Report on properties on southwestern side of Baja California, "a strip of land along west coast approximately 15 miles in sidth and extending from 23° 30" north latitude to 27° north latitude. The total length... is approximately 350 miles." (p. 2)

Discusses history of Lower California; other reports and published data; geography and geology; climate; rainfall; groundwater; wells; water requirements. Includes journal of field investigations by E.A. Rowe, September 20-October 17, 1927, giving general observations on the trip. Map of itinerary gives geological information and well locations.