Phyllis & New York Canals
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Title
Phyllis & New York Canals
Subject
Irrigation -- Idaho -- History
Reclamation of land -- United States
United States -- Bureau of Reclamation -- Snake River Area Office
Reclamation of land -- United States
United States -- Bureau of Reclamation -- Snake River Area Office
Description
November 6, 1885, J. M. Stewart and James A. McGee (both original members of Nampa's Townsite Company) obtained water rights to build a canal for the purposes of irrigation of agricultural lands and mining operations.
The canal, named for McGee's daughter was designed to develop the western end of the valley.
Water first flowed through the canal 1892 and as purchased by Pioneer Irrigation Company in 1902.
The canal, named for McGee's daughter was designed to develop the western end of the valley.
Water first flowed through the canal 1892 and as purchased by Pioneer Irrigation Company in 1902.
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Citation
“Phyllis & New York Canals,” Nampa Public Library, accessed May 12, 2025, https://nampalibrary.omeka.net/items/show/851.
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