[Article] The desert empire Adjust Share By George Sibley, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) Droughts History Regulation Water-supply West (U.S.) More from George Sibley The effects of drought The desert empire Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > October 1977 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close