A large irrigation canal in Yuma, Arizona, one of America's largest pr...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Barbara Barrett; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:112) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. C... More
Burlington Ditch, South Platte River Drainage Area, Water District No....
Significance: The ditch is part of one of the largest irrigation systems in northeastern Colorado, and has served as an integral part of the local farm economy. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this ... More
Arlington Heights Citrus Landscape, Southwestern portion of city of Ri...
See also HAER CA-118, CA-120 & CA-121 for additional information. Significance: Arlington Heights is the last vestige of the once-vast citrus culture of Riverside, California. Although other citrus groves in t... More
Arlington Heights Citrus Landscape, Southwestern portion of city of Ri...
See also HAER CA-118, CA-120 & CA-121 for additional information. Significance: Arlington Heights is the last vestige of the once-vast citrus culture of Riverside, California. Although other citrus groves in t... More
San Francisco Canal, Between Fortieth & Weir & Thirty-sixth Street & R...
Survey number: HAER AZ-8 Building/structure dates: 1871 Initial Construction
San Francisco Canal, Between Fortieth & Weir & Thirty-sixth Street & R...
Survey number: HAER AZ-8 Building/structure dates: 1871 Initial Construction
San Francisco Canal, Between Fortieth & Weir & Thirty-sixth Street & R...
Survey number: HAER AZ-8 Building/structure dates: 1871 Initial Construction
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Duchesne, Duchesne County, UT
Significance: The irrigation canals in the Uinta Basin represent turn-of-the-century water development efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mormon settlers. Originally intended to help the reservation I... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Duchesne, Duchesne County, UT
Significance: The irrigation canals in the Uinta Basin represent turn-of-the-century water development efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mormon settlers. Originally intended to help the reservation I... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Duchesne, Duchesne County, UT
Significance: The irrigation canals in the Uinta Basin represent turn-of-the-century water development efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mormon settlers. Originally intended to help the reservation I... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 19 (House), 30622Wellto...
Significance: Building 19, as part of the former Wellton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 a... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Virgin River Bridge, Spanning North Fork of...
Significance: Although partially reconstructed in 1960, the Virgin River Bridge retains its structural integrity. Attractive and well-executed, the bridge is a three-span, 'I' beam structure, which was skillfu... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Knight Ditch, Duchesne, Duchesne...
Significance: The Knight Ditch is significant in Uinta Basin irrigation history for several reasons. The remaining flumes are excellent examples of canal building technology in the early 20th century. Vandali... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 2, Bounded by Inte...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system , Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. The canal was the first of several main canals constructe... More
Calispell Diversion Canal, 1.2 miles southeast of I-20 & Flowery Trail...
Significance: The building of the Calispell Diversion Canal was one of the largest and most widely publicized New Deal projects undertaken in northeast Washington during the Great Depression. Much of the const... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Outlook Irrigation District, Pumping Plant & Woodstave Pipe, Hudson Ro...
Significance: The Outlook Irrigation District (OID) is part of one of the earliest, largest, and most successful federal reclamation projects, the Yakima Project. The OID is part of the Sunnyside Division of t... More
Woodville Canal Company, West side of Snake River (River Mile 796), Wo...
Significance: The Woodville Canal Company represents one of the few remaining small-scale canal companies operating in eastern Idaho that continues to be administered and managed by district farmers. The Woodv... More
Woodville Canal Company, West side of Snake River (River Mile 796), Wo...
Significance: The Woodville Canal Company represents one of the few remaining small-scale canal companies operating in eastern Idaho that continues to be administered and managed by district farmers. The Woodv... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Wasteway No. 1, Wellton-Mohawk Canal...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. A wastewater allows for the rapid discharge of water from ... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, U.S. Lake Fork Canal, Duchesne, ...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Utah, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Canal (Irrigation) de Riego, Betances, Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Survey number: HAER PR-5 Public domain photograph of a canal, water landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Western Canal, South side of Salt River between Tempe, Phoenix & Mesa,...
Significance: The Western Canal expanded the irrigable acreage of the Salt River Project; constructed partly by the Reclamation Service and partly by the landowners to be served; supplied water to the Highline ... More
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company Canal, Bend, Deschutes County, OR
Significance: The canal is significant as a component of the first large-scale irrigation project in Central Oregon. Built by the Deschutes Irrigation and Power Company, the canal was one of two early irrigatio... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Rocky Point Canal, Duchesne, Duc...
Significance: The Rocky Point Canal is significant for its importance in supplying irrigation water to farms near the City of Duchesne. With the failure of the Blue Bench Irrigation District #1 (Knight Ditch),... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Rocky Point Canal, Duchesne, Duc...
