeated at a special election. The district, therefore, has no bonded indebted- ness. Overlaps: Portions of Reclamation Districts Nos. 531, 739 and 2009. Remarks: District is active but as yet has acquired no irrigation works. It pro- poses to participate in the Pine Flat storage project. About 12% of the developed land is in deciduous orchards. The county tax rate for Kings County is $2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation. LINDEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Dale of organization election, October 3, 1929. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying along the Calaveras liiver, in townships 2 and 3 north, ranges 7, S and 9 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross, 13,700 acres. Developed, 7700 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $105,000 have been voted. Remarks: A pumping project. About 75% of the developed area is planted to deciduous fruits. The original estimate of $105,000 has since been revised and the pro]>osal now is to rescind the original election and vote new bonds in amount $137,000. LINDSAY-STRATHMORE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 16, 1915. Location: In Tulare County, along the foothills on the eastern side of the San .Jiiaiiuin Valley. Area: (iross, 15,260 acres. Developed, 9600 acres. Financial: Hontls — Two bond issues have been put out by the district, both of wliich were validated by the Bond Certification Commission. First issue: Dated July 1, 1916. Due serially, 1927-1946, .July 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $.")00. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Lindsay, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $1,316,000 00 Retired 84.000 00 Authorized $1,400,000 00 Second issue : Dated October 1, 191S. Due serially. 1929-1948, October 1 each year. Denoiiiinaticms $1,000, .$.">00. Interest 6%, Jan.-,Iuly 1, by District Treasurer at Lindsay, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $245,000 00 Retired 5,000 00 Vuthorized $250,000 00 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 69 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1031 $1,561,000 00 Retired 89,000 00 Authorized $l,6r.0,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 19:^0 ?i, .')(■) 1,000 1931 1,514,000 $47,000 $92,325 $139,325 1932 1,467,000 47,000 89,505 ] 36,505 1933 1,403,500 63,500 86,227 149,727 1934 1,340,000 63,500 82,417 145,917 1935 1,260,000 80,000 78,150 158,150 1936 1,180,000 80,000 73,350 153,350 1937- 1,097,500 82,500 68,512 151,012 1938 1,015,000 82.500 63,562 146,062 1939 918,500 96,500 58,192 154,692 1940 822,000 96,500 52,402 148,902 1941 723,000 99,000 46,575 145,575 1942 624,000 99,000 40,635 139,635 1943 511,000 113,000 34.275 147,275 1944 384,000 127,000 27,075 154,075 1945 226,500 157,500 18,577 176,077 1946 52,500 174.000 8,670 182.670 1947 27,500 25,000 2,775 27.775 1948 27,500 1,237 28,737 $1,561,000 Warranto — The annual report of the secretary of the district shows warrants outstanding December 2fi, 1929, totaling $253,030.25. Of this amount $6S,370 was to be paid prior to December 31. 1929. The 1929 tax levy pro- vides for the payment of all interest bearing warrants outstanding. Remarks: Bonds are now being retired in both issues. Annual charges are high. The developed ai-ea of the district is practically all planted to citrus fruits and vines. The general and operating costs for the year 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $12.85 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate in Tulare County is $2.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. LITTLE ROCK CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 19, 1S92. Organized under the Driginal Wright Act. Location: In Los Angeles County, lying southeast of Palmdale in Antelope Valley. Area: Gross, 3073 acres. Developed, 2000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds in the amount of $88,000 were issued by the district in 1S92. These bonds were refunded with $25,000 of an issue of $00,000 vottnl in 1910, the remainder of the issue being used for construction. Both issues bore interest at 5%. Three bond issues were later approved l)y the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district for joint construction of storage works with Palmdale Irrigation District. Following are the amounts and maturities of these three later issues: Fourth issue : Dated July 1, 1914. Due serially, 1935-19.54, January 1, $3,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5%, Jan. -July 1, at Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank, Los Angeles. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $60,000 00 Fifth issue : Dated January 10, 1920. Due serially, 1941-1900, .Tanuary 1 each year: $4,000, 1941-1942; $0,000. 1943-1944; $8,000, 194.5-1948; $10,000, 1949-19.52; $12,000, 1953-19.56; $14,000. 1957-1958 ; $16,000, 1959-1960. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, at California Bank, Los Angeles, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $200,000 00 70 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Sixth issup : Dated May 1. 1921. Duo soriallv. 1025-1942, January 1 each year: SI .000, 192.V1926 ; $2,000. 1927-1932: $3,000. 1933-1935; $4,000, 1936-1938; $5,000, 1939-1940. $1,000. 1941: $2.(X)0. 1942. Denomination $1,000. Interest (i'^'c. Jan.-July 1. at California Bank, Los Angeles. California. Ontstandin-. January 2, 1931 $40,000 00 Uetire.1 8,000 00 Authorized $48,000 00 Seventh, issue : Dateil January 1, 1925. Due .serially. 1941-1900, January 1, $3,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Tntert'sf 0'/. Jan.-July 1. at California Bank. Los Angeles, California. Outstanding and authorized. January. 2. 1931 $60,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt. January 2, 1931 $360,000 00 Retired 8.000 00 Authorized $368,000 00 Overlaps: Portion of area in Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Remarks: A water shortage exists and a large percentage of taxes are delinquent. Dp'Tating, maintenance and gener.il costs for 1929. exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $3.30 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Los Angeles County is $1.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. The district is in default in both bond interest and principal as of January 1. VXM). A bondholders' committee has been appointed and a rather unique plan has been suggested for both Littlerock Creek and Pahndale irrigation dis- tricts. The plan in general provides for the exchange of interest coupons for special warrants. The following excerpts are quoted from the proposed agreement: '"* * * On account of the repeated failure of large areas of land * * * to pay the assessments levied thereon, said district has not paid its bond and interest coupons * * *^ and to enable said district to meet future obligations it is desirable that said delinquent lands be sold to I>ersons who will pay the assessments thereon, and to make said lands market- able certain work must be done to increase the water supply and improve the distribution facilities of the district, and a plan to finance such work without the is.suance of additional bonds has been devised."' Committee is authorized to act in behalf of bondholders and agreement then proposes that "holders of any bonds of said district which matured in 1930. or will mature in 1931 or in 1932, hereby agree to hold said bonds without presenting them for payment until January 1. 19.33. unless previou.sly notified by the district, or by the said committee that funds are available for their payment, and to accept as com- pensiition for so holding said bonds, special warrants of said district." LUCERNE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, January 8, 1925. Location: In Kings County, about three miles west of Ilanford and adjoining Lemoore Irrigation District. Area: Cro.ss, .33,107 acres. Developed, 33,400 acres. Financial: linttds — No bonds have been issued by the district. Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 531. Remarks: District organized primarily to participate in Tine Flat storage project. About 40% of tlie developed area is planted in vines and deciduous fruits. The county tax rate in Kings County is $2.55 per $100 of assessed valuation. PLATE VI E. r.zoe:. T9S. T.I3S, T.I4S. DISTRICTS BOUNDARY .Sii43" — p. 711 Drainage Districts PLATE VI R.I4E:. R.I5E. R.I6t. R.I7E. R.I8E. R.I9E:. R.20E: T9S. T.I3S. T.I4S. ■ SACRAMENTO 8. SANIJOAQUIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARY Madera, Fresno and El NIdo Irrigation Districts and Overlapping Reclamation and Drainage Districts HISTORY AND STATUS Ot' IRRIGATION' DISTRICTS 71 MADERA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, January 2, 1920. Location: In Madera County, on the east side of San Joaquin Valley, between the ("howchilla and San Joaquin rivers, surrounding Madera. Area: Cross, 3.52,000 acres. Developed, .$75,000 acres. Financial: Bonils — Bonds to the amount of $28,000,000, bearing interest at 6%, were voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certilication Commission in 1021, but only $200,000 in bonds were issued. The bonds carried maturities of 1027 and 1028 and are all i-etired. The district now has no bonded indebted- ness. Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 1664. Remarks: The district owns no irrigation works but has acquired some property. Its water rights are involved in litigation. Dissolution of San Joaquin River Water Storage District may revive activity. MAXWELL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June S, 1918. Location: In Colusa County, lying west of trough of Colusa Basin, and adjoining Comi)ton-Delevan and Glenn-Colusa Irrigation Districts. Area: Gross, 8819 acres. Developed, 394 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $260,000 were validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district in 1919. These bonds bear interest at 09^r, are dated September 1.5, 1918, and are due serially 1922-1941, January 1. $13,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $234,000 00 Retired 20,000 00 Authorized $260,000 00 Overlaps: Reclamation District Xo. 2047 and Sacramento and San Joaquin Drain- age District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: The district defaulted both as to principal and interest on January 1. 192(!. After several efforts at reorganization by a bondholders committee the bonds were sold to Landowners Committee of Maxwell Irrigation District. This district is at present almost entirely made up of gun clubs. In order to preserve the water rights it was essential that the owners acquire the bonds of the district. This they have succeeded in doing with the exception of two bonds of late maturities. Bonds were acquired at the then mai-ket price, which generally was below oO. MERCED IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, December 8, 1919. Location: In Merced County, surrounding Merced and extending to the Merced River. Area: Gross, 189,682 acres. Developed, 120,184 acres. Financial: Bonds — Three issues of bonds have been validated by the Bond Certifi- cation Commission and sold by the district. First issue : First division. Dated January 1, 1922. Due serially, 193.3-19.50. .January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $.500. Interest OC'c, .Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, *1931 $3,120,000 00 7 i I \ bnfi anvs-c^ ,iiiob6M u '.c _ . ^ ■ .» 1 1 i 1 i 1 i - — - HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 71 MADERA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: l>ate of oi'ganization election, January 2, 1920. Location: In Miulora County, on the east side of San .Toaiiuin Valley, between the C'howehilla and San Joaquin rivers, surrounding Madera. Area: Gross, 352,000 acres. Developed, $75,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $28,000,000, bearing interest at 6%, wer(> voted by the district and validated Iiy the Bond Certification Commission in 1021, but only $2(10.000 in bonds were issued. The bonds carried maturities of 1927 and 192S and are all retired. The district now has no bonded indebted- ness. Overlaps: Keclamation District No. 1GG4. Remarks: The district owns no irrigation works but has acquired some property. Its water rights are involved in litigation. Dissolution of San Joaquin River Water Storage District may revive activity. MAXWELL IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June S, 1918. Location: In Colusa County, lying west of trough of Colusa Basin, and adjoining Compton-Delevau and (Jlenn-(_'olusa Irrigation Districts. Area: Gross, 8819 acres. Developed, 394 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $200,000 were validated by the Bond Certification Commission and .sold by the district in 1919. These bonds bear interest at 0%, are dated September 15, 1918, and are due serially 1922-1941, January 1, $13,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $234,000 00 Retired 20,000 00 Authorized $200,000 00 Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 2047 and Sacramento and San Joaquin Drain- age District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: The disti'ict defaulted both as to principal and interest on January 1, 192!!. After several efforts at reorganization l)y a bondliolders committee the bonds were sold to Landowners Committee of Maxwell Irrigation District. This district is at present almost entirely made up of gun clubs. In order to preserve the water rights it was essential that the owners acquire the bonds of the district. This they have succeeded in doing with the exception of two bo7uls of late maturities. Bonds were acquired at the then market price, which generally was below 50. MERCED IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, December 8, 1919. Location: In Merced County, surrounding Merced and extending to the Merced River. Area: (4ross, 189,682 acres. Developed, 120,184 acres. Financial: Bonds — Three i.ssues of bonds have been validated by the Bond Certifi- cation Commission and sold by the district. First i.ssue : * First division. Dated January 1, 1922. Due serially, 1933-19.50, .lanuary 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $500. Interest G%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 'l931 $3,120,000 00 72 DinSTOX OF WATER RESOURCES Second division. Dated January 1, 1922. Due serially, 19;">l-105o, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5;%. Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,800,000 00 Third division. Dated January 1, 1922. Due serially. 19r)4-19.j5, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5Wo, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Out.'itanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,320,000 00 Fourth division. Dated January 1, 1922. Due .serially, 19;i0-19(;2, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest i>7c. Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $5,760,000 00 Total first issue, outstanding and authorized, Jan. 2, 1931-$12,000,000 00 Second issue : Dated May 1. 1924. Due serially. 1987-194G and 1963-1964. January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest G9o, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, ^Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized. January 2. 1931 $3,250,000 00 Third i.ssue : Dated April 1, 1926. Due serially, 196.5-1966, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5i%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Merced, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,000,000 00 Out.standing and authorized bonded debt, January 2, 1931. .$16.2.50.000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities 1932 $16,250,000 1933-1. 16,190,000 $60,000 1934 16,127.000 63,000 1935 16,060,000 67,000 1936 15,989,000 71,000 1937 15.904.000 85,000 1938 15,804,000 100,000 1939 15,684,000 120,000 1940 15,544,000 140,000 1941 15,319,000 225,000 1942 15,07.1,000 246,000 1943 14,806,000 267,000 1944 14,518,000 288.000 1945 14.19S.OiiO .-liO 000 1946 13,846,000 352,000 1947 13,420,000 426,000 1948 12,940,000 480,000 1949 12,460,000 • 480,000 1950 11,980,000 480,000 1951 11.3S0.000 COO 000 1952 10,780.000 600,000 l'.Ui3 '"IV. 1,0(1(1 600,000 1954 1,000 600.000 1955 .sii.OoO 720.000 1956 8.140,000 720,000 1957 ?, 420, 000 720,000 1958 6,700.000 720,000 1959 5,860.000 840,000 196Q.. ,.._,., 5,020,00Q 840,000 Inte7-est Total $950,800 $1,010,800 947,020 1.010.020 943,000 1,010,000 938.740 1,009,740 933,640 1,018,640 927.640 1,027,640 920,440 1,040,440 912,040 1,052,040 89 8,540 1,123.540 883,780 1.129,780 807.760 1,134,760 850,480 1,138,480 831, 2S0 1.151,280 810,160 1,162.160 784,600 1,210.600 755.800 1,235,800 727.000 1,207,000 698.200 1,17S,200 665.200 1,265,200 632.200 1.232,200 59 9,200 1,199.200 566,200 1,166,200 526,600 1,246,600 483,400 1,203,400 440,200 1,160,200 397,000 1.117,000 346,600 1,186,600 296,200 1.136,200 Matu7-itics Interest Total $960,000 $238,600 $1,198,600 !)BO,0(IO 1, SI, 000 1,141,000 1,020,0(10 ]1f|,.S0O 1,139,800 1,080,000 55.000 1,135,000 500,000 27,500 5 27,:") 00 500,000 500.000 $16,250,000 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 73 Year Outstanding 1961 $4,060,000 19 G2 3,100,000 19 63 2, OS 0.0 00 1964 1,000.000 1965 500,000 1966 Overlaps: Merced Count.v No. 1 Dr.-iinage District, Merced County No. 2 Drainage District, Friiitland Drainage District, and a small portion of Sacramento and San .Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: Di.striot lias assumed bond obligations of the three overlapping drainage districts. Exchc(iuer Dam is owned b.y the district and revenue is derived from the , sale of power to San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation. Power revenue : 1927-1928, $495,398.00 1928-1929, $.'?00.0()().00 1929-1930, .$308,000.00 1930-1931, $100,000.00 (estimated) Prior to construction of Exchequer Reservoir, the power income was esti- mated at $475,000 annually. Due to a series of years of subnormal rainfall, this anticipated revenue has not been received. Under the present adverse agricultural conditions it is not believed that the landowners can meet the increased assessment necessary to make up this year's power deficit. At the request of the district directors (May, 1931) a committee has been appointed to investigate the financial status of the district and make recom- mendations for reorganization. About one-third of developed area is planted in fruits and vines. Operation charges for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges and power house operation, amounted to $2.28 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Merced County is $3.30 per $100 of assessed valuation. MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 23, 1887. This is the second district organized under the original Wright Act. Location: In Stanislaus County, lying between the Tuolumne and Stanislaus rivers, east of San Joaquin River and surrounding Modesto and Salida. Area: Gross, 81,183 acres. Developed, 73,962 acres. Financial: Bonds — The bond issues of the district prior to 1902 amounted to $1,1.50,000. In 1902, the bonds together with outstanding warrants were taken up by a refunding issue of $1,056,511. Omitting the original issue, fourteen issues have been put out by the district, all of which were validated by the Bond Certification Commission. First issue (refunding) : Dated May 1, 1902. Due serially, 1925-1942. January 1 each year. Denominations $.500, $325.55, Interest 5%. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $510,081 05 Retired 500,429 95 Destroyed (1942 maturity) 46,000 00 $1,056,511 00 Second issue (refunding) : Dated .January 5, 1904. Due serially, 192.5-1944, January 1 each year, Denomination $.500, $100. Interest 5%, DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Outstanding. January 2. 1931 $211,800 00 Kotired 120.200 00 Authorized $332.fK)0 00 Third issue: Dated July 1, 1909. Due serially. 1930-1939, July 1 each year. r)ononiination $.500. Interest 59c. (lut.standing, January 2, 1931 J517S.000 00 Iletired 22,000 00 Authorized $200,000 00 Fourth issue : Dated January 1, 1911. Due serially, 1932-1941, January 1 each year. Denomination $.500. Intere.st 59c. Outstanding. January 2. 1931 $49,000 0r> Retired 1,000 00 Authorized $50,000 00 Fifth issue : Dated July 1, 1914. Due serially. 19.3,>-19.54, July 1 each year. Denomination $500. Interest 690. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 $500,000 00 Sixth issue : Dated July 1, 1914. Due serially. 1935-19.54. .July 1 each year. Denominations $500, $100. Interest 69i. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 $110,000 00 Seventh issue: Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 1931-1950, July 1 each year. I>en(>mination $1,000. Interest 09'<-. Outstanding and authorized, .January 2, 1931 $1,180,000 00 Eighth issue : Date.l July 1, 1920. Dur s.Tially, 1931-19.50. July 1 each year. Ptiiuminations $1,000 and one $G00 bond due 1931. Interest G9c. Outstanding and authorized, January 2. 1931 $181,000 (X) Ninth issue : Dated July 1, 1920. Due s.-rialiy. lt>31-19.50, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 09c. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1.50.000 00 Tenth i.s.sue : Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 193l-l{).50, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (i9f. Outstan-1940, July 1 each year. Denomination $500. Interest enoniination $1,000. Interest ■'>■-'/(, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Grass A'alley, California, or at the New York Trust Company, New York, X. Y. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1.2,50,000 00 Second issue : First division. Dated July 1, 1928. Due serially, 1949-1968, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5i9c. Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Gi-ass V.illey, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 ^ $784,000 00 Unsold 16.000 00 Validated $800,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2. 1931 $8,034,000 00 Unissued 16,000 00 Authorized and validated $8,050,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1932 $8,034,000 1933 8,009,(iOU $25,000 $4il,183 $466,183 1934 7,959,000 50,000 439,120 489,120 1935 7,859,000 100,000 434,995 534,995 1936 7.709,00(1 150.000 428,120 578,120 1937 7,559,000 150,000 419,870 569,870 1938 7,409,000 150,0o0 411,620 561,620 1939 7,259,000 150,000 403,370 553,370 1940 7,084,000 175.000 394,432 569,432 1941 6,909,000 175.000 384,808 559,808 1942 6,734,000 175,000 375,182 550,182 1943 6,559,000 175. OOO 365,558 540,558 1944 6,384,000 175.000 355,932 530,932 1945 6,184,(100 200,000 345,620 545,620 1946 5,984,000 200,000 334,620 534,620 1947 5,784,000 200.000 323,620 523,620 1948 5,584,000 200,000 312.620 512,620 1949 5,360,000 224,000 300,960 524,960 1950 5,136,000 224,000 288,640 512,640 1951 4,860,000 276,000 274,890 550,890 1952 4,584,000 276. OOO 259,710 535,710 1953 4,296,000 288.000 244,200 532,200 1954 4,008,000 288,000 228,360 516,360 1955 3.720,000 2S,<;,000 212,520 500.520 1956 3,422,000 298,000 196.405 494,405 1957 3,112,000 310,000 179,685 489,685 195S- 2,802,000 310,000 162.635 472,635 1959. 2,442.000 360.000 144,210 504.210 1960 2,082,000 360,000 124.410 484.410 1961 1,685,000 397,000 103,593 500,593 1962 1,288.000 397,000 81,757 478,757 1963 816.000 472,000 57,860 529,860 1964 . 100.000 416.000 33.440 449.440 1965 _ 400,000 11,000 411,000 $8,034,000 HISTORY AND STATUS OP IRRIGATION" DISTRICTS 79 Remarks: Tochnically not in default. District revenue was insufficient to meet in full bond interest ilue January 1, lO."^!. the deficit heinK met by loan. Irrigation works have not been completed in I'lacer County Unit of the district. Only a small portion of the area is under cultivation. The main source of revenue to the district is derived from Pacific Gas and Eectric Com- pany (under contract) for use of district water for power purposes. Power revenue : 192S-1020. ?2r)3.9S0.00 1020-1930. $3r)( ;.219.00 1930-1931. $290,000.00 (estimated) Water tolls under present conditions will average about $100,000 per year. The district lacks approximately $120,000 annually to meet its required interest payments and it is proposed (May, 1931) to take advantage of recent legislation and issue $8,100,000 in funding bonds bearing 4% interest in lieu of the oi'/c bonds now outstanding. This plan is said to be acceptable to the district directors and the representatives of the bondholders. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest, amounted to $0.42 per gross acre. The county tax rates for Nevada and Placer counties are $3.40 and $2.87, respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. NEWPORT HEIGHTS IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 23, 1918. Location: In Orange County, north of Newport Beach. Area: Gross, 1503 acres. Developed, 1503 acres. Financial: Bonds — The district sold bonds to the amount of $160,000 in 1920, this issue having been validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Dated January 1, 1920. Due serially, 1941-1960, January 1 each year. Denomination $800. Interest 6%. Jan.-.Tuly 1. by Security -First National Bank of Los Angeles, Santa Ana. California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $160,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Afaturities Interest Total 19 40 $160,000 1941 156,800 13,200 |9,308 $12,508 1942 153,600 3,200 9,216 12,416 1943 148,800 4,800 8,928 13,728 1944 144,000 4.800 8,640 13,440 1945 137,600 6,400 8,256 14,656 1946 131,200 6,400 7,872 14,272 1947 124,800 6,400 7,488 13,888 1948 118,400 6,400 7,104 13.504 1949 110,400 8,000 6,624 14,624 1950 102,400 8.000 6,144 14,144 1951 94,400 8.000 5,664 13,664 1952 86.400 8,000 5,184 13,184 1953 76,800 9,600 4,608 14,208 1954 67.200 9,600 4,032 13,632 1955 57,600 9,600 3,456 13,056 1956- 48,000 9,600 2,880 . 12,480 1957 •_ 36,800 11,200 2,208 13,408 1958 25,600 11,200 1,536 12,736 1959 12,800 12,800 768 13,568 1960 12,800 12,800 $160,000 Remarks: The organization of the district was brought about through the failure of an existing mutual water company to furnish water as required. The district is almost entirely subdivided into lots and small tracts. Operation and main- tenance costs in 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to .$9.86 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Orange County is $1.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. ^0 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES NEWPORT MESA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June 24, 1918. Location: In Orange County, north of Newport Mesa. Area: (iross, 694 acres. Developed, 500 acres. Financial: /ionrfs— Bonds to the amount of $.'')0.000 were validated by the Bond Cortification Commission and sold by the district in 1919. Dated June 1. 1919. Due serially, 1940-1959, July 1 each year. Denomination .$500. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, First National Bank, Santa Ana, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $50,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1939 $r)0,000 1940 49,000 $1,000 $2,970 $3,970 1941 48,000 1,000 2,910 3,910 1942 4G,r)00 1,500 2,835 4,335 1943 45,000 1,500 2,745 4,245 1944 43,000 2.000 2,640 4,640 1945 41,000 2,000 2,520 4,520 1946 39,000 2,000 2,400 4,400 1947 37,000 2,000 2,280 4,280 1948 34,500 2,500 2,145 4.645 1949 32.000 2,500 1,995 4,495 1950 29,500 2,500 1,845 4,345 1951 27,000 2,500 1,695 4.195 1952 24,000 3,000 1,530 4,530 1953 21,000 3,000 1,350 4,350 1954 18,000 3,000 1,170 4,170 1955 15,000 3,000 990 3,990 1956 11,500 3,500 795 4,295 1957 8,000 3,500 585 4,085 1958 4,000 4,000 360 4,360 1959 4,000 120 4,120 $50,000 Remarks: The district is highly developed, practically the entire area being planted to field and trucli crops. Operation and maintenance charges for 1929, exclu- sive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $10.76 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Orange County is $1.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. OAKDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, October 23, 1909. Location: Surrounding Oakdale, on both sides of the Stanislaus River, and adjoin- ing South San Joaquin and Modesto Irrigation Districts, in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. Area: (Jross, 74,240 acres. Developed, 43,066 acres. Financial: Jionih — Five bond issues have been validated by the Bond Certification ("ommisslon and sold by the district. First issue: . Dated July 1, 1910. Du.' snially, 3!):U-1940, .luly 1 each year. ] •cnumiuation $500. Interest 5%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Oakdale, California. Outstanding iiiid authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,600,000 00 Srfond issue : Dated January 1, 19i:i. Duf serially, 1934-1 '.)4;{, January 1 each year. Dcniiminatioii $500. Interest .V/f, Jan.-.Fuly 1, by District Treasurer, Oakdale, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $400,000 00 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRKIGATIOX DISTRICTS 81 Third issue : Dated July 1, 1915. Due serially, lt»:5U-ir)35, July 1 each year. Interest 67c, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Oakdale, California. Denoniinatious .$1,000, $500, $100. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $400,000 00 Fourth issue : Dated January 1, 1924. Due serially, 1925-1931. January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5i%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Oakdale, California. Authorized and retired, January 2, 1931 $175,000 00 Fifth issue : Dated June 21, 1925. Due serially, 1927-1905, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Oakdale, California, First National Bank, New York, N. Y., or xVurIo and London-Paris National Bank, San Francisco, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $1,055,000 00 Retired 45,000 00 Authorized $1,100,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $3,455,000 00 Retired 220,000 00 Authorized $3,675,000 00 MATURITIES AND Year Outstanding 1930 $3,490,000 1931 3,375,000 19 32 3,2(59,000 1933 3,142,000 19 34 2,9 79,000 1935 2,7 96,000 1936 2,585,000 1937 2,3 54,000 1938 2,083,000 19 39 1,776.000 1940 1,4 40,000 19 41 1,352,000 1942 1,256,000 19 43 1,156,000 19 44 1,116,000 1945 1,071,000 19 46 1,026,000 1947 981,000 1948 9 32,000 19 49 883,000 1950 82 9,000 19 51 77 5,000 1952 717,000 1953 654,000 1954 58 7,000 19 55 515.000 1956 475,000 19 57 435,000 1958 39 5,000 1959 350,000 19 60 300,000 1961 250,000 1962 200,000 19 63 145,000 19 64 85,000 1965 TForranfs— $87,577.02 (Dec. 31, 1929). 6—86457 INTEREST Maturities Interest Total $115,000 $174,750 $289,750 106,000 169,850 275,850 127,000 163,900 290,900 163,000 156,150 319,150 183,000 147,400 330,400 211,000 137,410 348,410 231,000 126,810 357,810 271,000 113,430 384,430 307,000 98,760 405,760 336,000 82,320 418,320 88,000 71,360 159,360 96,000 66.400 162,400 100,000 61,240 161,240 40,000 59,160 99,160 45,000 56,710 101,710 45,000 54,260 99,260 45,000 51,810 96,810 49,000 49,240 98,240 49,000 46,550 95,550 54,000 43,610 97,610 54,000 40,670 94,670 58,000 37,610 95,610 63,000 34,180 97,180 67.000 30,630 97,630 72,000 26,710 98,710 40.000 23,750 63,750 40,000 21,750 61,750 40,000 19,750 59,750 45.000 17.500 62,500 50,000 15,000 65,000 50.000 12.500 62,500 50,000 10.000 60,000 55,000 7,250 62,250 60,000 4,250 64,250 85,000 85,000 $3,490,000 y2 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: Distrift is joint owner with South San .Toarniin Irrigation District of Mcloups Dam antl Power I'lant, (Joodwin Diversion Works, and main canal. A power contract with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company provides for the payment of .$(i4,tJS7.r>0 semiannually until $3,175,000 has been paid. The dis- trict's share of these payments is to be used to pay the interest and retire the bonds of the fifth issue until same have been fully paid, then to be used for other district purposes. Refunding plans are being considered. About 20% of the developed area is planted to vines and deciduous fruits. Opera- tifin and maintenance costs for 1029, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $1.03 per acre of gross area. The county tax rates for Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties are $2.20 and $2.79, respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. OROVILLE-WYANDOTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, November G, 1919. Location: In 15utte County, chieliy between the Feather River and Iloncut Creek. Area: Cross, 24,100 acres. Developed, 2250 acres. Financial: Bonds — A bond issue of $2,000,000 has been voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission. Of this issue bonds to the amount of $1,09.').000 have been .sold. Dated .lainiary 1, 1928. Due serially, 1944-1903, Januiiry 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest (>%, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer, Oroville. California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $1,095,000 00 Not sold (due 1954-1903) 905,000 00 Authorized $2,000,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Matiirities Interest Total 19 43 .$1,095,000 1944 1.055,000 $40,000 $63,300 $103,300 1945 1,015,000 40,000 60,000 100,900 1946 955,000 60,000 57,300 117,300 1947 895,000 60.000 53,700 113,700 1948 815,000 80,000 48,900 128,900 1949 735,000 80,000 44,100 124,100 1950 655,000 80,000 39,300 119,300 1951 575,000 80,000 34,500 114,500 1952 475,000 100,000 28,500 128,500 1953 375,000 100,000 22,500 122,500 1954 275,000 100,000 16,500 116,500 1955 175,000 100,000 10,500 110,500 1956 55,000 120,000 3,300 123,300 1957 55,000 55,000 $1,095,000 Remarks: Water is si. id l>y district to users outside its boundaries, part of di.strict revenue being derived from such .sales. Only snuill portion of district is developed, .such portion being almost entirely in citrus fruit and olive plantings. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929. exclusive of bond interest, amounted to $1.1(1 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Butte County is $3.15 pi-r $100 of asse.ssed valuation. OWENS VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: l>;ilt' of organization election, December 20, 1922. Location: In Owens Valley, Inyo County. Area: (Iruss, 53,990 aere.s. Developed, 10,000 acres. Financial: 7f on(K) in imnds is oulstaiiding. Tlie city of Los Angeles, in a suit now |)en(ling, seeks !-> iiavi- the .sale uf tiie l)on(ls declared iuMilid and tlie bonds returued to the di.strict. PLATE VII T 6 S T 7 S J "■Excluded from jr*' Drainage District , ] O Neighbours PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRIC.T-; excluded TTom :o''q- Drainage District -tr.i '*'P-^®l S » T ?3 IIV >■ !!■ II I »»-»»j«l»«»»— —I— ^ .lA.a-JSi/. : ^ e T 1 1 n ^ n i n . ■ 1 r. I i i t ■) 1 «i h 1 «> HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 83 Remarks: Tlu' cir.v of Los Angeles has acciuirod a larse portion of the land in tlio ilistrict, Itnt will not constrnet irrigation woi-ks as originally conteniijlatcd. l)onds and interest are in default. PALMDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, .Inly 9, 191S. Location: Surrounding Palmdale in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County. Area: (Jross. 47r)0 acres. Developed, lOOS acres. Financial: lioiids — Thrfc bond issues h:ive been voted by the district aiul validated iiy the r.ond Certification Commission. The bontls of the third issue have not been sold. First issue: Dated January 1."), 1020. Due serially. 11)41 -1!K;0, January 1 each year: $7.(540. 1941-1942; $11,460. 1948-1944 : $1.-..2S0. 194.^-1948 ; $19,100. 1949-1952 ; $22,920, 1953-1950 ; $20,740. 1957-19.-.S ; $30,500, 1959-1960. Denominations $1,000, $100 and each odd maturity amount. Interest 6%. Jan. -.July 1, by California Bank. Los Angeles, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 .<>3S2,000 00 Second issue : Dated May 1, 1921. Due serially, 1933-1042. January 1 each year: $4,000. 1033. in increasing amouuts to $10,000, 1940 ; $3,000, 1041-1042. Interest 6%, Jan. -July 1, by California Bank, Los Angeles, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $63,000 00 Third issue : Dated January 1, 1925. Due serially. 1041-1960, January 1, $5,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 69f. Jan.-July 1. by California Bank, Los Angeles, California. Authorized, but unsold, January 2, 1931 $100,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $445,000 00 Unissued (third issue) 100,000 00 Authorized $.54.5,000 00 Overlaps: Portion of area in Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Remarks: The district has not paid bond interest due January 1, 1926, or subse- (luent thereto. Tax delinquencies as of January 2. 1931, amounted to approxi- mately $1.50,000. The district owns Littlcrock Dam jointly with Littlerock Creek Irrigation District, but is short of water. First bond maturities of the latter district are also in default. In both Littlerock and Falmdale dis- tricts a reorganization scheme has been proposed and eiTorts are being made to work out the difSculties (see Littlerock Creek). PALO VERDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: This district was organized under a special act of the Legislature October 23, 1923, this act being amended in 1925 and 1927. The unusual conditions existing within this area made organization under the California Irrigation District Act impractical. Location: On the we.st side of the Colorado River in the southeast corner of River- side County and the northeast corner of Imperial County. Area: Gross, 88,693 acres. Developed, 25,000 acres. 84 DIVISION" OF WATER RESOURCES Financial: Bonds — Upon organization, district was subject to the existing liens of Palo Verde Mutual Water Company, Palo Verde Joint Levee District, and Palo Verde I)rainage District. District acquired 41,705 shares of the capital .stock of Palo Verde Mutual Water Company by purchase and assumed the company's bonded debt of $350,000. The properties and liabilities of the Joint Levee District and Drainage District were assumed, although the liabilities remain as a lien against the lands originally included in the respective districts. Two issues were voted by the district and validated by the Bond Certification Commission in 1925. First and second issues: Dated September 1, 1925. Due serially, 1937-1955, July 1 each year in varying amounts. Denomination i?l,000. Interest 09c, Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Riverside County, Riverside, Cali- fornia. Outstanding, .January 2, 1931 $1,938,000 00 Unissued 1,502,000 00 Authorized $3,500,000 00 Total bonded debt of district : Palo Verde Irrigation District — first and second issues out- standing, January 2, 1931 $1,938,000 00 Palo Verde Drainage District — first issue outstanding, January 2, 1931 850,000 00 Palo Verde Joint Levee District — first issue outstanding. May 2, 1930 933,952 00 Palo Verde Joint Levee District — second issue outstanding, November 2, 1930 308,378 00 Palo Verde Mutual Water Company — outstanding, February 2, 1930 200,000 00 Total outstanding, January 2, 1931 $4,230,330 00 Retired 683,000 00 Unissued 1,562,000 00 Authorized $6,475,330 00 Overlaps: Palo Verde .loint Levee District and Palo Verde Drainage District. Remarks: The county tax rates for Imperial and Riverside counties are $2.63 and .$3.39, respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. First default occurred in interest due in May, 1930. A bondholders com- mittee has been organized and an investigation of the district has been made l»y the United States Reclamation Service resulting in a report to Washington, D. Vj. No action has yet been taken by the Federal Government, but some aid to the district is anticipated. A recent comprehensive study of the physical and financial condition of Palo Verde Irrigation District by the State Engineer brought forth the follow- ing conclusions: that (1) an emergency exists relative to river control which should receive immediate attention. (2) under present conditions it is impos- sii)le for the district to finance its operation charges and anticipated river fxiifiisr. (3) it is desirable that the Federal (Joveniment assume control of the Colorado River and the protective system of the district, (4) the Federal (Jovernment should reind)urse the district for a material portion of the moneys previously exjiended for river protection upon a reasonable assurance that the district will thereby be placed upon a sound financial basis, (5^ economic investigation shows the present tax rate must be reduced from $19 to $10 per acre per annum, and (CO predicated upon Federal assistance to the extent of at least $1,000,000, bond readjustment on the basis of forty cents on the ili)lbir is essential lo the futur(> success of the district and readjustment on a liigher basis is economically uiusound. HISTORY AXD STATFS OF IRRK^.ATIOX DISTRICTS 8n PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 7, 191G. Location: In Butte County, township 22 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M., lying between Little Butte Creek and the west branch of Feather River. Area: Oross, 11,250 acres. Developed, 3300 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. First issue : Dated May 1, 1917. Due serially, 1938-1957, May 1 each year. Denominations $1,000. .$500. Interest G%, Jan. -July 3, by District Treasurer at Paradise, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $350,000 00 Second issue : Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 1925-19.56, July 1 each year. Denomination .?1,000. Interest 6%, .Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Paradise, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $132,000 00 Retired 8,000 00 Authorized $140,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $482,000 00 Retired 8.000 00 Authorized $490,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities 19 30 $482,000 1931 480,000 $2,000 1932 478,000 2,000 1933 476,000 2,000 1934 474,000 2,000 1935 471,000 3,000 1936 468,000 3,000 1937 465.000 3,000 193S 455,000 10,000 1939 445,000 10,000 1940 431,500 13,500 1941 417,000 14,500 1942 399,000 18,000 1943 380,000 19,000 1944 361,000 19,000 1945 341,000 20,000 1946 317,500 23,500 1947 295,000 22.500 1948 272,500 22,500 1949 249,000 23,500 1950 222,000 27,000 1951 194,000 28,000 1952 165,000 29,000 1953 135,000 30,000 1954 100,500 34,500 1955 66,000 34,500 1956 28,000 38,000 1957 28,000 i/t'c/ cost $28,860 $30,860 28,740 30,740 28,620 30,620 28,500 30,500 28,350 31,350 28,170 31,170 27,990 30,990 27,530 37,530 26,930 36,930 26,190 39,690 25,350 39,850 24,340 42,340 23,230 42,230 22,090 41,090 20,920 40,920 19.580 43,080 18,200 40.700 16,850 39,350 15,470 38,970 13,920 40,920 12,270 40,270 10,560 39,560 8,790 38,790 6,820 41,320 4,750 39,250 2,540 40,540 560 28,560 $482,000 Remarks: About 30% of the district is developed, this area consisting almost entirely of plantings of deciduous fruits and nuts. Operation and mainte- nance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $1.41 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Butte County is $3.15 per $100 of assessed valuation. sc^ DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES POTTER VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Diito of organization election, April 1, 1924. Location: In ^Moiidofino County, township 17 nortli. ranges 11 and 12 west, M. D. 1'.. and M., about 15 miles northeast of UUiah. Area: fJross, 5042 acres. Developed, 2500 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds to the amount of $100,000 have been voted by the district and validated by the Bond Cortifieatiou Commission. Dated July 1, 1028. Duo serially, 1983-1052, July 1 each year. Interest 5^%. Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 ?97.000 00 Unissued 3,000 00 Authorized $100,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST standing Maturities Interest Total 97,000 92,000 $5,000 $5,197 ?10.197 87,000 5,000 4,922 9,422 82,000 5,000 4,647 9,647 77,000 5,000 4,372 9,372 72,000 5,000 4,097 9,097 67,000 5.000 3,822 8,822 62,000 5,000 3,547 8,547 57,000 5,000 3,272 8,272 52,000 5,000 2,997 7,997 47,000 5.000 2,722 7,722 42,000 5,000 2,447 7,447 37,000 5.000 2,172 7,172 32,000 5,000 1,897 6,897 27,000 5,000 1,622 6,622 22,000 5.000 1,347 6,347 17,000 5,000 1,072 6,072 15,000 2,000 880 2,880 10,000 5,000 687 5,687 5,000 5.000 412 5,412 5,000 137 5,137 Year 1932 $9 7,000 1933 1934 1935- 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 $97,000 Remarks: District has recently completed its irrigation works. x\bout one-third of developed area is planted to deciduous fruits. The county tax rate for Mendocino County is .$2.80 per $100 of a.ssessed valuation. PRINCETON-CODORA-GLENN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election. December 9, 191(!. Location: In Glenn .•md Colusa counties, along the west side of the Sacramento Kiver, adjoining Provident Irrigation District. Area: Cross, 13,050 acre.s. Developed, 13,000 acres. Financial: /JoH/f.-t— One issue of bonds has been v.-ilidated by tlie liond Cert ifuat ion Coiiniiission and sold by the district. Dated July 1. 191S. Due .seriiilly. 19:'.9-195S. July 1 oaih year. Denominations $1,000, $5(10. .$2,50. Interest 0%, Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of District at Princeton, California. Outstanding :in,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated October 1. 1!)22. Due serially, 1925-in.S8, .Tuly 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest C>9f, Jan. -.Inly 1. by District Treasurer, Riverdale, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $50,000 00 Retired 73,000 00 Authorized ,$123,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $50,000 1931 34,000 $16,000 $2,520 $18,520 1932 17,000 17,000 1,530 18,530 1933 17,000 510 17,510 $50,000 Overlaps: Reclamation Districts Xos. SOI and 805. Remarks: District was organized to participate in Pine Flat storage project. The county tax rate for Fresno County is .