February 15, 2006
One of the many bodies of water along the upper Salt River.
( Phoenix, AZ ) A little over a century ago, the Salt River was a full, running body of water. Centuries after the Hohokam Indians farmed that land that the river fed, settlers from the East who were headed to California in search of gold, decided to stop in the Valley… because the Salt River offered the promise of a fertile future. But now, it’s what’s known as a dead river. What happened to the Salt River?
The Salt River Today
The Salt River Today
Take a helicopter trip with Mark Moran along the present day Salt River.
The Salt River - A Look Back
The Salt River - A Look Back
See historical photos of the Salt River and the Roosevelt Dam from construction to completion.
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