Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company records
Scope and Contents note
Collection consists of an account book from the Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company, documenting the company's history from 1889 to 1899 in Utah.
Dates
- 1889-1899
Creator
- Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company account book must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Administrative History
The city of Mapleton began as an agricultural extension of nearby Springville, Utah. Water rights and availability was a central issue in Mapleton's history, as a shortage led many early settlers to leave for better farmland. However, a group of determined residents remained. Frustrated with Springville's inattention to their irrigation problems, they formed the Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company. Although it is unclear when the company was formed, this ledger suggests that it may have been approximately 1889. Continuing friction with Springville caused Mapleton residents to petition to become an independent town, which resulted in the creation of Mapleton on September 1, 1901.
Extent
1 folder (0.10 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection consists of an account book from the Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company, documenting the company's history from 1889 to 1899.
Custodial History
Donated by Daryle Bartholomew, Utah County government records officer.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Daryle Bartholomew.
Appraisal note
19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies note
Digital version available online.
Processing Information note
Processed; Melanie Nef; August 2008.
- Title
- Register of Mapleton Canal Reservoir and Irrigation Company records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 June 13
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Western Waters (WWDL) Grant, 2007-2010
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States