AZ vs. CA:16 California Exhibits, Vol. XVI; Nos. 2600-2644

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-10- the stream, and therefore their title remained in the United States, subject to survey and disposal when identified. The riparian right that attaches to the lottings [sic] along the meander line of the mainland pertains only to the bed of the stream, and to such islands as may form within the bed subsequent to the disposal of the title. The proof of the time of the formation of such islands is often more or less difficult, and it is the practice to make a careful examination of the history of an island in relation to the question of its legal ownership. Islands that have been given well-known proper names will be so identified, both in the field notes and on the plat. Sometimes there are a number of islands in the same section, without proper names; some may have been surveyed, others omitted. Of the latter, some may rightfully belong to the State, some to a riparian proprietor, so that any system of numbering may be uncertain, and if used may still be confused with a lot number, if and when surveyed. For these reasons their identification may be uncertain unless the following rule is applied: Where there are several unnamed islands within the same section, these will be referred to in the field notes (when surveyed) according to the lot number (Island designated as lot No. -) that is assigned on the plat, excepting that islands which are crossed by section line boundaries, or by a center line of the section, are readily identified by location. Any township boundary or section line which will intersect an island will be extended as nearly in accordance with the plan of regular surveys as conditions will permit, and the usual township, section, quarter-section and meander corners will be established on the island. If an island falls in two sections only, the line between those particular sections should be established in its proper theoretical position based upon suitable sights and