$2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. SAN DIEGUITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 18, 1922. Consolidated with Cardiff Irrigation Disti-ict. Location: In San Diego County, on the coastal plane about 25 miles north of San Diego. Area: Gross, 3900 acres. Developed, 2000 acres. Financial: Bonds — One bond issue has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Datetl April 1. 1923. Due serially, 1931-1950, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 67c, Jan.-July 1. by Bank of Italy. X. T. and S. A., San Diego, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 .$.389,000 00 Retired 11,000 00 Authorized .$400,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $400,000 1931 389,000 $11,000 $23,340 $34,340 1932 378,000 11,000 22,680 33,680 1933 366,000 12,000 21,960 33,960 1934 353,000 13,000 21,180 34,180 1935 339,000 14,000 20,340 34,340 1936 325,000 14,000 19,500 33,500 1937 310,000 15,000 18,600 33,600 1938 294,000 16,000 17,640 33,640 1939 277,000 17,000 16,620 33,620 1940 259,000 18,000 15,540 33,540 1941 240,000 19,000 14,400 33,400 1942 219,000 21,000 13,140 34,140 1943 197,000 22,000 11,820 33,820 1944 174,000 23,000 10,440 33,440 \ \ ^ J I II > a V ^v 00 1 N> HISTORY AXn STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 89 RIVERDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, April 10, 1J>20. Location: In Fresno County, lying south of Muniliy Slough and adjoining Crescent and Laguna Irrigation Districts. Area: Gross, 1"»,830 acres. Developed, 15,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by' the district. Dated October 1, 1022. Due serially, 1925-11)33, July 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest C)%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Riverdale, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $50,000 00 Retired 73.000 00 Authorized $123,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 ?50,000 1931 34,000 $16,000 $2,520 $18,.520 1932 17,000 17,000 1,530 18,530 1933 17,000 510 17,510 $50,000 Overlaps: Reclamation Districts Xos. 801 and 805. Remarks: District was organized to participate in Pine Flat storage project. The county tax rate for Fresno County is .$2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. SAN DIEGUITO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, March 18, 1922. Consolidated with Cardiff Irrigation District. Location: In San Diego County, on the coastal plane about 25 miles north of San Diego. Area: Gross, 3900 acres. Developed, 2000 acres. Financial: Bonds — One bond issue has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated April 1. 1023. Due serially, 1031-1950, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1. by Bank of Italy. X. T. and S. A., San Diego, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1031 .$.389,000 00 Retired 11,000 00 Authorized $400,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $400,000 1931 389,000 $11,000 $23,340 $34,340 1932 378,000 11.000 22,680 33,680 1933 366,000 12,000 21,960 33,960 1934 353,000 13,000 21,180 34,180 1935 339,000 14,000 20,340 34,340 1936 325,000 14,000 19,500 33,500 1937 310,000 15,000 18,600 33,600 1938 294,000 16,000 17,640 33,640 1939 277,000 17,000 16,620 33,620 1940 259,000 18,000 15,540 33,540 1941 240,000 19,000 14,400 33,400 1942 219,000 21,000 13,140 34,140 1943 197,000 22,000 11,820 33,820 1944 174,000 23,000 10,440 33,440 Maturities $25,000 26,000 28,000 30,000 32,000 33,000 Interest $8,940 7,380 5,700 3,900 1,980 Total $33,940 33,380 33,700 33,900 33,980 33,000 oQ DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Year Outstanding 1945 ___ $149,000 1946 :::::::_:: 123,000 1947::: 95,000 1948 ^ 65,000 1949 33,000 1950 $400,000 Uanon^s— $4.0G4.19 (Jan. 1. 1030). Remarks: The di.^trict supplies water to the towns of Cardiff and Encinitas. About one-third of the developed area is planted to citrus fruits. The opera- tion and maintenance charges for 1929. exclusive of bond interest and redemp- tion ciiarges, amounted to $7.07 per acre of gross area. The county ta.x rsite for San Diegu Count.v is $2.18 per $100 of assessed valuation. SANTA FE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, February 14, 1923. Location: In San Diego County, lying between San Elijo Creek and San Dieguito Kiver near r)el Mar. Area: Gross, 9258 acres. Developed. 2400 acres. Financial: Hands — One bond i.ssue has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated November 1, 1923. Due serially, 1933-19.j2, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 0%. Jan.-Jnly 1, at Hank of Italy. X. T. and S. A., San Diego, California. thitstanding and authorizetl, January 2, 1931 $7(X».000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1932 $700,000 1933 681,000 $19,000 $41,430 $60,430 1934 661,000 20,000 40,260 60,260 1935 641,000 20,000 39,060 59,060 1936 : 618.000 23,000 37,770 60,770 1937 594,000 24,000 36,360 60,360 1938 568,000 26,000 34,860 60.860 1939 541,000 27,000 33,270 60,270 1940 512,000 29,000 31,590 60,590 1941 482,000 30,000 29,820 59.820 1942 450,000 32.000 27.960 59,960 1943 416,000 34,000 25,980 59,980 1944 380,000 36,000 23,880 59.880 1945 341,000 39,000 21,630 60,630 1946 301,000 40,000 19,260 59,260 1947 258,000 43,000 16,770 59,770 1948 212,000 46,000 14,100 60.100 1949 163,000 49,000 11,250 60,250 1950 112,000 51,000 8.250 59,250 1951 58,000 54,000 5,100 59,100 1952 58.000 1,740 59,740 $700,000 Remarks: Tiie district is becoming a suburban area and M-ater for d(miestic use is being supjilied by the district. San Dieguito Irrigation District is joint owner in liie irrigation works. About 90% of the developed area is planted to citrus fruits. Tile operation and niainrenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and rcdemittion charges, amounted to $3.44 per acre of gross area. The county t:i.\ rate for San Diego County is .$2.18 per $100 of assessed valuation. SAN YSIDRO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: D.ite of organization election, March 11, 1911. Location: In San Diego County, surrounding San Ysidro and lying immediately north of tiu> California-Mexico boundary. Area: (Jross, 4!>7 acres. Developed, 4.35 acres. HISTORY AXD STATUS OF lUUIGATlOX DISTRICTS 01 Financial: BoikIh — One bond issue of .'?25,000 \v;is validated by tlio Koiid Certifica- tion Commission. Dated January 1, 1013. Due siTially. in:>4-104;?. January 1 each year. Interest r>\f/c. pavable at office of district. San Ysidro, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1031 $25,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Ontstandntf} 3Iatiirities Interest Total 1933 $23,Ono 1934 23,7.50 .$1,250 $1,187 $2,437 193.T 22,2.50 1,500 1,112 2,612 1936 20,500 1,750 1,025 2,775 1937 18,500 2,000 925 2.925 1938 16,250 2,250 812 3,062 1939 13,750 2,500 687 3,187 1940 11,000 2,750 550 3,S00 1941 7,750 3,250 387 3,637 1942 4,000 3,750 200 3,950 1943 4,000 4,000 $25,000 lI"orr(7?i/s— $25,259.30 (outstanding. Jan. 1. 10301. Remarks: The district is largely a residential area. The original irrigation works were destroyed by floods and reconstruction was financed through the issuance of warrants. Operation and maintenance charges for 102(^>. exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $35.36 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for San Diego County is $2.1S per $100 of assessed valuation. SCOTT VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, July 7, 1917. Location: In Siskiyou County, Scott River Valley. Area: Gross. 5124 acres. Developed, 5100 acres. Financial: Bonds — One bond issue has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold bv the district. Dated July 1. 1020. Due serially. 1923-1937. July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest O^c. Jan. -July 1. by Scott Valley Bank at Fort Jones, California. Outstanding. January 2. 1931 $09,000 00 Retired 50,000 00 Authorized .$125,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year OiUstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $69,000 1931 60,000 $9,000 $3,870 $12,870 1932 50,000 10,000 3,300 13,300 1933 40,000 10,000 2,700 12,700 1934 30,000 10,000 2,100 12,100 1935 20,000 10,000 1,500 11,500 1936 10,000 10,000 900 10,900 1937 10,000 300 10,300 $69,000 Remarks: District has never sold any tax deeds, all delinquencies having been ])aid before tax sale. A water shortage exists and additional storage and irriga- tion works may be required. The county tax rate for Siskiyou County is $3.11 per $100 of assessed valuation. SERRANO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election. July 12, 1027. Location: In Orange County, on the north side of Santiago Creek and east of Orange. 02 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Area: Gross, 1505 acres. Developed, 1250 acres. Financial: Bonds — A bond issue amounting to $200,000 has been voted by the district and was sold about October 28. 1930. Dated July 1. 1020. Due serially, Ilt34-19.j3. July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%. Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at Orange, California. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 .$200,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Ymr Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1933 ?200,000 1934 196,000 $4,000 $11,880 $15,880 1935 192,000 4,000 11,640 15,640 1936 186,000 6,000 11,340 17,340 1937 180,000 6,000 10.980 16,980 1938 172,000 8.000 10,560 18,560 1939 164,000 8,000 10,080 18,0'80 1940 156,000 8,000 9,600 17,600 1941 148,000 8.000 9,120 17,120 1942 138,000 10,000 8,580 18,580 1943 128,000 10,000 7,980 17,980 1944 118.000 10,000 7,380 17,380 1945 108,000 10,000 6,780 16,780 1946 96,000 12,000 6,120 18,120 1947 84,000 12.000 5,400 17,400 1948 72,000 12.000 4,680 16,680 1949 60,000 12,000 3,960 15,960 1S50 46,000 14,000 3,180 17,180 1951 32,000 14,000 2,340 16,340 1952 16,000 16.000 1,440 17,440 1953 16,000 480 16.480 $200,000 Remarks: This district is jointly interested with Carpenter Irrigation District in the development of a water supply and the construction of irrigation works. Practically entire developed area is planted to citrus fruits. County tnx rate for Orange County is $1.85 per $100 of assessed valuation. SOUTH MONTEBELLO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, November 14, 1922. Location: In Los Angeles County, township 2 south, range 12 west, S. B. B. and M. Area: Gro.ss, 901 acres. Developed. 827 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds, amounting to $125,000, has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated June 30. 1923. Due serially, 192fi-1945. January 1 each year. D.Mioininations $1,000. $.~)(Xt. Interest 0%. Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at Montebello. California. Out.standing, January 2, 1931 $87,500 00 Retired 37.500 00 Authorized $125,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST y^^of Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $94,000 ^til 87,000 $6,500 $5,250 $11,750 U^? 81,500 6,000 4,890 10.890 }u-,, 75.000 6,500 4,500 11,000 i",.',- 69,000 6,000 4,140 10.140 i;:!,' 62.500 6,500 3,750 10.250 ]•'■},- 56.500 6,000 3,390 9.390 3 :h 50,000 6,500 3.000 9.500 ;;■•;« 44,000 6,000 2.640 8,64o i;.A 37.500 6,500 2,250 8,750 Iq^V 31,500 6,000 1,890 7,S§0 ]lll 25.000 6,500 1,500 8.000 1942 19.000 6,000 1,140 7,140 h I HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 93 Year Outstanding MattiHtics Interest Total 1943 112,500 $G,500 $750 $7,250 1944 6,500 6,000 390 6,390 1945 6,500 6,500 $94,000 Overlaps: liOS Angeles Comity Flood Control District. Remarks: District lies within corporate limits of city of Montebello and is becom- ing a I'esidential area. It is well developed, approximately 50% of cultivated area being planted to citrus fruits. The county tax rate for Los Angeles County is $1.57 per $100 of assessed valuation. SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, May 11, 1909. Location: In San Joaquin County, Ij-ing north of Stanislaus River and sur- rounding Manteca and Escalon. Area: Gross, 71,112 acres. Developed, 68,734 acres. Financial: Bonds — Six issues of bonds have been validated by the Bond Certifica- tion Commission and sold by the district. Fii*st issue : Dated July 1, 1910. Due serially, 1931-1940. July 1 each year. Denominations $500, $250. Interest 5%, Jan. -July 1. by District Treasurer, Ripon, California, or Irving Bank-Columbia Trust Company, New York. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,875,000 00 Second issue : Dated April 18. 1913. Due serially, 1934-1943. April 18 each year. Denominations $500, $2.50. $100. Interest 5%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Ripon, California, or Irving Bank-Columbia Trust Company, Xew York. Outstanding and authorized. .January 2, 1931 $1,170,000 00 Third issue : Dated July 1, 1913. Due serially, 1934-1&43, July 1 each year. Denominations $500, $100. Interest 59c, Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer, Ripon, California, or Irving Bank-Columbia Trust Company, New York. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $790,000 00 Fourth issue : Dated September 1, 1919. Due serially, 1940-1959, September 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5*%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Ripon, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $500,000 00 Fifth issue : Dated November 6, 1923. Due serially, 1944-1963, July 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $500. Interest 5i%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Ripon, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $550,000 00 Sixth issue : Dated June 21, 1925. Due serially, 1927-1965, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. 94 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Interest 59c. Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer, Ripon, California, First National Bank, New York, or Anplo and London Paris National Bank, San Francisco. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $1,05.5,000 00 K.'tired 45,000 00 Authorized $1,100,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 .$5,940,000 00 lU'tired 45,000 00 Authorized — — $5,985,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1030 $3,950,000 lltSl 5,846,250 $103,750 $299,906 $403,625 1932 5,723,750 122,500 294,250 416.750 1933 5,577,500 146,250 287,406 433,656 1934 5,314,500 263,000 276,590 539,590 1935 5,013,150 301,350 262,364 563,714 1936 4,673,450 339,700 246,221 585,921 1937 4,295,400 378,050 228,160 606,210 1938 3,860,250 435,150 207,713 642,863 1939 3,368,000 492,250 184,411 67fi,6t;i 1940 2,822,400 545.600 158,289 703,889 1941 2,537,600 284,800 137,245 422,045 1:M2 2,208,600 329,000 121,650 450,650 1943 1,860,000 348,600 104,518 453,118 1944- 1,809,000 51,000 96,330 147,330 1945 1,753,000 56,000 93,375 149,375 1946 1,691,500 61,500 90,269 151,769 1947 1,630,000 61,500 87,012 148,512 1948 1,558,000 72,000 83,511 155,511 1949 1,486,000 72,000 79,676 151,676 1950 1,409,000 77,000 75,591 152,591 1951 1,332,000 77,000 71,506 148,506 1952 1,244,500 87,500 67,178 154,678 1953__ 1,152,000 92,500 62.2t^6 154.766 1954 1,059,500 92,500 57,353 149,853 1955 962,000 97,500 52.191 149,691 1956 854,000 108,000 46,785 154,78.'. 1957 746,000 108,000 41,046 149,046 1958 633,000 113,000 35,214 148,214 1959 515,000 118,000 28,949 146.949 1960 426,500 88,500 23,016 111,516 1961 338,000 88,500 18,398 106,898 1962 244.000 94,000 13,630 107. 6:10 19i;3 145.000 99,000 8,4fi0 107,460 1964 85,000 60,000 4,250 64,250 1965 85,000 85,000 $5,950,000 ir«7rrn»i/s— $121,105.45 (December 31, 1929). Remarks: South San .Joaquin and Oakdale irrigation districts are joint owners of Melont's dam and powpr plant. Goodwin diversion works, and main canal. An annual ))!iymf>nt of .S(>4.r>87.."»0 by Pacific fJas and Electric Company for power Kenoratcfl by district wati>r is used to pay the interest on and retire the bonds of the sixth issue. After this issue has been retired, the power revenue is to be used for other district purjwses. This district suffers fnuii a poorly con ceived amortization schedule and plans are at jtresent under way looking t" the i.ssuance of refunding bonds. The lands are well developed, approximately 22% of the cultivated area being in vines and deciduous fruits. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929. exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $2..'i2 per acre of gross area. County tax rate for San Joaquin County is .$2.79 per $100 of assessesno County on the west side of Fresno Slough By-Pass betwee .lames and Crescent Irrigation Districts. PLATE IX 86457— p. 94 PLATE IX STINSON irrigationL district ;F^esno^ Irrigation Districts In Kings River Delta and Overlapping Reclamation and Drainage Districts HISTORY AND STATUS OP IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 95 Area: Gross, 11,750 acres. Developed, SOOO acres. Financial: liotids — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sohl by the district. Dated April 1, 102^. Due serially. 1{):U-1050, January 1 each year: ?7,200, 1931-1932; !?1(),800, 1933-1934 : ,$14,400. 19.3.V193S : .$1S.OOO. 1939-194:2; $21.(500. 1943-194(5; $2n.200. 1947-194S; $28,800, 1949-19r,0. Denominations $1,000. $100. Interest (j^c. Jan.-.Tulv 1. by District Treasurer at Fresno, California. Ontstamlins and authorized. January 2. 1931 $360,000 00 ir« mi «/s— $32,203.90 (January 7, 1930). Overlaps: Reclamation Districts Xos. 781 and 1005. Remarks: District is in default as of January 1, 1929, and subsequent thereto. A bondholders' committee has been formed and about 60% of the outstanding bonds has been deposited. (See Keclamation District No. 1605, which is also in default.) Operation and maintenance charges for 1929 amounteue .serially, 194S-l!t67. January 1 each year: $2,000, 1948-1951; $3,000 1952-1961 : U.WO. 1962-1967. Denomination $1,000. Interest 69c, Jan.- July 1, by District Treasurer, Oroville, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $62,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $187,000 00 Remarks: Interest due on bonds January and July, 1930, has not been paid in full due to delinquencies on a large acreage. District water is being used for power generation, the average income from this source being approximately $2,800 annually. Water rights and irrigation works are owned jointly with Thermalito Irrigation District. Operation and maintenance charges for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $3.19 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Butte County is $3.15 per $100 of assessed valuation. TERRA BELLA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 7, 1915. Location: In Tulare County, about eight miles south of Porterville. Area: Gross, 12,285 acres. Developed, 4400 acres. .38tJ» l-R? I ~ 'U r^ -iTi.fi .3 di « / ! I romreia 23JIM |-f-T>-! IIISTOKV AXD STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS .»;) Area: Gross, 11,750 acres. Developed, 8000 acres. Financial: rSnnils — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Connnission and sold bj* the district. Date3s : $1S.00(). 1939-1942; $21.(500. 1943-1940 ; .S2.").200. 1947-194S; .$2S.800, 1049-19.j0. Denominations $1,000. $100. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer at Fresno, California. Outstanding and authorized. January 2. 1931 $360,000 00 ir»jn-(/»^s— $.32,203.90 (January 7. 1930). Overlaps: Reclamation Districts Xos. 781 and 100"). Remarks: District is in default as of January 1, 1929, and subsequent thereto. A bondholdei's' committee has been formed and about 60% of the outstanding bonds has been deposited. (See Kcclamation District No. 1605, which is also in default.) Operation and maintenance charges for 1929 amounted to $3.01 per acre of gross area exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. The county tax rate for Fresno County is $2.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. TABLE MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, April 4, 1922. Location: In Butte County, about five miles northwest of Oroville. Area: Gross. 1955 acres. Developed, 700 acres. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. First issue : Dated July 1, 1923. Due serially. 1944-1963, July 1 each year : $3,000, 1944-1945 : $4,000, 194fr- 1947 : >;.->.000. 1948-1951 ; $7,000, 1952-1956 ; $8,000, 1957-1963. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, Oroville, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $125,000 00 Second issue : Dated March 1, 1927. Due serially. 1948-1967. January 1 each year : $2,000, 1948-1951 ; $3,000 1952-1961: .V4.(M10. 1962-1967. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1. by District Treasurer, Oroville, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2. 1931 $62,000 00 Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $187,000 00 Remarks: Interest due on bonds January and July, 1930, has not been paid in full due to delinquencies on a large acreage. District water is being used for power generation, the average income from this source being approximately $2,800 annually. Water rights and irrigation works are owned jointly with Thermalito Irrigation District. Operation and maintenance charges for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $3.19 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Butte County is $3.15 per $100 of assessed valuation. TERRA BELLA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 7, 1915. Location: In Tulare County, about eight miles south of Porterville. Area: Gross, 12,285 acres. Developed, 4400 acres. <')6 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Financial: Bonds— One bond issuo amounting to $1,000,000 has been validated by the Bond Certification Committee and sold by the district. Dated November 1, lUlG. Due serially. 1 027-1940. November 1 each year. Denominations .$1.0enomination $1,000. Interest iV/c, Jan.-.luly 1, I)y District Treasurer, Orovillo, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1031 $50,000 00 Out.stauding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $320,000 00 HISTORY AND STATl'S OP IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 97 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1933 $320,000 1934 3ir.,000 $5,000 $1S,900 $23,900 1935 3011,(100 0,000 ]8,r)40 24,540 1936 - 301,000 8,000 1S,0G0 26,0<;0 1937 293,000 8,000 17,580 1:5,580 193S 282,000 11,000 10,920 27,920 1939 271,000 11,000 10,200 27,200 1940 260,000 11,000 15,000 26,600 1941 249,000 11,000 14,940 25,940 1942 236,000 13,000 14,160 27,160 1943 222,000 14,000 13,320 27,320 1944 209,000 13,000 12,540 25,540 1945 195,000 14,000 11,700 25,700 1946 179,000 16,000 10,740 26,740 1947 162,000 17,000 9,720 26,720 1948 145,000 17,000 8,700 25,700 1949 128,000 17,000 7,680 24,680 1950 107,000 21,000 6,420 27,420 1951 86,000 21,000 5,160 26,160 1952 63,000 23,000 3,780 26,780 1953 39,000 24,000 2,340 26,340 1954_ 37,000 2,000 2,220 4,220 1955 35,000 2,000 2,100 4,100 1956 32,000 3,000 1,920 4,920 1957 30,000 2,000 1,800 3,800 1958 27,000 3,000 1,620 4,620 1959 24,000 3,000 1,440 4,440 1960 21,000 3,000 1,260 4,260 1961 18,000 3,000 1,080 4,080 1962 15,000 3,000 900 3,900 1963 12,000 , 3,000 720 3,720 1964 8,000 4,000 480 4,480 1965 4,000 4,000 240 4,240 1966_ 4,000 ■ 4,000 $320,000 Remarks: Tliprmalito and Table ^Mountain Irrigation Districts are joint owners of water rights and irrigation works and share equally in revenues derived from the iise of the water for power generation, each district receiving about $2,000 annually. Approximately 70% of the developed area is planted in vines, olives and fruits. The county tax rate for Butte County is $3.15 per $100 of assessed valuation. TIA JUANA RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 5, 1924. Location: In San Diego County, lying north of the California-Mexico boundary on the Tia Juana River, near San Diego. Area: Gross, 1511 acres. Financial: Bonds — No bonds have been issued by the district. District assessments are levied for operating expenses. Remarks: Plans to pump froiu Tia Juana River have been formulated by the dis- trict, but the work has not been carried out. TRACY CLOVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election. May 9, 1922. Location: In San Joaquin County, township 2 south, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M., one mile distant from Tracy. Area: Gross, 1084 acres. Developed, 1033 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold by the district. Dated May 1, 1923. Due serially, 1939-1963, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one l)ond of $170. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer, at Tracy, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 .. $52,170 00 7 — 86457 98 blVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 11<3S $52,170 19:i9 50,000 ?2,170 ?3,000 ?5,170 1940 48.000 2,000 2,880 4,880 l'J41 4r.,000 2,000 2,760 4,760 1912 44,000 2,000 2,640 4,640 194.3 42,000 2,000 2,520 4,520 1944 40.000 2.000 2,400 4,400 1945 38,000 2,000 2,280 4,2S0 1946 36,000 2,000 2,160 4,160 1947 34,000 2,000 2,040 4,040 194S 32,000 2,000 1,920 3,920 1949 30,000 2,000 1,800 3,800 1950 28,000 2,000 1,680 3,680 1951 26,000 2,000 1,560 3,560 1952. _• 24,000 2,000 1,440 3,440 1953 22,000 2,000 1,320 3,320 1954 20,000 2,000 1,200 3,200 1955 18,000 2,000 1,080 3,080 1956 : 16,000 2,000 960 2,960 1957 14,000 2,000 840 2,840 1958 12,000 2,000 720 2,720 1959 10,000 2,000 600 2, GOO 1960 8,000 2,000 480 2,480 1961 6,000 2,000 360 2,360 1962 ■__ 3,000 3,000 180 3,180 1963 3,000 3,000 $52,170 Overlaps: SaiiaiiHiito and San J of i)onds has been validated by tin- I'xuid Certification Coniniission and sold l)y the district. Dated July 1, 1921. Due serially, 192(!-194;?. January 1 each year: $S.0O0, 1920; $13,000, 1927; $18,000. 1928 : $24,000. l!)2y ; $31,000, 1930, to $78,000, 1943. Denomination $1,000. Interest G%, Jan.-July 1, hy District Treasurer at Litchfield, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $80o,000 00 Remarks: District is in default on both principal and interest as of July 1, 192.5, ami all subsequent interest and principal are unpaid. A bondholders cora- mi ree has been formed and about 80% of the bonds has been deposited. The coi.ity tax rate for Lassen County is $2.40 per $100 of assessed \aliiation. TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June 6, 18S7. First district organ- ized under the Wright Act. Location: In Stanislaus aaid IMerced counties, lying along the east side of the San Joaquin Kiver between Tuolumne and Merced rivers. Area: Gross, 181,498 acres. Developed, 133,754 acres. Financial: Bonds — The district put out a refunding issue of bonds in 1901 and has since put out eight additional issues. All issues have been validated by the Bond Certification Commission. F jnding issue : Dated July 1, 1902. Due serially, 1922-1941, .January 1 each year. Denomination $400. Interest 5%. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $556,000 00 Retired 600,000 GO Authorized $1,156,000 00 First special issue : Dated January 1, 1905. Due serially, 1926-1935, January 1 each year. Denominations $400, $100. Interest 5%. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $109,900 00 Retired 90,100 00 Authorized .$200,000 00 Second special issue : Dated .July 1, 1910. Due serially. 1931-1940. July 1 each year. Denominations ,$400, $100. Interest 5%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $100,000 00 TOO DIVISION OP WATER RESOURCES Third special issue : Dated January 1. 1911. Duf soriallv, 1932-1941, January 1 each year. Denominations $400, $120 and $100. Interest 5%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,206,000 00 Fourth special issue : Dated July 1, 1920. Duo serially, 1936-1951, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 0%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $2,750,000 00 Fifth special issue: Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 1930-1951, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $1,028,000 00 Sixth special issue : Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 1941-1960, July 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $400 and $100. Interest 5^%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $510,000 00 Seventh special issue : Dated January 1, 1924. Due serially, 1927-1936, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest ~>%. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $250,000 00 Retired 250,000 00 Authorized $500,000 00 Eighth special issue: Dated December 31. 1926. Due serially, 1932-1946, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5%. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $600,000 00 Interest on all issues is payable Jan. -July 1 by District Treasurer at Turlock, California. Outstanding bonded debt, January 2, 1931 $6,929,900 00 Retired 940,100 00 Authorized $7,870,000 00" MATURITIES AND INTEREST y*^ar Outstanding 1930 $7, 059, "too 19:n 6,924,900 1932 6.701,600 1933- 6,4131,240 1934 6,203,820 1935 5,931,4 40 1936 5,647,900 1937 5,402,300 1938 5,119.640 1939 4,823.860 1940 4.514,960 1941 4,192.800 1942 3.856,600 1943 3,505,300 1944 3,138.000 1946 2,753,000 Maturities Intei-est Total $135,000 $384,900 $519,900 223,300 374.385 597,685 240,360 362.392 602,752 257,420 349,546 606,996 272,380 335.952 608,332 283.540 322,400 605,940 245,600 309,825 555,425 282,660 296,027 578,687 295.780 280,758 576,538 308,900 264,968 573,868 322.160 249,689 571.849 336.200 236.758 572.958 351.300 216.697 567,997 367.300 195.715 563,015 384,400 173,754 558,154 Maturitirs Interest Total $402,400 $150,752 $553,152 371,4(t0 127,890 499,2'JO 38.-,. 400 105,288 490,688 40(5,500 81.645 488,145 430,500 56,663 487,163 456,500 30,180 486,680 25,500 15,848 41,348 30,600 14,305 44,905 30,600 12,622 43,222 30,600 10,939 41,539 30,600 9,25fi 39,856 35,700 7,433 43,133 35,700 5.469 41,169 4 SOO 3,3 66 44,166 40,800 1,122 41,922 $7,059,900 HISTORY AXn STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS ]01 Year Ontslandinr/ 1946 $2,351,200 1947 1.979,800 1948 1,594,400 1949 1,187,900 1950 7 57,400 1951 300,900 1952 275,400 1953 2 44,800 1954 214,200 1955 183,600 1956 153,000 1957 117.300 1958 81,600 1959 40,800 1960 Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Reclamation Districts Nos. 20(;3 and 1G04. Remarks: Turlock Irrigation District owns a 68.54% interest in the Don Pedro and La Grange Dams, Modesto Irrigation District being tlie owner of a 81.40% interest. Part of tlie irrigation works are also owned jointly by these districts. Power is generated by the districts and sold through their own distribution system within their boundaries, surplus power being sold to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The net income of Turlock Irrigation District from power sales in 1029 was $214,136.73. About 18% of the developed area is planted in vines and deciduous fruits. General operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $1.18 per acre of gross area. The county tax i*ates for Stanislaus and Merced counties are $2.20 and $3.30, respectively, per $100 of assessed valuation. VANDALIA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, September 17, 1923. Location: In Tulare County, township 22 south, ranges 27 and 28 east, M. D. B. and M., near Porterville. Area: Gross 1276 acres. Developed, 1125 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certification Commission and sold bv the district. Dated April 1, 1924. Due serially, 1928-1947, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, $500, $150, $100. Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by District Treasurer at Porterville, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $186,900 00 Retired 23,100 00 Authorized $210,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $193,200 1931 186,900 $6,300 $11,214 $17,514 1932 179,550 7,350 10,773 18,123 1933 172,200 7.350 10,332 17,682 1934 163,800 8,400 9,828 18,228 1935 155.400 8.400 9,324 17,724 1936 145,950 9,450 8.757 18.207 1937 136.500 9,450 8,190 17,640 1938 126,000 10,500 7,560 18,060 1939 115,500 10,500 6,930 17,430 1940 103,950 11,550 6,237 17.787 1941 91.350 12,600 5,481 18,081 1942 78,750 12,600 4,725 17,325 1943 65.100 13,650 3,906 17,556 1944 50,400 14,700 3,024 17,724 1945 34,650 15.750 2.079 17,829 1946 17,850 16,800 1,071 17,871 1947 17,850 17,850 $193,200 102 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: Practically the entire area is in highly developed citrus plantings. Oper- ation and administration costs for 1929. exclusive of bond interest and rt'dcinptinn cliarj,'es. amounted to 914.23 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for Tulare County is .'>2.S.j per $100 of assessed valuation. VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, August 28, 1923. Location: In San Diego County, surrounding Vista and about ten miles east of < ) OO Cnsold 3t).500 00 Autiiorized .$595,0(X) 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year 1930 $5 4 3, .500 1931 Ijn-.' i;t : ll';i 1S>35 1936 19 37 193S 1939.- tstanding Matin-ities Interest Total 543, .500 528,500 $15,000 $31,710 $46,710 513.500 15,000 30,810 45,810 49 8,500 15,000 29,910 44,910 4S3.500 15,000 29,(tl0 44,010 4 1> 8,500 15,000 28,110 43.110 4."i3,500 15,000 27,210 42,210 438,500 15.000 26,310 41,310 417.600 20.900 25,056 45,95r. 394,700 22.900 23,742 46.642 HISTORY AND STATUS OF IRRIGATION DISTRICTS 105 Year Outstanding Mattirities Intei-est Total 1940 $383,850 $10,850 $23,091 $33,941 1941 372,000 11.850 22,410 34,260 1942 357,200 14,800 21.522 36,322 1943 341,400 15,800 20,604 36,404 1944 325,600 15,800 19,656 35,456 1945 309,800 15,800 18,708 34,508 1946 291,050 18,750 17,583 36,333 1947 271,300 19,750 16,428 36,178 1948 251,550 19,750 15.243 34,993 1949 231,800 19,750 14.058 33,808 1950 208,100 23,700 12, 030 36,336 1951 183.400 24.700 11,184 35,884 1952 158,200 25,200 9,672 34,872 1953 133,000 25,200 8.160 33,360 1954 104,350 28,650 6,441 35.091 1955 74,700 29.650 4.692 34.342 1956 42,100 32,600 2.736 35,336 1957 8,500 33,600 750 34.350 1958 8.500 240 8,740 $543,500 irrtr;-n«fs— $50,509.17 (December 31, 11)29). Remarks: Tho fourth issue of bonds provided drainage facilities for a portion of the district. Sufficient funds for retiring all outstanding warrants have not been available for several years, and the district has been paying interest on these warrants in addition to bond interest. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of plant replacements and hor.d interest and redemption charges, amounted to $5.14 per acre of gross area. The county tax rate for 8an Joaquin County is $2.79 per $100 of assessed valuation. WEST STANISLAUS IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of. organization election, November 19. 1920. Location: In Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties, on the Avest side of San Joaquin River between Vernalis and Patterson. Area: Gross, 22,048 acres. Developed, 22.000 acres. Financial: Bonda — One issue of bonds has been validated by the Bond Certifica- tion Commission and sold by the district. Dated July 1, 1927. Due serially. 1932-1957, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 6%, Jan. -July 1, by District Treasurer at Patterson, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $1,175,000 00 Unissued 41,376 00 Authorized $1,216,376 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities 1931 $1,175,000 1932 1,165,000 $10,000 1933 1,155,000 10.000 1934 1,145,000 10,000 1935 1,133,000 12,000 1936 1,121,000 12,000 1937 1,101,000 20,000 1938 1,081,000 20,000 1939 1,061,000 20,000 1940 1,036,000 25.000 1941 1,011,000 25,000 1942 981,000 30,000 1943 951,000 30,000 1944 916,000 35,000 1945 881,000 35,000 1946 846,000 35,000 1947_ 796,000 50,000 1948 735,000 61,000 1949 665,000 70,000 1950 585,000 80,000 1951 500,000 85.000 1952 410,000 90,000 1953 320,000 90,000 Interest Total $70,200 $80,200 69,600 79,600 69,000 79,000 08,340 80,340 67,620 79,620 66,660 86,660 65,460 85,460 64,260 84,260 62,910 87,910 61,410 86,410 59,760 89,760 57,960 87,960 56,010 91,010 53,910 88,910 51.810 86,810 49,266 99,260 45,930 106,930 42,000 112,000 37,500 117.500 32,550 117,550 27,300 117,300 21,900 111,900 iOH DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1954 $230,000 $90,000 $16,500 $106,500 1955- 140,000 ftO.OOO 11,100 lUl.loO 1956 50,000 90,000 7,200 97,200 1957 50,000 1,500 51,500 $1,175,000 Remarks: Di>;trict irrigation works were completed in April, 1929. Operation and maintenance costs for 1929, exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges, amounted to $2 per acre of gross area. County tax rate for San Joaquin ("ount.v is $2.79 per $1(X) of assessed valuation. WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Organization: Date of organization election, June IG, 1924. Location: In San Joaquin County; scattered ai-eas between the Mokelumue and Cahiveras rivers, lying between Stockton and Lodi. Area: 14.106 acres. Developed, 13,499 acres. Financial: Bonds — One issue of bonds was validated by the Bond Certificatimi Commission and .sold by the district. Dated ilarch 1. 192S. Due serially, 1930-1954, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest 5^%, Jan.-July 1 by District Treasurer at AVoodbridge. California. Outstanding bonded debt, Januarj' 2, 1931 $315,000 00 Ketirefl 10,0(X) 00 Authorized $325,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Yaar Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $020,000 1931 315.000 $5,000 $17,^25 $22,325 1932 310,000 5,000 17,050 22,050 1933 .300,000 10,000 16.500 26,500 1934 , 290,000 10,000 15,950 25,950 1935 280,000 10.000 15,400 25,400 1936 270,000 10,000 14,850 24,850 1937 260.000 10,000 14,300 24,300 1938 250,000 10.000 13,750 23.750 1939 240,000 10,000 13,200 23,200 1940 230.000 10,000 12.650 22,650 1941 220.000 10,000 12,100 22,100 1942 210,000 10.000 11,550 21,550 1943 195,000 15.000 10.725 25,725 1944 180,000 15,000 9,900 24,900 1945 165,000 15.000 9,075 24,075 1946 150.000 15,000 8,250 23,250 1947 135,000 15.000 7,425 22.425 1948 120.000 15.000 6,600 21,600 1949 100.000 20,000 5,500 25,500 1950 80.000 20,000 4,400 24,400 1951_-_. 60,000 20.000 3,300 23,300 1952 40,000 20,000 2,200 22.200 1953 20.000 20.000 1,100 21.100 1954 20,000 20,000 $320,000 Remarks: District Ix'gnn operation of water distribution system in 192S. Approxi- mately lfi% of the developed area is planted to viBea. (Operation and mainte- nance cost-s for V.)2[), exclusive of bond interest and redemption charges. nmounteoard of Swamp Land Commissioners for the years 1S64 and 18(i5. dated November 15, 1865, discloses that 45 districts had been fornu'd and that moneys received into the Swamp Land Fund (of the State) had been set apart and .separately appro- jiriated to the reclamation of fourteen districts under the distinctive designations. Swamp Lau'l District Funds Nos. 1. 2, 4, 5, 7. 8, 16, 17, 18, 38, ;ii), 41, 45 and 46. The condition of these funds and w(u-k accomplished will be referred to later. County supervisors substituted for commissioners. State Board of Swamp Lnnd Commissioners abolished. On .\pril 2, 1866, the act of 18(il was again amended. By this amendment liu^ Board of Swamp Laiul Commissioners was abolished, HISTORY AND STATUS OF KECLAlsrATION DISTRICTS 111 all their district cno-ineers discharfro;] and all tlic swamp and overflowed funds belon^ino- to Ihe State, together with all the moneys having accrued from the sale of such lands, were thereby o-ranted to the various counties, respectively, to hold in trust for the purpose of constructing necessary levees and drains to reclaim the same, and the county sur- veyor of each county was maile engineer of the districts within that county. Reclamation obligation transferred to counties. Thus was lost all semblance of unified, systematic direction of the reclamation of these lands, and the obligation for their reclamation was shifted from the State to the counties, and the Board of Supervisors of each county Avas given the same powers and required to perform the same duties as were theretofore imposed upon the Board of Commis- sionei's created by the act of 1861. Only higher lands sold under 640 acre limit. Under these laws restricting the amount of land which could be purchased to 640 acres, only those portions of the land upon which families could camp or settle were sold, leaving all of the deep tule land, which it would be impossible for anyone to occupy, still in the hands of the State. Acreage limit removed. In order to permit the acquisition of these lands in sufficiently large bodies to attract capitalists to undertake their reclamation, an act was passed in 1868 repealing all the laws just reviewed, but reenact- ing their general terms and adding provisions for the formation of districts and the election of trustees thereof and the levying and col- lecting of assessments, and placing no limit whatever upon the amount of land which anyone might purchase. Three years' successful cultivation secured patent to lands. This act also provided that upon the completion of the reclamation work contemplated, the county treasurer was to pay to the trustees of the district any money which he might have credited to the purchasers on full payment for the land ; and that three years after the completion of the reclamation works, upon examination and certification by a com- mission of three persons that the lands of the district had been reclaimed as evidence by their having been successfully cultivated for three years, the purchasers should be credited with payment in full and should each be entitled to a patent therefor. Assessments without petition of owners. This act increased the required signatures of owners upon petition for the formation of a district, from one-third to one-half the acreage of the district. The requirement of a petition for the levying of an assess- ment was omitted and the board of supervisors was required to levy an assessmert upon the presentation to them of plans and estimates by the trustees of the district. ]12 DIVISION- OF WATER RESOURCES The act of 1872. This law, enacted in lh72, is the foundation npon which the present reclamation code is based. Since this date many changes and additions have been made and the present code of reclamation district laws has oeen evolved by revision and amendments designed to foster and encourage agricultural development and in its general application has been found to be sound in fundamentals. The .statutes of 1895 contain an act entitled ''An act to provide for issuing bonds by reclamation districts and the disposal thereof for reclamation and other purposes and their payment by taxation upon property situated in such recla- mation districts." The present code. The California reclamation district laws were enacted for the l>urpose of enabling the holders of title to lands susceptible to one mode of reclamation to organize a district empowered throueh its board of trustees to secure the necessary rights of way for reclamation, drainage and irrigation works, to acquire the necessary water rights, to construct or acquire the works required for reclamation, drainage and irrigation of the lands within the district and for such purposes to issue warrants or bonds, to levy assessments upon the lands within the district sutfi- cient to raise the funds necessary to meet maintenance and operation requirements an;l bond interest and bond principal payments and to exercise such other powers as may be authorized by law for the further- ance of reclamation, drainage and irrigation within the district. The laws prescribe and authorize the legal machinery for the proper func- tioning of the district ; prescribe the rights of landowners and creditors of the district ; and fix the penalties for failure of landowners to pay assessments as and when tliey become due. Creation of reclamation board. l>y an act approved December 24, 1011. a reclamation board was created and among other duties was required to "pass upon and approve ]ilans of reclamation that contemplate the construction of levees, embankments or canals along or near the banks of the Sacra- mento River, or its tributaries, or connected therewith, or upon any land adjacent thereto, or within any of the overflow basins thereof." Any ftriginal plan of reclamation thereafter adopted for works upon any lands suli.ject to overflow from tiu^ Sacramento River or its tribu- taries must be approved by the reclamation board before such plans could be adopted by the trustees of any district, and the construction of any such works without such approval was declared to be a public nuisance and the board empowered to pro.seeute any suit or suits for the prevention or abandonment of the same. Tliis authority did not extend to any other portion of the State. The control over the formation of districts, however, which had been originally included in the powers of the State r>oard of Swamp Land Commis.sioners, created in 18G1, and in the Board of Drainage Commis- sioners, created in 1880, and again in the Board of Drainage Commis- sioners of the Sacramento Drainage District, created in 1905, Avas omitted from the act creating the reclamation board. This power is HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 113 still scattered and exercised by the various county boards of supervisors and the reclamation board has no .jurisdiction over the internal affairs of the individual districts. Swamp land funds. Of more than passim^ interest is the final distril)uti(»n of the old swamp land district funds. Follow ing: is a memorandum of the amounts as reported in 1865 by the Swamp Land Commissioners. Swaojp Land District Funds— November, 1865 District number Receipts' Expenses* Balance Construction 1 . . 1 $119,095 9P $91,558 36 63,503 51 1 59,044 40 10.971 95 I 2,424 00 34,661 80 j 31.564 94 $27,537 63 4,459 11 8,547 95 3,096 86 6,254 (0 6,890 73 40,319 98 6,881 57 123,444 21 7,996 53 1,517 87 6,924 10 19,070 41 5,761 85 Levee— 25 miles. -1 Levee— 77,168 cubic yards. Excava- 4 tion— 6,444 cubic yards. Dam and floodgates. 5 Moke'.umne River Levee and \ew 7 5,765 70 9,764 47 41,579 10 25,518 49 214,343 23 12,911 99 3,427 60 14,285 83 20,1.52 91 7,600 91 511 00 2,873 74 1,259 12 18,636 92 90,899 02 4,915 46 1,909 73 7,361 73 1,073 50 l,83g 06 Channel. Levee, dam and tidegate. 8 Andrus Island Levee. 16 ... Surveys. 17 San Joaquin Levee. 18 -.. Drains — 25 miles. Levee — 78 miles. 