This water right does not appear in California's eWRIMS database. The holder likely has not filed
a Statement of Diversion and Use with the State Water Resources Control Board. Pre-1914 rights are
only in eWRIMS if holders voluntarily filed — many have not, making these rights less visible to the state.
NOTICE OF APPROPRIATION OF WATER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state of california respecting water rights, the undersigned has appropriated and hereby claims all the water flowing in the spring below Howe Grove and water contributary south of Pine Creek Canyon in the county of Modoc.
Notes: Claims ALL water — no specific inches. 'Contributary' = tributary (period spelling). Spring below Howe Grove — named local landmark. Water tributary south of Pine Creek Canyon — second source. T46N R16E is in northeastern Modoc. Possibly related to Charley W. Royce (Bidwell Creek, page 180) — same surname, similar area. No witnesses listed. Dated Oct 11, 1913. Filed Oct 16.