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Show 82 canals for distribution. Apparently, irrigation on the Reservation is conducted by means of many small irrigation units, each with its separate source of supply.43 (b) Hopi Reservation. The Hopi Reservation is situated in the northeast portion of Arizona within the exterior boundaries of the Navajo Reservation and includes approximately 2,500,000 acres. Its topography and climate are similar to that of the Navajo Reservation. The Hopi Indians live in a number of small villages most of which are located on high mesas, although in recent years some of the younger Hopis have built homes in the valleys.44 Hopi population has grown at a moderate pace and, as of 1957, approximately 5,000 Indians were living on the Reservation. In general, there has been little movement away from the Reservation. Hopi economy is basically agricultural although some income is derived from trading, silver work and other handicraft.45 As indicated above, the Hopi Reservation is included within the Hopi-Navajo Long Range Program. Irrigation systems in the Reservation are similar to those in the Navajo Reservation.46 (c) Zuni Reservation. Located in the State of New Mexico, on the boundary line between New Mexico and Arizona, the Zuni Indian Reservation is approximately thirty-two miles south of Gallup, New Mexico. It has an approximate area of 404,000 acres. Elevations in this high plateau country range from 5,900 to nearly 7,000 feet, and high mesas and small valleys spread throughout the Reservation create a broken terrain. Climate is extreme in each season and winter temperatures fall as low as 20 43See Tr. 12815-12856 (Keesee). See also U. S. Exs. 276-295. 44Tr. 12640-12642 (Head). 43Tr. 12642-12643 (Head). 40See Tr. 12795-12814 (Keesee). See also U. S. Exs. 293, 413-421. |
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Original Report: State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Imperial Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California |