Damming the Gila - The Gila River Indian Community and the San Carlos Irrigation Project, 1900-1942

Chronicles the history of water rights and activities on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Centred on the San Carlos Irrigation Project and Coolidge Dam, it details the history and development of the project. Embedded in the narrative is the underlying tension between tribal growers on the Gila River Indian Reservation and upstream users.