38 Staten Island Levee. 39 Levee— 14,716 cubic yardb. 41 Levee— 19,843 cubic yards. 4 dams. 45 Dam, levee and ditch. 46 . . Levee— 15,062 cubic yards. 7 gates. Totals $584,583 48 $315,870 98 $268,712 50 ' Cash from Swamp Land Fund. Interest and principal due from sale of lands and tax levied. ' Surveys, construction and superintendence. Under an act approved March 31, 1891, the amount to the credit of each Swamp Land District Fund was paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the district was situated. Following is a state- ment of these funds as reported at that time : Fund Swamp Land District No. 1 _ . Swamp Land District No. 2. . Swamp Land District No. 17.. Swamp Land District No. 18.. Swamp Land District No. 41.. Swamp Land District No. 45 _ . Swamp Land District No. 46.. Swamp Land District No. 49. . Swamp Land District No. 51 . . Swamp Land District No. 59.. Total returned to counties .\mount Counties S142 49 Sacramento 883 30 Sacramento 8 00 Sfin Joaquin 1,144 02 Yolo and Solano 44 Solano 9 85 Tulare 5 24 San Joaquin 18 70 Sacramento 34 08 Solano 27 29 San Joaquin $2,273 41 The various county treasurers with whom county swamp land funds are now deposited report amounts on hand December 1, 1930, as fol- lows : COUNTY SWAMP LAND FUNDS Coujity Amount -\lameda $1,813 35 Bulte None Colusa None Contra Costa None Fresno 10,335 94 Glenn None 8 — 86457 114 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES County Amount Humboldt 56,032 49 Inyo >sone Kern 2,0S1 84 Kings Xone Lake 2,908 44 Lassen None MiKlera None .Marin None Mendocino ' Nonf, Merced 430 70 Modoc None Monterey 1,278 25 Napa 560 65 Plumas None Sacramento 640 San Diego - ' ■ None San Joaquin '■ 1,652 49 San Luis Obispo None San Mateo 75 19 Santa Barbara None Santa Clara 221 95 Santa Cruz None Shasta 40 00 Sierra None Siskiyou 6.911 70 Solano 1,650 19 Sonoma None Stanislaus None Sutter 347 37 Tehama None Trinity None Tulare 659 11 Yolo None Yuba None Total -- $3 7,639 66 HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS n,") DISTRICT ORGANIZATION Reclamation distru-t org'anizatiuii in California dates back to the year 1861 and its activities may be divided rouj2:lil.y into three periods: First period (1S61-1S66)— Formation nnder the Board of Swamp Land Commissioners. Second period (1867-1911)— Formation under the boards of supervisors of the various counties. (The year 1911 is somewhat arbitrarily fixed as the date of commencement of standardized methods of reclama- tion construction.) Third period (1911-1930)— Formation still under the various boards of supervisors but with certain areas under the partial jurisdiction of the State Reclamation Board. First period (1861-1866). Durinii' the year 1861. 28 districts filed organization petitions, were numb.ered consecutively and embraced some 465,000 acres of land in eleven counties in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and San Francisco Bay area. Two of these districts (Nos. 3 and 17) are still active and approximately all of the districts organized in the Sacra- mento and San Joaquin valleys during the period 1861-1866 are now included within the boundaries of active districts of the present. Up to the time of the abolishment of the State Board of Swamp Land Com- missioners in 1866, 54 districts had petitioned for organization, of which number 45 were actually organized and active at the time. These districts were all confined to areas within the counties of Marin, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tulare, Placer and Yolo. The affairs of the di.'^tricts organized under the old Swamp Land Commission were apparently thoughtfully and earnestly administered. There follows a brief summary of the progress made up to 1865 by fifteen of the most active of these original districts. District No. 1. District No. 1 included the entire American Basin extending from the American to the Bear River. The following is quoted from the report of the Swamp Land Commissioners: Great natural diflB-julties exist in the way of a thorough reclamation. Dur- ing the higher stages of the Sacramento and American rivers it seems impos- sible to effect drainage for the waters of the small streams which discharge from the east directly into the tule (American) basin, which forms the nucleus of the district. These waters must find their outlet through the channel of the Sacramento and can only do so when the river level is low enough to allow their egress. 11(3 Dn'^ISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES Up to November 15, 1865, 26 miles of river levee, eontaininsr 292,- 000 cubic yards of material and 20 miles of drains, involving 105,000 cubic yards of excavation, had been constructed. These figures are of interest as offering a basis of comparison l)et\vecn the river levee cross- section of that i)eriod and those of Districts Nos. 1000 and 1001 of today, which di.stricts now occupy the area within the original District .\(i. 1. An average of 2 cubic yards per running foot is indicated by the figures above, whereas the exi.sting levees contain approximately CO cul)ic yards per lineal foot. District No. 2 — Sacramento Basin. Within the boundaries of District No. 2. 47,195 acres were recog- nized as swamp and overflowed land which could be reclaimed. Accord- ing to the report of the district engineer, reclamation could be accom- plished by the construction of levees and flood gates at a cost of $32,345. Ill the third report the commissioners realized that the reclamation of the district was practicable, there being quite sufficient fall for pur- ])0ses of drainage, "but the cost will be large, and the means of the district were so greatly reduced by expenditures for former surveys and appropriations for the benefit of the city of Sacramento, that the owners of lands have refused to tax themselves to make up the defi- ciency in a single year, and under present laws the entire amount must be levied against the assessment of some one single year, or not at all. It is necessary that the sum of $88,000 be furnished by taxation or otherwise to reclaim the district." District No. 3. Comprising all of Grand Island, Sacramento County. Ap])arently little work had been accomplished up to 1865. This is tlie first district forinrd which has maintained its existence to date. District No. 4 — Tyler Island. In Sacramento County. Included portions of townships 3, 4 and .") north, ranires 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. A dam and floodgate had been constructed, but the proposed improvements could not be made luih-ss means were fni'nished by a tax for reclamation ]nirposes. District No. 5. in San .Io:i(juin County. Embraced all the swamp and overflowed lands lying between the ]\Ioke]umne River and Sycamore Slough, in t(iwnsliij)s :i. 4 and 5 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, jM. D. B. and .M. The plan of reclamation contemplated for this di.strict included the ojien- ing of a new outlet for the flood waters of the Mokelumne on the north- east, conducting the same l)y canal through the interior and discharging at Beaver Slough. It was thought that the lands would be benefited by the (|e|)()sit of sediment. At the date of the third report, the ncAV chan- nel was nearly completed and a levee along the bank of the ^Mokelumne, a distance of 32 miles, was projected and in ])rogress of construction. HISTORY AND STATUS OP RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 117 District No. 7. In Solano County, bounrlcd !)>• the Sacramento River, Cache and Linda sloughs and the hif;h land on tlie west, and comprised portions of townships -t and f) north. ranp:es 2 and 8 east, M. D. B. and M. Contracts for the works of reclamation, consisting of levees, dams and tide J2:ates, were awarded in April, 1865, at a cost of $6,118. District No. 8. Andriis Island, in Sacramento County, in portions of townships 8, 4 and 5 north, ranj^es 'A and 4 east, IM. D. B. and ^I. The improvements made included 645 lineal rods of levee and the filling of four large sloughs. District No. 16. In Tulare County, near Visalia, and comprising portions of town- ships 17, 18, and 19 south, ranges 22, 2.S, 24 and 25 east, M. D. B. and M. Organized in 1861 and contracts let for the works of reclamation in September, 1865. District No. 17. In San Joaquin County on the east side of the San Joaquin River in township 1 north and townships 1 and 2 south, range 6 east, M. D. B. and M., comprising a tract ten miles long by an average width of one and three-fourths miles. The first contracts were completed in January, 1864, and consisted of a levee extending along the river frontage and from the river to the high land, at either extremity of the district. Subsequently, by an amendment approved March 31, 1866, the board of supervisors of San Joaquin County was authorized "to levy a special tax of one dollar on each and every acre of real estate within the limits of Swamp Land District Number Seventeen, and one cent on each hundred dollars of valuation of improvements thereon." The district is still active. District No. 18 — Yolo Basin. Included the entire Yolo Basin and was thie largest district organ- ized to the date of this report. The plan of reclamation contemplated, first, the drainage of flood waters by the construction of a canal through The middle of the tule land, which was completed in November, 1864. and, second, the construction of levees along the Sacramento River and Sutter Slough from Knights Landing south a distance of 78 miles. About half of the levee had been constructed at the time of the report and about $90,000 had been expended. District No. 38. "Staten Island," formed b}^ the separation and reunion of the waters of the Mokelumne River, comprising portions of townships 3 and 4 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and ^i. The plan of reclama- tion contemplated the exclusion of flood and tide waters by a levee around the island and drainage by tide gates at the principal sloughs. ]]8 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES District No. 39. On the ri^ht bank of the Cosmiines River in tov.nship 5 north, r;iii«re 5 east, M. D. B. and M. The greater portion of the levee had been construeted prior to formation. District No. 41. The castei-n portion of an ishind in Solano County formed by ^liner, Sutter, Cache and Merritt sloughs, and comprising portions of townships 4 and 5 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Contracts for the works of reclamation were awarded in June, 1865, and 19,843 cubic y;irds of levee embankment and four large dams had been constructed lip to 111*' d;ite of the third report of the commission. District No. 45. Situated in Tulare County, fifteen miles southeast from Visalia. comprising portions of townships 20 and 21 south, ranges 25, 26 and 27 cast, .M. 1). 15. and M. Concerning this district, the connnission stated: Th<' cDiulitinii of tlip lands is peculiar. 'I'lic lluud of ls(i2 cut a new chaimol. through wliich tlio Tulo Kivor. which fornicrly flowed tliroush and caused the overflow of the district, now finds its way by a shorter cut to Tulare Lake. This channel, which commences above and does not touch the district at any lioint. conveys so larpre a iiortion of the waters which formerly flowed in tlie old channel, that durins the dry season the lands are left parched and l)arren from drought. It is proposed, first, to construct a levee and dam across the low lands and old channel below the new channel so as to entirely protect the district from possilde overflow at any time from floods; and, second, to convey water for purposes of irri.i,'alion by a ditch, commencins above the dam and levee and running along the northern verge of the district at a suflicient ele- vation. District No. 46. Ill Shu Joacpiin County, comprising a portion of township 3 north, range 5 east, I\I. D. B. and M. The entire work of reclamation, consist- ing of ten miles of levee, five dams and fourteen flood and tide gates, was under contract and progressing at the time of the third report of the commission. Second Period (1867-1911). Although that portion of the act delegating the duties and powers of the former swamp land commissioners to the county supen'isors relating to suseeptihility "of one nu);le of reclamation" was practically taken "verbatim" from the original act, it is ai)parent that the super- visors did not take the same broad interpretation of the intent of the TiCgisIature as had the swam]> land commissions, wlio had invariably insisted that each disti'ict should include all of the land susceptible of reclamation as a unit. Avhereas the supervisors ])ermitted the formation of districts of various shapes and sizes, overlapping and frequently fontaining the property of single owners without regard to natural boundaries. Thus hundreds of districts were organized during the ensuing years without .system, (ixed policy or regard to the feasibility of the j)roje('t. While iiijiny of the districts organized during this period were legitimate rt>elamation projects, or at least sincere in pur- pose, yet great numbers were organized to merely qualify before a HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION' DISTRICTS 119 complacent board of supervisors for the collection of the p(>r acre allowance for completed reclamation from the swanij) land fund. This ([ualilication was often accomplished by the simple expedient of throw- in Tal:uo Tulikre. . .. Tulurt' Ttiliirc- Tnlir. TmI.P' T:.:.r.' Tii'T.' Tuliir.' Tuliir.' Tulare... .. Inyo Inyo. Inyo . Sonoma Sonom* Tulare Til'-.-.- 1....r,- Tularc Date of petition or .Acreage formation Sept. 22, 873 16,600 Sept. 22, 8i3 1,084 Sept. 22, 873 2,433 Sept. 22, 873 1,017 Feb. 14, 869 1,783 Nov. 6, 873 1,934 Nov. 6, 873 827 Nov. 873 ♦ Nov. 17, 873 6,383 Nov. 22, 873 5,268 Nov. 22, 8(3 2,005 Nov. 22, 873 912 Nov. 22, 873 3,116 Nov. 24, 873 2,107 Nov. 26, 873 31,155 Nov. 26, 873 21,452 Jan. 20, 874 11,998 Jan. 20, 874 1,481 Jan. 20, ,874 486 Feb. 4, 874 835 Mar. 20, 874 1.229 Mav 11, 874 120 May 11, 1874 1,795 May l^j, 874 1,840 Mav 10, 874 039 May 15, 874 2.880 June 16, S74 2,080 June 2n, 874 1,120 June 20, 874 1,720 June 20, 874 1,400 June 20, s;4 400 Julv 10. 874 520 .A.ug. 19, 874 1,537 Sept. 12, 874 3,573 Oct. 3, 874 4,994 Oct. 12, 874 7,483 Oct. 17, 8V4 3,200 Nov. 16, 874 400 Nov. 16, 874 7,lfO Nov. 18, 874 902 Nov. 23, 874 1,008 Dec. 7, 874 560 Dec. 7, 874 120 Dec. 11, 87 4 2,418 Dec. 11, 874 77 Jan. 8, 875 582 Jan. 8, 875 2,080 Jan. 11, 8Vo 1,359 Feb. 3, 875 7,388 Mar. 0, 875 120 Mar. 13, 875 2,645 Mar. 13, 875 3,'I07 .April 16, 8"(5 1,328 Mav 27, 875 52,700 June 17, 1875 2,170 June 18, 875 6,910 June 25, 874 2,720 J\inJ 25, 874 1,120 June 25, 874 120 Jun^ 25, 874 80 June 25. 8V4 120 June 25, 874 80 June 25, 874 120 June 25, 874 40 June 25, 874 160 June 25, 874 120 June 25, 874 200 June 2.'i, 874 80 June 25, 1874 280 June 25, 874 120 June 25, IS74 1,160 June 25, 874 500 June 25, 874 920 July 3, 875 80 July 3, 875 160 July 3, 875 400 July 31, 875 2,12? AuR. 0, 875 482 .Aug. 4, 875 3,384 Aug. 4. 875 1,380 Aug. 4. 875 1,430 Aug. 4, 1875 14,280 Status Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inopfrative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative I noperr tive Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inopeiative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperiiiive Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi)craiivc Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inopcraiive Inopeiative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative • No record of acreage. IllS'l'OUY AND STATUS OF KECLAMATIOX DISTRICTS 123 Sacramento Colusa Sacramento Lassen Solano Sacramento Solano Plumas Tulare Tulare Tulare Tulare T'liare Tulare Kern Lassen Plumas Fresno Plumas Merced Lassen Shasta _ . . . Sacramento . Colusa Solano Fresno Plumas Tulare Plumas Plumas---- San Joaquin Modoc Lassen Lassen Sacramento- Sacramento - Plumas Plumas Plumas Solano Plumas Solano Stlano Lassen Lasjen Plumas Plumas Tulare Tulare Tulare... -- San Joaquin San Joaquin Tulare Lassen Lassen Yolo Solano Merced San Diego.. Humboldt.. Tulare Solano Plumas Fresno Lassen Sacramento - Plumas San Joaquin Lassen Lassen Plumas Modoc Plumas Plumas Lassen Colusa Humboldt.. Lassen Lassen Solano Plumas Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Feb. Feb. Feb. April April May May June Aug. Aug. .Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Feb. Mar. .April May May May June June June Aug. Aug. .Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Dec. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. June July July Aug. Aug. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. M, 1", 4, 27, 2, 8, 30, 4, 9, 9, 23, 23, 9, 9, 19, 25, 6, 6, 6, 17, 17, 1, 17, 23, 16, 18, 18, 15, 28, 28, 15, 15, 16, 14, 15, 18, 22, s! 22, 23, 22, 7, 13, 18, 18, 27, 13, 10, 30, 30, 12, 16, 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1875 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1875 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1876 1^76 1876 1876 1876 1878 1876 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1878 1879 1879 1879 1879 1879 2,328 6,445 16,634 8 560 1,666 7,483 19,544 160 80 160 160 80 80 200 7,641 4,400 1,15!) 1,211 696 31,682 1,240 8,180 230 120 1,618 632 240 6,541 360 340 3,100 10,025 120 1,240 461 2,255 160 1,517 549 875 240 962 27,122 1,224 2,040 120 7,760 1,960 2,485 2,188 48,187 3,513 4,760 680 717 5,911 3,250 1,458 39,789 1,000 3,040 2.363 280 409 2,000 3,448 560 550 440 240 240 160 680 480 2.320 280 48 323 240 805 1,120 Inoperative Inoperative lno|)erativc Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoper,ative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative 124 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Num- ber 333 334 335 3311 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 343 344 345 34 li 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 35li 357 358 359 3fi0 361 3(i2 3(13 3(i4 365 3fiH 3ti7 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 306 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 413 County Modoc -. Mtnioc ... Coluiia Colusa San Joaquin. I'liinuis Motioc Solano.. S;icramentO- . Mmloc - Merood._ Merced Merced Sierra Tulare Tulare. .... . San Joaquin- Sacramento . . Sonoma Solano. I'lumas. . Tulare Humboldt Modoc Modoc. Modoc . Merced. Merced Merced Merced Sacramento.. Solano Sacramento.. I'luina.s Sacramento.. Sacramento. . Plumas Sacramento.. Sacramento. . Sacramento. . Ijissen Lassen Humboldt Plumas . Plumas . . Plumas. Pluma-s . . Humboldt Pluma.s. Modoc .. Modoc.. . Modoc. MoasHon Tulare Colusa... Modoc, ha.'oicn. . Livven Modoc Motloc Moerative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoiierative Inojierative Inoperative Inoperative Inoix;rative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inojierative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative HISTORY AND STATUS OP RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 125 County Plumas Plumas Sau Mateo. - Lassen Fresno Sacramento. Plumas Plumas Lassen Merced Merced Merced Lassen Modoc Lassen Sacramento - Plumas Kern. . Sacramento. Sacramento- Sacramento- Marin Sonoma Modoc Plumas Sacramento - Sacramento . Sacramento - SacramentO- Marin Mendocino. - Mendocino. . Merced San Joaquin- Colusa Modoc Sonoma Modoc Modoc Modoc Lassen Kern Tulare Lassen Kern - Kern Lassen Tulare Humboldt... Colusa Solano Modoc Modoc Modoc Colusa Merced Lassen Modoc Plumas Xapa_. Yolo. Mendocino Shasta Humboldt Lassen Lsssen Siskiyou Colusa Modoc Lassen... Tulare. Modoc Tulare... Lassen... Lassen. Humboldt Solano... - Modoc Lassen Colusa and Glenn. Lassen Date of petition or formation Mar. April May May June July July July Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dej. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. April April April .\pril May May July Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Nov. Feb. Feb. April April April May May May- June July Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Feb. Mar. Mar. April April .\pril May July July July July Aug. Sept. Jan. Jan. April May May June July July Aug. Aug. Oct. 1882. 1882 1882 18S2 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1883 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1884 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 1885 188(5 1886 1880 1886 1886 1886 1886 1886 1886 1886 1886 Acreage 120 2.254 10.979 11,052 160 113 160 720 120 171 159 319 2,240 117 120 401 1.000 10,000 110 80 138 1.127 3,330 200 120 75 151 151 62 443 120 80 180 2,046 3,040 4,476 1,347 106 360 640 1,801 11,760 640 320 8.960 7,598 8,900 200 2,081 22,007 29,913 280 200 400 6,418 4,284 1,200 1,280 640 1,951 549 1,080 200 310 1,040 1,200 433 6,505 120 640 320 2,000 5.167 240 240 648 1,167 80 160 32,487 315 Status Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoijcrative Inoperative Inot)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative T2fi DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Num- ber County 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 5m 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 656 557 658 559 560 661 662 563 664 666 66)') 667 668 669 570 671 672 Tulare Tulare Shasta Tulare Lassen Shasta Lassen La'iscn . Solano Modoc . Solano Tulare Plumas - Plumas - Modoc Modoc Tulare Lassen Modoc Modoc Modoc - Modoc Siskiyou . . . . Lassen ... Lassen . Kern . _ Kern - Lassen Hutte Colusa - Humboldt... San Joaquin. Plumas Lassen Yolo Lake Modoc. Yolo Kings. Sacramento - Tulare Marin - Sacramento. Solano . ... Yolo Marin Yolo Fresno Lassen Butte San Mateo. . San Joaquin Fresno Marin . Marin San Joaquin Tulare F'rcerative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative iT'.opcrative InoiKjrative .\ctive Inoiierative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inojierative Active Inoperative Inoi)erative Active Inojxirative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi)erative .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi>erative Ino[)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inojierative I mSTOKY AND STATUS OF KECLAMATIOX DISTKICTS 127 County 573 574 Merced . . Merced . 575 Merced , 577 578 Merced Merced. Merced_. Merced - Merced.. Merced,. Merced . 579 580 • 581 582 583 584 585 Merced ... 586 Merced . . . . . . . 587 Merced Merced.- '. Merced Merced Merced 588 589 590 591 592 Merced . 593 594 Merced.. . . 595 596 Merced _ ^_ _ _ _ 597 598 Merced.- . 599 600 Merced 601 602 Merced.- - . .. . 603 604 Merced . 605 606 Merced . . 607 Humboldt 608 Merced . _ 609 Merced . . 610 Merced. _ . 611 612 Merced. . -. .- 613 614 Merced _- - . 615 616 Madera - -_ 617 618 Madera _.. 619 620 Madera . .. .. 621 622 Madera . . 623 Madera 624 Madera.. . .. 625 626 Madera . . 627 628 Madera - . - - . 629 630 Madera 631 632 Fresno .- - . . . 633 634 Fresno. . . 635 636 Fresno - . _ . 637 638 Fresno.. . 639 640 Fresno 641 642 Fresno . . 643 644 Fresno - 645 646 647 Fresno Humboldt Madera . . 648 Madera 649 650 Merced _ 651 652 653 054 Merced Merced Merced . Date of petition or tormation Aug. Aug. Aug. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dei. Jan. Jan. Jan. Mar. Jan. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April April May Mav May May Mav 13, 13, 13, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 6, 13, 13, 13, 11, 11, 19, 7, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 28, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 24. 26, 26, 26, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 .Acreage 800 143 160 627 139 265 36 122 33 86 154 46 109 52 84 640 480 29 71 17 19 204 32 20 39 16 69 960 54 107 104 75 289 464 360 47 20 72 3,963 468 71 205 14 28 2,338 415 140 36 234 22 381 46 160 44 165 63 476 2,593 40 277 100 158 214 375 79 69 68 718 136 120 639 40 706 4,973 40 I 40 40 63 184 21 Status Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inopera ive Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative 128 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Num- ber 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 72r. 727 728 729 729 730 731 732 733 734 County Date of petition or fonnatioQ Acreage Status Merced Merced Merced Merced. .... San Joaquin. Stanislaus-.. Stanislaus.. - Stanislaus... Stanislaus... Stanislaus... Stanislaus... Stanblaus... Stanislaus... Stanislaus.. - Stanislaus... Stanislaus.. - Stanislaus.-. Stanislaus. . . Sacramento.. Tulare Tulare Humboldt... Kings Kings Modoc Plumas Plumas Plumas Humboldt.. - San Joaquin Kings. Kings Plumas Stanislaus... Stanislaus... Kings San Joaquin. Kings - Plumas Plumas Lake Merced Lassen Lake Merced Humboldt. . Modoc Modoc . Plumas Modoc Kings Kings Modoc Modoc Modoc Modoc Modoc Trinity Merced Merced Merced Merced Merced Plumas Plumas Merced Merced . . Merccil Merced Mcrcpii . Merced Mcrceil Merced Merced Modoc Yolo- Yolo San Joaquin Lassen . Stanislaus.. Modoc May May May July Aug. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Dec. April May June June July July July Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov. Jan. Sept. Nov. Nov. Nov. Feb. July July July Nov. Dec. Feb. April May Aug. Aug. Aug. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Mar. Mar. July July Julv July July Julv July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Nov. Nov. Nov. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. July July Sept. Dec. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. 9. 1895 16. 1895 16, 1895 5. 1895 13. 1895 14. 1895 14. 1895 14, 1895 14, 1895 14. 1895 14. 1895 14, 1895 14, 1895 14, 1895 14. 1895 14. 1895 14. 1895 14. 1895 20, 1895 17. 1895 10. 1896 13. 1896 23. 1896 23. 1896 20. 1896 21. 1897 21, 1897 23. 1897 1. 1897 8. 1897 6. 1897 7. 1898 22. 1898 10. 1898 30, 1898 30, 1898 21, 1899 5, 1899 22, 1899 22, 1899 21, 1899 19, 1899 5, 1900 26, 1900 20, 1900 21, 1900 28, 1900 28, 1900 4, 1900 4, 1900 20, 1900 31, 1901 7, 1901 7, 1901 20, 1901 20, 1901 20, 1901 20, 1901 20, 1901 20. 1901 20, 1901 14, 1901 14, 1901 29, 1901 29, 1901 27. 1901 27. 1901 27, 1901 27, 1902 27. 1902 27. 1902 27, 1902 27. 1902 15, 1902 15, 1902 17, 1902 16, 1902 2, 1903 17, 1903 17. 1903 17, 1903 72 30 59 68 10,540 68 986 157 867 708 86 346 200 638 207 71 214 274 3,099 625 142 123 240 80 120 174 800 160 827 10,659 4,349 5,079 160 128 252 2,294 4,568 27,957 581 379 844 192 120 792 180 26 201 455 40 154 909 1.988 237 156 70 60 160 240 50 48 172 184 86 720 479 65 90 43 21 40 28 72 51 281 489 27.000 4,497 6.120 680 489 420 Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .\ctive Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .\ctive .\ctive Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoprative .\ctive Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoiierative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoi)crative Inojierative Inoperative Iiioiicrative Inoiwrative Inoperative Inoiierative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoijerative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Ino[)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoi)erative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 129 County Merced Merced Modoc Shasta Kings Modoc-— Yo.o Yolo Kings Sacramento - . Sacramento Sacramento Yolo Kings Kings . — Kings Kings — Yolo Kings San Mateo Sacra Diento San Joaquin Kings.. Yolo Kings Kings Kings Yolo Sutter -- Sutter Kings Yolo Kings ffings-- Humboldt Modoc Kings Kings Stanislaus San Joaquin Stanislaus Fresno Sutter Yolo... Fresno and Kings Kings --. Fresno Yolo Sutter Yuba... Yolo Lassen Yolo Contra Costa Modoc Stanislaus Sacramento and Sutter. Sutter Sutter Sutt«r. Yolo Sutter.. Santa Barbara Contra Costa Sacramento.. Contra Costa Fresno Contra Costa Sutter Sutter Fresno. Stanislaus Sacraaiento Kings Kings Sutter Yolo Kings Sacramento Kings Colusa Colusa Date of petition or formation May 14, 1903 May 14, 1903 Mav 15, 1903 June b, 1903 June 6, 1903 June 23, 1903 Aug. 1. 1903 Aug. 5, 1903 Aug. 6, 1903 Sept. 11, 1903 Sept. 25, 1903 Oct. 24, 1903 Nov. 12, 1903 Dec. 10, 1903 Dec. 21, 1903 Dec. 28, 1903 Jan. 23, 1904 Feb. 5, 1904 Feb. 9, 1904 Julv 14, 1904 July 25, 1904 Get. 11, 1904 Oct. 14, 1904 Oct. 4, 1904 Dec. 12, 1904 Dec. 12, 1904 Dec. 12, 1904 Jan. 5, 1905 Feb. 11, 1905 Feb. 11, 1905 Feb. 10, 1905 April 22, 1905 Aug. 7, 1905 Aug. 7, 1905 .A.ug. 7, 1905 Dec. 4, 1905 Feb. 14, 1906 July 23, 1906 Oct. 15, 1906 Jan. 15, 1907 Jan. 31, 1907 June 4, 1907 July 25, 1907 Aug. 30, 1907 Aug. 30, 1907 Oct. 14, 1907 Dec. 6, 1907 April 8, 1908 April 17, 1908 May 6, 1908 Mav 18, 1908 July 13, 1908 Aug. 20, 1908 Nov. 24, 1908 Dee. 9, 1908 Jan. 18, 1909 Jan. 20, 1909 Jan. 28, 1909 Feb. 8, 1909 Feb. 8, 1909 Feb. 13, 1909 Feb. 15, 1909 June 17, 1909 Julv 15, 1909 Mar. 14, 1907 Julv 29, 1909 Sept. 28, 1909 Oct. 18, 1909 Dec. 13, 1909 Dec. 13, 1909 Jan. 5, 1910 Jan. 14, 1910 .A.pril 7, 1910 Mav 23, 1910 Mav 23, 1910 June 10, 1910 Xue. 18, 1910 Sept. 6, 1910 Sept. 10, 1910 Sept. 12, 1910 Sept. 14, 1910 Oct. 13, 1910 Acreage 37 204 76 160 7,300 76 4,497 549 3,840 1,618 136 135 5,223 1,920 19,392 775 1.2S0 230 3,793 4,410 408 6,006 9,454 687 825 13,108 27,028 387 3.391 2,485 2,676 1,322 320 320 1,524 120 13,729 2,200 121 7,195 65 8,000 12,453 2,925 19,277 29,683 5,714 364 420 19,580 2,974 1,641 9,453 648 164 152 53,952 1,444 4,933 2,436 5,223 1,406 35.289 2,907 2,180 6,319 10,904 3,363 2,000 9,880 2,810 105 202 3,360 16,160 181 1,069 10,202 2,550 1,049 4.240 252 Statu Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active .\ctive Active Inoperative Active .Active Active Active Active Active Inoperative Active Active Inoperative Inoperative Active Active -Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active .Active Active Inoperative Inoperative .\ctive .Active Inoperative Active Inoperative .\ctive Active Inoperative .Active .\ctive .Active Inoperative Inoperative .Active .\ctive Inoperative .Active .Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active .Active .Active .Active Active .Active Inoperative .Active Inoperative -Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .\ctive .■Active -Active Inoperative Inoperative Active 9—86457 130 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Niins- ber County Date of petition or formation Acreage Status 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 824 823 826 827 828 829 830 832 833 900 999 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1400 1500 1600 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1608 1609 1610 1611 1612 1613 1614 1613 1616 1617 1618 1619 1620 1660 1661 1662 1663 1664 1665 16R6 1667 1668 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 Yuba Sutter Yolo Yo'io Yolo - -. Yolo Sutter , Sacramento Kings Kine Yolo - San Joaquin Kings Contra Costa Butte and Sutter Butte Yolo Yolo and Solano Sacramento and Sutter . Sutter -- Sacramento Fresno Colusa Colusa Stanislaus San Joaquin— La«en. ._ Yolo Kern San Luis Obispo .- San Mateo Sacramento . Sutter Yolo -- Sacramento Stanislaus Humboldt Stanislaus — Fre-jiio Fresno Solano -. San Joaquin Sacramento Modoc Modoc Modoc - Modoc.-.. San Joaquin.. Kings Kings Kings Kings Contra Costa KiuES... Salter.. Solano Kings - Santa Clara Madera and Merced Monterey LasfCn Solano Las.-cn ...... Sacra n:ento and San Joaquin. San Joaquin . - . . . . Sacranento- . San Joaquin CIoMtra Cn-:.. Co;itra ( ( ' Contra Ci>-ia San Joaquin . S;in ,lo;i luln SiUiiLilauS Solano. San Joaquin . Solano- (^ontra Co-;ta Contra Costa Sail J():u;uiti Nov. 9, Nov. 28, Jan. 26, Feb. 16, .\pril 8, April 8, Aug. 17, Sept. 15, Oct. 9, Dec. 12, Jan. 4, Mar. 20. April 10, Mar. 11, April 8, April 8, June 16, May 22, April 8, April 8, May 7, May 9, July 12, Oct. 31, Dec. 6, Mar. 12. Mar. 12, Mar. 22, Mar. 22, July 21, Aug. 6, June 13. April 30, Mav 26, Jan. 12, Jan. 21, Jan. 27, Feb. 11, Mar. 13, May 9, May 28, July 13, July 29, Aug. 13, Aug. 22, Aug. 24, Oct. 29, Oct. 14. Jan. IS, July 9, Aug. 3, Aug. 7, Feb. 16. Feb. 17, June 1, Dec. 6, Feb. 8, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Sept. 8, Oct. 31, Jan. 2, Jan. 9, Mav 26, Oct. 2, Oct. 22, Mar. 13, April 15, April 15, April 15. Mar. 21, Mar. 21, M.ir. 21, Mar. 21, Julv 22. Mar. 3, .\pril 7, .April 7. April S, Miv 5, Mav 6. 1910 1910 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1912 1912 191:.' 1911 1911 1911 1913 1913 1911 191! iy;2 1912 1919 1912 1912 1913 1913 1913 1913 1913 1913 1913 1913 1913 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1915 1915 1914 1914 1914 1915 1915 1913 1915 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1917 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 3,120 9,080 884 820 1250 370 2,801 463 16.589 3,549 1.225 693 25,468 3.557 17,400 38,027 10,811 26,136 00,129 31,192 6,860 1,615 23,282 587 4.271 6,0S9 1,253 442 1,763 913 385 460 67,850 6,924 3,630 1,494 106 3.9''.0 19.033 18.750 2,361 990 1,886 40 3,339 4,760 4,5iiO 1,773 819 1.920 1.920 14.532 3.494 8,960 15,704 875 7,186 1,125 88,633 4,705 480 2,478 312 1,728 1,237 467 3,843 3,749 4.294 5,523 5,438 5,625 3,708 6.142 5,030 1,428 4.728 1,523 20,805 2.4m4 6,836 Active Inoperative Active Active .•\ctive Inoperative .\ctive .\ctive Active Inoperative .■Vctive Active Inoperative .Active Active Active .■Vctive Active Active -■Vctive Active Active Active Active Inoperative .•Vctive Inoperative Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Active Active Active Active Inoperative Active Active .Vctive .Vctive Active Active Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative .Vctive .Vctive Inoperative Inope.'-ative .Vctive Active Inoperative .Vctive .Vctive .■Vctive .■Vctive .Active Active Inoperative .■Vciive Inoperative Active Active Active .Vctive .Vctive .Vctive Active Active .Vc:ive .Vctive Active Active .Active .■Vctive .Active .Active .Active .Vctive HISTORY AND STATUS OF UECLAMATION DISTRICTS 131 Num- ber 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 204S 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2005 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 County San Joaquin San Joaquin San Joaquin San Joaquin San Joaquin.. Solano San Joaquin - Modoc ModoC-- Colusa and Glenn.. Kings Santa Cruz Santa Cruz _ Merced Alameda Merced and Fresno. Sutter and Butte Kern -- Sutter and Butte..., Modoc:. San Joaquin Contra Costa Solano Sonoma San Joaquin ... Stani?laus-. .-. Sin Joaquin Contra Costa Sutter Sacramento Solano Kings Lake Kings San Joaquin Tehama.. San Joaquin San Joaquin Yolo Sacrarcento Date of petition or Acreage formation May 6, 1919 5,739 Mav 6, 1019 6,288 July 9, 1919 7,313 June 3, 1919 1,260 June 3. 1919 3,0.55 Aug. 4, 1919 4,33 Aug. 5, 1919 3,260 Aug. 15, 1919 390 Nov. 28, 1919 320 Dec. 16, 1919 230,185 June 5, 1920 4,295 Feb. 2, 1920 318 April 2.3, 1918 396 Dec. 6, 1920 48,188 .Ian. 26, 1921 977 Mar. 7, 1921 103,790 May 3, 1921 12,911 May 3, 1921 85,892 Aug. 2, 1921 9,120 Nov. 3, 1921 1,300 Nov. 7, 1921 ,8,500 Nov. 21, 1921 2,159 Jan. 3, 1922 7,393 May 8, 1922 2,929 July 3, 1922 4,709 Aug. 15, 1922 1,752 April 3, 1923 5.075 April 2, 1923 1.363 Feb. 4, 1924 607 Mar. 24, 1924 7,262 April 7, 1924 13,640 Nov. 21, 1924 2.449 Feb. 16, 1925 846 April 7. 1925 5.221 July 30, 1926 2.245 Dec. 28, 1925 2,012 Mar. 3, 1927 1,798 Mar. 23, 1927 5.930 April 11, 1928 22,023 June 12, 1929 1,540 Status Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Inoperative Inoperative Active Active Active Active Active Inoperative Active Active Active .Active Inoperative Active .Active Active Active Active Active Active .Active Active Active Active Active Active Active .Active Active -Active .Active .Active Active By counties* formation ha.s taken place as follows : Nxunber of County Formed Alameda . 2 Eutte 4 Colusa 28 Contra Costa 36 Fresno : 39 Glenn 2 Humboldt 17 Inyo ;{ Kern 16 Kings 43 Lake ._ 7 Lassen 57 Madera 20 Marin 10 Mendocino 3 Merced 95 Modoc 62 Monterey 1 Xapa 3 Plumas 66 Sacramento 84 San Diego 2 San Joaquin 74 San- Luis Obispo 1 San Mateo 6 Santa Barbara 1 Santa Clara 2 Santa Cruz 2 Shasta }t Sierra 1 Siskiyou 4 Solano 50 districts Active ~2 6 13 9 1 30 1 1 ~i 33 33 10 132 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Xumier of districts County Formed Active Sonoma 9 1 Stanislaus 24 3 Sutter 26 12 Tehama 7 1 Trinity 1 Tulare 73 Yolo 38 18 Yuba 3 3 Totals 931 182 • Where a district lies in two or more counties, county embracing greater area listed. Numerical designation. From the foregoiug, it will be noted that the highest numbered and most recently formed reclamation district, i.e., Xo. 2077, is by no means an indication of the total number of such districts hitherto organ- ized in this State. A perusal of the organization list will show dupli- cations, as well as omissions, in numbers. A list of duplications follows: districts numbered 1 districts numbered 2 districts numbered 5 districts numbered 10 districts numbered 50 districts numbered 139 districts numbered 343 districts numbered 404 districts numbered 4 72 districts numbered 556 districts nuinbered 729 districts numbered 764 districts numbered 800 Accounting- for 15 districts not indi- cated bv consecutive numbers. Numbers omitted prior to 1894 may undoubtedly be accounted for by their reservation for districts which had filed organization petitions and which for some reason did not complete organization. Numbers omitted from this cause follow : Xos. 29 to 37, inclusive,] 43, 55, 56, 60, 62, ^Accounting for IS missinLj nunib.rs. 64, 65, 66, 395. J Other niis.siug numbers follow : No. 576 — Voided, No. 774 — Act of creation failed to pass, No. 79 7 — Assigned to Legislature — never used. No. 831 — Act of creation repealed; thus accounting for four missing numbers. The Legislature arbitrarily assigned Nos. 830, 832, 833, 900, 999, MH){) and 10i>l ; consequently the Kegister omitted certain numbers and resumed uimibering with No. 1002. Again the Legislature assigned Nos. 1500, IGOO and 1660. Numbers thus omitted follow : Nos. 834 to 899, inclusive Nos. 901 to 998. inclusive Nos. 1013 to 1399, inclusive Nos. 1401 to 1499, inclusive Nos. 1501 to 1599. inclusive Nos. 1621 to 1659, inclusive Nos. 1669 to 2019, Inclusive .Vccountini; for 1139 mi.ssing numbers. Tlie total of missing numbers is 1161. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 1:>:^ Summainj Last number issued by register 2,077 Plus duplications 15 2,092 Less omissions 1,161 Total districts organized — 931 Less active districts l°2 Inoperative districts '^^^ The active list of reclamation districts in reality accounts for much of the area originally embraced within the boundaries of the inoperative reclamation districts through consoliilations and inclusions. Under the provisions of section 34S9 of the Political Code, originally enacted in 1873, consolidations were eifected, and the consolidated dis- trict became known by the number of the district containing the greatest area of land. Special acts of creation by the Legislature usually pro- vided f(U" the dissolution of all other districts lying wholly or partially within the designated boundaries. Inoperative districts now included within the boundaries of active reclamation districts are shown in the table following : Consolidations and inclusions within boundaries of present active districts : Feci. Dist. No. Consolidations and inclusi07is 1 Portion of original No. 1 3 366-370-371-431-438-439-440-441 70 763 lOS 92-94-467-729 150 177 307 147 317 Portion of 148 341 54-252 348 Portions of 5 and 337 364 175 403 163 404 446 407 Consolidation of 8 and portion of 148 479 67-467 501 41 524 Consolidation of 110-209-302. includes portions 109-223 532 4 535 Portion of 287 536 7-291-308 5 44 Portions of 109 and 223 548 46-58-169-210 551 205-257-362-367 556 8 563 386 673 203 684 659, portions of 109 and 223 685 808 739 Portion of 1615 744 Portion of 25 4 745 Portion of 254 746 418 749 Consolidated with 757 753 Consolidated with 706 756 22-66 759 Portion of 750 761 Consolidated with 1620, portion of 748 765 Portion of 472 773 Portion of 2S2 780 Consolidated with 814 785 Consolidated with 778 and 782 799 Portions of 99-103-161-165 800 Portions of 99-161-107 811 Portions of 539 813 433, portion of 254 825 Portion of 826 827 762 830 164 833 Portion of 521 900 Consolidated with 742, portion of 539 134 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Reel. Dist. No. Consolidations and inclusions 999 Portions of 146 and 472 1000 Portion of original No. 1 and 791, consolidated with i lOO 1001 Portion of oriijinal No. 1, all 818, portion of 791 1004 Portions of 6S-S7-115-225-253 1500 ti9-7!»2-793-7t»6-804-810 1601 117-559 1607 313 1608 162-221 1609 Portion of 71 1614 561 1615 739 1618 Consolidation of 743-1616-1617 1619 portions of 102-107-183 1660 Portions of 792 1662 764, portion of 692 1667 217 2022 Portion of 254 2023 Portion of 57 2025 Portion of 107 2026 Portions of Contra Costa 2 and 160 2027 130 2028 53 2029 83-189-190 2030 319 and portions of 109-223 2031 663 2033 72 and portion of 169 2037 Portions of 60 and 221 2038 Portions of 109 and 223 2039 Portions of 109 and 223 2040 2S2 2042 Portions of 61-63-691 2044 691 2047 77-91-124-275-335-336-390-447-491-522-857 2054 Portion of 831 2056 Portion of 831 2059 Portions of Contra Costa 2 and 160 2060 84-218 2065 107 2067 74-76-129 and portion of 148 2072 Portion of 53 /i HISIORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 13.") FINANCIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION DISTRICTS— 1861-1930 Districts under Swamp Land Commissioners (1861-1866), Districts of this period Avere aided in their construction costs to the extent of $1 per acre by the creation of a swamp land fund derived from the original payments made to the State for the purchase of swamp and overflowed lands. It soon became evident, however, that some means of financing the complete reclamation of these districts should be devised and in this connection the following- is quoted from the second annual report of the Swamp Land Commissioners, dated December 11, 1862: Under the law as it now stands, every district has all the money collected for lands sold within its boundaries, but no district has money enouj;h to reclaim itself. The land is valueless to borrow money on until capitalists are convinced that it has been or will be reclaimed. Then we contend it is not wise to continue this state of thing. We therefore recommend that the Com- mission be permitted to use the Swamp Land Fund in reclaiming a district and when- reclaimed tax it for the amount of cost over and above its own dues and pay it back into the treasury ; then with the same money reclaim another district, and so on. In this way the money would be constantly in use, while the people would be enabled to borrow money on lands reclaimed and thereby develop the agricultural resources of their farms. It must be borne in mind that the reclamation works of this period had little in common with the massive levees and elaborate drainage and irrigation systems of the present day. Debris from hydraulic mining had not as yet affected the water plane of the Sacramento Kiver and its tributaries and hand or team constructed dykes of small cross section sufficed to protect the lands from normal overflow. Drainage waters were usually expelled through wooden outlet gates placed in the levees. Thus the reclamations of this period were accomplished at a com- paratively loAV cost per acre and were in general financed by a direct pro rata tax levy upon the land owners. Districts under county boards of supervisors (1867-1911). As previously noted the great majority of the districts organized during this period did little or nothing and were soon abandoned. There were in existence during this period, however, some 48 rec- lamation districts in the Sacramento Valley and lower delta regions which had spent in excess of $15,000,000 in works of reclamation up to 1903. The Jackson report in commenting upon conditions at this time states : ' ' This overfloAv land is probably as good and productive as any in the State of California. Reclaimed lands that are improved, i.e., hop vineyards, orchards, asparagus and alfalfa lands, are now valued as high as $300 per acre or more, while the average value of the reclaimed land below Sacramento is about $200 per acre, ' ' 136 DIVISION OF wat?:r resources Thus it Avill be seen that in this area at least these districts had {rrown and prns]iered, had expended largre sums upon reclamation ■".vorks and liad Iniilt up land values from the orifjinal $1 to $200 and $300 per acre. Whereas the machinery for the issuance of reclamation district bonds had been set up in the statutes for many years, this development had prog-ressed without the sale of these securities to the public. Construction costs had been financed by direct assessment or private capital and projects generally were not dependent for success upon colonization. Districts formed 1911-1930. During the early years of this ]:)eriod many districts were organized which were composed of comparatively large areas of theretofore over- flowed lands, requiring costly works of reclamation, with development dependent upon colonization. Bonds were issued in some instances Avith rather indifferent suc- cess. Then came the war period with the demand for increased pro- duction and general agricultural optimism. Bonds became a popular form of investment and reclamation issues found a readj' market in common Avith all tax exempt securities. Under these abnormal condi- tions many heretofore privately financed reclamation projects, organized under the existing statutes, voted and issued bonds, and reimbursed the private owners at excessive prices for the construction of works that had in many instances been built years before. Inoperative districts. This term, possibly a misnomer, is used to classify all districts which for any reason whatsoever are no longer active. Hundreds of districts organized accomplished little or nothing and as no debts had been contracted were abandoned without the formality of legal dissolution. Many blanket dissolutions were effected under the provisions of section 3489 of the Political Code where older districts were included within the boundaries of new districts. Bay Farm Island District No. 2052 apparently is the only district dissolved upon its own initiative. The 'records do not indicate repudiation or compromise to any extent of the obligations oE the inoperative districts. AYarrants in small amounts were allowed to outlaw and some few settlements are known to have been made at less than par. The amounts involved, however, are negligible. Active districts, January 2, 1931. Reclamation districts regularly formed and numbered in accord- ance with the provisions of the Political Code are listed as active if the district organization is potentially able to function, even though no works have been constructed or liens imposed. Numerous instances exist of smaller districts lying entiri'ly within the reclamation works of lai'ger districts and yet maintaining their individual district identity. Such districts are not subject to the liens of tlif larger district, yet may, if thcx- see fit, im])ose liens upon their HISTORY AND STATUS OF KKi LAMATION DISTRICTS l:-!7 own lands at any time. Tluis it seems proper to include all such districts in the active list. A num])(M' of districts. r(' it n - - r-' ' — ! 