Where Are We—Susan River

July 11, 2022

This view of the Susan River was taken near the headwaters at Silver Lake.  In 1934, in the case best known as Fleming vs. Bennett, would more or less once and for all settled not only the water right issues to the Susan River, but all of its tributaries. The State Department of Water Resources, per court order, intervened and put together a complete adjudication, which is still used today.

Tim

One thought on “Where Are We—Susan River”

  1. As a child, I lived on Richmond Road in Susanville.. The Susan River ran through our back property. I have many great memories playing along the river bank.

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