The History of the Soquel Creek Water District 1961-1988

A 1989 publication on the two decades of Soquel's water district, including its pre-history, formation, and notable events. Published by the district itself, with an emphasis on its board of directors, and written by a Cabrillo College professor of history.

Notables: Nona A. Pierce, Kenneth F. Izant, John W. Beebe, Daniel F. Kriege, James M. Bargetto, Soquel Bridge, Aptos Water War, reservoirs, Hickey Report, aquifers, Ken Izant, Dan Kriege, John Nowak, Hugh Gunter, Robert Johnson, Muir Report, Ken Muir, Glenwood Reservoir, water conservation, Nona Pierce
Creator: Sandy Lydon; Soquel Creek Water District
Date: 1989
Type: BOOK; MAP; PHOTO; BOOKLET
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz
  • Soquel
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • Utility
  • Politics
  • 1920s
  • 1950s
  • San Lorenzo River
  • Aptos
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Disaster
  • Cabrillo College
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-SOQUEL-1

Citation

Lydon, Sandy and Soquel Creek Water District. “The History of the Soquel Creek Water District 1961-1988.” 1989. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139980. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.