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A Brief Sketch of the Red River Land & Water Company's Project in "Sunshine Valley", the "cream" of the World-famous San Luis Valley in Taos County, N
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Business GeneralEnvironmental StudiesRegional: Southwest
ISBN13: 9781176321557
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jul 28 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Brief Sketch of the Red River Land & Water Company's Project in 'Sunshine Valley' offers a glimpse into early 20th-century land development in the American Southwest. This promotional piece highlights the ambitious irrigation project undertaken in the San Luis Valley of Taos County, New Mexico. The document emphasizes the agricultural potential of Sunshine Valley, portraying it as an idyllic landscape ripe for cultivation and settlement.
The pamphlet showcases the vision of the Red River Land & Water Company, aiming to transform the arid lands into a fertile agricultural region. It provides insights into the strategies and promises used to attract investors and settlers to this burgeoning area. This historical document is invaluable for those interested in the history of land development, irrigation, and settlement in the Southwest.
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