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Show Sij!', It is a good idea to explore the canyons near , Jl I streams for sites for reservoirs. As a rule the dry -Hiir'PI f canyons all run parallel 10 those in which there Br '"if'- are streams- Some of these may make better sites HEflil 1' for reservoirs than can be found immediately along R$!!h i f the streams. If the water can be easily turned in H VT$ ' lo lnem anc tlien turned back when needed, there m 'tj"J s is a double advantage in such a site. The dam is B f ',! ' ' easier built, and then in case4of a cloud-burst or fX great fre3hct the flood would sweep by on the side Bri,'?i ls'4 an(l leave the reservoir undisturbed. wl'li'i But tlie wisdom of locating reservoir sites, so U 0 tnat Mhen r(-ady they can be utilized there can be "UjfJi no question about. This is going to be a big city P.i' fill ne f these days; ifc wil1 need a va8t ainount of tjfrli water, and that fact should be kept constantly in fl! ij t mind until a supply ample for it is secured. Klt iM I-' |