The Arizona sentinel., 1894-12-22


rapidity that at present can hardly be re-
allied But coupled with her geographi-
cal position we find that she is the center
of a country whose agricultural possibili-
ties are practically unlimited, being sur
rounded by soil the fertility of which
exceeds that of the delta OF the Nile, and
wanting o9ly water to become paradise of
bloom. Billions of gallons of that precious
fluid have annually gone to waste at
Yuma's very doors, but already reaction
Is taking place AID many enterprises are
on foot 30 supply the life-giving waters of
the yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth.
RIVERS OF YUMA COUNTY.
in regard to climate, healthfulness, fer
tility and productiveness of soil, facilities
for cultivation, irrigation and abundance of
water supply, variety of resources and
cheap transportation by rail and by water,
40 part of Arizona can surpass Yuma
county, which is destined to become one of
ichest and most prosperous counties in
arizona.
1t lies between go 00' aud 80 90 north
latitude and ll3' 20 and ll4' 4O' west
longitude 1t contains SASS, 800 acres. 1t
is about as large as the States of Rhode
Island, Connecticut and Delaware com
bised, or as large as either New Hampshire,
Vermont or Massachusetts,.
The western boundary of Yuma County
ia formed by the Colorado river, which
separates Arizona from California. The
county is bounded on the north by Williams
Fork and the Santa Maria river. whose
waters flow into the Colorado; on the east
~ the counties of Pima, Maricopa and
Yavapai, and on the south by Sonora,
Mexico. Its county seat is the town of
Yuma.
The Colorado river drains the entire ter
ritory of Arizona, and every drop OF water
which falls on its mountains and plains
1nds its way to this mighty river. 1t is
formed by the union Of the Green and
Grand rivers, fed by the streams which
Use in the Rocky Mountains, and the melt
Jog SHOWS cause q greater depth of water
IN this river in summer than in winter. thus
furnishing the most water at the season
when it is most required for the purposes
q irrigation and agriculture.
T. 60,
along it's western boundary. Yuma County
possesses the great advantage of cheap
pvater transportation.
The ella river rises in the western part
Of New Mexico and is fed by numerous
streams, among the most prominent Of
~hich are the San Pedro, Aqua Fria, Has
sayampa and Salt rivers. 1t flows west
through Yuma County and empties into the
Colorado at the tow os Yuma.
Yuma county. traversed by these great
rivers from its northern to its southern,
and from its eastern to its western bound.
aries, possesses far greater water supply
than any other county in the Territory,
and far more than can be found in all Cali
tsrnia.
This water lie now being diverted from its
aatural channels by means of numerous
large irrigating canals, and utilized for the
purpose of retaining and irrigating the
immense tracts of lands which lie in this
favored country, and which are as fertile
90 any in the world.
The Southern Pacific Railroad crosses the
Colorado river at the town of Yuma and
runs through the county, following the
eenerol course, and at an average distance
Of about four miles south, of the ella river,
rendering all the lands susceptible of irri-
CATION and cultivation. can ind an easy
outlet in this way and can be transpol ted
sc slI->he markets and centers of population
in the East or West.
Another competing railroad is projected
from San Diego. California, to the town
ct Yuma, ard thence along the north side
Of the ella river. Thus Yuma County will
Save exceptional railroad advantages.
THE CLIMATE OF YUMA.
The climate of Yuma for nine months of
che year has no equal, as we believe, in the
world, and during the remaining three
months of the year, comprising june, July
and August, the heat is not oppressive.
Even though the thermometer in mid sum.
usT may al times rise above 100, and &C.
ss5ionaliy even reach ll00, yet, owing to
the absence Of moisture IN the air, it is not
oppressive. The atmosphere is pure, light
and balmy. When the mercury marks the
highest extreme of heat, person does not
feel that oppression or debility which is
felt in the Eastern States when the mer-
curry is ranging from So to 90. Tbs air is
% Try that perspiratIon is absorbed as soon
% il reaches the surfaces of the body, and
ct 10 tImO in the summsr does the heat
sjuoe any discomfort.
LANDS AND SOFIA.
ne lasds OF Yuma County comprise The river
sottoms and valleys and the uplands or mesas. The
BOTTOM ands 1loister and slightly more fertile,
H. indeed, it is possible to make comparisons
81 re all wonderfully productive and prolific
The uplands mesas warmer and, perhaps,
sy better for the cultivation of the citrus fruits
Eaaa4 eostsizss variety Of soil The valley lssd