1 1 I... 1 ~^~L-^ - —..J >B ond Princi ?ai'— i-^^:!. j-y— -^ — _ "'**■•■>....,., i__. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Jill ■^ -«...^. 1 1 1 1 " "'■"'—v. 1 1 1 1 ^ -T 1- ►- =^ I< )3I I93& 1940 I94& I9b0 \<3bb I960 1965 1970 Annual Bond Interest and Maturities of 32 Operatinq Bonded California Rcdomallon Districts. • UlSTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 139 Siimmanj of Bond Statistics of Active Districts — January 2, 1931 Total bands voted, including refunding issues -. J4l),08i;,l!'.iO 00 Total refundinK Iwnds voted • 7,i)l!t,331 00 Total bond' voted ( not sold or issued) 87i).3«'8 00 Total bonds retired 3,250,900 00 Total bonds canceled after sale .- 3,051,500 00 Total bonds outstanding -. 31,581,095 00 Total outstanding bond? in default.. •ti.977,541 00 Total principal in default.- 1,488,791 00 Total interest in default 1,153,092 00 •Includes $8,500 in bonds of R. D. 2036. An analysis of the causes leading to the default of twenty-five California reclamation districts shows that seventeen of them were located in the delta region of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and were directly assisted to such default through the adver.se operation of the ''anti-alien" law. Aside from the general agricultural depres- sion and the passage of the "anti-alien" law, these defaults may be traced to one or more of tlie following causes : (1) Over capitalization. (2) An unreasonable amortization program. (3) Failure of irrigation supply. (4) Engineering difficulties. (5) Poor management. (6) Overlapping liens. (7) Default of owners of large holdings. (8) Unfortunate crop specialization. Nineteen of these districts were aided to default through over- capitalization (proceeds of bond issues used for reimbursement of owners for previously constructed works at peak prices) ; eighteen through a poorly conceived amortization plan; two suffered through failure of the irrigation water supply ; three through a poorly conceived plan of reclamation and drainage; two undoubtedly suffered through poor management ; two were aided to default through the complication of overla])ping liens : three through delinquencies of owners of large tracts and nineteen through the failure of price upon crop specialties. In general plans of reorganization of reclamation districts in default have provided for an exchange of reclamation district bonds for mortgage bonds of operating companies or for stock in new corpora- tions. Reorganization plans have been adopted in all but five of the defaulting districts and preliminaries are under way in these situations. Summaries of four of the more important plans of reorganization follow : Bcrden plan. Di.strict Xo. 2040, cont.iiniuK 7300 acres of "delta lauds" owned in fee by I. L. Borden, had outstandinfj district bonds agsreffatins $000,000. The first prin- cipnl paymont. amountinj; to .«;r;0.000. plus .$18,000. a total of STS.OOO. was due July 1, 1929. Some time prior to this date it was evident that under existing conditions payment could not be met. The plan of reorganization provides for the organization of the I. L. Bordon Company with a capitalization of $1.;>00,000 — .$600,000 iu first mortgage bonds and .$700,000 in SlOO par value common stock. All common stock to be issued to Borden personally. First mortgage bonds to be given in exchange, par for par, for district bonds. 140 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES First innrtgaRe bonds, secured by all real estate and farm equipment owned by Borden within the district. An obligatory sinking fund is set up providing that not more than $360,000 par value of bonds will be outstandinK at maturity. No dividends will be i)aid until an operation fund of $100,000 has been pro- vided ; thereafter stock dividends may be paid not to exceed $.30,000 annually and balance shall revert to sinking fund. Net proceeds from land sales to revert to sinking fund. District organization is kept intact. Salient features: 1. Adjustment based upon operator's "ability to pay." 2. Surplus earnings and proceeds from land sales revert to sinking fund. 3. Simplicity of procedure in case of foreclosure. This reorganization was completed prior to July 1. 1029. Rindge plan. Districts Nos. 203G, 2037, 203S and 2039, containing 21,300 acres of "delta lands" owned in fee by Kindge Land and Navigation Company, had outstanding district bonds aggregating $1,S20,000. The first principal payment, amounting to .$lS3.0liO. plus .S100,0S0 interest, a total of $283,140, Avas due .July 1. 1929. Some time prior to this date it was realize! that under existing conditions this payment could not be met. The plan of renrganization provided for the exchange of district bonds for new closed fir.st mortgage per cent bonds, par for par, of the Ilindge Land and Navigation Company maturing .January 1, 1949. First mortgage bonds are .secured by a first mortgage on all real estate of company within the districts, together with certain farming equipment. An obligatory sinkiiig fund is set up to provide that not more than $1,370,000 par value of bonds will be outstanding at maturity. No dividends will be paid until an operation fund of $100,000 is acquired and all earnings in exee.ss of this amount revert to sinking fund. Net proceeds of land sales revert to sinking fund. Keclamation district organizations are kept intact and each district is under the control of its respective board of trustees. Salient features : 1. Adjustment of payments to meet operator's "ability to pay." 2. Surplus earnings applied to reduction of debt. 3. Better security in event of foreclosure. 'I'liis i-eorg.-inizntion was eonipletcil prior to .Tuly 1. 1929. Empire plan. Districts Nns. 7~>C> and 2027. containing 11. ."00 acres of "delta" lands, owned in fee by the Empire Navigation Company controlled by the late George Shima, have outstanding $l,097.2r)0 in district bonds. Principal and interest payments due as of January 2, 1931, amount to $52(J,n.55, the districts having defaulted in principal and interest payments July 1, 1928 (as of February 17, 1930, there was approxi- mately $L3()1.0(tO in warrants and interest due). The plan of reorganization proposes the organization of a company and the issuance of 150,000 shares of preferred and 150,000 shares of common stock, of no par value. rn-fcrred stock to be entitled to t! i)er cent interest, preferred as to assets ui)on lifjuidation. sole voting rights if dividends are in arrears or in case of default, and other preferences as to policies. After preferred stock dividends are paid there is to be set up a $.'0,000 opera- tion fund to be kept intact, a year's advance reserve for preferred stock dividends and a reser\e for principal and interest on the funded debt described later. A sinking fund is proposed for retirement of preferred stock out of annual earnings and 75 jter cent of returns from land sales (2.5 per cent to fiinded debt). Company proposes to place a mortgage or trust deed of ,$(j50,000 on lands in Districts No.s, 75(; and 2027, the Shima Tract (2300 acres of delta land fully I HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 141 reclaimed but not an organized district) and the personal propertj' of the Empire Navigation Company. liased upon the foregoing the plan further proposes that there will be given to the holders of reclamation district bonds the sum of $2n0 in cash and 50 shares of preferred stock of the new company in exchange for each .*?1.0()0 District Bond, a total of 54.8(512.") shares; to the principal creditors of Empire Navigiition Company whose claims aggregate api)roximately $1,500,000, there will be given the remaining 95,137.5 shares of the preferred stock and ()4,885 shares of the comm.on stock ; to the estate or heirs of George Shima there will be given common stock. All the common stock, which caiTJes t!ie sole \oting pi-ivih'ge. (>xcept in case of a default, will be held in a voting trust for the protection of the preferred stockholders. The sum of $(i50,000 will be required to extricate the properties from the general taxes now delinquent, remove the lien on Shima Tract, provide for the cash disbursement to the bondholders and for other corporate needs. This it is proposed to provide through a loan of approximately $50 per acre on the lands of Districts Nos. 75(5 and 2027 and Shima Tract. Under the operation of the present plan this will be the only lieu on the property (except current taxes). As of January 2, 1931, this plan had not been consummated, but holders of in excess of 90 per cent of the outstanding bonds had agreed thereto. Delta plan. Districts Nos. 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2041, containing 20,450 acres of delta lands and owned by California Delta Farms, Inc., have outstanding $2,340,000 in district bonds. Principal and interest payments due as of January 2, 1931, amount to $1,162,400, the districts having defaulted in interest payments July 1, 1928. This plan originally included Reclamation District No. 2030 and prior to its withdrawal the reorganization plan contemplated the exchange of the reclamation district bonds for preferred and common stock of a new company to be oi'ganized. Proposed the issuance of 25,795 shares of preferred stock under the following conditions : (1) Preferred as to assets and dividends upon voluntary or involuntary liqui- dation. (2) No mortgages or trust deeds or prior preferred stock to be created without the consent of holders of 75 per cent of preferred stock, except purchase money mort- gages and/or trust deeds on property acquired in the ordinary course of business. (3) Nonassessable. (4) If dividends on preferred stock are in arrears for one year, or if there is a ilefault in respect of the sinking fund for the retirement of the preferred stock, or if there is a default in respect of the obligations of the company as to reclamation district bonds, warrants or assessments provided in its articles of incorporation, then the preferred stockholders shall be entitled to exclusive voting power until such dividends are paid, and/or such default is cured. (5) Retirable from a sinking fund to be created into which shall be paid: (a) All net annual earnings from every source (excluding profits or losses upon the sale of land) after (1) deducting dividends paid in such year upon the preferred stock exclusive of such dividends paid from the reserve for such divi- dends, (2) maiutainiug a reserve equal to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) as working capital to be used for any corporate purpose other than the payment of dividends, (3) providing a reserve for one year's cumulative dividends on the pre- ferred stock and (4) paying not to exceed in any calendar year three hundred sixty thousand dollars ($3(50.000) di\idends on the common stock; (b) Seventy-five per i-mt of the gross proceeds of each sale of land ; (c) All principal collections on all contracts, notes, trust deeds and/or mortgages which the board of directors of the company by resolution shall designate as subject to such sinking fund provision. Proposed the issuance of 70,350 shares of no par common stock. The basis of exchange proposed $1,000 par value preferred stock and three shares of common stock for each $1,000 reclamation bond. Sixty-three thousand three hundred fifteen shares of the common stock to be issued to California Delta Farms for (a) the execution and delivery of a quitclaim deed from California Delta Farms, Inc., to the company of all its lands or interest in lands within Reclamation Districts Nos. 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, 2029 and 142 DIVISIOX OF \VATER RESOURCES 2041. (b) thi» navineut of all dolimrient taxes anrl assessments, except reclamation district assessments, upon the lands in said districts formerly owned by California Delta Farms, Inc., and not conveyed by it, and (c) cash in the amount of not less than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). The company proposed to use the deposited bonds and coupons acquiretl by it in exchange for shares of its preferred and common stock as aforesaid, to obtain deeds from the county treasurers of San Joaquin and Contra Costa counties, respec- tively, to the company, covering the lands in said reclamation districts formerly owned by California Delta Farms, Inc.. and not conveyed by it ; and may also use such deposited bonds aud coupons to obtain deeds from .nt and control of the district made subject to provisions of tlie Political Code of the State. Location: At the junction of the Sacramento and American rivers in Sacramento County and occupying the most northerly portion of the new Helvetia Grant: bounded by said rivers on the north and west, by the Northern Electric Com- pany's railroad embankment on the east and by li street of the city of Sacra- mento on the south. Area: Cross. G77 acres. Net, C50 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — $53. i HISTORY AND STATUS OF UECLAMATION DISTRICTS 143 Overlaps: Sacramonto and San Joaquin Dniinage District and American Rivor Flood Control District. Remarks: Tiiere is a credit balance of .'?2tJ in the warrant fund. This area, formerly in garden truck, is rapidly becoming urban in character. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 3 (GRAND ISLAND) Formation: Organized by the first State Board of Swamp Land Commissioners in 1861 under the provisions of the act creating said Commission. This district has continued to function to date and includes 366, 370, 371, 438, 439, 440, 441 and 431. Location: Occupies the whole of Grand Island in Sacramento County in townships 4 and 5 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M., and is bounded by the Sacramento River on the east and by Steamboat Slough on the west. Area: Gross, 17,100 aci-es. Net, 16,245 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: This district has been active for 69 years and has paid all construction and maintenance costs by direct assessment. The district has a credit balance of .$244 as of this date. The entire area of Grand Island is under intensive cultivation, marked with substantial homes and well developed orchards. The main soil body is com- posed of Sacramento clay loams, with a fringe of the Columbia series adjacent to the Sacramento River and a body of peat in the Steamboat Slough area. Bartlett pears and alfalfa are the chief crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 10 Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved May 26, 1913. and in effect August 10, 1913 (Statutes 1913:337). This act prescribes the district boundaries. The management and control of District No. 10 was made subject to the provisions of the Political Code of the State and Protec- tion District No. 10 of Yuba County was dissolved. Location: In Yuba County in townships 15, 16 and 17 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. The district is approximately 10 miles long by an average of 2 miles wide ; is bounded on the north by Honcut Creek levee, on the west by Feather River levee, on the south by the Southern Pacific Railroad embank- ment and Nigger Jack Slough, and on the east by the embankment of the Western Pacific Railroad. Area: Gross, 11,300 acres. Net, 10,922 acres. Financial: Bonds — Original issue $100,000. First maturity paid January 1. 1919, $10,000. $10,000 of final maturity paid January 1, 1927. All bonds have been retired with the exception of $4,000, principal amount of which is in possession of County Treasurer awaiting presentation. All interest coupons thereon have been paid. Tra?Tan.116 face value of warrants of Project No. 6 of the Sacramento and Sau Joaquin Drainage District, plus accrued interest at 7% from June 1, 1925. There is a credit balance of $2,401 in the district fund for payment of warrants. District is protected from overflow by massive levees constructed generally well above the recommended flood plane grade. Internal drainage is provided for by a system of canals leading to a pumping plant where waters are expelled from the district. Irrigation water is pumped from the Sacramento River - 144 Reclamation District No. 108 and Overlapping Levee and Drainage Districts MX 3TAjq ; J diA •}'-j\?. J??V.'-- H-..-.,-?. f^' /u. -% -v eis.c.H ^ M •- n ,.i r , -rQ bng a»v»J onlqqftl'isv' r'r «.l 1,l>n rtnit.-r.t,!,<»f1 t-l. i HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 145 District No. 729 with Reclamation District No. 108, estublishinj: tiie buundarics and providinf!: fi>r its nianaf^ement and control, was approved April 2^, 1!)13, and in effect August 10. IIU:? (Stats. 1913:62). The consolidation was con- firmed and tho boundaries more dearly dcfiMetl by an act approved May 18, 1915 (Stats. 1915:559). Chapter 182, S(ats. 1915:358, requires all district funds to be deposited with the Treasurer of Colusa County. The boundaries were redefined and the above acts validated by two subsecpiiMit acts. i.e.. Slats. 1917:1219. approved May 26. 1917. and Stats. 1919:357. approved May 8, 1919, and in effect July 22. 1919. so the effective date of formation of the present district is July 22, 1919. Includes Keclamation Districts Xos. 92, 94, 467, 729-B and 108. Location: In Colusa and Yolo counties, covering portions of townships 11, 12 and 13 north, range 1 east and range 1 west, M. I). B. and M., and extending along and adjoining the west bank of the Sacramento River. Area: Gross, 57,994 acres. Net, 54,000 acres. Financial: Boiuh — R. D. No. 108, 6%. Dated January 1, 1925. Due serially, 1935-1943, Januai-y 1 each year. Callable on any interest date at 102. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1. by Treasurer of Colusa County, Colusa. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 ?3,142,000 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1934 $3,142,000 1935 2,792,000 $350,000 $167,520 $517,520 1936 2,442,000 350,000 146,520 496.520 1937 2,092,000 350,000 125,520 475,520 1938 1,742,000 350,000 104,520 454,520 1939 1,392,000 350,000 83,520 433,520 1940 1,042,000 350,000 62.520 412.520 1941 692,000 350,000 41,520 391,520 1942 342,000 350,000 20,520 370.520 1943 342,000 342,000 $3,142,000 Warrants- — District No. 108 has two series of warrants locally designated by the County Treasurer as "pink" and "blue" warrants. "Blue" warrants issued 1921-1927 §49,435 08 "Pink" warrants 295,411 87 Total as of April 3. 1931 ?344,846 95 (Plus interest from date of warrant.) The credit balance in the district fund follows : R. D. No. 108 Fund $107 73 R. D. No. 108 Assessment No. 4 1,772 87 R. D. No. 108 Assessment No. 5 2,571 02 $4,451 62 The district has a separate irrigation fund derived from a tax or assess- ment on the landowners which is paid to the County Treasurer in cash and checked oyt in payment of accounts for irrigation expenses. A tentative assessment in the amount of $626,000 to retire the outstanding warrants and accrued interest and for maintenance and operation may be levied and called next year. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Knights Landing Ridge Drainage District. Sacramento River West Side Levee District. Remarks: District is protected from overflow by levees of ample height and section. Internal drainage is provided for by a well conceived system of canals and laterals terminating at a pumping plant at El Dorado Bend on the Sacra- 10 — 86457 146 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES mento River. Irrigation from the Sacramento River is furnished from a plant near Wilkins Slough consisting of five 4S-inch screw pumps. Grain, beans and rice are the principal crops of the western and central areas, with alfalfa and orchards predominating along the river. Sacramento clay soils form the main body, with the lighter soils of the Columbia series existing along the river. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 136 (UPPER TYLER ISLAND) Formation: The petition for formation of the district was filed with and numbered by the Register of the State Land Office on January 5, 1872. Location: In Sacramento County in township 4 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Bounded on the west and north by Georgiana Slough, on the east by Reclamation District No. 364 and on the south by Reclamation District No. t;07. Area: Gross, 439.36 acres. Net, 417 acres. Financial: Bottds — None. Warran ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: One of five districts on Tyler Island with independent works of recla- mation. The soils of the upper portion of the island are classified as Sacra- mento clay loams, whereas the main body is of muck and peat. Bartlett pears, alfalfa, beans and grain are the main crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 150 (MERRITT ISLAND) Formation: Formed under the act of March 28, 1S6S, the certified copy of the petition and order of formation being filed in the office of the Register of the State Land Office on November 10. 1870. Swamp Land District No. 150 was reorganized in accordance with the provisions of a special act of the State Legislature approved March 8(1. 1874 (Stats. 1878-4, p. 807). Location: Swamp Land District No. 150, consisting of what is known as Merritt Island, in Yolo County, lies between the Sacramento River and Elkhorn Slough in township north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 4986.55 acres. Net, 4925 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wnnanis — $633. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Operates upon a cash basis. One of the oldest districts in the State, having been completely reclaimed for many years. The soils of the entire island are classified as Sacranieiitu clay loams. The entire district is under intensive cultivation. Well developed orchards in Bartlett pears predominate, with minor areas in alfalfa and forage crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 274 (SHERMAN ISLAND) Formation: Formed uiidt-r the act of March 28. 1808. the certified copy of the petition and order of formation being filed in the office of the Register of the State Land Office on April J, 1870. Location: In Sacramento County and consisting of that portion of Sherman Island bounded by the San .loaepiin River and Mayberry Slough which is not included in Reclamation Districts Nos. 50 and 841. The district occupies portions of Sections 8 and 9 in township 2 north, range 2 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 230 acres. Net, 218 acres. Financial: Hands — None. ir(jr»«)i/,s— None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .loaquiii Drainage District (Assessment No. 2 I. HISTORY AND STATUS OF Rr,( 'LA MATRON DISTRICTS 147 Remarks: Privately operated upon a cash basis. Tiie rorliHiiation works are typical of the Sacramento ami San Joaquin delta re^cions, consisting of levees of anii>le cross section constructed to a heifiht well above the estimated hi^'h water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps ecpiipped with power driven inimps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fiiie sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are succe^^sfully gi-own. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 307 (LISBON ISLAND) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws. Petition and i>i-ili'r of f(irmation fili-d Sejjti'nilter IS. 1S7y a special act of the State lA^gislature approved ^Nfarch 14, 187S, certain proceedings relating to Swamp Land District No. 'M)7 w legalized (Stats. 1S77-S. p. 2.")(t). Includes 147. Location: In Yolo County and bounded by the Sacramento Kiver and Babel Slough, and being a portion of township 7 north, range 4 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5941 acres. Net, 5G44 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. iro)Ta«/s— $35,307.15. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: It is proposed to retire the warrant debt by direct assessment. District is protected from overflow by levees of ample height and section. Internal drainage is provided for by a system of main canals and laterals leading to a sump and pumping plant where the waters are expelled from the district. Irrigation- water is taken from the Sacramento River by means of pumping plants. The soils are classified as Sacramento clay loams along the river with Sacramento clays forming the main bodj'. Chief crops are grain, alfalfa and beans. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 317 (ANDRUS ISLAND) Formation: Created and organized by a special act of the State Legislature approved March 27, 1S7S (Stats. 1877-8, p. 562). Includes part of 148. Location: In Sacramento County and including that part of Andrus Island bounded on the north by Keclamation District No. 407 (formerly No. 215), on the east by the center of ^lokelumne Itiver and Georgiana Slough, on the .south by the San Joaquin River, and on the west by the center of Jackson Slough and the center of Seven-Mile Slough, in townships 3 and 4 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. In the act noted above, the boundaries of the district are described and its control made subject to the Political Code. Area: Gross, 344S acres. Net, 3276 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — $96. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district operates upon a cash basis, but the warrant fund has been overdrawn in the amount of $319 which will be cared for by the next receipts or assessments. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estinuited high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. 148 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Som« indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 341 (SHERMAN ISLAND) Formation: The petition and order for the formation was tiled and numbered on June 17, 1S79. lieorganization of 54 and 252. Location: The eastern portion of Sherman Island in Sacramento County lying in townships 2 and 3 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 10,305 acres. Net, 9937 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warratits — $32,5GS. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Credit balance in district fund is $1,575.27. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 348 Formation: Formed November 11, 1S79, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered December 2, 1879. Legalized, Statutes, 1911 : 257. Includes parts of 337 and Swamp Land District No. 5. Location: In San Joaquin County, on south bank of the Mokelunme River, and being portion of townships 4 and 5 north, range 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 10,000 acres. Net, 9293.39 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — $5,970. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: District is protectetl from overflow on the north and west by a levee constructed along the Mokelunme River, on the east by embankment of the "Western Pacific Railroad and on the south by a joint levee with Canal Ranch. The soils are about evenly divided between the Columbia silt loams on the north and Sacramento clays on the south. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 349 (SUTTER ISLAND) Formation: I'otition and order for fonn.-ition filed and numbered on February 3, ISSO. Location: In Sarraniciito ("ouiily. Sutter Island is bounded on the east by the Sacramento River and Steamboat Slough, and on the west by Sutter Slough ; includes portions of townships 5 and G north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gro.ss, 2550.57 acres. Net, 2378.57 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. irarron/a— $1G1.70. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION' DISTRICTS .14'J Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Credit balance in district fund is $1,811.21. This district is completely reclaimed by a levee system extending along the frontage of the Sacramento River and along Sutter and Steamboat Sloughs. District is adequately drained and irrigated. The soils of the entire area are classified as Sacramento clay loams. There is a substantial development in Bartlett pears and alfalfa. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 364 (UPPER TYLER ISLAND) Formation: Petition for formation filed and numbered August 6, 1880. Includes 175. Location: In Sacramento County, being a portion of Upper Tyler Island in town- ship 4 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Cross. 730.77 acres. Net, 694 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: No district fund is kept by the county treasurer. District operated privately. One of five districts on Tyler Island with independent works of reclamation. The soils of the upper portion of the island are classified as Sacramento clay loams, whereas the main body is of muck and peat. Bartlett pears, alfalfa, beans and grain are the main crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 369 (LIBBY McNEIL) Formation: Petition and order for formation filed and numbered on September 21, ISSO. Location: In Sacramento County; being a portion of township p north, range 4 east. M. D. B. and M. Bounded on the north by Reclamation District No. 551 ; on the east by Snodgrass Slough ; on the south by Reclamation District No. 554 and on the west by the Sacramento River. Area: Gross. 554.48 acres. Net, 400 acres. Financial: Bonds — ^None. Wan-ants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district is privately operated and no fund is kept by the county treasurer. District is adequately leveed and drained. The main soil body is composed of Sacramento clay loams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 403 (ROUGH AND READY ISLAND) Formation: Formed September 6, 1881. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on October 7, 1881. Reorganized. Includes 163. Location: In San Joaquin County and being a portion of township 1 north, ranges 5 and east. M. D. B. and M. Bounded by the San Joaquin River and Burns Cutoff. Area: Gross, 1576 acres. Net, 1498 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants— $37. 0~S. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The warrants constitute a debt of approximately $25 per acre. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of 150 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils mainly consist of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary .salts is found but suth salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 404 (BOGGS) Formation: Formed August J). ISSl. under ihe general reclamation laws. Xum- bercd November 11), ISSl. Includes 44G. Location: In San Joaquin County and being a portion of township 1 north, range G east. M. I). B. and M.. l«)un(le:l on the north by St«>ckta(|uin River. Area: Gross, 204G.20 acres. Net. 1044 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Operated upon a cash basis. Small balance in district fund. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaciuin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps eipiipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnislud through a system of siphons iiist;;llod over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of tine sediment and peat. Some indica- tion of orclinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of sea.sons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 407 Formation: Formed January 0, 1SS2, under the general leclamation district laws by reorganization and consolidation of 89 and 215. Filed January 10. 18S2. I'art of Swamp Land District 8 and Reclamation District 148. Location: In Sacramento County and being the middle portion of Andrus Island, in township 4 north, ranges 3 and 4 ea.st, M. D. B. and JI., lying between the Sacramento River and Georgiana Slough. Area: Gross, 1737.28 acres. Net, 1050 acres. Financial: Bonds — R. D. No. 407, 69t, fii'st issue. Dated January 1. lill-i. Due serially, IttKi 1M.37, January 1 each year. Denominations .$1.(11(0 and one bond of .$040. Interest, Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Sacramento County. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 .S24.04(> (X> Retired 43.(M)0 00 Authorized $07,040 00 R. 1). .\o. 4(t7. 0%. second i.ssue. Dated January 1, 1023. Due serially. 103.S-1052, January 1 eacii year. Denoniiii!itic)Ms .Sl.tHlO. one of .$.~»0(> and one of ."5.115.08. Interest. Jan. -.July 1. by Treasurer of Sacramento County. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 .$,-.3,000 00 T'nissued 90.015 00 Autliorized $152,015 00 HISTORY AND STATUS OP RIX'LA.A[ATI()X IMSTHICTS 151 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $81,6 40 1931 77,640 $4,000 |4,658 $8,658 1932 73, (HO 4.000 4,418 8.418 1933 69.640 4,000 4,178 8,178 1934 65,640 4.000 3,938 7,938 1935 (;i.i;4(l 4.000 3,69S 7,698 1936 57.640 4,000 3,458 7,458 1937 53,000 4,640 3,180 7,820 1938 43,000 10,000 2,580 12,580 1939 33,000 10.000 1.980 11,980 1940 23,000 10,000 1,380 11,380 1941 13,000 10,000 780 10.780 1942 3,000 10.000 180 10,180 1943 3,000 3,000 $81,640 irf/n-f/nf.s'— ,$12,004.81. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: There is a credit balance of $211.45 in the district fund. This district is protected from overliow by levees of ample secticn and height. Internal drainage is provided by a system of drains terminating at a pumping plant ■where excess waters are expelled from the district. Irrigation water is pumped from the Sacramento River. The main soil body is composed of Sacramento clay loams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 479 (MORMON BASIN) Formation: Formed under act of March 12, 1872 (see Chap. CCLXXIX, Stats. 1871-2:383), as amended, the petition and order being filed and numbered July 29, 1885. Includes 67 and 467. Location: In Colusa County and being a portion of townshiji 14 north, range 1 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 6505 acres. Net, 6265.25 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Sacramento River West Side Levee District. Remarks: Operated privately. No river levee has been constructed, but a dike has been built along Sycamore Slough. Grain and rice are the chief crops. The soils of the central area are the Sacramento clays and of the surrounding area the Columbia series. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 501 (RYER ISLAND) Formation: Formed June 7, 18S7, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on June 16, 1887. Includes 41. Location: In Solano County, and being a portion of townships 4 jind 5 north, range :j east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 11,978 acres. Net, 10,380 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district is operated on a cash basis. District is protected from overflow by levees of ample height and cross-sec- tion. Drainage is accomplished by the collection of waters in a system of canals terminating at a pumping plant where they are expelled from the district. Irrigation water is pumped from Steamboat and Miner Sloughs. The main soil body is made up of Sacramento clay loams spotted with muck and peat. 152 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 524 Formation: Formwl October 30. 1889, under the general reclamation di-sti-ict laws, the petition and order beins; filed and numbered on November 11. 1SS9. Con- solidation of 110, 209 and 302. Includes parts of 109 and 223. Location: In San Joaquin County, being iwrtions of township 1 north, ranges 5 and 6 east, and portion of township 1 south, ranges 5 and 6 each, M. D. B. and M., and known as the Middle Division of Roberts Island. Area: Gross, 19,776 acres. Net, 18,788 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warra nts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Xo warrants have been issued since 1925. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power-driven i)umps wliich expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furni.shKl through a syste'm of syphons installed over the levees. The soils mainly consist of a mixture of fine sefliment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leacheuj;h a system of siphons installed over the levees. Tlie soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons jwtatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 535 Formation: Formed August H. 1891; numbered -Vugust 8, 1801. Includes part of 2S7. City of Sacramento excluded, Stats. Ex. Sess. 1911 :12. Location: In Sacramento County and being portions of townships 7 and 8 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 50(X> acres. Net. 4750 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: A credit balance of $552.18 remains in the district fund. District is adequately leveed and drained. Irrigation water is pumped from the Sacramento Itiver. The soils are classified as Columbia fine sandy loams and sand, and Sacramento clay loams. This area, formerly devoted almost exclusivelj' to hops, is now planted to garden truck. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 536 (EGBERT) Formation: Petition for the formation of the district was recorded September 4, ISOl. in liber 2 of Swamp Lands, page 116, Solano County records, the certified copy of said petition being received and filed by the Surveyor General on September 9. 1891. Includes 291. 308 and Swamp Land District VII. Location: In Solano County, on the south bank of Lindsay (Linda) and Cache sloughs, and occupying portions of townships 4 and 5 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 8933.48 acres. Net, 8855.72 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wa rran ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: All assessments paid. Operates on cash basis. No balance in district fund. District is adequately leveed and drained. Irrigation water is received from Lindsay and Cache sloughs. Some 3000 acres of this district extend into the Yolo By-Pass and eventually rights of way and flowage rights over this portion of district must be obtained by the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Soils are sedimentary clay loams formed from the overflow of the Sacra- mento River. Lindsay and Cache sloughs and are deep and fertile. Asparagus, celery and beans are grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 537 (LOVDAL) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws September 10, 1891, the certified copy of the petition and order of formation being filed in the office of the Register of the State Land Office September 28, 1891. Location: In Yolo County, three miles northwest of Sacramento, in township 9 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 3033 acres. Net, 2882 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — $1,825. 154 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: i-!acramento and San Joaciuin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: (Iporates on a cash basis. District was divided into two parts by the construction of the Sacramento By-Pass. Adequate levee and drainage systems ♦'.xist and irrigation water is provided from the Sacramento River through various plants located thereon. Originally this area was largely given over to the production of hops. The lands are now in peaches, pears, vines and alfalfa. One well established dairy is operated on the river front. Soils are of the Columbia series, sandy loam type. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 544 (UPPER ROBERTS ISLAND) Formation: Date of formation. August 1. 1892; date of filing, August 4, 1S!)2. Includes parts of 109 and 223. Location: In San .Toaquin County, at the junction of Middle and San Joaquin nvers. occupying portions of township 1 south, ranges 5 and 6 each, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 7474.72 acres. Net, 7100 acres. Financial: Bonth — None. ^Vu mi n is — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No 2). Remarks: No warrants have been issued since 191S. There is a small credit balance in the district fund. The district is protected by levees along the banks of the San Joacjuin and Middle rivers. The main soil body is classified as Sacra- mento clay loams with a fringe of Hanford sandy loams adjacent to the rivers. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 548 Formation: Date of formation. November 11, 1892; petition filed and numbered by Register. November 16, 1892. Formation legalized by Stats. 1911 :256. Includes 46, 58, 210 and part of 169. Location: In San Joaquin County, being portions of township 3 north, ranges 4 and 5 east. M. D. B. and M., lying south of Sycamore Slough. Area: Gross, 10,608.62 acres. Net, 9974.82 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. 1 la n-flH/s— $41,346. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No 2). Remarks: The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San .Toaquin delta regions, consisting of lovees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with jiower-driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irriga- tion water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and i>eat. Some indi- cation of ordinary sails is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 551 (PEARSON) Formation: I'ctilion fm- furin.ition of district lilixl and numbered May 11, 1893. In.IiKles 'Jtl.j, 2.">7. .362, 367, 551. Location: In Sacramento County on the east bank of the Sacramento River, in townships ."i and 6 north, range 4 east. M. 1>. H. and M. The towns of Court- land and Virden are within the district. Area: Gross, 8800 acres. Net, 8536.59 acres. Financial: Bonds — R. D. No. 551, G%, first issue. Dated October 1, 1011. HISTORY AXD STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 155 Due serially, 1917-1933, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,00(1. Interest .Tan.-.Tulv 1. liv Treasurer of Sacramento County. Outstandins. January 2. 1931 !?0n.000 00 Retired 240,000 00 Antlioriz«<(l $305,000 00 K. D. No. 551, 6%. second issue. Dated January 1. 1924. Due serially. 193(i-1954. January 1 each year. Denominations .$1,000 and one bond of $309.09. Inter(>st Jan.-.Tuly 1. by Treasurer of Sacramento County. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $667,369 09 Unissued 7,630 31 Authorized $675,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $7 48,.370 1931 732,370 $16,000 $43,942 $59,942 1932 716,370 16,000 42,982 58,982 1933 700,370 16,000 42,022 58,022 iq34 684,370 16,000 41,062 57,062 193.- 667,370 17,000 40,042 57,042 1936 646,370 21,000 38,782 59,782 1937 624,370 22,000 37,462 59,462 1938 600,370 24,000 36,022 60.022 1939 575,370 25,000 34,522 59,522 1940 548,370 27,000 32,902 59,902 1941 520,370 28,000 31,222 59,222 1942 490,370 30,000 29,422 59,422 1943 458,370 32,000 27,502 59,502 1944 424,370 34,000 25,462 59,462 1945 388,370 36,000 23,302 59,302 1946 350.370 38,000 21,022 59,022 1947 310,370 40,000 18,622 58,622 1948 268.370 42,000 16,102 58,102 1949 223,370 45,000 13,402 58.402 1950 175,370 48,000 10,522 58.522 1951 124,370 51,000 7,462 58,462 1952 70,370 54,000 4,222 58,222 1953 13,370 57,000 802 57,802 1954 13,370 13,370 $748,370 Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento find San .Toaquin Drainage District (Assessment No 2). Remarks: Credit balance in district fund is $4,224.48. District is completely protected from overflow by levees of ample height and cross-section. Drainage is provided by a system of collecting canals and drainage water is exi>elled by pumps. Irrigation water is pumped from the Sacramento River. The soils of the area are classified as Sacramento clay loams with some traces of peat. The area is marked with well developed orchards, vineyards and dairies. Alfalfa, bean.s. beets and asparagus are grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 554 (WALNUT GROVE) Formation: Petition filed and district numbered August 25. 1S93. Location: In Sacramento County, on east bank of the Sacramento River in town- ship 5 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 699 acres. Net, 638 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. irarrnn/s— $6,163.99. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district fund has a credit of $753.21. This small district has constructed a levee along the river frontage and is protected on its other boundaries by the levees of adjacent districts. The soils are composed of Sacramento clay.s. 156 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 556 (UPPER ANDRUS ISLAND) Formation: District formed September 8. 1893, under general reclamation district l.iws. Petition filed and numbered September x'2, 1893. Included in Swamp Liind District VIII. Location: In Sacramento County on eaat bank of Sacramento River in townships 4 and 5 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 2378.95 acres. Net, 2272.08 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. iranan/s— $25,186.81. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Credit balance in district fund is $298. This district is protected from overflow by levees of ample section and height. Internal drainage is provided by a system of drains terminating at a pumping plant where excess waters are expelled from the district. Irri- gation wator is pumped from the Sacramento River. The main soil body is composed of Sacramento clay loams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 563 (MIDDLE TYLER ISLAND) Formation: Petition filed and district numbered on May 7, 1894. Includes 386. Location: In Sacramento County, lying between the North Fork of the Mokelumne Kiver and Georgiana Slough in township 4 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 4G16.51 acres. Net, 4400 acres. Financial: lionds — None. Warra n ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Credit l)alance, $731.95. