WSP00512

• File Number: 8200.300.40.A
• Description: Colorado River Compact
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Date: 6/4/1921
• Author: Delph E. Carpenter
• Title: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives on H.R. 6821
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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