Porter recalls tough times

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Porter recalls tough times

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This map appeared in the Cortez Journal on Sept. 22, 1977 It shows some of the plans for water storage and irrigation in the area. Two reservoir projects, Dawson Draw and Monument Creek, were discussed but never implemented.

Porter recalls tough times

Porter
This map appeared in the Cortez Journal on Sept. 22, 1977 It shows some of the plans for water storage and irrigation in the area. Two reservoir projects, Dawson Draw and Monument Creek, were discussed but never implemented.
What’s in a Name?

Many residents of the area know where the name McPhee originated. For the rest, here’s the story: McPhee Reservoir was named after a lumber town that was formed by the New Mexico lumber company in 1924. The town was named after one of the company’s owners. It was located a few miles north of Dolores where part of the reservoir is today. The lumber company flourished for more than a decade and many found employment there. After the stock market crashed, the saw mill closed in 1930; however, thanks to government contracts, it reopened later in the decade. Huge fires destroyed the sawmill in 1941 and another in 1948.

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