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and coUoction laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leachtd by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celei'y are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 673 (POCKET) Formation: I'etition filed and numbered on November 20, 1895. Includes 203. Location: In Sacramento County, bounded on the east by Reclamation District No. 535 and on the west by the Sacramento River, and lying in townships 7 and 5 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 3098.79 acres. Net, 2944.22 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants— ^2,144.0S. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Small creilit balance. District is adequately leveed and drained. Irrigation water is pumped from the Sacramento River. The soils are classified as Columbia fine sandy loams and sand, and Sa<'ramento clay loams. This area, formerly devoted almost exclusively to hops, is imw planted to garden truck. HISTORY AND STATUS OP RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 157 RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 677 (MILLER AND LUX) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on June 23, 1896. Location: In Kings County and being portions of sections 17 and 20 in township 24 soutli, range 22 east, JM. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 240 acres. Net, 228 acres. Financial: Bonds- — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: Privately operated. No reclamation, drainage or irrigation works have been constructed. Soils are composed of Tulare Lake Basin sediment. Grain is the chief crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 678 (MILLER AND LUX) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation distiuct laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on June 23, 1896. Location: In Kings County, and being the north half of the northwest quarter of section IS, township 24 south, range 22 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 80 acres. Net, 76 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: Privately operated. No reclamation, drainage or irrigation works have been constructed. Soils are com])osed of Tulare Lake Basin sediment. Grain is the chief crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 684 (ROBERTS ISLAND) Formation: Formed October 4. 1897, under general reclamation district laws. Peti- tion filed and numbered October S, 1897. Includes 659 and part of 109 and 223. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying south of the San Joaquin River and east of Whi.-ky Slough in townships 1 and 2 north, range 5 ea.st, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 10,659.10 acres. Net, 10,120 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. IV'a/ranfs— $8,979. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irriga- tion water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 685 (DUNCAN DISTRICT) Formation: Formed August 4, 1897, under the genei-al reclamation district laws, petition filed and numbered November 6, 1897. Includes 80S. Location: In Kings County, lying south of Tule River, in township 22 south, range 22 east, M. D. B. and M. ]58 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Area: Gross, 4349 acres. Net, 4131 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Corcoran Irrigation District. Remarks: District fund has a credit balance of .$(»14. District organization has not been active recently. Xo works of reclamation. Irrigation water is received from Cross Creek. Soils ai*e lake bed sediments ranging from sandy loams to clay. Cliief crops are alfalfa and cotton. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 686 (CROSS CREEK) Formation: Fonaed December II, ISUl. under general reclamation district laws. Petition filed and numberetl January 7, 3 898. Location: In Kings County, lying north of Tule Kiver in townships 21 and 22 south, range 22 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5079 acres. Net, 4825 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wiirrants — None. Overlaps: Corcoran Irrigation District. Remarks: There is no balance in the district fund. Xo works of re<;lamation have been constructed and lands receive water from Corcoran Irrigation District. Soils are lake bed sediments ranging from sandy loams to clay. Chief crops are alfalfa and cotton. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 690 (LOWER TULE RIVER) Formation: Formed Xovember 22, 3898, under general reclamation district laws. I'etition tiled and numbered Xovember 30, 1898. Location: In Kings County, on the east side of Tulare Lake Basin, and in town- ship 22 south, range 22 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 2294 acres. Xet, 1180 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wananis — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District, Corcoran Irrigation District and Lakeland Irrigation District. Remarks: Xo balance in district fund. District is partially leveed. Lands are irrigated from works of Corcoran Irrigation District. Soils are lake bed sediments ranging from sandy loam to clay. Chief crops are alfalfa and cotton. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 692 (BUENA VISTA) Formation: Formed May 2, 1899, under the general reclamation district laws, the pelilion being tiled and numl)i'rcd on July 5, 1899. A large part of the orig- inal district has been ab.sorbed l)y other districts. See IGIU. H)18 and 1GG2. Location: In Kings County, on the south side of Tulare Lake Basin, and in town- sliii)s 22 ami 23 south, ranges 20 and 21 east, M. I). 1'.. and M. Area: Gross, 3380 a4. Consoli- dated with 706 on Aiuil IS, 1919. Certified copy of notice of consolidation filed in State Land Office April 19. 1919. Consolidated district designated as Xo. 753 on April 21. 1919. Location: In Kings County, and being portions of township 21 south, ranges 20 and 21 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross, 3793 acres. Xet, 3603 acres. Financial: Bonds — Xone. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: Operate and 2027 was organi/;e;l. Since the date of original default no payment of assessments or county taxes has been made. The so-called "Empire Plan" was devised by the bondholders' committee and practically all of the bonds of the combined issues are now under their control. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess watei-s from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and ai'e readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied bj- proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. 164 Drvisiox OF water resources RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 759 (ETTA) Formation: Formod Xovembpr 11. 1904, under the general reclamation district laws, the itctition being filed and numbered on December 12, 1904. A part of 7;")0. No trustees appointed. Location: In Kings County, being portions of sections 16, 17, 21 and 22, township 21 south, range 21 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 825 acres. Net, 784 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wail-ants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: District operated privately. No funds on hand. No district works have been constructed, but district is completely reclaimed by the reclamation works of District No. 749. (See District No. 749.) RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 760 (O'BRYAN) Formation: Formed November 11. 1904, under tlie general reclamation district laws, the petition being filed and numbered on December 12, 1904. Location: In Kings County, being portions of townships 22 and 23 south, range 20 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 13,108.35 acres. Net, 12,450 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: Last warrant was paid in 1917, leaving a credit balance of $432 still on hand. No works of reclamation have been constructed. The lands of this district are included in the flowage area of Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District reservoir and would be entirely inundated should water elevation reach 192 U. S. G. S. Datum. The soils are lake bed sediments and the area is usually farmed to grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 761 (COHN-CENTRAL CONSOLI- DATED) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition being filed and muui)ered on l)eceml)er 12. 1904. Consolidated with No. 1020. Part of district in townships 21 and 22 south, range 20 east, M. I). B. and M., excluded on November 15, 1919, and 73S0 acres annexed in 1923. Location: In Kings County, on the west margin of Tulare Lake Basin, being por- tituis of townships 21 and 22 .south, range 19 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 27,028.54 acres. Net, 19,048.54 acres assessed. Financial: Bonds — .$118,823.33 (retired). All principal and interest payments were completed as of July 1, 1930. llislrict is i)r()(ected from overflow by high and massive levees. Drain- age is amply provided for and irrigation water is received from the Kings River via West Side Canal. The chief crops are grain and cotton. Soils are recent alluvium lake laid deposits, strong, fei-tile iuid free from alkali. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 765 (GLIDE) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order hi'iug filed and numbered on April 22, 1905. Includes part of 472. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION' DISTRICTS 1 ().') Location: In Yolo County and lyinjr between the Yolo P.y-Pass and the Sacramento liiver, in townships 7 and 8 north, range 4 oast, ^I. D. B. and ^I. Area: Gross, 1322.51 acres. Net, 125G acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants— ^14,004. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No 2). Remarks: District is adequately drained and Icvoed. Irrigation wafer is received from the Sacramento River. Soils of the district are classified as Columbia series silt loams. The chief crops are alfalfa and grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 766 (TAFT) Formation: Formed July 21, IJM)."*, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and oi*der being filed and numbered on August 7, 1905. No trustees appointed. Location: In Kings County, near the northern margin of Tulare Lake Basin and being portions of sections 17 and 18, township 21 south, range 21 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 320 acres. Net, 30i acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warra nts — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: Operated privately. No balance in district fund. No district works have been constructed, but the area is entirely reclaimed by the works of Reclamation District No. 749. (See District No. 749.) RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 767 (RHODA PARK) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on August 7, 1905. Location: In Kings County, on the northern margin of Tulare Lake Basin and being the east half of section 5, township 21 south, range 20 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 320 acres. Net, 304 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warra n fs — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: Privately operated — no fund balance. District is partially leveed and receives irrigation water from Kings River. Soils are lake bed sediments. Grain is the chief crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 770 (DELTA LANDS) Formation: Formed February 8, 1906, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on February 14, 1906. Location: In Kings County, near the center of Tulare Lake Basin and being por- tions of township 22 south, ranges 20 and 21 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 13,729 acres. In storage area, 7(364 acres. Gross reclaimed, 6065.93 acres. Net reclaimed, 5703.42 acres. Financial: Bonds — Delta Lands R. D. No. 770, 6%. Dated July 1, 1927. Due serially, 1932-1947, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of .$156.19. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Kings County. Issued and outstanding, January 2. 1931 .$123,156.19 166 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1931 $123,156 1932 117,156 $6,000 $7,029 $13,029 1933 111,156 6.000 6,669 12,661" 1934 105,156 6,000 6,309 12,309 1935 99,156 6,000 5,949 ll,94'.i 193C 93,156 6,000 5,5S9 11,5S9 1937 87,156 6,000 5,229 11,229 1938 78,156 9,000 4,6S9 13.689 1939 69,156 9,000 4,149 13,149 1940 60,156 9,000 3,609 12,609 1941 51,156 9.000 3,061' 12,06;i 1942 42,156 9,000 2,529 11,529 1943 33,156 9,000 1,989 10,989 1944-— ■ 24,156 9,000 1,449 10,449 1945- 15,156 9,000 909 9,909 1946 - 6,156 9,000 369 9,369 1947 6,156 6,15G $123,156 Warrants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin "Water Storage District. Remarks: The rodainied area consists of the nine sections in township 22 south, rango 21 east, M. D. B. and M. This portion of the district is protected from overflow by high and massive levees. Deep and wide drainage channels provide amply for the collection of excess watei-s. Irrigation water may be taken from Tulare Lake Canal and from Tulare Lake Basin storage when available ; an assured supply is received from a series of deep wells equipped with electrically driven pumps. Chief crops are grain and cotton. The soils are recent alluvium lake laid deposits, strong, fertile and free from alkali. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 771 (ISLAND No. 3) Formation: Formed und^r the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on .July 23, 1906. Location: In Kings County, south of Kingsburg and east of Laton, and being a portion of township 17 south, range 22 east, il. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 2200 acres. Net, 2000 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Island No. .3 Irrigation District. Remarks: Credit balance $201. Dikes of sufficient height to prevent overflow at higli water stage have been < onstructed. Ground water stands at 10 to 12 feet from the surface and the land is slightly spotted with alkali. Irrigation water is received from Consoli- dated Irrigation IHstrict. Soils are classified as Ilaaford fine sandy loams. Tlu' dovflopment is mainly in vines, field crops and alfalfa. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 773 (FABIAN) Formation: Formed October 1, IDOO, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on January 15. 1007. Part of 282. Location: In San .Jo:i(iuin County, lying north of Old Kiver. and being a portion of Knncho El Pescadero. Area: Gross. 7195.50 acres. Net, G103.79 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. War rants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toaquin Drainage District (A.ssessment No 2). Remarks: There is a small credit balance in the district fund. No warrants have been i.s.sued since 1925. IIISTOUV AXL) STATUS OF l{K(LA.\rATlUN DISTRICTS 167 District is adoquiitcly leveed and drained. Irri;;ation water is received from Old River via tlie Fabian and Bell Canal. The soils of the entire area are classiiied as Sacramento clay loams. The chief crops are alfalfa, corn and grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 776 (ISLAND) Formation: Formed May 7. 1D()7, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on June 4, 15)07. Location: In Kings County, lying soutli of Tliverdale and west of Lemoore, and liouudcd by the North Fork of Kings River and Clarks Fork, being a part of tlu^ Ranciio Lagiina de Tache. in township IS south, ranges 19 and 20 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 8000 acres. Net, 7740 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wan-ati ts — None. Overlaps: Laguna Irrigation District. Remarks: There have been five calls made upon the assessment of $37,000 levied on August 6, 1914, 949f of which has been paid to date. In addition, a levy was made October 6, 1917, in the amount of $31,130 for drainage work and a call of 30% was made and collected in part November, 1917. This levy is now in litigation. Credit balance, $3,503. Dikes of sufficient height to prevent overflow have been constructed. Drain- age works as constructed are not entirely adequate. Irrigation water is received from the works of Laguna Irrigation District. Soils consist of the loams and sandy loams of the Hanford and Merced series. Chief crops are grain, alfalfa and cotton. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 777 Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on July 25, 1907. Location: In Sutter County, the northern half of the district adjoining the west bank of the Feather River, and being portions of townships 15, 16 and 17 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. ; small portion of district in Butte County. Area: Gross, 12,453 acres. Net, 11,830 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. TVrt rra/i/s— $34,391. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: District fund has a credit balance of $4,347. A levee along the Feather River protects the area from flood menace from this source. As in the case of District No. 833 to the north, drainage is the main problem. Through a system of canals excess waters are conducted from lands and eventually expelled into Sutter By-Pass. Irrigation water is received from the system of Sutter-Butte Canal Company. The soils of the district area are classified as Madera and Gridley loams. The entire district is highly developed, mainly in orchards and vineyards. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 779 (LAGUNA) Formation: Formed August 10, 3907, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on August 30, 1907. Location: In Fresno and Kings counties near Laton and being portions of town- ships 17 and 18 south, ranges 19, 20 and 21 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 19,277 acres. Net, 18,467.03 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Laguna Irrigation District. 168 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: Of the third assessinont dated April 12, 191S. in the amount of $40,000, 7." ptT rent lias ix-t-n callod to dato. A i)alanco of !?lo remains in the district fund in Kinj^s County. Dilios of sufficient height to prevent overflow have been constructed. Drain- age conditions are not of the best and irrigation water is received from Laguna Irrigation District. Soils consist of the loam and sandy loam of the Hanford and Merced series Chief crops arc grain, alfalfa and cotton. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 780 (HOMELAND) Formation: Formed October 11, 1907. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on October 14, 1907. Con- .solidated with 814. Location: In Kings County, near the southeast margin of Tulare Lake Basin, and being portions of townships 23 and 24 south, ranges 22 and 23 east, M. D. Vi. and M. Area: Gross, 29,082.61 acres. Net, 28,200 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants— ^770. Overlaps: Tulare Lalce Basin Water Storage District and a small acreage in Corcoran and Alpaugh Irrigation Districts. Remarks: Credit balance, $37.13. District is partially leveed. Irrigation water is received from Homeland Canal and Tulare Lake storage when available. Grain and cotton are the chief crops. Soils are composed of lake bed sedi- ments. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 781 (CRESCENT) Formation: Formed November 1(), 1007. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed on December 6, 1907. Location: In Fresno County, near Wheatville, and being portions of township 17 south, ranges 18 and 19 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gro.ss, 5714 acres. Net, 5428 acres. Financial: Bondx — None. Win- ran ts — None. Overlaps: Portions of Stinson and Crescent Irrigation Districts. Remarks: Three assessments have been levied in the total amount of $20,280.39 and used for the purpose of raising levees to proper height. Less than $50 remains in the district fund. Dikes of sufficient height to prevent overflow have been constructed. Drain- age is not as yet a problem. Irrigation water is received from Crescent Canal Company. Soils are classified mainly as Merced clays and clay loams and Panoche clay loams. Practically the entire area is planted to grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 784 (PLUMAS LAKE) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 6. 1908. Location: In Yuba County, extending along the east bank of the Feather River between the Bear and Yuba rivers, and being portions of townships 13, 14 and 15 north, ranges 3 and 4 cast. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 19,580.02 acres. Net, 1G,500 acres. Financial: Honds — Kedamation District No. 784, fi9c bonds adjudged a valid legal (ililigalion of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Yuba County (m May 21, 1920. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due .lanuiiry 1, 1930, not paid. Dated January 1, 1921. HISTORY AXD STATUS OF RIXLAMATION DISTKICTS 1 fif) Due serially, 19.30-3031). .Taminry 1 eiuh year: $90,000, 1930-1938; $87,427, 1939. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of $427. Interest Jan. -July 1, I)y Treasurer of Yuba County at Marysville, California. Outstandiuf,'. Jiiniiavy 2, 1031 .$834,000 00 Unissued (1938-1939 Maturities) 63,427 00 Authorized .$897,427 00 irar/an/s^$67,703. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. G). Remarks: The district fund has a credit balance of $18,473. Two assessments have been defaulted in by the district: tlie first levied in October, 1929. in the amount of $132.874.(;(). to pay bonds (.$90,000) maturing January 1. 1930, plus interest; the second levied April, 1930, in the amount of $25,689.07, to pay interest maturing July 1, 1930. Deposit of bonds has not as yet been requested. Protection from overflow is provided by natural high ground, the embank- ments of the Southern Pacific Kailroad Company and Sacramento Northern Railway, and levees along the Bear and Feather rivers. Drainage water is discharged into Feather River by pumps. Majority of the lands is irrigated by systems of the Farm Land Company and Alicia Mutual Water Company. Soils are those of the ^Madera and Columbia series in the river bottom and of the San Joaquin series forming the lirst and second benches on the east. Grain and rice have heretofore covered extensive areas. The bottomland north of Plumas Lake is largely in orchards. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 785 (DRIVER) Formation: Order of board of supervisors of Yolo County approving formation dated August 6, 1907, and filed May 18, 1908. Notice of consolidation with Districts Nos. 778 and 782 dated May 28, 1908. Validated by special act of State Legislature approved April 14, 1909 (Stats. 1909:896). Location: In Yolo County, within township 9 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M., bounded on the north by the Sacramento River, on the east by Reclamation 1 )istrict No. 537, on the south by the Sacramento By-Pass, and on the west by the Yolo By-Pass and Reclamation District No. 827. Area: Gross, 2974.40 acres. Net, 2661.50 acres. Financial: Bonds— R. D. No. 785, 6%. Dated January 1, 1923. Due serially, 1933-1943, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of $484.99. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Yolo County. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $131,484.99. MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year OtUstanding Maturities Interest Total jQ?2 - $131485 1933__IIIIZZI I llTioob $14,485 $7,020 $21,505 1934 105,000 12,000 6,300 18,300 1935 93,000 12,000 5,580 17,580 1936 81,000 12,000 4,860 10,860 1937 69,000 12,000 4,140 16,140 1938 57,000 12,000 3,420 15,420 1939 45,000 12,000 2,700 14,700 1940 33,000 12,000. 1,980 13,980 1941 21,000 12,000 1,260 13,260 1942 9,000 12,000 540 12,540 1943 9,000 9,000 $131,485 IFarranfs— $27,790.62 (plus interest to July 23, 1930). Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 0). 170 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Remarks: Assessment Xo. 5: Warrants, plus interest to March 10, 1930 ?24.S96 70 Structuros jiiul levee improvements 3S,S32 00 Uperation and maintenance T,540 00 $71,268 70 Ample levee and drainage works have been constructed. Irrigation is pro- vided by privately owned pumping plants drawing upon the Sacramento River. The soils of almost the entire area of the district ai-e the Columbia series of silt and line sandy loams. The entire area is under cultivation. Formerly devoted to the production of hops, the lands are now mostly in special crops — spinach,. tomatoes, beans, alfalfa, corn and grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 787 (FAIR) Formation: FormiKl under the general reclamation district laws, tlie petition and cirder being filed and numbered on August 20, 1908. Location: In Yolo County, on the westerly bank of the Sacramento River; includes portions of townships 11 and 12 north, range 2 east, M. D. B. and 51.. and the easterly portion of the Rancho Jimeno. Area: Gross, 9453 acres. Net, 9453 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wan-ants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6), Knights Landing liidge Drainage District, and Sacramento River West Side Levee District. Remarks: No fund in Treasurer's oflBce. This district is protected from overflow by levees constructed practically up to the estimater ix'iiig fdod and numbered on Jnlv 15, 1909. Includes 99, 103. 101 and 165. HISTORY AND STATT^S OP RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 171 Location: In Contni Cosla County, east of Oakley and north of KniKlitsen, and lii'inii a portion of townshii) 2 north, range 3 cast, M. D. P.. and M. Area: Gross, 2907.03 acres. Net, 27G0 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warranis — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaqnin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Last as.sossnu>nt of .'?17,(;22.1S all paid. The district fnnd has a credit balance of .$1,748.27; the last warrant was paid on xVngust 27, 1930. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaqnin dclt.i ros'ions, consistini; of lovees of ample cross-section constrnctod to a height well :d)ove the estimated hi.uh water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to snmps equipped with power- driven pumi)s which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indi- cation of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily leache petition and order beins iiled and numbered on February 16. 1911. Location: In Yolo County, at the mouth of Cache Creek in section 12. township 10 north, range 2 east. M. D. B. and M.. and being a portion of the Rancho Rio Jesus Maria. Area: Gross, 640 acres. Net, 60S aci-es. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: Xo fund in County Treasurer's office. Portion of east half of district in proposed Cache Creek Settling Basin. Formed without the intervention of trustees. Xo by-laws recorded. Xo district works have been constructed but lands are protected from over- flow by levees of adjoining districts. Soils are classified as Columbia silt loam. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 821 Formation: Formed April 3, 1911, under the general reclamation district laws, the jtetition and order being filed and numbered on April S, 1911. Location: In Yolo County at the mouth of Cache Creek and being portions of sections 7, 17 and IS, township 10 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 1250 acres. X'et, IISS acres. Financial: lionds — Xone. Warrants — Xone. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: Xo fund in County Treasurers office. The southeastern part of the district extends into the Y'olo By-Pass. Formed without the intervention of trustees. • Xo by-laws recorded. Dikes were constructed in the early days, but district is mainly protected by the levees of adjoining districts. Soils are classified as Columbia silt loam and Columbia fine sandy loam. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 823 (MARCUSE DISTRICT) Formation: Formed Anjxust 7, 1911. mub'r the general reclamation district laws. tile petition and order being filed and numbered on August 17, 1911. Location: In Sutter County, extending from the Feather River on the east to the Southern Pacific Railroad on the west, and being a portion of township 13 north, range 3 east, M. I). B. and M. Area: Gross, 2S01.35 acres. X'et, 2500 acres. Financial: Bonds — Xone. Warrants — Xone. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaipiin Drainage District (Assessments Xo. 6 and Xo. 7). Remarks: Xo fund in County Treasurer's office. I'rotected from overflow by the levees of Levee District Xo. 1. the embank- ment of the Southern Pacific Railroad and a levee along the Yuba River. Majority of tire.-i is Irrigated from the system of the Garden Highway nrcharil Company. Drained by the Chandler Plant of the Sacramento and San .I(ia(|uin Drainage District. The soils of approximately two-thirds of area are classified as Columbia sandy lo.im and Madera and (iridley loams, the balance, clay loam. The urea is in reality an extension of the Sutter County peach belt. District is subdivided ami itlautings of sm.ill orchards have been made. Balance of area is regularly planted to grain. ft HISTORY AXn STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 177 RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 824 (SACRAMENTO SOUTHERN RAILROAD OR FREEPORT DISTRICT) Formation: Formed Septembci' 5, 1911, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on September 15, 1911. Location: In Sacramento County, on the east bank of the Sacramento Kiver at Freeport and being portions of sections 11. 12, 13, and 14 in township 7 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 403 acres. Xet, 440 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. ll'(irran/» — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .loacpiin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district fund has a credit balance of $359. The lands of the dis- trict are protected from overflow biy a river levee of ample height and section, a levee across the northern l)oundary. the embankment of the Sacramento Drainage Canal on the east and a levee connecting with the river levee on the south. The soils are classitied as Sacramento elaj' loam. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 825 (W. H. WILBUR) Formation: Formed October G. 1911, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being tiled and numbered on October 9, 1911. Includes part of 82(j. Location: Situated on the southern rim of Tulare Lake Basin in Kings County, California. Adjoins Homeland Reclamation District No. 7S0 on the east and El Rico Reclamation District No. 1618 on the north. It includes all of sec- tions 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, portions of sections S and 9, and the lots on the west of sections 7, 18, 19, 30 and 31, all in township 23 south, range 21 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 16,589.60 acres. Net, 15,981.10 acres. Financial: Bonds — R. D. No. 825, 6%. Dated January 1, 1925. Due serially, 1931-1945, July 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest, Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Kings County at Hanford, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $440,000 00 Unissued (Early Maturities) 60,000 00 Authorized .$500,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Mattiritles Interest Total 1933 $440,000 1934 420,000 $20,000 $25,800 $45,800 1935 400,000 20,000 24,600 44,600 1936 3(;0,000 40,000 22,800 62,800 1937 320,000 40,000 20,400 60,400 1938 280,000 40,000 18,000 58,000 1939 240,000 40,000 15,unty, adjoining Stockton on the west and lying north of Stockton Channel in township 1 north, range 6 east. M. D. K. and M. Area: Gross. 695 acres. Net, 660 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. W'lir ranis — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2K Remarks: There is a small credit balance in the district fund. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin deltji regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated liigh water plane and drained internally by a .system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equippewer driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indi- cation of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leaclied by surface irrigation accompanied by i)roper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery arc successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 830 (JERSEY ISLAND) Formation: Created by a siiecial act of tlie State Legislature approved Mnrcli 11, 1911 (Stals.. 1911:342). Uoundaries described in tiie act. Includes 104. Location: In Contra Costa County. An island lying .south of the San Joaquin and False riv»>rs in township 2 north, ranges 2 and 3 east. .M. 1». I?, and M. Area: 0,0()() Wiis lovit-d on Dcc-pnibor 2(), 1020. 80 per cent of tho assossnicnt has been oallod. l^ands practically in one ownership. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaqnin delta refrions, consistinjj of leve<>s of ample cross section constrncled tf) a hei;;lit well above the estimated hii;h water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals nnd collection laterals leadinj; to snmps efpiipited with power driven i)umps which e\i)el the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished tlir(iu;;li a sy.stem of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of tine sediment and peat. Some indi- cation of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by i)roper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 832 Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved April 8, lOU (Stats., 1011:808). District boundaries are described in the act. Location: In Butte and Sutter counties, just north of the Sutter Buttes, and being portions of township 17 north, i-anges 1 and 2 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 17,400 acres. Net, 16,530 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: No funds with County Treasurer. This district was originally foi-med for the purpose of providing drainage for the area. No levees were required and there are no existing works. A small area is regularly farmed. The soils of this area are mainlj' Stock- ton clay adobe, with a small area of Madera and (iridley clay loams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 833 Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved April 8, 1011 (Stats. 1011:800). Boundaries redefined by an amendment approved May 2, 1021. and in eff.'ct Jnlv 20, 1021 (Stats. 1021:60). Includes part of 521. Location: In Butte County, contiguous to Gridley and Biggs, and being portions of townships 17 and 18 north, ranges 1, 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 38,027.10 acres. Net, 36,134.10 acres. Financial: Bonds— ^. D. No. 833, 6%, first issue. Dated July 1, 1022. Due serially, 1026-1031, July 1 each year. Denomination ,$1,000. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Butte County at Oroville, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1031 $70,000 00 Retired 310.000 00 Authorized $380,000 00 K. D. No. 833, 6%. second issue. Dated January 1, 1023. Due serially, 1033-1042, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of $315.25. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Butte County at Oroville, California. Out.standing, January 2, 1031 $806,000 00 Unissued 60,315 25 Authorized $866,315 25 180 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 587C,OnO 1931 806,000 ?70,000 ?50,460 $120,460 1932 806,000 • 48,360 48,360 1933 719,000 87,000 43,140 130,140 1934 632,000 87,000 37,920 124, 92u 1935 545,000 87,000 32,700 119,700 1936 458,000 87,000 27,480 114,480 1937 371,000 87,000 22,260 109,200 1938 284,000 87,000 17,040 104,040 1939 197,000 87,000 11,820 98,820 1940 111,000 86,000 6,660 92,660 1941 25,000 86,000 1,500 87,500 1942 25,000 25,000 $876,000 Wa rra n ts — None . Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6^. Remarks: Culls to meet principal and interest are made twice a year, April 1st and October 1st. The problem of reclamation in tbis district is one of drainage rather than flood control. A system of main canals and laterals terminating on Butte Creek has been constructed. The control works on Butte Creek provide for the expulsion of 880 second-feet of drainage water by gravity. Irrigation water is provided by the Sutter Butte Canal Company. The entire area is composed of Stockton clay adobe soil and is farmed to rice. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 900 (WEST SACRAMENTO) Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved March 2. 1911. Boundaries described in the act (Stats. 1911:204). Consolidated with Reclamation District No. 742 by an act approved June 10. 1913, and in effect August 10. 1913. which act also provided for liquidation and payment of all outstanding indebtedness of each district (Stats. 1913:950). A portion of district lying soutli of the south levee excluded by an act approved April 9. 1919, and in effect July 22, 1919 (Stats. 1919:62). Includes a portion of 539. Location: In Yolo County, lying between the Sacramento River and the Yolo By-Pass, in townships 8 and 9 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 10,811 acres. Net, 10,187 acres. Financial: lionds— Yolo R. D. No. 900, 6%. Dated July 1, 1912. Due serially. 1921-1940, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan.- July 1, by Treasurer of Yolo County, Woodland, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $509,000 00 Retired 027,000 00 Authorizetl ?1. 136.000 00 Yob) K. D. No. 900, 6%. Dated July 1, 1914. Due serially, 1922-1940, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1. by Treasurer of Yolo County. Oulstanding. .lannary 2, 1931 $174,000 00 Retired 190,000 tK) Authorized $364,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 |7r.!t,o00 1931 68;!,000 $76,000 $40,980 $116,980 1932 607,000 76,000 36,420 112,420 1933 531,000 76,000 31.860 107,860 Mdturitirs Intrrrsl Total $7G,000 $27,300 $103,300 70, 000 22,740 !»S,740 7G,000 18,180 94,180 7(i,000 13,620 89,620 76,000 9,060 85,060 76,000 4,500 80,500 75,000 75,000 HISTORY AND STATUS OF RErLA:\rATION DISTRICTS 181 year Outstanding 1934 $455,000 1935 37;»,000 1936 303,000 1937 227,000 1938 151,000 1939 75,000 1940 $759,000 ^\'an■an^s — $47,712 plus about $6,000 accrued interest to July 28, 1930. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district fund has a credit balance of $223. District is protected from overflow by a system of massive levees and is ade- quately drained. Irrijcation water is supplied from the Sacramento Rivei-. Tiie soils are classified as Columljia fine sandy loams and sands along the river, merging into Columbia silt loams and Sacramento clays to tlie west. Dairying and the raising of alfalfa are the principal industries. Spinach, tomatoes, corn, beans and grain are also grown. Urban and residential development has taken place along the river front adjacent to Sacramento. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 999 (NETHERLANDS) Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved May 22. 1!)13, and in effect August 10, 1913 (Stats. 1913:242). Boundaries changed and modified by an act approved April 9, 1919, and in effect July 22, 1919 (Stats. 1919:66). Includes part 146 and 472. Location: In Yolo and Solano counties, extending along the eastern side of Yolo By-Pass and comprising portions of townships 5, 6. 7 and 8 north, ranges 3 and 4 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 26,136 acres. Net, 23,336 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants— $S4,1M. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Credit balance of $.5,200 in district fund. This district is completely protected from ovex'flow by a system of substan- tial levees constructed well above the estimated high water plane. It is adequately drained and both sub and surface irrigated. The soils are classified as Columbia silt loams, Sacramento clay loams and Sacramento clays. The chief crops are alfalfa, corn, sugar beets, aspara- gus and truck. Some orchard development has taken place. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1000 (NATOMAS) Formation: Created by special act of the State Legislature approved and in effect on April 8, 1911 (Stats. 1911:835). The district boundaries are described in the act, all acts creating other districts within the described boundaries are repeale%, second issue. Dated July 1, 1917. Due serially, 1927-1945, January 1 each year. Deii.iniinntion $1.0(M>. Interest Jan. -July 1. bv Treasurer of Sacramento County. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $700,000 00 Refunded 300,000 00 Authorized $1,000,000 00 Tl. I). No. 1000, 6%, first refunding. Autiinrized by district voters March 8, 1924, to refund the 6% issue, dated January 1. 1913, and to be issued as the maturities of the January 1. 1913 issue become due. Datc.(MM) 00 Second refunding , 300,000 00 Tobil $2,697,344 40 Refunding bonds were voted in anticijiation i)f their sale and the use of the jiroceeds therefrom for the ri'tirement of the maturities of the original issues as they became due. This progi-ani has been in effeet for the period 1925- 1931, inclusive, and its continuance would i-esult in the following annual payments : MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 194 5 $2,G!I7.:M4 1940 2, 597,. -544 $100,000 $15.^,841 $25.5,841 1947 2.497.S44 100,000 149,841 249,841 1948 2,. '{97.^44 100,000 143,841 243,841 1949 2.297,:M4 100,000 1.37.841 237,841 1950 2.n7,344 100,000 131,841 231,841 1951 2.097.344 100,000 125,841 225,841 1952 1.997,344 100,000 119.841 219,841 HISTOliY AND STATUS OF UECLAMATION DISTRICTS IH',] year Outstamliny Maturities Interest 'I'olal lii53 $l,Slt7,3-14 $100,000 $11;'., 841 $213,841 11154 l,7it7,:M4 1(10,000 I 07, Nil i;07,Sll 1955 1,(;'.I7,;M4 100,000 101,S41 201,841 195G 1, 597,344 100,000 05,841 105,841 1957 1,497,344 100,000 89,841 189,841 1958 1,397,344 100,000 83,84 1 183,841 1959 1,297,344 100,000 77,841 177,841 19ti0 1,197,344 100,000 71,841 171,841 19G1 1,097,344 100,000 65,841 105,841 19(i2 1,000,000 97,344 00,000 157,344 1963 900,000 100,000 54,000 154.000 1964 800,000 100.000 48,000 148,000 1965 700,000 100,000 42,000 142,000 1966 600,000 100,000 36,000 136,000 1967 500,(100 100,000 30,000 130.000 1968 400.000 100,000 24,000 124,000 1969 300,000 100.000 18,000 118,000 1970 200,000 100,000 12,000 112,000 1971 100,000 100,000 6,000 106.000 1972 100,000 100,000 $2,697,344 The district has re<'Mitly announced, however, that bonds maturing January 1. 1932 (.$100,000 of first issue, $50,000 of second issue, total .$150,000), will be paid from proceeds derived from u direct assessment levy against the land for this purpose; thus the amount of outstanding bonds appearing in the table above for the year 1045 will change each time the retirement of bonds is effected by direct assessment rather than by sale of refunding bonds. This deviation in plan has been brought about by the depreciated state of the securities market. Whether the district will from 10,32 continue to meet maturities by direct assessment, or revert to original refunding plan, will depend upon the future security prices obtainable. Warrants — None. $25,808 is on deposit to the credit of the district operation and maintenance fund. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toaquin Drainage District (A.ssessment No. 6). Remarks: The district is surrduuded by levees representing the best type of con- struction and equipped with a most complete and efficient drainage system. Irrigation water is furnished through the operation of pumping plants drawing on the Sacramento River. Along the river front the district area is well developed to orchards, mostly pears, a large acreage being in alfalfa. Dairying and truck gardening are important industries. Grai:i is the principal crop of the eastern portion. Sacramento clays form the central soil body, merging with the Columbia series along the river frontage. A narrow belt of San Joaquin loam extends along the eastern boundary. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1001 (NATOMAS) Formation: Createfl by special act of the State Legislature approved and in effect on April 8, 1911 (Ch. 411, Stats. 1911:831). The district boundaries are described in the act and all reclamation, levee and swamp land districts wholly situated within Reclamation District No. 1001 are dissolved by section 3 of said act. Section 2 of this act was amended so as to change the location of the office of the district to Nicolaus, Sutter County, by an act approved May 26, 1917, and in effect July 27. 1917 (Chap. 617, Stats. 1917:909). Includes Reclamation District No. 818 and part of Reclamation District No. 791. Location: The district extends along the easterly bank of the Feather River in Sutter County and along the easterly bank of the Bear River in Sutter and Placer counties and includes parts of townships 11, 12 and 13 north, ranges 3, 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Approximately 95.7% of the district lies in Sutter County and 4.3% in Placer County. The towns of Nicolaus, East Nicolaus and Verona are included in and are a part of the district. About 70% of the district lies within the boundaries of Assessment No. 6. Area: Gross, 31,192 acres. Net, 30,135 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court for Sutter County on July 17, 1917, and March 3, 1924. 184 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES R. D. N«>. 1001. 0%, first issue. Dated July 1, 11>17. Due serially, 1J>22-1937. July 1 each year. Denomination.s $1,000, $")00. Interest Jau.-July 1, by Treasurer of Sutter County, Yuba City, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $219,000 00 Retired 121.000 00 R.