Significance: The Rocky Point Canal is significant for its importance in supplying irrigation water to farms near the City of Duchesne. With the failure of the Blue Bench Irrigation District #1 (Knight Ditch),... More
O'Brian Canal, South Platte River Drainage Area Northest of Denver, Br...
Significance: The ditch is part of one of the largest irrigation systems in northeastern Colorado, and has served as an integral part of the local farm economy. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this ... More
O'Brian Canal, South Platte River Drainage Area Northest of Denver, Br...
Significance: The ditch is part of one of the largest irrigation systems in northeastern Colorado, and has served as an integral part of the local farm economy. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this ... More
Salt Lake City Water & Electrical Power Company, Jordan Narrows Hydroe...
Significance: Site includes examples of both typical late 19th C. irrigation practice in Utah and an early Hydroelectric system. Survey number: HAER UT-15 Building/structure dates: ca. 1899 Initial Construction
Company Ditch, Near intersection of Lance Hill & Mullinex Roads, Chene...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 3, South of Inters...
Significance: The Wellton-Mohawk Canal was the first of several main canals constructed in association with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Engineers designed the gravity-fed system to carry wa... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 3, South of Inters...
Significance: The Wellton-Mohawk Canal was the first of several main canals constructed in association with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Engineers designed the gravity-fed system to carry wa... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 3, South of Inters...
Significance: The Wellton-Mohawk Canal was the first of several main canals constructed in association with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Engineers designed the gravity-fed system to carry wa... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 3, South of Inters...
Significance: The Wellton-Mohawk Canal was the first of several main canals constructed in association with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Engineers designed the gravity-fed system to carry wa... More
Zion National Park Irrigation System, Springdale Canal, Springdale, Wa...
Survey number: HAER UT-38-D Public domain photograph - historical image of Utah, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Zion National Park Irrigation System, Springdale Canal, Springdale, Wa...
Survey number: HAER UT-38-D Public domain photograph - historical image of Utah, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gage Irrigation Canal, Running from Santa Ana River to Arlington Heigh...
Significance: The Gage Irrigation Canal was instrumental in the development of citrus production and the settlement of the Riverside area. At the time of its completion, the canal was the most ambitious irriga... More
Gage Irrigation Canal, Running from Santa Ana River to Arlington Heigh...
Significance: The Gage Irrigation Canal was instrumental in the development of citrus production and the settlement of the Riverside area. At the time of its completion, the canal was the most ambitious irriga... More
Gage Irrigation Canal, Running from Santa Ana River to Arlington Heigh...
Significance: The Gage Irrigation Canal was instrumental in the development of citrus production and the settlement of the Riverside area. At the time of its completion, the canal was the most ambitious irriga... More
Pilot Butte Canal, Bend, Deschutes County, OR
Significance: Construction and completion of the canal in 1904 introduced irrigation to Central Oregon and contributed to the settlement, growth and creation of Bend. Although several other private irrigation c... More
Columbia Basin Project, Grand Coulee Dam & Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake,...
The Columbia Basin Project is located in 5 counties: Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, and Stevens Significance: At the time of construction, Grand Coulee Dam was the most massive structure ever built: construct... More
Grand Valley Diversion Dam, Half a mile north of intersection of I-70 ...
Significance: Constructed between 1913 and 1916, the dam is the key structure of the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Valley Project, which provides water to 42,000 acres of semi-arid land. At the time of its comp... More
Grand Valley Diversion Dam, Half a mile north of intersection of I-70 ...
Significance: Constructed between 1913 and 1916, the dam is the key structure of the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Valley Project, which provides water to 42,000 acres of semi-arid land. At the time of its comp... More
Grand Valley Diversion Dam, Half a mile north of intersection of I-70 ...
Significance: Constructed between 1913 and 1916, the dam is the key structure of the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Valley Project, which provides water to 42,000 acres of semi-arid land. At the time of its comp... More
Natomas Ditch System, Rhodes Ditch, West of Bidwell Street, north of U...
The original survey used the name "Natomas Ditch System, Rhodes Ditch." Subsequent research indicated that this name was incorrect. The name was corrected to "Natomas Ditch System, Rhoades' Branch Ditch" when... More
Natomas Ditch System, Rhodes Ditch, West of Bidwell Street, north of U...
