J. Thad Jones
T41N R12E S34,27,26,22,14,11,2,35 Multiple quarters across Secs 34,27,26,22,14,11,2 in T41N R12E and parts of T42N R12E (use); near Sec 35 (diversion)
high confidence
Claim Details
- Filed
- February 12, 1889
- Recorded
- February 20, 1889
- Recorder
- J.W. Poor
- Type
- Appropriation
Water Source
- Source
- South Fork of Pit River
- Size
- 2600.0 miner's inches
- Purpose
- Irrigation, Domestic, Stock
- Diversion
- Dam, Ditch
Use Location
Extensive lands across T41N R12E and T42N R12E. Ditch 14 feet wide on top, 10 feet wide on bottom, 2 feet deep, capacity 2500 inches. Dam across river near west side of line at Sec 35 T42N R12E.
State Database (eWRIMS)
Matched
This water right matches a record in California's eWRIMS database (80% confidence).
- Current owner
- US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE - WATER RESOURCE BRANCH
- Right type
- Statement of Div and Use
- Status
- Claimed
- Face value
- 0.0 Acre-feet per Year
- eWRIMS source
- SOUTH FORK PIT RIVER
- Application #
- S020789
Other Claims at This Location (11)
T41N R12E S34,27,26,22,14,11,2,35 Multiple quarters across Secs 34,27,26,22,14,11,2 in T41N R12E and parts of T42N R12E (use); near Sec 35 (diversion) — 0 matched, 11 not in eWRIMS
Thomas S. Turner
1872
Not in ewrims
John H. Johnson
1875
Not in ewrims
Thomas S. Bayley
1888
Not in ewrims
Thad Jones
1889
Not in ewrims
Thad Jones
1889
Not in ewrims
Wilson J. Bayley
1889
Not in ewrims
Wilson J. Bayley
1889
Not in ewrims
J.J. Bayley
1889
Not in ewrims
Gertrude Payne French
1912
Not in ewrims
Bernard O'Farrell
1914
Not in ewrims
Bernard O'Farrell
1915
Not in ewrims
Uncertain Fields
- Section: Complex multi-section descriptions across two townships partially illegible
Transcription (may be incomplete)
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Claims the water flowing in the South Fork of Pit River, in Modoc County, State of California, to the extent of Two Thousand Six Hundred (2600) inches of the waters of said River, measured under a four inch pressure. That said water is claimed for Irrigation, Domestic and Stock Purposes...
Source Photos
From: Modoc County Water Claims Book 1
— Page 252
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From: Modoc County Water Claims Book 1
— Page 253
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Notes: Third and largest Thad Jones claim. 2600 inches from South Fork Pit River - one of the largest individual claims. Massive ditch (14 ft wide). Claims 2600 inches but ditch capacity listed as 2500. Uses full name 'J. Thad Jones' with seal. Lands across two townships.