-funde95 1931 804,695 $32,000 1932 772,095 32,000 1933 740,695 32,000 1934 708.695 32,000 1935 676,695 32,000 1936 - 644,695 32,000 1937 617.695 27.000 1938 581,000 36,695 1939 545,000 36,000 1940 509,000 36.000 1941 473,000 36,000 1942 437,000 36,000 1943- 401,000 36,000 1944 365,000 36,000 1945 329,000 36,000 1946 293,000 36,000 1947 257,000 36,000 1948- - 221,000 36,000 1949 185,000 36,000 1950 160,000 25,000 1951 128,000 32.000 1952 96.000 32.000 1953 64,000 32,000 1954 32,000 32,000 1955 32,000 $836,695 irorn///^— $1,7(K) (January 2, 1931). Interest Total $49,242 $81,242 47,322 79,322 4 5,402 77.402 43,482 75,4SJ 41,562 73.562 3!M)42 71.642 37,872 64.872 34,860 71,555 32.700 68,700 30,540 66,540 28,380 64.380 26,220 62.220 24,060 60,060 21,900 57,900 19,740 55,740 17,580 53,580 15,420 51,420 13,260 49,260 11,100 47,100 9,600 34,600 7,680 39.680 5,760 37.760 3,840 35.840 1,920 33.920 32,000 PLATE XIII TI4N iAMP FAR WEST IIRRIGATION DIST T I3N TI2N T 1 1 N ICT BOUNDARY Drainage Districts PLATE XIII TI4N :amp far west irrigation dist T I3N TI2N TUN SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARY Reclamation District No. 1001 and Overlapping Irrigation and Drainage Districts HISTORY AND STATT'S OF HKCI.A^MATION DISTRICTS 1 S.") Overlaps: SiicniiiuMito Jiiid S;ui .I():u|iiiii 1 )i-:iiii:ige District (Assessments Nos. 6 and 7) 1111(1 C;nni> Far AVest Irrigation District. Remarks: District fniul has a credit balance of $22.7n<). Tiie district is entirely re<-Iainievees and is provided with a well conceived drainage system. Several irri;;ation ininipinK l)lants are locattKl on the Feather River. Irrigation wells and i)nmi)ing plants have been installed in the Bear Kivcr section. Tiie Columbia soils are found in a continuous belt along the Feather and IJenr rivers. Sacramento clays in the central area, .-ind Stockton clay adobes and Madera clay loam in the east and north. The area along the river is marked with well developed orchards, vineyards and alfalfa fields, while grain and beans Jire the principal crops of the central and bench lands. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1002 Formation: Formed INIay (">. 1!»12, under the general reclamation district laws, the lii'tition and order being lilefl and nundiered on May 7. 1012. Location: In Sacramento County, lying between the Southern Pacific anil Western Pacific railways in township 5 north, ranges 4 and ."> east. M. I). P>. and M. Area: (Jross. 0860.48 acres. Net, 0.890.70 acres. Financial: i?o«(Zs— None. Warrants— ^21,010. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toaqiiin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: District fund has a credit balance of .$880. The area is leveed to prevent overflow of Stone Lake. Soils are classified as Sacramento clay loam in the western area, a strip of Columbia silt loam in the central area and Alamo clay adobe in the east. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1003 (FRESNO-KINGS) Formation: Formed March 12, 1912, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 9, 1912. Location: In Fresno and Kings counties, surrounded by Kings River. Dutch John Cut and Cole Slough, and being portions of town.ship 17 .south, ranges 22 and 21 east. M. D. B. and M., in the Rancho Laguna de Tache. Area: Gross. 161."».40 acres. Net, 1-j41.42 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: Forty-one per cent of the last assessment levied (.$2;"!. 000) has bi-en called and collected. District fund shows a slight credit balance. Dikes of sufficient height to prevent overflow at high water stages have been constructed. Ground water table is high and portions of the area are spotted with alkali. Soils are classed as Hanford fine sandy loam. The development is chiefly in vines, field crops and alfalfa. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1004 (MOULTON) Formation: Formed .Tuly 2, 1912, nnder general reclamation district laws. Certi- fied copy of petition and order filed with the Register of the State Land Office on .July 12. 1919. Formation validated by special act of the State Legislature approved .January 24. 1921, and in effect .July 29, 1921 (Chap. 19, Stats. 1921:16). All proceedings of the district trustees and of the county board of supervisors, including all proceedings relating to the inclusion of additional lands within the district and to the issuance of bonds of said district were validated and the district boundaries were described in this act. Includes parts of Reclamation Districts Nos. 68, 87, 11.5, 225 and 253. Location: District No. 1004 occupies the east half of that portion of Colusa County which lies between the Sacramento River and Butte Creek, in town.ships 16, ^ i^ > HISTOHY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTUICTS 1 H') Overlaps: Saoiaiiioiito and San .Toaciuin Drainage District (Assessments Nos. G and 7) aud Canu) Far West Irrigation District. Remarks: District fund has a crtMlit balance of $122.7!V>. The district is entirely reclaimed from overflow by substantial levees and is provide east. M. D. 1*>. and .M. Area: Gross. (5860.48 acres. Net, 0399.70 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. irrtrra/iis— .$21,010. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toafpiin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: District fund has a credit balance of $880. The area is leveed to pi-event overflow of Stone Lake. Soils are classified as Sacramento clay loam in the western ai-ea, a strip of Columbia silt loam in the central area and Alamo clay adobe in the east. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1003 (FRESNO-KINGS) Formation: Formed March 12, 1912, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 9, 1912. Location: In Fresno and Kings counties, surrounded by Kings Iliver, Dutch John Cut and Cole Slough, and lieing portions of township 17 south, ranges 22 and 21 east. M. D. B. and M.. in the Rancho Laguna de Tache. Area: Gross, 16ir».40 acres. Net, 1.j41.42 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: Forty-one per cent of the last assessment levied ($25,000) has been called and collected. District fund shows a slight credit balance. Dikes of suilicient height to prevent overflow at high water stages have been constructed. Ground water tal)Ie is high and portions of the area are spotted with alkali. Soils are classed as Hanford fine sandy loam. The development is chiefly in vines, field crops and alfalfa. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1004 (MOULTON) Formation: Formed .luly 2, 1912, under general reclamation district laws. (\M'ti- fied copy of petition and order filed with the Register of the State Land Office on July 12. 1919. Formation validated by special act of the State TjCgislature approved January 24. 1921, and in effect July 29, 1921 (Chap. 19, Stats. 1921:16). All proceedings of the district trustees and of the county board of supervisors, including all proceedings relating to the inclusion of additional lands within the district aud to the issuance of bonds of said district were validated and the district boundaries were described in this act. Includes parts of Reclamation Districts Nos. 68, 87, 115, 225 and 2.53. Location: District No. 1004 occupies the east half of that portion of Colusa County which lies between the Sacramento River and P.ntte Creek, in townships 16, 186 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES IT aiK! 18 iiortli. ran};o 1 west. M. 1). B. and M. That part of the district which extends into (llenn Connt.v contains 4S0 acres, ni(»re or less, and is described as the north half of section lit! and the northeast quarter of section 27. townshi]) IS nortii, ran^e 1 west, M. D. li. and ^I., which amounts to about 'I'/r of the entire area of the district. Area: Gross, 23,282.(58 acres. Net, 22.000 acres. Financial: HomU—W. D. No. 1004, 0%. Dated .January .".. 1921. Due serially. l!»:n-193S, .JaiuKuy 1 each year. D.-iK.mination .$1,()<)0. Interest Jan. -July 1, at olIic(? of county treasurer, Colusa, Calil'ornia. Outstandiu};, January 2, 11)81 .$47().()0(> 00 Retired 80,000 00 Authorized $.'mO,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year 1930. 1931- 1932. 1933. 1934. 1935- 1936- 1937- 1938- Ustandhifj Maturities Interest Total $550,000 470,000 $80,000 $28,200 $108,200 401,000 69,000 24,060 93,060 332,000 69,000 19,920 88,920 260,000 69,000 15,780 84,-SO 194,000 69,000 11,640 80,640 125,000 69,000 7,500 76,500 50,000 69,000 3,360 72,360 56,000 56,000 $550,000 ir(///(n;/.s— ,>t;il,(»!l4 (AuRiist 80, 1981). Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. Ok Remarks: I'he district fund has a credit balance of $2,308.40. which, together with Assessnirnt No. 9 in the amount of $12,000. called August .80. 19.80. and delimiuent October 80, 19.80. will vay off the warrants. I'ond and interest fund, .$r),lS2.0(!. The problem of this district is one if driiinage rather than flood control. A system of canals has Iieen constructed with gravity outlets into Hutte C^reek and Sacramento Kiver. The irrigation system of tlH> old Moulton A>':iter Company has been taken over by the district. Tile soils of the district consist in the main of Sacramento clay loam, with Columbia silt loam along the western boundary. The northern area is largely in rice. The southern area produces good crops of beans, corn and .some alfalfa. Overflow from Butte Creek and Moulton Weir during extreme Hood jieriods limits the range of agricultural ojieratiou ()n a considerable portion <.f the district. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1005 Formation: Forme I October S, 1912, under the general rechunatiou district laws, the eei-tilied jietitiou being tiW'd with Register on Octobei- .".1. 1912. Location: In Colusa County on the easterly bank of the SacranuMito River, aboui one mile noi'lh of Colusji. Includes portions of sections K!. 17 ;ind 20 in town- shij) 10 ninth, range 1 west, M. D. U. and M. Area: (Jross, .^87.75 acres. Net, 558 acres. Financial: Honils — None. U '(( rra ntn- — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and S:in Joa(iuiii I>r;iin;ige District and Clenn County Levee District No. 8. Remarks: .No fund in treasurer's idlice. .Vppro\iniate!y 2000 feet of the liver frontage of the district occupies the site of the proposed Colusa Weir. I^ands practic.illy in one ownersiiip. 'IMiere is no back levee and no provision has HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 187 been iiiiuU' for (lr;iin!i};<'. Iirigjitioii \v;itcr is pniiipcd from the Sacramento Riv(M'. Tho soils of the jirca arc of thf cast, M. D. P.. and M.. and beinR a portion of the Kancho El Pescadero. Area: dross. (iOSD.TT acres. Xet, .jTS.j acres. Financial: I'onds — None. M'a rra n fs — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2) and Xagleo Purk Irrigation District. Remarks: There is a small credit balance in the district fund. No warrants have been issued since 1922. This district is leveed along Old Kiver and Tom Paine Slough, with con- necting dikes to the higher ground to the sonth. Irrigation water is taken from Tom I'aine Slough. The soils are almost entirely composed of Sacramento clay loam. Alfalfa and grain are the chief crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1009 Formation: Formed October 8, 1912, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on March 22, 1913. Location: In Yolo County, at the junction of the Yolo and Sacramento by-passes in townshiji 9 north, ranges 2 and 3 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 442.80 acres. Net, 421 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. W(i rra n ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: No funds in county treasurer's office. District is privately operated. The lands are protected on the north by the south embankment of the Sacramento By-Pass, on the east by the back levee of District No. 037. on the south by the Southern Pacific Railroad embankment and on the west by east embankment of the Yolo' Basin By-Pass. The soils are cla.ssified as Columbia silt loams and Columbia fine .sandy loams. This area, formerly in hops, is now planted to alfalfa and Bartlett pears. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1500 (SUTTER BASIN) Formation: Created by special act of the State Legislature approved April 30. 1913, and in effect August 10. 1913 (Chap. 100, Stats. 1913:130). In section 1 of this act a detail description of the district boundaries is given. The act pro- vides for the management and control of the district and the dissolution of all levee, swamp land and reclamation districts wholly within Reclamation District No. l.WO. Amendments to the act were passed in 1915, 1917 and 1925 (Chap. 589. Stats. 1915:1027. and Chap. 615, Stats. 1917:966). Includes Reclama- tion Districts Nos. 804, 69, 792, 793, 796 and 810. Location: Includes that part of Sutter County lying south of Tisdale By-Pass between the Sacramento River and Sutter By-Pass. The district comprises portions of townships 11, 12, 13 and 14 north, ranges 1, 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 67,8.50 acres. Net, 63,694 acres. 188 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Financial: Bonds— li. I>. Xo. IHOO. Cj(/c. Original issue of $4,9.j2,9SG.7S was as of January 2, 1931, retired or refunded with the exception of $107,000 in various amounts and maturities running to and including 1940. Dated January 1, 1920. Due sprially, 19W-1940, January 1 each year. Denomination $1,000 and one bond for $9S6.7S. Interest Jan.-July 1. by Treasurer of Sutter County. Yuba City, California. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $107,000 00 Retired or refunded 4,S45,9S6 78 Authorized $4,952,986 78 K. D. Xo. 1500, G%, refunding: Dated January 1, 1930. Due serially. January 1 each year. 1941-1962. Denomination $1,000, $.jOO and one bond of $986.78. Interest Jan.-Jnly 1, by Treasurer of Sutter County, Yuba City, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $4,769,986 78 Retired 9,000 00 Authorized $4,778,986 78 Outstanding, January 2, 1931 : Original issue $107,000 00 Refunding issue 4,769,986 78 Total $4,876,986 78 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $4,894,987 1931 4,876,987 $18,000 $292,619 $310,619 1932 4,874,987 2,000 292,499 294,499 1933 4,869,987 5,000 292,199 297,199 1934 4,844,987 25,000 290,699 315,699 1935 4,835,987 9,000 290,159 299,159 1936 4,819,987 16,000 289,199 305.199 1937 4,811,987 8,000 288,719 296,719 1938 4,799,987 12,000 287,999 2;»9,999 1939 4,782,987 17,000 286.979 303,979 1940 4,769,987 13,000 286,199 299,199 1941 4,535,987 234,000 272,159 506.159 1942 4,300,987 235,000 258,059 493,059 1943 4,086,487 214,500 245.189 459,689 1944 3,871,987 . 214.500 232,319 446,819 1945 3,648,987 223,000 218,939 441,939 1946 ■ 3,425,987 223.000 205.559 428,559 1947 3,205,487 220,500 192,329 412,829 1948 2,984,987 220.500 179,099 399.599 1949 2.774,487 210,500 166,469 376,969 1950 2,563,987 210,500 153,839 364,339 1951 2,346,187 217,500 140,789 358.289 1952 2,128.987 217,500 127,739 345,239 1953 1,914,987 214,000 114,899 328,899 1954 1,700,987 214,000 102,059 316,059 1955 1,481.987 219,000 88,919 307,919 1956 1,262,987 219.000 75,779 294,779 1957 1,051,987 211,000 63,119 274,119 1958 840.987 211.000 50,459 261.4r,9 1959 626,987 214,000 37.619 251.619 1960 412,987 214,000 24.779 238.779 1961 202.487 210,500 12,149 222.649 1962 202,487 202,487 S4 894 987 IVflrrffn^s— .$94,000 (January 2. 1931). Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment Xo. 6). Remarks: District holds warrants of tho Sacramento and San .Toaiiuin Drainage District in the principal amoiint of $1,000,000 with additional claims pending. Levee system has been constructed as to cross-section and height in exce.ss of estimated requirement.s. Drainage is provided by a well conceived system HISTORY AND STATITS OF KECLAMATION DISTRICTS 189 of main drains and laterals (crininalin;,' at a pninpiiiK plant consistiuR of a battery of six .lO-inoh pnnips discliarfjinir into the Sutter Jiy-Tass. In achlition to the pumpin;: plant, Ki">vily control works permit the exi)idsion of draiiiase waters when the water stage is snfficiently low. Irrigation is in the main fnrnished by the Sutter Mutual Water Company operatiuji,' a system of pump- ing plants and canals. Two main soil types exist: Columbia soils forming an irregular belt along the river and Sacramento clays the remainder and majority of the area. Practically all of the lands are under cultivation to grain, beans, sugar beets, corn and rice, there being also small areas in alfalfa, trees and miscel- laneous crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1600 (MULL DISTRICT) Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved May 26, 1!)13, and in effect August 10, 1913 (Chap. 11)5, Stats. 1913:338). The district boundaries are described in section 1 of this act. Section 2, relating to management and control, was amended in 1919 (Chap. 312, Stats. 1919:514). Location: Located in Yolo County, lying between the Sacramento River and the Yolo By-Pass, and includes parts of townships 10 and 11 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 6924.50 acres. Net, 6082 acres. Financial: Bonds— R. D. No. 1600, 6%. Dated January 1, 1918. Due serially, 1928-1937, January 1 each year. Denominations .$1,000. ,$.500. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Yolo County, Woodland, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $165,000 00 Retired 110,000 00 Authorized $275,000 00 R. D. No. 1600. 6%. Dated January 1, 1924. Due serially, 1938-1947, January 1 each year. Redeemable, earliest maturity first, on any interest date at 102. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -.July 1, by Treasurer of Yolo County, Woodland, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $300,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 293Q $492 500 1931 Z 1 465*000 $27,500 $27,900 $55,400 1932 437,500 27,500 26,250 53,750 1933 410,000 27,500 24,600 52,100 1934 382,500 27,500 22,950 50,450 1935 355,000 27,500 21,300 48,800 1936 327,500 27,500 19,650 47,150 1937 300,000 27,500 18,000 45,500 1938 270,000 30,000 16,200 46,200 1939 240,000 30,000 14,400 44,400 1940 210,000 30,000 12,600 42,600 1941 180,000 30,000 10,800 40,800 1942 150,000 30,000 9,000 39.000 1943 120,000 30,000 7,200 37,200 1944 90,000 30,000 5,400 35,400 1945 60,000 30,000 3, GOO 33,600 1946 30,000 30,000 1,800 31,800 1947 30,000 30,000 $492,500 Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: District operates upon a cash basis. Assessments not made annually, but as the need arises. First assessment was spread upon 6923.09 acres. 190 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES There were 6924.50 acres iiifliuled in the second assessment, with 120.68 acres not benefited, which left a net area ol" (;s03.82 acres a.ssessed. Adequate levees surround the district and (lrainaf,'e is provided by a central canal terminating at a ininipiuf,' plant located at the old "Butcher Break." Irrigation water is provided from pumping plants on the Sacramento River. The soils of the entire area are the silt and sandy loams of the Columbia series. The greater portion of the district is planted to grain. A portion of the district is in orchards and truck and forage crops are raised. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1601 (TWITCHELL ISLAND) Formation: Formed under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on January 12. 1914. Includes Nos. 117 and 5r»9. Location: In Sacramento County, being an island bounded by the San Joaquin River and Sevenmile Slough and lying in township 3 north, range 3 east, M. 1). B. and M. Area: Gross. 3l>30.6rj acres. Net. 3516 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. ir(i))n»i/s— $22,866.27. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: There is a credit balance of §2.170 in the district fund. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin di'lta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading. to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which e.\i)el the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mi.xture of tine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leaciied by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a .series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery ;\vo successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1602 (DEL PUERTO) Formation: Formed January 13. 1914. under the general reclamation district laws, the i)etition and order being tiled and numbered on January 21, 1914. Location: In Stanislaus County, comprising 105 lots in a resubdivision of a part of Patterson CoU)ny in townships 5 and 6 south, range S east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 1494.68 acres. Net. 1420 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wurrantx — None. Overlaps: Xnuc. Remarks: No district fund in treasurer's office. Dikes t)f suttiiient height to prevent overllow had been constructed prior to formation. L.-iiid has lui'M subdivided and .sold in small holdings. Soils are of the Madera and S.in .loaquin s:iii(ly loams. Chief crops are garden truck and melons. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1604 (TURLOCK GARDENS) Formation: Forinrd February 11. 1914. under the general reclamation district laws, tile iM'tilioM ;ind order being tih'd ami iiuiiibercd on April 9. 1014. Location: In Stanislaus County, on the east bank of the San Joatpiin River, and bi-ing a pmtion of townsliii) 5 south, range 8 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 39(i() acres. Net. 37(!2 acres. Financial: llundu — lionds adjudged a valid legal obligation of this district by decree of the Superior Court in ;uid for Stanislaus County. HIPTORV AND STATITS OP KECLA^FATIOX DISTKICTS 1!)1 K. D. No. ir.04. 0%. Dated July 1, 1018. Duo soriiilly. in2S-10o7, .lami.iry 1 caf'Ii year. Donoiniiiatidiis .S1.(t(«» and one houd of S20n. Inti'i-ost .Jaii.-.Tulv 1, hv Treasurer of Stanislaus County. Outstanding. January 2, 1031 $00,200 00 Itetired 52,000 00 Authorized $121,200 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstdnding Maturities Interest Total 1930 $82,200 1031 60,200 $13,000 $4,152 $17,152 1932 56,200 13,000 3,372 16,372 1933 43,200 13,000 2,592 15,592 1934 30,200 13,000 1,812 14,812 1935 17,200 13,000 1,032 14,032 1936 4,200 13,000 252 13,252 1937 4,200 4,200 $82,200 Wa rra ii ta — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District and Turlock Irrigation District. Remarks: Assessment of $2,418.62 called January 1, lOoO. paid in. The lands of the district are completely levied and adequately drained. Portion of area receives irrigation water from Turlock Irrigation District. Soils are of the Madera and San Joaquin sandy loams. Greater portion of district is in field crops and garden truck. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1605 (STINSON-BURRELL) Formation: Formed March 13, 1914. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 27, 1914. Location: In Fresno County, on Fresno Slough, and being portions of township 16 south, ranges 17 and IS east, M. D. B. and M., and portion of township 17 .south, range IS east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 19.0.33.55 acres. Xet, 18.919.08 acres. Financial: Jionds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Fresno County on August 3, 1916. Bonds in default as of Jannarv 1, 1929. R. D. No. 1605. 6%. Dated :May 1. 1916. Due serially, 1926-1935, Jan. 1, .$21,000 each year. Denomination $1 .000. Interest Jan. -.July 1, bv Treasurer of Fresno County. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $92,000 00 Retired 118.000 00 Authorized $210,000 00 iranan/s— $59,609. Overlaps: Portions of Jaiuf^s and Stinson Irrigation Districts. Remarks: As of January 1. 1931. no definite plan of reorganization had l)ecn .adopted. A refunding bond issue was voted by the district in December, 1927, totaling $151,000. to cover all bonds then outstanding. The refunding was not comideted and no refunding bonds have been issued to date. Appro.xi- niately 7000 acres have l)eeu cleared of the bond lien l)y purchase of bonds by land owners for payment of assessments. Dikes of sufficient height to protect the lands from overflow have been con- structed. Irrigation is received from the works of the Stinson Irrigation District consisting of the properties of the old Stinson Canal and Irrigation Com[)any and more recently constructed wells electrically equipi)ed. The soils are mainly composed of Merced loams and clay loams. Grain, cotton and alfalfa are the chief crops. 192 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1606 (JAMES) Formation: Formed May 9, 1014, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being tiled and numbered on May 11, 1914. Location: In Fresno County, on Fresno Slough, and being portions of townships 14, 15 and 16 south, range 16 east, M. D. B. and M., and portion of township l.j south, range 17 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 18,750.89 acres. Not. 18.613.40 acres. Financial: Bonds — Adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Fresno County signed on January 12, 1915, Case No. 17,808. Bonds are in default as of July 1. 1926. R. D. No. 1606, 69c. Dated Decenilier 1, 1914. Duo serially, 192.3-1942, July 1, $30,000 each year. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $443,000 00 Retired 125.000 0(» Unissued (1941-42 maturities) 32.000 00 Authorized $600,000 00 Warrants— $2,S0O. Overlaps: James Irrigation District. Remarks: In accordance with the bondholders' protective agreement dated October 15. 1927. about 769c of the district bonds are on deposit as of Xovember 10. 1930. The committee's plan of reorganization is complicated by defaults in the overlapping irrigation and school district bonds and delinquencies in county ta.xes. The James Irrigation District Committee has purchased their delin- quent tax lands which prevents the Reclamation District Committee from securing title thereto as a ba.sis for their operations. The five-year period of redemption for lands sold to the State expiring next year, will necessitate a determination of or agreement as to the priority of liens. Dikes of sufficient height have been constructed to prevent overflow of the lands. The district was originally dependent for irrigation water upon gravity How from Fresno Slough and Kings River. This supply having been found ina(leetition and order being tiled and numbered on June 13, 1914. Includes 313. Location: In Solano County, being an island lying west of the junction of the Sac- r.imento and San Joaquin rivers in township 3 north, range 1 east, M. D. r.. and M. Area: Cross, 2.361.57 acre.s. Net, 1:244 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. W'lirranis — Xone. Overlaps: None. Remarks: No fund in treasurer's office. Owner secured title as result of litigation and foreclosure. District imlebtedness canceled April 24. 1924. Reclamation works are chiefly maintained by rentals from gun clubs. Two assessments have been called and paid. Some grain is grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1608 (SMITH) Formation: Formed .luly 13, 1914, under the general reclamation district laws, the pt'tition ami orib'r being filed an X ?H Ul 0/ 2) / aenn^M l/ul^ -fH o ^ /^ m'rsrt i •-'.■I .'1 :. I y. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECI.AMATIOX DISTRICTS 1!»'! Area: Gross, 990.30 acres. Not, 940 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wannnts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toaiiuin Drainajto Di-strict (Assessment N<>. '2k Remarks: No fund in treasurer's olHce. Operates on a cash basis. The reclamation worlds are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by i)roper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1609 (HARVEY) Formation: Formed July 29, 1914, under the general reclamation laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered July 29, 1914. Includes part of 71. Location: In Sacramento County, adjoining the north bank of the Mokelumno Kiver and Drv Creek and being portions of townships 4 and 5 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 1SS6.30 acres. Net, 1792 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wa rra nts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2), Cosumnes Drainage District. Remarks: No district fund in treasurer's office. District is entirely surrounded by levees for protection against overflow from the waters of the Mokelumne River and Dry Creek. Soils are mainly Madera loams, with a comparatively small area of Columbia silt loams on the east. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1514 (SMITH) Formation: Formed November 4. 1914, un. lUlo, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on December 7, 1915. Location: In Solano County, east of Suisun and being portions of townships 4 and 5 north, ranges 1 and 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 875 acres. Net, 831 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Tr« n-a n ts — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: District is privately operated. This is a marsh land reclamation, diked to a sufficient height to prevent overflow from tidal action. Fresh water for irrigation may be obtained by skimming the surface of the waters of Suisun Slough during the spring and early summer. Soils are peat ioams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1662 (BUENA VISTA-WEST SIDE) Formation: Formed February 8, 1916, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on August 10, 1916. Includes 764 and a part of 692. Location: In Kings County, near the center of Tulare Lake Basin and being por- tions of township 22 south, ranges 20 and 21 east. ^M. I>. B. and M. Area: Gross, 7186 acres. Net, 6827 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. Remarks: No fund in treasurer's office. No district works have been constructed. Lands may be irrigated from Tulare Lake storage when available. Soils are lake bed sediments and the area is usually cropped to grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1663 Formation: Formed August 7, 1I>16, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on August 10, 1910. Location: In Santa Clara County, south ()f Coyote, and being a portion of the Laguna Seca Rancho. Area: Gross, 1125.76 acres. Net. 1125.76 acres assessed. Financial: Honds — Retired. Oriu'inal issue .%TJ.OOO. .Maturities .January 1 each year, .$4,000, 1920-1927. Wurnnits — None. Overlaps: None. PLATE XV PLATE XV Reclamation District In Santa Clara County HISTORY AXD STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRIfTS 1!)7 Remarks: P.onds sold at lOS. Thoio have boon a number of maintonanco assess- ments. No delinqueucy by any land owner has occurred upon assessments for ;iny purpose. There are no present assessments or other outstanding liens. Keelamation of this area (formerly an «>hl lake bed) has Ikmmi accomplished by the installation of a compreliensive drainage system. Laterals have been constructed and pumps installed which di.scharge the excess waters into a main drainage canal through which they are carried by gravity to Coyote Creek. Irrigation water is furni.shed from wells e(iuippod with electrically driven pumps. The soils are sedimentary in character. The . Location: In Madera and Merced counties, lying east of the San .Joaquin River, and being portions of townships 0. 10, and 11 south, ranges 13. 14. l."» and 1(5 east, M. D. P.. and M. Area: Gross, 8S.633 acres. Xet. 84,200 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wa rra n ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San ,Joat|uin Drainage District, El Nido and Madera irrigation districts. Remarks: Xo works have been constructed. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1665 Formation: Formed September S, 191(). under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on September 15. 1916. Location: In Monterey County and being the swamp land portions of the several ranchos lying between Castroville and Salinas. Area: Gross. 4705 acres. Net, 4G01 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Monterey County. R. D. Xo. 1665. 67c (first issue). Dated July 1, 191S. Due serially, 1927-1937, January 1. each year: $8,000, 1927; $7,000, 1928, and each year thereafter to and including 1936 ; $9,000, 1937. Callable on or after Januai-y 1, 1927. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Monterey County, Salinas, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $44,000 00 Retired 36.000 00 Authorized .$80,000 00 R. D. Xo. 1665, 6% (second issue). Dated July 1, 1919. Due serially, 1938-1947, January 1, $6,000 each year. Interest Jan. -July 1. by Treasurer of Monterey County, Salinas, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $60,000 00 R. I>. Xo. 1065. 6% (third issue). Dated January 1, 1920. Due serially, 1949-1950, January 1, $25,000 each year. Interest Jan.-.July 1, by Trea.su rer of Monterey County. Salinas, California. Out.standing and authorized, January 2. 1931 $50,000 00 ... V \ O [■{ ^- '^ >' ^. \ / / 1^ 'o .JJ HISTORY AXD STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRlfTS 197 Remarks: r.iuids sold at lOS. Thoro have boon a nnmbor of maintpnanco assess- iiicnts. No doliiKiueucy by any land owner has occurred upon assessments for any purpose. There are no present assessments or otlier outstanding liens. Kedaniation of this area (formerly an old lake bed) has hivn accomplished by the iiisiallatiou of a comprehensive drainage system. Laterals have been constructed and pumps installed which discharge the excess waters into a main drainage canal through which they are carried by gravity to Coyote Creek. Irrigation water is furnished from wells eciuippod with electrically driven pumps. The soils are sedimentary in character. The district is well developed in prunes, pears, seed beds and garden truck. Dairying is also carried on. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1664 (CHOWCHILLA) Formation: Formed August 14. lOK"). under the general reclamation district laws. the petition and order being tiled and numbered on August 17, 19l(>. Location: In Madera and Merced counties, lying east of the San Joaquin Ttiver. and being portions of townships 0. 10, and 11 south, ranges 13, 14, !."• and 1(! east, M. D. P.. and M. Area: Gross, SS,633 acres. Net, 84,200 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Wa rra n ts — Xone. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Toa(|uiu Drainage District, El Nido and Madera irrigation districts. Remarks: Xo works have been constructed. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1665 Formation: Formed September S, 191(i, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on September 15. 1916. Location: In Monterey County and being the swamp land portions of the several ranchos lying between Castroville and Salinas. Area: Cross. 4705 acres. Net, 4G01 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in aud for Monterej- County. R. D. Xo. 1665. G^c (first issue). Dated July 1, 1918. Due serially, 1927-1937, January 1, each year: $8,000, 1927; $7,000, 1928, and each year thereafter to and including 1936 ; $9,000, 1937. Callable on or after January 1, 1927. Interest Jan.-.July 1, by Treasurer of Monterey County, Salinas, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $44,000 00 Retired 36,000 00 Authorized .$80,000 00 R. D. No. 1665, 6% (second issue). Dated July 1, 1919. Due serially, 1938-1947. January 1, $6,000 each year. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Monterey County, Salinas, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 .$6(1,000 00 R. D. Xo. 16(J5. 6% (third issue). Dated January 1, 1920. Due serially, 1949-1950, January 1, $25,000 each year. Interest Jan.-.Iuly 1, by Treasurer of Monterey County. Salinas, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2. 1931 $50,0U0 00 lf)g DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Matxirities Interest Total 1930 $161,000 ilVi _ 154,000 $7,000 $9,240 $16,240 iq?2 II-II" 147,000 7.000 8,820 15,820 iq,o 140,000 7,000 8,400 15,400 ilVl III 133,000 7,000 7,980 14,980 iq^^ — _ 126.000 7,000 7,560 14,560 19?S II- III 119,000 7,000 7,140 14,140 19S7 110,000 9,000 6,600 15,600 10T8 I ' I 104,000 6,000 6,240 12,240 iq^9 I 98,000 6,000 5,880 11,880 1940 ~"-I 92,000 6,000 5,520 11,520 1941 IIII ZZ 86,000 6.000 5,160 11,160 1942 I~ I 80,000 6,000 4.800 10.800 1943'I""I'"I- I—' 74.000 6,000 4.440 10,440 1944' ' I_-I__-~ 68.000 6.000 4.080 10,080 1945"" ■' _ _:__ 62,000 6,000 3,720 9,720 1946""! II-I 56,000 6,000 3,360 9,360 1947'" "_ 50,000 6,000 3,000 9,000 1948 ~ 50,000 3.000 3.000 1949 __ 25,000 25.000 1,500 26,500 inr,n""II__II 25,000 25,000 $161,000 Warrant s — None. Overlaps: Xonc. Remarks: J'.ond fund $2,415 66 Bond interest 800 48 ^laintenance and operation 6,399 90 Credit balance . $9,616 04 Xo delinquencies. This roflamation has been accomplished by the construction of drainage canals wliich collect and carry off the excess waters from the low silt filled areas. Lettuce ami vegetables of many varieties are grown successfully. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 1667 (PROSPECT ISLAND) Formation: Formed January 2, 1017. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on .January 4. 1917. Includes 217. Location: Tn Solano County, being that portion of township 5 north, range 3 east. M. ]>. 15. and M., bounded by Prospect, Cache and Miner sloughs. Area: (Sross. 2478 acres. Net, 2355 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Privately operated. This district lies entirely within the Yolo IJasin By-Pass area. Due to .such location levees are built only to such height as allowed by regulations of the State Reclamation Board. Thus the range of croi)s is limited to such einssifications as may be sown and harvested between high water stages. The soils are classified as Sacramento clay loams. Beans are the principal crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2020 (DRY CREEK) Formation: Created by a special act of the State Legislature approved May 26. 1!I17. and in effect July 27. 1917 (Stats. 1917:956). Location: In San .loaciuiu County, six miles east of Gait and south of Dry Creelc. I)eing portion.s of sections 25, 20, 35 and 36, township 5 north, range 7 east, HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 199 M. D. B. nnd M., and portion of the northwest 1, section 30, township "> north, ranso 8 oast. M. I). H. and M. Area: Gross, 1728.20 acres. Net, 1000 acres. Financial: Ronds adjudged a valid h-jjal ohliffation of the district hy docroc of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County. R. D. No. 2020, G%. Dated July 1, 1920. Due serially, 1930-1939, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of $9r)0.05. Interest .Ian. -July 1, by treasurer of San Jo.-uiuiii County, Stockton, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $43,950 65 Retired 12,000 00 Authorized $55,950 65 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Matv,rities Interest Total 1930 $49,950 1931 43,950 $6,000 $2,637 $8,637 1932 37,950 6,000 2,277 8,277 1933 31,950 6,000 1,917 7,917 1934 25,950 6,000 1,557 7,557 1935 19,950 6,000 1,197 7,197 1936 13,950 6,000 837 6,837 1937 7,950 6,000 477 6,477 1938 1,950 6,000 117 6,117 1939 1,950 1,950 $49,950 Wa rra n ts — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: There is a small credit balance in the district fund. District operates upon a cash basis. The reclamation of this district has been accomplished by the construction of levees of ample height and section and channel changes to prevent overflow from the ci-eeks running therethrough ; also the construction of a dam and canal to effect the drainage of Goose Lake. Soils are classified as Madera and Honcut loams. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2021 (MILDRED ISLAND) Formation: Formed October 2, 1917, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on October 4, 1917. Location: In San Joaquin County, being an island in township 2 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M., bounded by Middle River, Empire and Latham sloughs. Area: Gro.ss, 1237.58 acres. Net, 970 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. TFnrronfs— $38,692. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section con- structed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power-driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indi- cation of ordinary salts is found, but such salts ai*e not extensive and are readily leachetl by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown, 200 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2022 Formation: Formed Octobor 22, 1017. uiider the general reclamation district laws, tlu' petition and order being filed and numbered on November 13, 1917. Includes part of 254. Location: In Sacramento County and being portions of township 7 north, ranges 4 .iiul 5 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 467.67 acres. Net, 445 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warran ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: District fund has a credit balance of ii;82. This district comprises the area fonnerly occupied by Beach Lake, which prior to reclamation was subject to overflow from the back water of the .Moki-hlmne Kivor and Snodgrass Slough. Keclamation has been accomplished by the construction of a dam or levee to prevent overflow from back water, a central drainage canal and installation of a pumping plant and automatic outlet gates. The soils are classified as Stockton clay adobe. Grain is the chief crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2023 (VENICE ISLAND) Formation: Formed March 13. lOlS, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on March IS, 1918. Includes part of 57. Location: In San .Toaquin County and being an island formed by the San .Toaquin Hiver, Potato and Little Connection sloughs in townships 2 and 3 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 3843.91 acres, less 343.66 acres "outside" of levees — 3500.25 acres. \(^t. 317S.2() acres. (304 acres taken for Stockton deep water channel to be deducted.) Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of tlie Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County on August 20, 1918. Bonds are in def:uilt as of July 1. 1928. B. I>. No. 2()2.3. ()9f (first issue). Dated September 2, 1918. Due serially, 1928-1938, July 1 each year: i?40,000, 1928; 50.000, 1929-1938. Denomination ,$1,000. Interest .T:in.-Ju]y 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 ,$3.">0.000 B. D. No. 2023, 6% (second issue). Dated March 1. 1923. Due serially, 1939-1943. January 1, .'?21,000 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest J;in.-Jidy 1. by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized. .laiiu.iry 2. 19.31 $10.").000 ir«n7iH/.<(— .$6,000. Overlaps: Sacr.-imento jind San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: A bonillioldcrs' committee, through agreement with junior interests, has pKsse.ssioii of liie district and is oi>eratiug the proiierty for the benefit of the bundiiniders. Assessment reapportioned in June, 1929, by reason of construc- tiini of Stockton deep water channel. The reclamati;ions, consisting of levees of ;imple cross-section constructed to a height well above the esliniatcHi high WJiter plane Jind dr.-iincd internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power- driven i)umps which exiiel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. HISTORY AND STATUS OF KF.rLAAIATIOX DISTRICTS 201 The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indi- cation of ordinary salts is found, but such salts are not extensive and are readily IcachfHl by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons jwtatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2024 (ORWOOD) Formation: Forme. IDl.S, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1018. Location: In Contra Costa County, lying west of Old River and north of Indian Slough in township 1 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross. 3749 acres. Net, 3575 acres. Financial: Bonds — Adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Contra Costa County on December 9, 1918. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due .July 1. 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. R. D. No. 2024, 69'r. Dated September 30. 191S. Due serially, 1928-1938, July 1 each year : ,$35,000, 1928 ; $29,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Contra Costa County, Martinez, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized. January 2, 1931 $325,000 TFff;m?i/s— $8,156.74. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See Delta Plan. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The .soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2025 (HOLLAND) Formation: Formed April 15, 1918, under the genei'al reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1918. Includes part of 107. Location: In Contra Costa County and lying west of Old River and north of Rock Slough in township 2 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 4294 acres. Net, 40C0 acres. (Area as per petition for formation was 4948 acres.) Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Contra Costa County on December 9, 1918. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due July 1, 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. R. D. No. 2025, 6%. Dated September 30. 1918. Due serially, 1928-1938, July 1 each year : $50,000, 1928 ; $38,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. I Interest Jan.-.Tuly 1, by Treasurer of Contra Costa County, Martinez, Cali- fornia. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $425,000 00 Retired 5,000 00 Authorized $430,000 00 TFarra»/s— $13,586.47. 202 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Delta Plan" of reorganization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well aliove the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The .soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2026 (WEBB) Formation: Formed April 15. 