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Water Resources
Survey Books
and Field Notes
The Montana Water Resources Survey is a comprehensive county by county assessment of Montana’s historical water use. This data was collected and published from 1943 thru 1965 by the State Engineers Office and from 1966 thru 1971 by the Water Conservation Board. Most published surveys consist primarily of two parts: Part I; a known historical account of water use in the county, and Part II; survey maps of current water use at the time of publishing.
The survey data was derived from courthouse records in conjunction with individual contacts with landowners, field investigations and aerial photography. Data collected from various other agencies and resources were also used.
The Montana Water Resources Survey is an excellent resource for various state, and federal agencies, water users and the public. As the very nature of the prior appropriation doctrine is based on historical use, these surveys become an invaluable tool used in today’s efforts to adjudicate Montana’s water rights.
The Montana Water Resources Survey field notes are a comprehensive county by county record of Montana’s historical water use. This data was collected from 1943 thru 1965 by the State Engineers Office and from 1966 thru 1971 by the Water Conservation Board.
The survey data was derived from courthouse records in conjunction with individual contacts with landowners, field investigations and aerial photography. Data collected from various other agencies and resources were also used.
The Montana Water Resources Survey field notes are an excellent resource for various state and federal agencies, water users, and the public. As the very nature of the prior appropriation doctrine is based on historical use, these surveys become an invaluable tool used in today’s efforts to adjudicate Montana’s water rights.
Water Rights Bureau
Water Adjudication Bureau (PDF file links viewable with Acrobat Reader.)
BEAVERHEAD: WRS No data available Field Notes |
MINERAL: WRS Published 1969 |
