Letter from Charles D. Walcott, Director, Geological Survey to Secretary of the Interior E. A. Hitchcock

In reply please refer to FHN and date of this letter. Address all communications to "Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. c." SUBJECT. Reservoir at Gore Canyon, Colo. APD-EDW DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WASHINGTON, D.C., May 29, 1905. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Sir: I a.m in receipt by Departmental reference of the following telegrams: "The published report that the government will build a reservoir at Gore Canon, Colo. is injurious to the in- terests of Colorado and no t required by any interest local or national. I desire to enter my earnest protest against it as a waste of the irrigation fund for that purpose. H. M. Teller." "Almost unanimous Colorado sentiment favors use Gore Canon by Denver North Western Ry and that use for irrigation project should be subordinate thereto. Earnestly request Department will consider and protect local interests of very great importance to State's development. F. E. Brooks." "The people of First Congressional District regard building of North Western Railroad of vital importance to their welfare and do not believe building of Gore Canon Dam will benefit them, but will obstruct building of railroad. As their representative respectfully and earnestly ob- ject to appropriation of site for reservoir purposes. Robt. W. Bonyng." "If irrigation project at Gore Canon Colorado will seriously interfere with Moffat railroad through that country it ought to be carefully considered. The railroad is of in- calculable value to north western Colorado especially I beg of the department not to impede the progress of that country. H. M. Hogg."