191S, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1918. Includes part of 2 and 160. Location: In Contra Costa County and being a delta island lying south of the San Joaquin River, west of Old River and north of False River in township 3 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5523 acres. Net, 5279 acres. Area as per petition for formation was (U)58 acres. Financial: TJonrfs— Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for Contra Costa County on December 9, 1918. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due July 1, 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. R. I). No. 202G, 6%. Dated September 30, 1918. Due serially. 1928-1938, July 1 each year : $55,000, 1928 ; $48,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Contra Costa County. Outstanding ami authorized. January 2, 1931 $535,000 irrtoanfs— .$24,505.54. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Delta Plan" of reorganization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San .Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The .soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2027 (MANDEVILLE ISLAND) Formation: Formc(l March 21, 1918, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition .Mnd order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1918. Includes i.m Location: In San Jujuniin County, at the junction of the San Joaquin and Old rivers, and in townships 2 and 3 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Cross, 54.38 acres. Net, 49SS acres. Financial: Honda — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree <>f the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County on September 17, 1918. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due July 1, 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAAIATION DISTRICTS 203 K. D. No. 2027, 6%. Dated Septpmbor 6. 191S. Due serially. 102S-10.SS, July 1 each year: .$55,000, 1928; $48,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. July 1 by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $.535,000 ll'«rrrtH<5— -$236,518. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Empire Plan" of reorsauization. Some of the above warrants have been recently extended for another four years. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which e.xpel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2028 (BACON ISLAND) Formation: Formed March 21, 1918, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1918. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying between Old and Middle rivers, in town- ships 1 and 2 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5625 acres. Net, 5306 acres. Financial: Bonds — Adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County on September 16, 1918. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due July 1, 1928, and subse- quent dates not paid. R. D. No. 2028, Q% serial. Dated September 6. 1918. Due serially. 1928-1938, July 1 each year : $60,000, 1928 ; $50,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -.July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $560,000 TForran^s— -$264,953. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Delta Plan" of reorganization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consi.st mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accomi^anied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are succes.sfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2029 (EMPIRE) Formation: Formed March 21, 1918, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20, 1918. Includes 83, 189 and 190. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying east of and adjoining Venice Island, and being portions of tov.-nships 2 and 3 north, range 4 east, and townships 2 and 3 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. 204 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES Area: Gross. 370S acres. Xet, 3430 acres. Financial: Hands — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County on September 16. 191S. Bonds are in default. Interest and principal due July 1, 192S. and subsequent dates not paid. R. D. No. 2020, 69c- Dated September 2, 191S. Due serially, 192.S-193S, July 1, each year: ?45,000, 1928; .$33,000, 1929-1938. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized. January 2. 1931 $375,000 Warrants — Canceled June 4, 1930. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Delta Plan" of reorganization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven i>umps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2030 (McDONALD ISLAND) Formation: ForiiKMl March 21, 191S, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 20. 1918. Includes 319 anil part of 109 and 223. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying south of the San Joacjuin River and west of Turner Cut. and being portions of township 2 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross. (5141.90 acres. Xet, 5843 acres. Financial: Bonds — $580,000 canceled. W'a rra n ts — Canceled. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Through litigation Reclamation District Xo. 2030 was i-eraoved from the "Delta Reorganization Plan." In accordance with a revised plan, the bond- holders of this district received in exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of bonds deposited, one $500 first mortgage bond of Weyl-Zuckerman and ('oiupany and one $500 first mortgage bond of McDonald Island Farms. Ltd. The deposited bonds have been surrendered to and canceled by the county treas- urer. Title to lands sold to the county treasurer on account of delinquent asses.*(ments has been secured by deed direct from the county treasurer who waived the accuinulatt-d statutory penalties. For purposes of operation the liistrict organization is maintained. Thi- reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross-section constructe4r). Jan. 1 each year: $25,000, 1936-1941; $25,500, 1942- 1943 ; $24,500. 1944-1945. Denominations $1,000, $500. Interest Jan.-July 1, by treasurer of Stanislaus County, Modesto, California. Outstanding and authorized January 2. 1931 $250,000 Wa rra nts — Xone. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: District lands have not produced enough to pay the semiannual interest. Plans for reorganization are in progress. Bondholders Protective Committee has requested that bonds be deposited on or before January 1, 1931, with the depository. In accordance with the terms of the Bondholders I'rotective Agree- ment dated August 10, 1930, $120,500 in bonds had been deposited up to Xovember 10, 1930. Levee system of this district is only partially completed and the drainage problem is yet to be solved. The main soil body is classified as Hanford loams with a small portion on the east in Fresno loams. The land has been cropped to alfalfa, beans, corn and sugar beets. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2032 (MORROW ISLAND) Formation: Formed March 3, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on March 7, 1919. Location: In Solano County, on Suisun Bay, east of Goodyear Slough and south of Suisun Creek, in township 3 north, range 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 142S acres. Net, 1326 acres. Financial: Bonds — Xone. Warrants — None. Overlaps: X'oue. Remarks: Sixty thousand dollars in bonds and $35,000 in warrants have recently been canceled and district is now being operated upon a cash basis. The lands are completely leveed and drained. Tidal action permits the entry of fresh water to lands through gates in the levees during the spring and early summer. The soils are classified as muck and peat. Oats aud asparagus can be grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2033 (BRACK) Formation: Formed April 7, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 9, 1919. Includes 72 and part of 169. Location: In San Joaquin County lying between Hog and Sycamore sloughs in townships 3 and 4 north, range 4 east, and townships 3 and 4 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 472S.G3 acres. Net, 4492 acres. Financial: Bonds — Xone. Warrants — None. 206 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district fund has a small credit balance, and operates upon a cash basis. This district is adequately leveed and drained, and irrigation water is obtained from Mokelumne River by pumping. The soils are chiefly muck and peat with a small area on the west in the Sacramento clays. The chief crops are potatoes, onions, beans, corn and alfalfa. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2034 (CHADBOURNE) Formation: Formed April 7, 1019, under the general reclamation district laws, the li.'titii>n and order being filed and numbered on April 9, 1919. Location: In Solano County two miles southwest of Suisun and in township 4 north, range '2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross. l.")23.33 acres. Net, 1447 acres. Financial: ISondn — None. H'arran/s —$9,047.23. Overlaps — None. Remarks: District is in one ownership and warrant debt is approximately $6 per acre. This district is a marsh land reclamation and is diked to a sufficient height to prevent overflow of the lands. Tidal action permits the entry of fresh water to the lands during the sjiring and early summer. The soils are chiefly delta silt and peat. The area has been cropped to grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2035 Formation: Formed April 8, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 10, 1919. Location: Tii Yolo County and being portions of townships 9 and 10 north, range 2 east, and townships 9 and 10 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 20,805 acres. Net, 20,445 acres. Financial: Bonds— B.. D. No. 2035, 6%. Dated January 1. 1925. Duf s<'rially, 193.V1943, January 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1 each year, by treasurer of Yolo County at Woodland, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $2,000,000 00 Fnis.Mied 264,740 00 Authorized $2,204,740 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Yrar Outstanding Mattii'ities Interest Total i;t3 4 $2,000,000 H»35 1,773.000 $227,000 $106,380 $333,380 1936 l,r.4G,000 227,000 92.760 319.760 1937 1.319.000 227.000 79,140 306.140 1938 1,092,000 227.000 65,520 292,520 1939 sr,r).Uil(l 2l'7.0OO .">1,900 27S,900 1940 638.000 227.000 38.280 265.280 1941 411.000 227.000 24.660 251.660 1942 184,000 227,000 11.040 238.040 1943 184.000 184,000 $2,000,000 Wurrnntu -None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joatiuin Drainage District. Remarks: The greater portion of this district lies within the Y'olo By-Pass and the levees ••onstnuted within this area are restricted as to height by the regulations imposed by the Stale Uei-lamatiun Board, thus these lands are subject to HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICVS 207 overflow uiulei- extreme flood water conditions. As the lands are used exclu- sively for the production of rice this limitation is not material. Large capacity pumps located on the Sacramento River near Elkhorn furnish irrigation water for the district. Excess waters from Knights Landing Ridge Cut are also used when available. The soils are classified as Sacramento clays. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2036 (PALM) Formation: Formed May 5. 191J). under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 8, 1919. Location: In Contra Costa County on the west bank of Old River and south of Kock Slough, being portions of township 1 north, ranges 3 and 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 2464.60 acres. Net, 2193.84 acres. Financial: Bonds— B.. D. No. 2036, 5i%. Dated January 1. 1920. Due serially, 1930-liMO, January 1 each year : $26,940, 1930 ; $23,000, 1931- 1940. Denominations $500 and one bond of $440. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Contra Costa County, Martinez, Cali- fornia. Outstanding. January 2, 1931 $8,500 00 Canceled 235,440 00 Unissuetl 13,000 00 Authorized $256,940 00 iran-aHis— $34,500. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Rindge Plan" of refinancing. $8,500 in bonds have not as yet been deposited with reorganization committee as of January 2. 1931. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2037 (RINDGE) Formation: Formed May 6, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 8, 1919. Includes parts of 60 and 221. Location: In San Joaquin County on the north bank of the San Joaquin River between Disappointment and Fourteen Mile sloughs in township 2 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 6836.90 acres. Net, 6000.56 acres. Financial: Bonds — Canceled. Warran/s— $30,000. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Rindge Plan" of refinancing. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and- San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. 208 DIVISION* OF WATER RESOURCES Thi' soils consist miiinly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2038 (LOWER JONES) Formation: Formwl May G. 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the |)i'tition and order being filed and numbered on May 8, 1919. Formerly included in 109 and 223. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying south of Empire Slough between Middle River and Wiiisky Slough, and being parts of township 1 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5739 acres. Net, 5135.24 acres. Financial: Bonds — Canceled. ira;ra»/s— .$2G,000. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Rindge Plan" of refinancing. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The .soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2039 (UPPER JONES) Formation: Furnuil May G. 1919. under the general reclamation district hiws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 8, 1919. Formerly included in 109 and 223. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying east of Middle Kiver ami north of Trapper Sloufrh, in township 1 north, ranges 4 and 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross 6288.60 acres. Net, 5685.36 acres. Financial: llonds — Canceled. \y a nauts— ^31,000. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Rindge Plan" of refinancing. The rechunation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the t'stimated high water pl.uie and drained internally by a system of main can:ils and collection laterals leading to sumps ecpiipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but .such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of .seii.sons potatoes, onions, beans, b.n-ley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2040 (VICTORIA ISLAND) Formation: Formed June 3, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the pel it ion and order being tiled and numbered on July 9, 1919. Formerly included in 282. HISTORY AND STATUS OF liKCLAMATlON DISTRICTS 200 Location: In San Joaquin County, lyinK bctwopu Old and Middle rivers and north of Victoria Canal, and being portions of townsliip 1 north, range 4 east, and township 1 south, range 4 cast, M. I>. B. and M. Area: Gross. 7313.26 acres. Net, 6804 acres. Financial: Bonds — Canceled. Wa rra n ts — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Borden Plan" of refinancing. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2041 (MEDFORD ISLAND) Formation: Formed June 3, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered July 9, 1919. Location: In San Joaquin County, at the junction of the San Joaquin and Middle rivers, in town^;hip 2 north, range 4 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 1260 acres. Net, 1237 acres. Financial: Bonds — Bonds are in default. Interest due July 1, 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. Principal due July 1, 1929, not paid. R. D. No. 2041, 6%. Dated July 1, 1919. Due serially, 1929-1939, July 1 each year: $20,000, 1929; J?10,000, 1930-1939. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, California. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $120,000 Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: See "Delta Plan" of reorganization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2042 (BISHOP) Formation: Formed June 3, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on July 9, 1919. Includes parts of 61, 63 and 691. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying north of Disappointment Slough, and being portions of townships 2 and 3 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. .Area: Gross, 3055 acres. Net, 2900 acres. [Financial: Bonds — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County on October 7, 1919. 14 — 86457 210 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Bonds are in default. Interest due July 1, 1928, and subsequent dates not paid. Principal due July 1, 1929, not paid. I>.-lt!i Farms K. D. X... 2042. OTc Dated July 1. 1919. Due serially. 1929-1939, July 1 each year: $20,000, 1929; $13,000, 1930-1939. Denomination .Sl.OOO. Interest Jan.-July 1 by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, California. Outstanding. .January 2. 1931 $125,000 00 Unissued, 193S-1939 maturities 25.000 00 Authorized $150,000 00 Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Reorganization in progress independently of other Delta Farms recla- mation districts due to the fact that the bonds are held by a single interest which owns or controls all the lauds of the district. Maintenance and opera- tion continued by district organization. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of amjile cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2043 Formation: Formed August 4, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being tiled and numbered on August 7, 1919. Location: In Solano County on the Suisun marsh and lying between the main line of tbe Southern Pacific Railroad and Suisun Slough in township 4 north, range 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 433.70 acres. Net, 412 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: No district fund in office of County Treasurer. In single ownership and privately reclaimed. This district is a marsh land reclamation and is diked to a sufficient height to prevent overHow of the lands. Tidal action permits the entry of fresh water to the lands during the spring and early summer. The soils are chiefly delta silt and peat. The ar»a has been cropped to grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2044 (KING ISLAND) Formation: Formed August 5, 1919, under the general reclamation district laws, llir iH'tition and order ln'ing filed :in0 1931 l,r)r)0 $2,000 $93 $2,093 1932 1,550 1,550 $3,550 ^'arrants — None. Overlaps: Pajaro River Protection District. Remarks: Assessment called October 1930, $2,300; no delinquencies. Credit balance $2,495.96, bond and interest fund. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2050 (No. 1) Formation: Formed April 23, 191S, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on June 24, 1921. Formation validated and legalized by a special act of the State Legislature approved January 24, 1921, and in effect July 29, 1921. Location: In Santa Cruz County, three miles southwest of Watsonville and con- tiguous to Watsonville Slough, Harkins Slough and Monterey Bay. Area: Gross, 396 acres. Net, 396 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: None. Remarks: The district fund has had a credit balance of $4,092 since September 30, 1922. A marsh land reclamation accomplished by the construction of levees to prevent overflow from Monterey Bay and drains for the collection and expul- sion of excess surface waters. Area is planted to vegetables. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2051 Formation: Formed December 6, 1920, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on December 21, 1920. Location: In Merced County, on the west side of the San .Toaquin River and extending through portions of townships 7 and 8 south, range 10 east, town- ships 8, 9. and 10 south, range 11 east, and townships 9 and 10 south, range 12 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 48,188 acres. Net, 4.5,779 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: No works. Formed to keep out of other districts. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2053 Formation: Formed March 7, 1921, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on March 10, 1921. Location: In Merced and Fresno counties, on the west side of the San .Joaquin River and extending through portions of township 10 south, ranges 10, 11, 12 and 13 east, township 11 south, ranges 11, 12, 13 and 14 east, township 12 south, ranges 13 and 14 east, and township 13 south, ranges 14 and 15 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 103,790 acres. Net, 98,000 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, Dos Palos Drainage District. Remarks: Has no works, having been formed to keep out of other district. 214 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2054 Formation: Fonn.-d May .3, l'.»21, uiulor the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on May 5, 1921. Includes part of 831. the creation of which was repealed. Location: In Sutter and Butte counties, lying contiguous to the eastern base of th.' Sutter Buttes, and being portions of townships 16 and 17 north, range 2 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jross, 12,911 acres. Net, 12,265 acres. Financial: Bonds— H. D. No. 2054, 6%. Dat.-d .July 1, 1922. Due serially, 19.S2-1942, .luly 1 each year. Denominations $1,000, and one bond of $33.34. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Sutter County, Yuba City, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $249,000 00 Retired -^3 34 Authorized $249,033 34 R. n. No. 2054, 6%. Dated .lanuary 1, 1925. Due serially, 1944-1949, January 1 each year. Denominations $1,000 and one bond of .$57.66. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Trea.surer of Sutter County, Yuba City, California. Outstanding and'authorized, January 2, 1931, $72,057.66. MATURITIES AND INTEREST Yf^ar 07itstandinci Maturities Interest Total llt:n $321,05 7 l!i:?2 292,0.57 $20,000 $18,393 $47,393 11133 ' 270,057 22,000 16,863 38,863 llt:i4 248,057 22,000 15,543 37,543 1935 ■ 226,057 22,000 14,223 36,223 1936 204,057 22,000 12,903 34.903 1937 182,057 22,000 11,583 33,583 1938 160,057 22,000 10,263 32.263 1939 138,057 22,000 8,943 30,943 1940 116,057 22,000 7,623 29,623 1941 94,057 22,000 6,303 28,303 1942 72.057 22,000 4.983 26,983 1943 72,057 00,000 4,323 4,323 1944 60,000 12.057 3,600 15,657 1945 4S.000 12,000 2,880 14,880 194G 36,000 12.000 2,160 14,160 1947 24,000 12,000 1,440 13,440 1948 12,000 12,000 720 12,720 1949 12,000 12,000 $321,057 Warrants— ^W,Om. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joa(|uin Drainage District. Remarks: The district fmid Ikis ;i credit iialance of .$3, (itil. 65. As in the ca.se of the adjoining district. No. 2056, drainage is the major prol)liMM. Through a system of canals, drainage waters are carried to and expelled into Sutter By-Pass. Irrigation water is received from the system of Sutter ISutte Canal Company. The soils are classifiecl as Madera and Oridley loams, spotted with Madera and (iridley day loams; the heavier Madera and Clridley clays are found in a small area along the base of the Marysville Buttes. Peach and prune orchards are in evidence and a large portion of the district area is given over to th< prfiduclion of grain nnetition and order being filed and numbered on November 10, 1921. Location: In San Joaquin County, lying south of the Paradise Cut, and being a portion of the Rancho El Pescadero in townships 1 and 2 south, ranges 5 and 6 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 8500 acres. Net, 8418.34 acres. Financial: liomU — Bonds adjudged a valid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County in 1922. Certified as legal investment by Superintendent of Banks. K. D. No. 2058. 6C^r, first issue. Dated January 1. 1922. Due serially, 19.S1-1942, January 1 each jear. Denomination $l,OtK). Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of San .Toaquin County, Stockton, California. Outstanding, Januarv 2, 19.31 !?2SS,000 00 Retired 12,000 00 Authorized .^800,000 00 R. I). No. 2058, 67c, second issue. Dated July 1. 1924. Due serially. 194.3-1954. July 1 each year: ?11,661.95, 1943; $11,000, 1944- 1949; .'?12,000. 1950-1954. Redeemable at 102 on any interest payment date, in order of maturity, upon 30 days' notice. Denominations .$1,000 and one bond of .$661.95. Interest Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of San .loaquin County, Stockton, California. Outstanding and authorize constructed in 1017. Subirrigation has been the practice. The soils are clay loams with high organic matter content and grain has been I lie cliief crop. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2062 (ISLAND) Formation: Formed .Inly 3. 1022, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on July 5, 1022. Location: In Sun Joaquin County, lying west of the San .Toaquin River between .Mi'lille Kiver and Paradise Cut, and being a portion of Rancho El Pescadero ill townships 1 and 2 south, ranges 5 and G east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (iross, 4700 acres. Net, 4012 acres. Financial: /fonJ.i Bonds adjudged a v:ilid legal obligation of the district by decree of the Superior Court in and for San Joaquin County in 1923. R.I W, PLATE XVlll R. 1 E. L 86457— p. 218 PLATE XVIII R5 W. R4 W. R.3 W. R.2 W R. I W. R. 1 E. Reclamation and Protection Districts In Suisun and San Pablo Bay Areas TTTSTORV AND STATUS OF RECLAJrATION DISTRICTS 219 R. D. No. 2062, 0%. first issue. Dated January 1, 1!)2;?. Duo serially. ]0.'n-1!)4r?, January 1 each year. Denoininalion .$1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 .$240,000 00 Ketiml 10,000 00 Authorized $250,000 00 K. D. No. 2062, 6%, second issue. Dated Julv 1, 1023. Due serially. 10-14-1953, July 1, $15,000- each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of San .Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstandins and authorized, .January 2, 1931 $150,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 19 30 $400, ono i!)3i iiycdoo $]o.non $23,400 $33,400 1932 380, non 10,000 22,800 3?, 800 1933 370,000 10,000 22,200 32,200 1934 348,000 22,000 20,880 42,880 1935 32G.00n 22,000 19,560 41,5(50 193fi 304,000 22,000 18,240 40,240 1937 282,000 22,000 16,920 38,920 1938 260,000 22,000 15,600 37,600 ]939 238,000 22,000 14,280 36,280 1940 216,000 22,000 12.960 34,960 1941 194.000 22,000 11,640 33,640 1942 172,000 22,000 10,320 32,320 1943 150,000 22,000 9,000 31,000 1944 135,000 15,000 8,550 23,550 1945 120,000 15,000 7,650 22.650 1946 105,000 15,000 6,750 21,750 1947 90,000 15,000 5,850 20,850 1948 75,000 15,000 4,950 19,950 1949_ 60.000 15,000 4,050 19,050 1950 45,000 15,000 3,150 18,150 1951 ,"0.000 15,000 2,250 17,250 1952 15,000 15,000 1,350 16,350 1953 15,000 450 15,450 $400,000 irffrrani.s— $21,000. Overlaps: Sacramento and San .Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: The district is protected by adequate levees along San Joaquin River. Old River and Paradise Cut. A system of drainage canals and laterals conducts excess water to a sump, from which it is expelled by pumping. Irrigation water is furnished by three pumps on the San Joaquin and Old rivers and two on Paradise Cut. The soils are classified as Sacramento clay loams in the north half of the district and Hanford loams in the southern portion. The chief crops have been barley, potatoes, onions, beans and truck. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2063 Formation: Formed August 15. 1922. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being tiled and numbered on August IS, 1922. The district boundaries are described and the formation validated by a special act of the State Legislature approved May IS, 1923 (Stats. 1923:423). Location: In Stanislaus and Merced counties, on the east bank of the San Joaquin River, and being a portion of sections 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22, township 6 south, range 9 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 1751.90 acres. Net, 1664 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. TFarranfs— $16,177. .W 5 5^ ; I ^ / ) f r ♦ 83J1M \ HISTORY AXD STATUS OF RECLAINIATION DISTRICTS 219 R. D. No. 2062, Gr'c. first issue. Dated January 1, 1!>2;?. Due .serially, 1031-104.'^, .Taiuiary 1 each year. Donominntion .$1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1. by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $240,000 00 Retired 10,000 00 Authorized $250,000 00 R. D. No. 2062, 6%, second issue. Dated Julv 1, 1923. Due serially. 1944-1953, July 1, $15,000 each year. Denomination $1,000. Interest Jan. -.July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $150,000 00 MATURITIES AND INTEREST Year Outstanding Mattirities Interest Total 1930 $400,000 1031 .-^90.000 $10,000 $23,400 $33,400 1932 380.000 10,000 22,800 3?. 800 1933 370,000 10,000 22,200 32,200 1934 348,000 22,000 20,880 42,880 1935 326,000 22.000 19. .560 41, .'560 1936 304,000 22,000 18,240 40,240 1937 282.000 22,000 16,920 38,920 1938 260,000 22,000 15,600 37,600 1939 238.000 22,000 14,280 36,280 1940 216,000 22,000 12.960 34,960 1941 194.000 22,000 11,640 33.640 1942 172.000 22,000 10,320 32,320 1943 150,000 22,000 9,000 31,000 1944 135,000 15,000 8,550 23,550 1945 120,000 15,000 7,650 22,650 1946 105,000 15,000 6,750 21,750 1947 90.000 15.000 5,850 20,850 1948 75,000 15,000 4,950 19,950 1949 60,000 15,000 4,050 19,050 1950 45,000 15,000 3,150 18,150 1951 ?n,00n 15,000 2,250 17.250 1952 15,000 15,000 1,350 16,350 1953 15,000 450 15,450 $400,000 irn /•»•««/«— $21,000. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Remarks: The district is protected by adequate levees along San Joaquin River. Old River and Paradise Cut. A system of drainage canals and laterals conducts excess water to a sump, from which it is expelled by pumping. Irrigation water is furnished by three pumps on the San Joaquin and Old rivers and two on Paradise Cut. The soils are classified as Sacramento clay loams in the north half of the district and Hanford loams in the southern portion. The chief crops have been barley, potatoes, onions, beans and truck. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2063 Formation: Formed August 15. 1922. under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on August IS, 1922. The district boundaries are described and the formation validated by a special act of the State Legislature approved May IS, 1923 (Stats. 1923:423). Location: In Stanislaus and Merced counties, on the east bank of the San Joaquin River, and being a portion of sections 5. 7, S. 9, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22, township 6 south, range 9 east, M. D. B. and ^l. Area: Gross, 1751.90 acres. Net, 1664 acres. Financial: Bonds — None. IFarranis— $16,177. 220 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District and Turlock Irrigation District. Remarks: Last warrant issued in 1027. Nearly all the warrants were registered in 102;} and have not been renewed. Lands arc protected from overflow by levees. Portion of area receives water for irrigation from Turlock Irrigation District. Soils are of the Madera and San Joaquin sandy loams. Chief crops are garden truck and melons. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2064 (RIVER JUNCTION) Formation: Formed April 3, 1923, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on April 5, 1923. Location: In San Joaquin County at the junction of the San Joaquin and Stanis- laus rivers and being portions of township 3 south, ranges 6 and 7 east, and township 2 south, range 7 east, M. D. B. and ^I. Area: (Jross. 5075 acres. Net, 4890 acres. Financial: Honda — In default. Principal maturity of the first issue due January 1. 1030, not paid. Interest due on both issues not paid. Kiver Junction R. D. No. 2064, 6% (first issue). Dated January 1. 1924. Duo soriallv. 10.30-1944, January 1. each year: $5,000. 1930; $6,000, 1931; $7,000, 19.';2; $8,000, 1033; $11,500, 1934; .$33,500, 1935-1943; $33,000, 1944. Denominations $1,000, $500. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of San Joaquin County, Stockton, Cali- fornia. Outstanding anni> sandy loams in the northerly portion of the district. Chief crops are alfalfa, beans, corn and grain. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2065 (VEALE TRACT) Formation: Formed April 2, 1923, under the general reclamation district laws, the pel it ion and order being tiled and numbered on April 9, 1923. Includes part of 107. Location: In Contra Costa County, lying south of Rock Slough, and being portions of to\vnsliii)s 1 and 2 north, range 3 east, ^I. D. R. and M. Area: Gross, 1303.20 acres. Not, 1295 acres. HISTORY AND STATUS OF RECLAMATION DISTRICTS 221 Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Area is partly subdivided and the district was formed to care for rights of purchasers and maintenance of levees. There are no district liens upon the lauds. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin dolta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2056 (ABBOTT LAKE) Formation: Formed February 4, 1924, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on February 5, 1924. Location: In Sutter County, on the west bank of the Feather River, and being portions of sections 26, 35 and 36, township 14 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 607.83 acres. Net, 515.85 acres. (As per petition for formation: 610 acres. ) Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaciuiu Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Remarks: No fund in treasurer's oflSce. Lands lie outside of main river levee and in Feather River overflow area. Soils are classified as Madera clay loams. Crops are confined to such classi- fications as may be planted and harvested between high water periods. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2067 (BRANNAN ISLAND) Formation: Formed March 24, 1924, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on March 28, 1924. Includes 74, 70, 129 and part of 148. Location: In Sacramento County, on the east bank of the Sacramento River, oppo- site Rio Vista and being portions of township 3 north, range 2 east, and town- ships 3 and 4 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 7262.87 acres. Net, 6900 acres. (7271.16 acres as per petition for formation.) Financial: Bonds — None. ira)-ra»/s— $93,876.17. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: The district fund has a credit balance of $924. The last assessment levied was called May 4, 1925. The reclamation works are typical of the Sacramento and San Joaquin delta regions, consisting of levees of ample cross section constructed to a height well above the estimated high water plane and drained internally by a system of main canals and collection laterals leading to sumps equipped with power driven pumps which expel the excess waters from the district. Irrigation water is furnished through a system of siphons installed over the levees. The soils consist mainly of a mixture of fine sediment and peat. Some indication of ordinary salts is found but such salts are not extensive and are readily leached by surface irrigation accompanied by proper drainage. 222 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Over a series of seasons potatoes, onions, beans, barley, corn, asparagus and celery are successfully grown. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2068 Formation: Forined April 7, 1024, under the general reclamation district laws, the l.ftition and order being filed and numbered on May 1, 1924. Location: In Solano and Yolo counties (14.959o of urea in Yolo County), lying west of the Yolo By-l'ass and six miles east of Dixon, and being portions of townships 6 and 7 north, range 2 east, and townships G and 7 north, range 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: (Jn.ss, 13,G40 acres. Net, 13,000 acres. Financial: Bonds— li. D. No. 2008, 6%. Dated July 1, 1926. Due serially, 1930-194(1, July 1 each year. Denomination .$1,000. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Solano County, Fairfield, California. ( »iitst:iii(liii;r :iii(I authurized. .Fanuary 2, 1931 $.i>i50,(RK) MATURITIES AND INTEREST Ye.ar Outstanding Maturities Interest Total 1935 $550,000 1936 : 490,000 $60,000 ?31.200 ?91,200 1937 441,000 49,000 27,930 70,930 1938-- 392,000 49,000 24,990 73,990 1939 343,000 49,000 22,050 71,050 1940 294,000 49,000 19,110 68,110 1941- _ — 245.000 49,000 16,170 65,170 1942 196,000 49,000 13,230 62,230 1943 147,000 49,000 10,290 59,290 1944 98,000 49,000 7,350 56,350 1945 49,000 49,000 4,410 53,410 1946 49,000 1,470 50,470 §550,000 ira/roH/s— $105,205.82. Overlaps: Sacramento and Sau Joayuiu Drainage District (Assessment No. 2). Remarks: Tlie prinuiry function of this di.strict is irrigation, as only a small portion of the area is subject to overHow. The inoiMtuouts originally attempted to form under the irrigation district laws and failing in this the district was organized as a reclamation district. Irrigation watn- is pumped from Haas Slough. The soils are mainly Capay and Yolo clay loams and clays with a small area in Yolo loam. Grain and alfalfa are the chief crops. RECLAMATION DISTRICT No. 2069 (CLARK'S FORK) Formation: Formed November 21, 1924, under the general reclamation district laws, the petition and order being filed and numbered on November 24, 1924. Location: In Kings County, bounded by the South Fork of Kings River and Cl.iiU's Foric, and includes parts of township 18 south, ranges 19 and 20 east, .M. I>. li. and M. Area: (iross, 2449.24 acres. Net, 2299.41 acres. (As per petition for formation: 2299.74 acres.) Financial: /?on J.-t—R. D. No. 20G9, G%. Dated March 1, 1920. Due serially, 19.31-19 K), January 1 eacli year. DenomiiiatiKU Jjll.OOO. Interest Jan. -July 1, by Treasurer of Kings County, Hanford, California. Outstanding, January 2, 1931 $27,000 00 lletired 4,000 00 Authorized .$31,000 OD PLATE XIX R. 8 W. R. 9 W. T. 15 N. T. 14 N. Lakeport jj S6457— p. 222 Reclamation District in Lake County r 4- . Location: In San Joatpiin County, lying between Old and Middle rivere, and being portion of townsiiip 1 north, range 4 east, M. D. R. and M. Area: dross. 2245 acres. Net. 21.33 aeres. Financial: Itomh — None. ll0,000. For general administrative expenses and to repay the .'?50,000 to the State as provided in the act of 1913. Assessinrnt Xo. 2 — $1,500,000. For securing rights of way including spoil areas, for the enlargement of the mouth of the Sacramento River. (Dredging performed by Federal Government.) Assessment So. 3 — .SI .00.". 000. For the construction of the Sacramento IJy-l'ass levees and the acquisition of rights of way and tlowage areas. (Weir constructed by Federal and State governments.) Assessment No. 'i — .$219,000. For the purchase and clearing of the Fremont AVeir site at the head of the Yolo By-Pass. (Weir constructed by Federal and State governments.) Assessment No. 5 — $58,103.70. For the construction of concrete bank protec- tion at Portuguese Bend near Frceport. Assessment No. 6 — $8,144,327.33. For the construction of the entire Sutter- Butte By-Pa.ss System including levees, pumping plants, canals, bridges and other structures, .ilso rights of way and liowage areas. Assessment No. 7 — $550,000. For the construction of the West Levee of the Feather River from Sutter By-Pass to Levee District No. 1. Assessment No. S — ^$143,810. For raising to grade the East Levee of Sacra- mento River from Reclamation District Xo. 744 to Reclamation District No. 551. Assessment No. 9 — $5,155,000. For the construction of Yolo By-Pass from Fremont Weir to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Present Financial Status. The present financial status of the various assess- ments is briefly outlined below: Assessment No. J. This assessment was levied upon the whole Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, containing approximately 1,515,300 acres, in the amount of $250,000, or at the rate of about 16 cents per acre. Assessment No. 1 is practically all paid, there being deliiKpient only about $10,000. Out of this total delin(|uency there are only two relatively large unpaid assessments of about $3,000 each in Butte County. The balance of the delinquent assessments is njion small parcels and town lots and too small in amount to warrant advertising. Many of these small assessments are paid wlien search of title is made before transfer of properly Assessment .\(i. J. Asscsmmcmi No. 2. amounting to $1,500,000, was spread over ai)oul 425,000 acres in Sacramento, Yolo. Solano and San .Toaquin counties. It is not yet ji lien. ni>t having been called by the Reclamation Board. A financial slat ent of oulstanding ()bligations as of .\pril 13, 1931, follows: Warrants outstanding prior to purchase — Principal $990,250 90 Interest 573,773 53 ,, ., ^ , , $1,564,024 43 iletlrod by iiurchase — . • r»"'nclpal $361,429 65 Interest 202.623 91 564.053 56 Romalning debt, not counting further Interest $999,970 87 ^ f OTHER AGKICULTURAL nrPROVKMEXT DISTRICTS 233 Assessment Xo. 3. Assossinent Xo. 3. in the amount of $1,005,000, was spread over 284,000 acres in Sutter, Sacramento, Yolo, San Joatiuin and Solano counties. This assessment is practically all paid in and all obliRations have been taken care of. Tile uncollected portion of this assessment amounts to only $1,400, half of which is upon lands in Sacranunto and Yolo counties, resi)ectively. Assessment No. .'/. This assessment was levied over 200,000 acres in Sutter, Yuba and Sacramento counties, in the amount of $210,000. It is all paid in and obligations have been taken care of. Assessment No. 5. Assessment No. 5, in the sum of $58,163.70, was spread over 120,148 acres in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. This assessment is all paid in and obligations have been taken care of. Assessment No. (i. Assessment Xo. G amounted to $8,144,327.33 and was spread over 477.010 acres in the counties of (Jlenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Yolo and Sacramento. The uncollected portion of this as.sessnient amounts to $8,028,138, assessed to lands in the various counties, as follows : Assessme7it No. 6 Count}/ Acres Total Per acre Glenn 21,400 $43,534 $2.02 Butte 15,510 6,199 .39 Colusa 159,370 1,634,486 10.20 Yuba 14,500 28,196 1.94 Sacramento 36,060 23,757 .66 Yolo 53,440 773,543 14.50 .•Gutter 177,630 5,518,423 31.06 Totals 477,910 $8,028,138 Four calls have been made upon Assessment No. 6. Each parcel assessed must be credited with its proportional allowance to date of call of installment of $3,000,- 000 appropriated by State of California for flood control. Interest on each call must hr figured from the date thereof, and if any call is delinquent, 10% penalty and 7% interest from date of call must be added. The net assessment must be credited with the calls paid and interest tigurod on the original as.sessmeut before the total amount due upon individual holdings can be determined. A number of these assessments Lave been paid in full and if so paid previous to the State appropriation for flood control, cash refunds are made upon presentation of a certified claim. A financial statement of outstanding obligations as of April Id, 1031, follows : Warrants outstanding prior to purchase — Principal $7,679,262 52 Interest 4,025,959 23 $11,705,221 75 Retired by purchase — Principal $3,750,352 45 Interest 2,119,083 87 5,869,436 32 Remaining debt, aside from reductions other than by purchase, and from further interest $5,835,785 43 Allotted for purchase of warrants $4,477,599 00 Cost of retiring $5,869,436.32 2.981,539 25 Available remainder for further purchase $1,496,059 75 Assessment No. 7. Assessment No. 7, in amount $550,000, was spread on 70,000 acres in Sutter County and has been bonded. Portion of this area overlaps Assessment No. 6. A financial statement of outstanding obligations as of April 15, 1931, follows: Bonds outstanding prior to purchases $497,183 57 Retired by purchases at par 174,183 57 Remaining debt, exclusive of interest $323,000 Off Allotted for aid of Assessment Xo. 7 $190,512 00 Paid for bonds $174,183 57 Paid for interest on bonds 2,605 54 Cash refunds paid 1,110 35 177,899 46 Available remainder for further use $12,612 54 232 Cou You 100( mat unit unit trie som mor Fin rep. are per li.v fon Wf Str tioi lln t;tr Fe me Fr nn th N. th 111 M fr ov It Bt \ R OTHER AGRICULTITRAIi nil'ROVEMENT DISTRICTS 233 As/icsswcnf Xo. 3. Asscssmont No. 3, in tlio amount of $1,0!