Series 5043Utah County (Utah). Water Commission Record book
Dates: 1880-1881.
0.50 cubic foot
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Scope and Content
This series contains a bound volume used to record minutes of the Water Commission. The commission was made up of the County Selectmen and was authorized by an act of the Territorial Legislature to handle issues of water rights in the county, including recording water flows, documenting water claims, and settling water disputes (Laws of the Territory of Utah, 1880 p. 36). The minutes contain discussion and decisions regarding various water issues. In addition to the minutes, the series contains a number of certificates recognizing the water rights held by certain individuals, along with various notes and draft minutes.
Arrangement
Chronological by meeting date.
Access Restrictions
This series is classified as Public.
Preferred Citation
Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
Indexing Terms
- Environmental Conditions
- Water and Water Rights
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