Section 11 of 1866 Ditch Act describes a split estate use
The lands could be used for 'agriculture' and/or for mining, 'being no adverse interest'. Either way there was a "guarantee that (the settlers) possess the right of occupancy under the statute".
Court cases determined one was entitled to range
Customs and rules of the courts before creation of timber reserves, 1891
1880' , Griffith was cheated out of moneys. He was originally paid $15,000 for an estate by a neighbor. Griffith said he was 'entitled' to payment for 'Government land'. Judge agreed. Griffith was to be paid $22,000. $7,000 more for his use of range.
another Act
Ladies have rights of occupation.