>;"),000, was spread over 284,000 aeros in Suitor. Sacramento, Yolo, San Jt)a(iuin and Solano counties. This assessment is practically all paid in and all oblifrations have been taken care of. The uncollected portion of this assessment amounts to only $1,400, half of which is upon lands in Sacramento and Yolo counties, respectively. Assessment Xo. -). This assessment was levied over 200,000 acres in Sutter, Y^uba and Sacramento counties, in the amount of .i^210,000. It is all paid in and ol)li^ations have been taken care of. Assessment No. 5. Assessment No. 5, in the sum of $58,103.70, was spread over 121), 148 acres in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties. This assessment is all paid in and obligations have been taken care of. Assessment No. fi. Assessment No. G amounted to $8,144,327.33 and was spread over 477,010 acres in the counties of Glenn, Butte, Colusa, Sutter, Y'^uba, Yolo and Sacramento. The uncollected portion of this assessment amounts to $8,028,138, assessed to lands in the various counties, as follows: Assessme^it No. 6 County Acres Total Per acre Glenn 21,400 $43,534 $2.02 Butte 15,510 6,199 .39 Colusa 159,370 1,634,486 10.20 Yuba 14,500 28,196 1.94 Sacramento 36,060 23,757 .66 Yolo 53,440 773,543 14.50 Sutter 177,030 5,518,423 31.06 Totals 477,910 $8,028,138 Four calls have been made upon Assessment No. 6. Each parcel assessed must be credited with its proportional allowance to date of call of installment of $3,000,- 000 appropriated by State of California for flood control. Interest on each call must be figured from the date thereof, and if any call is delinquent, 10% penalty and 7% interest from date of call must be added. The net assessment must be credited with the calls paid and interest figured on the original assessment before the total amount due upon individual holdings can be determined. A number of these assessments have been paid in full and if so paid previous to the State appropriation for flood control, cash refunds are made upon presentation of a certified claim. A financial statement of outstanding obligations as of April 1.5, 1931, follows : Warrants outstanding- prior to purchase- — • Principal $7,679,262 52 Interest 4,025,959 23 $11,705,221 75 Retired by purchase — Principal $3,750,352 45 Interest 2,119,083 87 5,869,436 32 Remaining debt, aside from reductions other than by purchase, and from further interest $5,835,785 43 Allotted for purchase of warrants $4,477,599 00 Cost of retiring $5,869,436.32 2,981,539 25 Available remainder for further purchase $1,496,059 75 Assessment No. 7. Assessment No. 7, in amount $.550,000, was spread on 70,000 acres in Sutter County and has been bonded. Portion of this area overlaps Assessment No. 6. A financial statement of outstanding obligations as of April 15, 1931, follows: Bonds outstanding prior to purchases $497,183 57 Retired by purchases at par 174,183 57 Remaining debt, exclusive of interest $323,000 Off Allotted for aid of Assessment No. 7 $190,512 00 Paid for bonds $174,183 57 Paid for interest on bonds 2,605 54 Cash refunds paid 1,110 35 177,899 46 Available remainder for further use $12,612 54 234 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Assessment Xo. S. Assessment No. S, in the amount of $143,810, was spread over 12(>,000 acres in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties (the same area is also covered by Assessment Xo. 2). One call has been made and paid, leaving about 15 per cent of the principal now outstanding. Outstanding warrants, including interest, total about $14,000. Assessment Xo. 9. Assessment Xo. 9 has been adopted by the Reclamation Board, but no assessments have been levied, no work ordered, and no warrants out- standing. Summai'!/ of Assessments. The above detail statements concerning the present financial status of the entire Sacramento Flood Control project are summarized in the following table of assessments of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Siimmary of .Assessments as of .April 15, 1931 Number Date of le\T .\cres Assessment Bonds or warrants outstanding Total Uncollected 1 1915 Not called 1918 1919 1917 1922 Bonded 1921 Boundaries 1,515,300 425.000 284,600 200,000 126,148 477,910 70,000 126,000 not set $250,000 1.500,000 1,095.000 219.000 58.190 8,144,327 550,000 (Bondi^ 143,810 $10,000 2 •$999,970 3 1,400 None None 8,028,138 None 4 None 5 . None 6 '5,835.785 7 323,000 8 21,000 (Approximate! '14.000 9... (Approximate) ' Including intere.-t. Overlaps: An inspection of the preceding table will show that the lien of the assess- ments, other than Xos. 2, 6 and 7, has been removed by payment in full, or that the uncollected assessments are nominal in amount and may be disre- garded ; likewise, the uncalled proportion of Assessment X'o. S represents a .small per acre debt. The following districts lie wholly or partially within the boundaries of Assess- ments Nos. 2, 6 and 7 : Assessment Xo. 2. Reclamation Districts: Xos. 3, 17, 136, 150, 274, 307, 317. 341. 348, 349, 3()4, 3(i9, 403. 404. 407, .501, 524, .532, 535, 53(i, 544. .548. .551. 5.54. 5.50. .503. 073, 684, 744. 745. 746, 755. 7.56. 705. 773. 799, 800. .802. 807, 813, 824. 828, 8:30. 900. 999, 1002, 1007. 1601. 1608. 1609, 161^ 1619, 1667, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2059, 2060, 2065, 2067, 2008, 2072, 2074 and 2076. Protection Districts : Union Island Nos. 1 and 2, and portion of Collinsville. Irrigation Districts: Portions of Xaglee Burk, Byron-Bethany, East Contni Costa and Tracy-Clover. Assessment Xo. 6. Reclamation Districts: X'os. 70. 108, 479, 537, 730, 752. 784, 785, 787, 803, 819, 823, 827, 832, 833, 1000, 1001, 10O4, 1500, 1600, 1660, 2047 and 2066. Irrigation Districts: Portions of Williams, Provident, Princeton-Codora-Glenn, Corapton-Delevan and Maxwell. Levee Districts : Portions of Sutter Xo. 1, Glenn X'os. 2 and 3 and Sacramento River West Side. Drainage Districts: Portions of Butte Creek and Knights Landing Ridge. Assessment Xo. 7. Roclaination Di.>;tricts: Xos. 803, 823 and 1001. Levee Districts : Portions of Sutter Xos. 1 and 9. Remarks: Because of the many thousands of parcels assessed in the several assess- ment districts, a segregation to each statutory district within the boundaries of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District of its proportion of the outstanding obligation thereof would be of no permanent value as the financial situation is constantly changing, duo to payment of assessments and tho pur- chase and cancellation of warrants. OTHER AGRICULTURAIi Tl\rPROVEI\IENT DISTRICTS 235 As shown in the financial statements of outstanding obligations, the Reclama- tion Board has retired by purchase at discount considerable amounts of warrants (interest included) of Assessments Nos. 2 and and the available remaining funds for further purchases will reduce the debt accordingly. About 35 per cent of the bonds of Assessment No. 7 were retired by purchase at par and there is but a small iivailable remainder for future use. In explanation of the necessity for redemption of indebtedness at a discount, the following may be advanced. This district was organized pursuant to the terms of the "Jackson Report," which had included, among other recommendations, finan- cial participation by the Federal and State governments of one-third each of the project costs. The war time demand for increased agricultural production caused the project to be launched and crowded toward completion before the Federal and State governments had each assumed its full one-third of the estimated cost. This resulted in the greater part of the burden resting upon the land, as evidenced by warrants issued by the Reclamation Board against the various assessment projects. The "Grant Report" of 11)25 recommended the correction of this obviously unfair situation and was subsequently adopted by the Federal and State governments. State legislation has been passed looking to the retirement of all warrants issued against the lands based upon flood control. BUTTE COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT No. 200 Formation: December 5, 1920 (Statutes of 1907). Location: In Butte County, township 19 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 5405 acres. Net, 5126 acres. Overlaps: Richvale Irrigation District, Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Financial: Bonds — Two bond issues, both bearing interest at 6%, have been voted by the district, as follows: First issue— $120,000. Dated March 1, 1922. Due serially, 1934-1943. Second issue— ?25,000. Dated April 14, 1924. Due serially, 1936-1945. Outstanding bonded debt, .lanuary 2, 1931 $139,750 00 Unsold 5,250 00 Authorized $145,000 00 Warrants— $928.18 (December, 1930). Remarks: Interest and principal payments are collected with county taxes and rate is based upon county assessed valuation. Maintenance charges are levied and collected with county taxes. No lien is represented by the area within the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, but lands will be subject to the proportionate debt of Richvale Irrigation District, if and when the bonds are sold. BUTTE CREEK DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: November, 1920. Location: In Butte and Glenn counties, townships 18, 19 and 20 north, ranges 1 west and 1 and 2 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 34,513 acres. Net, 32,787 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6). Financial: Bonds — None. Warra nts — None. Remarks: The original construction program was based upon a direct assessment levy of $65,828. Maintenance charges are collected upon county tax rolls on 236 DIVISIOX OF WATER RESOURCES county valuations. Of the approximate 18,000 acres within the Sacramento and San Joariuin Drainage District, about 900 acres lie within the Assessment No. 6 area. This portion lies in Glenn County and the lien is nominal. BUTTE COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT No. 1 Formation: 1012 (Statutes of 1907). Location: In Butte County, township 17 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: .>400 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on county tax rolls on county valuations. No district liens exist upon the overlapping area. BUTTE COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT No. 100 Formation: December 6, 1915 (Statutes of 1907). Location: In Butte County, townships 18 and 19 north, ranges 1 and 2 east. M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 18,495 acres. Net, 17,571 acres. Overlaps: Richvale Irrigation District and Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. Financial: Bonds — Throe bond issues have been voted by the district, as follows: First issue — $1.50.000. Dated July 1, 1916. Due serially, 1930-1937. Scfond issue — $.~)0.000. Dated August 22. 1919. Due serially, 1931-1940. Third issu(^.$30,000. Dated INIay 27, 1022. Due serially, 1934-1943. Outstanding bonded debt, January 2. 1931 $203,000 00 Retired 27,000 00 Authorized ?230,000 00 ^y(lrran^s — None. Remarks: Interest and principal payments are collected with county taxes and rate is based upon county assessed valuations. Maintenance charges are levied and collected with county taxes. No lien is represented by the area within the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, but lands will be subject to the proportionate debt of Richvale Irrigation District, if and when bonds are sold. KNIGHTS LANDING RIDGE DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: April 30, 1930 (under a special act of the Legislature). Location: In Cnlusa :iiid (Uonn counties, townships 10. 11. 12, 13 and 14 north, rnuKC 1 west and ranges 1 and 2 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: 94,500 acres. Project: Knights Landing Ridge is a broad elevated strip of land built up by the overflow from Cache Creek and separating Colusa Basin from Yolo Basin. Th« works consist mainly of a 26,000 second-foot capacity drainage channel cut through Knights Landing Ridge, which provides the means for the discharge of Colusa Basin drainage into Yolo Basin. OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 237 Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6), all of Reclamation Districts Xos. lOS, 730, 787, 819, and a portion of Sacra- mento River West Side Levee District. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants outstanding April 4, 1031. $59,185 (exclusive of interest). Remarks: With the exception of some 12,500 acres comprising the rimland area, all of the lands within the district are subject to overlapping liens. 82,000 acres lie within Assessment No. 6 area ; 58,800 acres within Sacramento River West Side Levee District. COSUMNES DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: 1910 (Statutes 1907). Location: In Sacramento County, townships 4 and 5 north, range 5 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: 1900 acres. Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 1609 and Sacramento and San Joaquin Drain- age District (Assessment No. 2). Financial: No district indebtedness. Remarks: Reclamation District No. 1609 has assumed functions of district. Lands subject to the overlapping liens of Assessment No. 2 of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. MERCED COUNTY No. 1 DRAINAGE DISTRICT (ATWATER) Formation: 1918. Location: Merced County, township 7 south, range 12 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: 2900 acres. Overlaps: Merced Irrigation District. Financial: Bonds — Outstanding. 1931 $18,000 00 Maturities, S3.100, 1931. and decreasing amounts to $2,300, 1937. Remarks: In 1922 Merced Irrigation District assumed the bond obligation and has made all payments due to date. Lands are subject to the lien of Merced Irrigation District. MERCED COUNTY No. 2 DRAINAGE DISTRICT (ATWATER) Formation: 1919. Location: Merced County, township 7 south, range 12 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: 5800 acres. Overlaps: Merced Irrigation District. Financial: Bonds — Outstanding. 1931 $64,350 00 Maturities, $10,000, 1931, and decreasing amounts to $3,800, 1937. Remarks: In 1922 Merced Irrigation District assumed the bond obligation and has made all interest and principal payments to date. Lands are subject to the lien of Merced Irrigation District. FRUITLAND DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: 1918. Location: Merced County. Area: 840 acres. Overlaps: Merced Irrigation District. •238 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Financial: Bonds — Outstanding, 1931 $7,500 00 Entire issue to be retired Id 11)39. Remarks: In 1923 MiTced Irrigation District assume. B. :in(l M. Area: Vl\T< acres. Overlaps: Fresno Irrigation District. Financial: No bonds. No warrants. Remarks: No assessments have been levied for five years. The works consist of a mile of 24" concrete pipe and open ditches. The area is planted mainly to vin<'s and fruit. WARD DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: June G, 1911. Location: Fresno County, townships I'l. IC iind 17 south, range 22 east. M. I». B. and M. Area: 4S2S.75 acres. Overlaps: Consolidated Irrigation District. Financial: No bonils. No warrants. Remarks: Between 1911 and 1920 .*."4.000 was raised and spf-nt on drainage works. 'I'lii' area is mainly in vineyards, with some orchard phintings. PALO VERDE DRAINAGE DISTRICT Formation: August, 1921. Location: Kivcrside and Iiniierial counties, townships 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 south, ranges 21, 22 ami 23 east. S. B. B. and M. Area: SS,300 acres. Overlaps: Palo Verde Irrigation District. Financial: Bonds — Dated De^-cmbor 1. 1921. Due serially, 19:{3-1942, January 1 each year, from $42,500 in 1933, in increas- ing amounts to .$130,000, 1942. Denomination $1,000. OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 239 Interest 6%, Jan.-July 1, by Treasurer of Riverside County. Outstanding and authorized, January 2, 1931 $840,000 00 Remarks: Interest in default. (See Palo Verde Irrigation District.) LEVEE DISTRICTS GLENN COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT No. 1 Formation: 1901. Location: Glenn County, townships 19 and 20 north, ranges 1 and 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: 9100 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District: Reclomation District No. 2047 ; Provident, I'rineeton-Codora-Glenn and Glenn-Colusa Irrigation Districts. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on the county tax rolls on county valuations. Entire district subject to lien of Reclamation District No. 2047. Approxi- maioly 2000 acres lie in I'rovident Irrigation District and some 2000 acres in Princeton-Codora-Glcnn Irrigation District, these areas being subject to the respective liens. GLENN COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT No. 2 Formation: 1908. Location: Glenn County, townships 18 and 19 north, ranges 1 and 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: 5600 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6) ; Reclamation District No. 2047 ; Provident and Princeton-Codora-Glenn Irriga- tion Districts. Financial: Bonds — None. Warranis — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on the county tax rolls on county valuations. Entire district is subject to the lien of Reclamation District No. 2047 ; some 4000 acres are included in the Assessment No. 6 area, approximately 800 acres in Provident Irrigation District and some 4000 acres in Princeton-Codora- Glenn Irrigation Disti-ict ; such areas are subject to the respective liens of the overlapping districts. GLENN COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT No. 3 Formation: 1909. Location: Glenn and Colusa counties, townships IG, 17, 18 and 19 north, range 1 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: 12,653 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6) and Reclamation Districts Nos. 816 and 1005. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on county tax rolls on county valuations. Approximately 9700 acres are subject to the lieu of Assessment No. 6 of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District. ^40 DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES SACRAMENTO RIVER WEST SIDE LEVEE DISTRICT Formation: May IS, 1915 (special act of the Legislature). Location: Colusa and Yolo counties, townships 12, 13, 14 and 15 north, ranges 1 .'iist and 1 and 2 west, M. D. B. and M. Area: 107.000 acres. Project: Anticipation of a rise of four or five feet in the flood plane of the Sacramento River, by reason of the reclamation of Sutter Basin, led to the organization of this district for the protection of the west side lands between Colusa and Knights Landing. A levee has been constructed along the west side of the Sacramento Kiver from Colusa to Knights Landing to a height of some four feet in excess of the grade established bj' the Debris Commission. In addition Butte Slough was cleared of brush and trees to a width of 2000 feet to serve as a relief channel for congested flood waters at the upper end of the project. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Assessment No. 6), Ht'chimation Districts Nos. 108, 479 and 7S7, and portion of Knights Landing Kidge Drainage District. Financial: Bonds — None. Warrants — Outstanding April 4, 1931, $211,421 (exclusive of interest). Remarks: District lies entirely within the boundaries of Assessment No. 6 of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District and entire area is subject to the lien thereof. Approximately 30,000 acres lying north and east of Recla- mation District No. 479 are subject only to this lien. Remainder of area is subject to the liens of the other overlapping districts noted above. SUTTER COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT No. 1 Formation: November S, 1S73. Formed under the act of 1S6S (only construction of levees authorized — no provision for internal drainage). Location: Sutter County, townships 13, 14 and 15 north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: 44,400 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District (Asset^smeuts No. G and No. 7). Financial: Bonds — None. ir« rra n is — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on county tax rolls based on county valuations. The district lies entirely within the boundaries of the Sacramento and San Jojujuiu Drainage District and portions are subject to the liens thereof, as follows: approximately 3(i.000 acres in Assessment No. 7; approximately L'li.dOO acres in Assessments Nos. G and 7. The easterly portion of the dis- trict along the Feather Kiver is almost entirely in orchards and vineyards and is part of the highly (le\ eloped and productive peach district of Sutter County. The western area is largely planted to rice and grain. SUTTER COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT No. 9 Formation: September 20, 1879 (Statutes of ISOS). Location: Sutter County, townships 15 and IG north, ranges 2 and 3 east, M. D. n. and M. Area: 17,500 acres. Overlaps: Sacramento and S.in .lo.uiuiii Drainage District (Assessment No. 7). Financial: liond.i — None. Wiirranls — None. Remarks: Assessments are collected on county tax rolls on county valuations. The 1. 7r.8. 7r)0. 7(;0. 7<;i. 1W>, 7(i7. 770, 7S0, SlL'. 82."), l(;i"), KilS. 1(;(;2 ami 2071. Irrigation Districts: Portions of Lakeland. Corcoran and Alpangh. Remarks: Contracts have been entered into for the jiurchase of 10 sections in the north half of townships 22 sonth, range 20 cast, M. D. B. and M., for reservoir purposes. Crescent head gate has been constructed and eight miles of river channel have been cleared and leveed. Water filings have been made and negotiations are under way with the Kings River Water Users Association looking to agreement upon schedules and allocation of Kings River water. Participation in Pine Flat storage, if and when constructed, is anticipated. BUENA VISTA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT Formation: Organized under the California Water Storage District Act as approved June 3, 1921. Petition for formation presented to Slate Engineer August 9, 1922, and his approval was dated April 10, 1924. First organization election was carried March 22, 1928. Location: Kern County, portions of townships 25 to 30 south, ranges 21 to 24 east, M. D. B. and M. Area: Gross, 78,825 acres. Net assessable, 50,405 acres. Project: This district was organized for the purpose of effecting flood control, drainage and irrigation for the lands lying northwest and southeast of Button- willow. The project provides for the acquisition or lease and use by the district of practically all the existing water rights and pertinent works, including Buena Vista Lake Reservoir, canals, laterals and diversion works formerly owned and used by the area. It further provides for the construction of a new main canal and diversion weir. The cost of acquisition and comple- tion of development is estimated at $945,000. Financial: Bonds in amount $942,731 have been authorized l)ut not issued. Liabilities and surplus of the district as contained in the report of the secre- tary as of December 31, 1930, follow : Liabilities : Vouchers, warrants, contractors' retained percentages, interest, etc. $855,921 00 Surplus 100,575 00 Net liabilities $755,346 00 Same statement shows valuation of properties at $854,047 00 Overlaps: Reclamation District No. 2055. Remarks: The lands of the district are largely owned or controlled by the Miller and Lux interests which also own an 84% interest in Buena Vista Lake. Works have been financed by direct assessment upon the lands. WATER DISTRICTS NILAND WATER DISTRICT 'Formation: 1921 (Statutes of 1913). Location: Imperial County, townships 9 and 10 south, ranges 12, 13 and 14 east, S. B. B. and M. Area: 16,234 acres. [Overlaps: Imperial Irrigation District. Financial: In 1925 bonds to the amount of $140,000 were authorized but not sold. Remarks: Assessments are based upon district valuations. District will in all probability be dissolved and properties and assets will be taken over by Imperial Irrigation District. 244 DIVISION' OF WATER RESOURCES SPECIAL DISTRICTS AMERICAN RIVER FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT • Formation: Organizod iindi-r a special act of the I^egislature and approved May 28. I'.tL'T. Amended by the Legislature in 1929 and approved May 27, 1929 (Ch. 49S, Stats. 1929). Location: Sacramento County. Portion of the Rancho del Paso in townships 8 and 9 north, ranges 4, 5 and 6 east, M. D. B. and il. The area is almost •Mjually divided between that north and south of the American River and includes the cities of Sacramento and North Sacramento. Area: Gross, 23,235 acres. Project: The project proposes the abatement of flood menace throughout the lower reaches of the American River. Two plans were proposed by the district engineer for the accomplishment of American River flood control in the area involved. One plan i)ri ihe Leiiisl.iiure. AiiuMKied Septem- ber 20, 1915 (Stats. 1915). Location: All that portion of Los Angeles County south of the north line of town- ship 5 north, S. B. B. and M., and not including Catalina Island. Area: 2,3,30,000 acres (approximate). Project: The act of creation deflnes the puri>ose of the district in the folb)wing words: "To provide for the control of the flood and storm waters (from the watei-sheds of San Gabriel and Los Angeles rivers and adjacent streams) . . . !Uid to conserve such waters for beiielielal and useful purposes by spreading, storing, retaining or causing to percolate into the soil ... all or any of such waters and to protect from damage . . . the harbors, waterways, public high- ways and property in such district." Tile i)reliininary work consisted of (he construction of pile protection, realign- ment of existing and construction of new river and stream channels. Perma- nent flood control is proposed to be accomplished by the construction of dams and reservoirs in the watersheds. ' Boundar_y of Los Angeles Flood Control District. cts PLATE XXII Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Overlapping Irrigation Districts OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 245 inancial: lionds — Series \(>. 1 (vdtt'd .Iniiuary 2, 11)17). ~t''r l)oiiils — iiilci-i'st payjihlo J;uui:ir.v 1 imd .Iiil.v 1 oiich yoar. Due 1!)19- IWr.S, ,$U].LT>(t, July 1 .>:u-h yvnv. Outstanding. January 2, VXil $3,115,000 00 Kctiml l,33r.,000 00 Anthorized $4.4r.0.000 00 Sorios No. 2 (votod :May 0. 1024). 5% bonds — intorost payable .Tanuaiy 1 and July 1 carli year. Duo 1025- 1004. $882.7)00, Jul,v 1 each year. Outstanding. January 2, 1081 $10,001,000 00 Kotirod .").20.~).0(K) 0(» I'ni.ssucd 20.004,000 00 Authorized $3.j,300,000 00 Outstanding. January 2, 1031: Series No. 1 $3,n.-).000 (10 Series Xo. 2 z 10,001,000 00 Total $13,116,000 00 As of this date, the district has $965,214 in its sinking fund to apply on pay- ment of future maturities. Overlaps: Irrigation Districts: La Canada, South Montebello, Walnut and portions of Littlerock Creek and Palmdale. F?emarks: Actual construction was started in October, 1918, and up to February, 1024, consisted mainly of channel realignment and pile bank protection con- sidered temporary in character. During this period State and federal aid to the extent of $4..j0O.00O had been extended the district. The report of the district engineer dated April 1, 1024, recommended the control of streams by permanent storage dams in the upper reaches of the watersheds. This report proposed the construction of S major dams costing $7,105,000 00 the San Gabriel Dam costing 25,000,000 00 and retarding dams, spreading grounds, drainage works and incidentals costing 3,105,000 00 Totaling $35,300,000 00 Bond Issue No. 2 was predicated upon this estimate. In lOlf). and after work was actively in progress, controversy arose over the adeiiuacy of the general plan and .structural designs. The report of an inve.sti- gating board of engineers resulted in the omission of some of the dams pro- posed and the redesign of others. Criticism, hoAvever, did not cease and objection to the overall conception of the project continued, with opposition mainly centered on the choice of site for the San Gabriel Dam. Actual construction of San Gabriel Dam began in IMarch, 1920, and on September 10th of the same year a serious slide occurred at the west abutment. Acting under authority of the California Dam Control Act, the State Engineer on November 26, 1920, denied permission for the construction of the structure as designed, and suggested an earth and rock fill dam of conservative design in lieu thereof. .Wai-fl , .W\i.rl k N. T k?.* ^_-/^Vf ,:)nuo3 astsgnA «oJ f »«' ^» '; n»u OTHER AGRICULTURAIi IMI'ROVEJIENT DISTRICTS 245 Financial: Honds — Scries No. ] (voted January 2, 1917). r»% bonds — interest i)a.val)le January 1 and July 1 each year. Due 1010- l»r>8. .$111.L'r.(>, July 1 each year. Outstanding. January L>. 1031 $3.11.">.000 00 Retired l,;«r),000 00 Authorized i);4.4.10.000 00 Series No. 2 (voted May (>. 1024). 5% bonds — interest payable January 1 and .July 1 each year. Due lO^.l- 10('.4. $s82,r)00, Jul,v 1 each year. (Hitstanding. January 2, 1031 $10,001,000 00 Retired ,").:iO.">.00(( (U» Inissued 20.004,000 00 Authorized $35,300,000 00 Outstanding, January 2, 1931 : Series Xo. 1 $3.n.-..000 00 Series Xo. 2 ^ 10,001,000 00 Total .n3,116,000 00 As of this date, the district has $965,214 in its sinking fund to apply on pay- ment of future maturities. Overlaps: Irrigation Districts: La Canada, South Montebello, Walnut and portions of Littlerock Creek and Palmdale. Remarks: Actual construction was started in October, 1918, and up to February, 1924, c-onsisted mainly of channel realignment and pile bank protection con- sidered temporary in character. During this jieriod State and federal aid to the extent of $4..500.00O had been extended the district. The report of the district engineer dated April 1, 1924, recommended the control of streams by permanent storage dams in the upper reaches of the watersheds. This report proposed the construction of S major dams costing .$7,195,000 00 the San Gabriel Dam costing 25,000,000 00 and retarding dams, spreading grounds, drainage works and incidentals costing 3,105,000 00 Totaling .$35..300,000 00 Bond Issue Xo. 2 was predicated upon this estimate. In 1910, and after work was actively in progress, controvers.v arose over the adequacy of the general plan and structural designs. The report of an investi- gating board of engineers resulted in the omission of some of the dams pro- posed and the redesign of others. Criticism, however, did not cease and ol)jection to the overall conception of the project continued, with opposition mainly centered on the choice of site for the San Gabriel Dam. Actual construction of San Gabriel Dam began in ^larch. 1929, and on September 10th of the same year a serious slide occurred at the west abutment. Acting under authority of the California Dam Control Act, the State Engineer on Xovember 26, 1929, denied permis.sion for the construction of the sti'ucture ns designed, and suggested an earth and rock fill dam of conservative design in lieu thereof. BIBLIOGRAPHY "Irrigation Districts in California"^ — Bulletin No. 21, State of Cali- fornia, Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering and Irrigation — Frank Adams, 1929. "History of Irrigation Districts in California from 1887 to 1915" — Bulletin No. 2, California State Department of Engineering- Frank Adams. "California Irrigation District Laws" — ^Bulletin No. 18, Division of "Water Resources, Edward Hyatt, State Engineer, 1929. "Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District Refunding Act, Reclamation Board Act and Reclamation Board Bond Act of the State of California" — Compiled and annotated by Fred R. Pierce, 1927. "Irrigation District Operation and Finance" — U. S. D. A. Bulletin No. 1177— Wells A. Hutchins, 1923. "Financial Settlements of Defaulting Irrigation Enterprises" — U. S. D. A. Circular No. 72— Wells A. Hutchins, 1929. "Economic Survey of Certain Federal and Private Irrigation Proj- ects" — Hearings before the Committee on Irrigation and Reclama- mation. House of Representatives, Seventy-first Congress, Second Session, 1930. "Revenue Laws of California" (Annotated) — Compiled by Dixwell L. Pierce, 1928. "Sacramento Flood Control Project, Revised Plans" — W. P. McClure. State Engineer, 1925. "Reclamation District Laws of the State of California" — Charles F. Metteer, 1922. "Solution Sought for Problems of Financing and Operating Irriga- tion Districts in United States" — Carl C. Wakefield. Paper presented to Conference of the Association of Western State Engineers. Subject: "To help stabilize the commercial phases of the use of water by encouraging and perfecting the laws relative thereto and by other proper means" — Edward Hyatt, chairman. Letter re Irrigation District Laws — W. W. McLaughlin, Associate Chief, Division of Agricultural Engineering, 1929. "California Irrigation District Bond Statistics" — ^Division of Water Resources, 1930. Annual Reports of Board of Swamp Land Commissioners, 1862-65. Biennial Reports of Surveyor General, Treasurer and Controller; Appendix to Journals of Senate and Assembly; 1860-1930. Report of Secretary to Irrigation Districts Association — W. D. Wag- ner, 1929. (247) 248 BIBLIOGRAPHY "An Interpretation of tlie California Irrigation District Act from the Bondholders' Standpoint"'— >S. M. Haskius, 1924. Report on "The Control of Floods in the River Sj'stems of the Sacra- mento and San Joaquin Valleys" — Capt. Thos. H. Jackson — 1911. Report on Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District — Harmon S. Bonte, 1923. Report on Lands in Clear Lake and Robinson Lake — Harmon S. Bonte, 1925. Report for Warrant Holders' Protective Committee covering all dis- tricts in Assessment No. 6 of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District — Harmon S. Bonte, 1924. Report and Appraisal for AVarrant Holders' Protective Committee, covering all districts in Assessment No. 6 of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District — Harmon S. Bonte, 1925. Reports and Annual Financial Statements of all Irrigation Districts in California. Statements of County Treasurers and District Secretaries in response to questionnaires. INDEX TO MAPS IRRIGATION DISTRICTS.* Page Alpaugli 66 Bvron-Hethany 44 Camp Far West 184 Compton-Delevan 58 Consolidated 94 Corcoran 66 Crescent 94 East Contra Costa 44 El Xido 70 Fresno 70 Glenn-Colusa 58 Imperial 62 Island No. 3 94 Jacinto 58 James 94 La Canada 244 Laguna 94 Lakeland 66 I^emoore 66, 94 Littlerock Creek , 244 Lucerne 9 4 Madera 70 Maxwell 58 Nag-lee Burk '■ 44 Palmdale i 244 Palo Verde 82 Princeton-Codora-Glenn 58 Provident 58 Richvale 88 Riverdale 94 South Montebello 244 Stinson 94 Tracy-Clover ; 44 Tranquillity 94 Turlock 98 Walnut 244 West Side 44 Williams 58 RECLAMATION DISTRICTS. No. County 1 — Sacramento 232 3 — Sacramento 232 10 — Yuba 232 17 — San Joaquin 232 70 — Sutter ^^ 232 108 — Colusa and Yolo 144. 232 136 — Sacramento 232 150— Yolo 232 274 — Sacramento 232 307 — Yolo 232 317 — Sacramento 232 341 — Sacramento 23 2 348— San Joaquin 232 349 — Sacramento 232 364 — Sacramento 232 369 — Sacramento 232 403 — San Joaquin 232 404 — San Joaquin 232 407 — Sacramento .-_ 232 479— Colusa 144, 232 501 — Solano 232 524 — San Joaquin 232 531 — Kings — _ 94, 192 532 — Sacramento 232 535 — Sacramento 232 536 — Solano 232 537 — Yolo 232 544 — San Joaquin 232 548 — San Joaquin 232 * Maps of all active California irrigation districts (1930) are contained in Cali- fornia Department of Public Works Bulletins Nos. 21 and 21 A; therefore, maps of only such irrigation districts as overlap the boundaries of other statutory agricultural districts are contained herein. (249) 250 INDEX TO MAPS RECLAMATION DISTRICTS — Continued. No. Count) Page 551 — Sacramento 232 554 — Sacramento 232 556 — Sacramento 232 563 — Sacramento 232 673 — Sacramento 232 677 — Kinss 242 678 — King.s 242 684 — San Joaquin 232 685 — King.s 242 686 — Kings 242 690 — Kings 242 692 — Kings 242 705 — Kings 242 730 — Yolo 144, 232 739 — Kings 242 744 — Sacramento 232 745 — Sacramento 232 746 — Sacramento 232 748 — Kings 242 749 — Kings 242 750 — Kings 242 751 — Kings 242 752 — Yolo 232 753 — Kings 242 755 — Sacramento 232 756 — San Joaquin 232 759 — Kings 242 760 — Kings 242 761 — Kings 242 765 — Yolo 232 766 — Kings 1 242 767 — Kings 242 770 — Kings 242 771 — Kings 94, 192 773 — San Joaquin 44, 232 776 — Kings 9 4, 192 777 — Sutter 232 779 — Fresno and Kings 94, 192 780 — Kings and Tulare 242 781 — Fresno and Kings 94, 192 784 — Yuba 232 785 — Yolo 232 787 — Yolo 144, 232 788 — Contra Costa 218 799 — Contra Costa 232 800 — Sacramento 232 800 — Contra Costa 232 801 — Fresno 94, 192 802 — Contra Costa 44, 232 803 — Sutter 232 805— Fresno 94, 192 807 — Sacramento . 232 811— Yolo 232 812 — Kings 242 813 — Sacramento 232 816 — Colusa 232 817— Yuba 184, 232 819 — Yolo 144, 232 820 — Yolo 232 821 — Yolo : 232 823 — Sutter 232 82 4 — Sacramento 232 825 — Kings 242 827 — Yolo 232 828 — San Joaquin 232 830 — Contra Costa 232 832 — Butte and Sutter 232 833 — Butte 232 9 00 — Yolo 232 999 — Yolo and Solano 232 1000 — Sacramento and Sutter 232 1001 — Sutter 184. 232 1002 — Sacramento 232 1003 — Fresno and Kings 94, 192 1004— Colu.sa and Glenn 232 1005 — Colusa 232 1007— San Joaquin ' 44, 232 1009 — Yolo 232 1500 — Sutter 232 ir,no — Yolo 232 1601— Sacramento 232 1602 — Stanislaus 232 1604 — Stani.slaus 98, 232 1605 — Fresno 94, 192 INDEX TO MAPS 251 RECLAMATION DIvSTRICTS— Continued. No. County Page ICOG — Fresno 94, 192 1607 — Solano ~~ ' 218 1608 — San Joaquin IIII 232 1609 — Sacramento 232 1614 — San Joaquin 232 1615 — KinRs 242 1618 — Kings 1 Z- 242 1619- — Contra Costa 232 16 60- — Sutter 232 1661 — Solano , 218 1662 — Kings I ~~ 242 1663 — Santa Clara I__ igg 1664 — Madera and Merced 70, 232 1665 — IMonterey ' 212 166 7 — Solano 232 2020 — San Joaquin 232 2021 — San Joaquin 232 2022 — Sacramento 232 2023 — San Joaquin 232 2024 — Contra Costa 232 2025 — Contra Costa 232 2026 — Contra Costa 232 2027 — San Joaquin 232 2028 — San Joaquin 232 2029 — San Joaquin 232 2030 — San Joaquin 232 2031 — Stanislaus 232 2032 — Solano 218 2033 — San Joaquin 232 2034 — Solano 218 2035 — Yolo 232 2036 — Contra Costa 232 2037 — San Joaquin 232 2038 — San Joaquin 232 2039 — San Joaquin 232 2040 — San Joaquin 232 2041 — San Joaquin , 232 2042 — San Joaquin 232 2043 — Solano 218 2044 — San Joaquin 232 2047 — Glenn and Colusa •_ 58, 232 2048 — Kings 9 4, 192 2049 — Santa Cruz 212 2050 — Santa Cruz 212 2051 — Merced . 232 2053 — Merced and Fresno 232 2054 — Sutter and Butte 232 2055 — Kern 214 2056 — Sutter and Butte 232 2058 — San Joaquin 232 2059— Contra Costa 232 2060 — Solano 232 2061 — Sonoma 218 2062 — San Joaquin 232 2063 — Stanislaus and Merced 98, 232 2064 — San Joaquin 232 2065 — Contra Costa 232 2066 — Sutter 232 2067 — Sacramento 232 ■ 2068— Solano and Yolo 232 2069 — Kings 94, 192 2070 — Lake 222 2071 — Kings 242 2072 — San Joaquin 232 2073 — Tehama 232 2074 — San Joaquin 232 2075 — San Joaquin 232 2076 — Yolo 232 2077 — Sacramento 232 252 INDEX TO MAPS OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Page DRAINAGE DISTRICTS— Alluvial 70 Butte County — No. 1 232 Butte County — No. 100 88, 232 Butte County — No. 200 88,232 Butte Creek 232 Knights I^anding Ridge 144 Palo Verde 82 Sacramento and San Joaquin 232 Ward 94,192 LEVEE DISTRICTS — Glenn County— No. 1 58, 232 Glenn County — No. 2 58, 232 Glenn County — No. 3 58, 232 Palo Verde Joint 82 Sacramento River West Side 144 Sutter County — No. 1 232 Sutter County— No. 9 232 PROTECTION DISTRICTS — " Collinsville 218 Union I.sland — No. 1 2^2 Union Island — No. 2 232 SPECIAL DISTRICTS— American River Flood Control District ^3^ Los Angeles County Flood Control District 244 WATER DISTRICTS — .„ Niland *"' WATER STORAGE DISTRICTS— Buena Vista f^, Tulare Lake Basin '^*^ PUBLICATIONS OF THE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STATE OF CALIFORNIA When the Department of Public Works wai created in July, 1921, the State Water Commission wit succeeded by the Diiislon of Water Rights, and the Department of Engineering was succeeded by the Division of Engineer- ing and Irrigation In all duties except those pertaining to State Architect. Both the Division of Water Rtghti and the Division of Engineering and Irrigation functioned until August, 1929, when they were consolidated to form the Division of Water Resources. STATE WATER COMMISSION First Report, State Water Commission. March 24 to November 1, 1912. Second Report. State Water Commission, November 1, 1912. to April 1, 1914. •Biennial Report, State Water Commission, Marcii 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916. Biennial Report, State Water Commission, December 1, 1916, to September 1, 1018. Biennial Report, State Water Commission, September 1, 1918, to September 1, 1920. DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS ♦Bulletin No. 1 — Hydrographic Investigation of San Joaquin River, 1920-1923. *Bulletin No. 2 — Kings River Investigation. Water blaster's Reports, 191S-1923. ♦Bulletin No. 3 — Proceedings First Sacramento-San Joaquin River Problems Con- ference, 1924. ♦Bulletin No. 4 — Proceedings Second Sacramento-San Joaquin River Problems Con- ference, and Water Supervisor's Report, 1924. ♦Bulletin No. 5— San Gabriel Investigation— Basic Data, 1923-1926. Bulletin No. 6 — San Gabriel Investigation — Basic Data. 1926-1928. Bulletin No. 7 — San Gabriel Investigation — Analysis and Conclusions, 1929. ♦Biennial Report, Division of Water Rights, 1920-1922. 'Biennial Report, Division of Water Rights, 1922-1924. Biennial Report, Division of Water Rights, 1924-1926. Biennial Report, Division of Water Rights, 1926-1928. ♦Bulletin No. 1— ( ♦Bulletin No. 2—] Bulletin No. 3—] ♦Bulletin No. 4— ♦Bulletin No. 5—. ♦Bulletin No. 6— Bulletin No. 7— ♦Bulletin No. 8— Bulletin No. 9— ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, ♦Biennial Report, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING Cooperative Irrigation Investigations in California, 1912-1914. Irrigation Districts in California, 1887-1915. Investigations of Economic Duty of Water for Alfalfa in Sacra- mento Valley, California, 1915. Preliminary Report on Conservation and Control of Flood Waters in Coachella Valley. California, 1917. Report on the Utilization of Mojave River for Irrigation in Victor Valley. California. 191S. California Irrigation District Laws, 1919 (now obsolete). Use of water from Kings River. California. 1918. Flood Problems of the Calaveras River. 1919. Water Resources of Kern River and Adjacent Streams and Their Utilization, 1920. , Department of Engineering, 1907-1908. , Department of Engineering, 1908-1910. , Department of Engineering, 1910-1912. , Department of Engineering, 1912-1914. Department of Engineering, 1914-1916. , Department of Engineering, 1916-1918. , Department of Engineering, 1918-1920. •Reports and Bulletins out of print. Library at Sacramento, California. These may be borrowed by your local library from the CalUomla Stat* (253) 254 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Including Reports of the Former Division of Engineering and Irrigation •Bulletin •Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin •Bulletin •Bulletin Bulletin •Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin •Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Bulletin No Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin No. Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin 1 — California Irrigation District Laws, 1921 (now obsolete). 2 — Formation of Irrigation Districts, Issuance of Bonds, etc., 1922. 3 — Water Resources of Tulare County and Their Utilization, 1922. 4 — Water Resources of California, 1923. 5 — Flow in California Streams, 1923. 6 — Irrigation Requirements of California Lands, 1923. 7 — California Irrigation District Laws. 1923 (now obsolete). 8 — Cost of Water to Irrigators in California. 1925. 9 — Supplemental Report on Water Resources of California, 1925. 10 — California Irrigation District Laws. 1925 (now obsolete). No. 11 — Ground Water Resources of Southern San Joaquin Valley. 1927. Xo. 12 — Summarj- Report on the Water Resources of California and a Coor- dinated Plan for Their Development. 1927. No. 13 — The Development of the Upper Sacramento River, containing U. S. R. S. Cooperative Report on Iron Canyon Project, 1927. 14 — The Control of Floods by Reservoirs. 1928. IS — California Irrigation District Laws, 1927 (now obsolete). IS — California Irrigation District Laws, 1929 Revision. 19 — Santa Ana Investigation, Flood Control and Conser\'ation (with packet of maps). 1928. 20 — Kennett Reservoir Development, an Analysis of Methods Extent of Financing by Electric Power Revenue, 1929. 21 — Irrigation Districts in California, 1929. No. 21 -A — Report on Irrigation Districts in California for the Tear 1929, 1930. 21-B — Report on Irrigation Districts in California for the year 1931. No. 22 — Report on Salt Water Barrier (two volumes). 1929. No. 23 — Report of Sacramento-San Joaquin Water Supervisor, 1924-1928. No. 24 — A Proposed Major Development on American River. 1929. 25— Report to Legislature of 1931 on State Water Plan, 1930. 2S-A — Industrial Survey of ITpper San Francisco Bay Area. 1930. 31 — Santa Ana River Basin, 1930. 32 — South Coastal Basin, a Cooperative Symposium. 1930. No. No. No. No. No. and 1930, No, No No, No No. 33 — Rainfall Penetration and Consumptive Use of Water in Santa Ana Valley and Coastal Plain. Bulletin No. 34 — Permissible Annual Charges for Irrigation Water in Upper San Joaquin Valley, 1930. , Bulletin No. 35 — Permissible Economic Rate of Irrigation Development in California, 1930. No. 36 — Cost of Irrigation Water in California. 1930. No. 37 — Financial and General Data Pertaining to Irrigation, Reclamation and Other Public Districts in California, 1930. Report, Division of Engineering and Irrigation, 1920-1922. Report, Division of Engineering and Irrigation, 1922-1924. Report, Division of Engineering and Irrigation, 1924-1926. Hulletin Bulletin Biennial Biennial Biennial COOPERATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS •Report of the Conservation Commission of California. 1912. •Irrigation Resources of California and Their Utilization (Bui. 254. Office of Exp. TI. S. D. A.) 1913. •Report, State Water Problems Conference, November 25, 1916. •Rtix.rt on Pit Rivc-r Basin. April. 191".. •Report on Lower Pit River Project, July, 1915. •Report on Iron Canyon Project, 1914. •Rci)ort on Iron Canyon Project, California, May, 1920. •Sacramento Flood Control Project (Revised Plans), 1925. Report of Commission Appointed to Investigate Causes Leading to the Failure of St. Francis Dam. 1S2S. Report of the Joint Committee of the Senate and Assembly Dealing With the Water Problems of the State, 1929. Report of the California Joint Federal-State Water Resources Commission. 1930. Conclusions and Recommendations of the Report of the California Irrigation and Reclamation Financing and Refinancing Commission, 1930. Report of the Joint Committee of the Senate and Assembly Dealing with the Water Problems of the State. 1931. •Report! and BuUetlni nul of print. Llbrtrr at Saertmoolo, California. These ma; b« borrowed by your local Ubrar; from the California Stat* LIST OF PUBLICATIONS 255 PAMPHLETS Rules and Regulations Governing the Supervision of Dams tn California 1929 Water Commission Act with Latest Amendments Thereto. 1929. Rules and Regulations Governing the Appropriation of Water in California 1930 Rules and Regulations Governing the Determination of Rights to Use of Water In Accordance with the Water Commi?sion Act. 1925. Tables of Discharge for Parshall Measuring Flumes. 192S. General Plans. Specifications and Bills of Material for Six and Nine Inch Parsh-ili Measuring Flumes. 1930. 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