The original survey used the name "Natomas Ditch System, Rhodes Ditch." Subsequent research indicated that this name was incorrect. The name was corrected to "Natomas Ditch System, Rhoades' Branch Ditch" when... More
One of the main irrigation canals. Bernalillo, New Mexico
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Electronic surrogate made from item with the same number in the LC-USF34 series. Transfer; United States... More
Burlington Ditch, South Platte River Drainage Area, Water District No....
Significance: The ditch is part of one of the largest irrigation systems in northeastern Colorado, and has served as an integral part of the local farm economy. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this ... More
Burlington Ditch, South Platte River Drainage Area, Water District No....
Significance: The ditch is part of one of the largest irrigation systems in northeastern Colorado, and has served as an integral part of the local farm economy. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this ... More
Hurricane Irrigation Canal, State Route 15 Vicinity, Hurricane, Washin...
Significance: When an expanding population created a demand for more farmland, the residents of the narrow Virgin River valley turned to the Hurricane Bench, a broad expanse of fertile land requiring only water... More
Arlington Heights Citrus Landscape, Southwestern portion of city of Ri...
See also HAER CA-118, CA-120 & CA-121 for additional information. Significance: Arlington Heights is the last vestige of the once-vast citrus culture of Riverside, California. Although other citrus groves in t... More
Arlington Heights Citrus Landscape, Southwestern portion of city of Ri...
See also HAER CA-118, CA-120 & CA-121 for additional information. Significance: Arlington Heights is the last vestige of the once-vast citrus culture of Riverside, California. Although other citrus groves in t... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Building No. 1 (House), 30601 Wellto...
Significance: Building 1, as part of the former Willton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 an... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Duchesne, Duchesne County, UT
Significance: The irrigation canals in the Uinta Basin represent turn-of-the-century water development efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mormon settlers. Originally intended to help the reservation I... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Duchesne, Duchesne County, UT
Significance: The irrigation canals in the Uinta Basin represent turn-of-the-century water development efforts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Mormon settlers. Originally intended to help the reservation I... More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Virgin River Bridge, Spanning North Fork of...
Significance: Although partially reconstructed in 1960, the Virgin River Bridge retains its structural integrity. Attractive and well-executed, the bridge is a three-span, 'I' beam structure, which was skillfu... More
Havemeyer-Willcox Canal System, Rifle, Garfield County, CO
Significance: The canal system is an example of a turn-of-the-century irrigation project linked with a period of intensive development of the Colorado Western Slope. The system is a distinctive example of turn-... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Highline Extension Canal, Denver, Denver County, CO
Linear resource covering a wide area. See documentation for exact location of extant features. Significance: The canal system helped promote the agricultural settlement of the west-central Adams County. The pr... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Pumping Plant No. 1, Bounded by Gila...
Significance: Construction on the project began in 1949 and was essentially completed in 1957. With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lo... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Milner Dam & Main Canal: Twin Falls Canal Company, On Snake River, 11 ...
Significance: Milner Dam and its canal system have national significance in agricultural history as a rare successful example of state-supervised private irrigation development provided for in Senator Joseph M.... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Wasteway No. 1, Wellton-Mohawk Canal...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. A wastewater allows for the rapid discharge of water from ... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Wasteway No. 1, Wellton-Mohawk Canal...
Significance: With the completion of the irrigation system, Colorado River water was delivered to previously arid lands in the lower Gila River Valley. A wastewater allows for the rapid discharge of water from ... More
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation System, Permanent Garage Type 1-G, 30601 Wel...
Significance: This garage, as part of the former Wellton Government Camp, is associated with the Wellton-Mohawk Division of the Gila Project. Construction of the Wellton-Mohawk irrigation system began in 1949 a... More
Canal (Irrigation) de Riego, Betances, Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Survey number: HAER PR-5 Public domain photograph of a canal, water landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Snake River Valley Irrigation District, East Side of Snake River (Rive...
Significance: The Snake River Valley Irrigation District is an example of an early irrigation district that was formed to provide more effective management of the Cedar Point, Snake River Valley, West Branch, ... More
Snake River Valley Irrigation District, East Side of Snake River (Rive...
Significance: The Snake River Valley Irrigation District is an example of an early irrigation district that was formed to provide more effective management of the Cedar Point, Snake River Valley, West Branch, ... More
Snake River Valley Irrigation District, East Side of Snake River (Rive...
Significance: The Snake River Valley Irrigation District is an example of an early irrigation district that was formed to provide more effective management of the Cedar Point, Snake River Valley, West Branch, ... More
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company Canal, Bend, Deschutes County, OR
Significance: The canal is significant as a component of the first large-scale irrigation project in Central Oregon. Built by the Deschutes Irrigation and Power Company, the canal was one of two early irrigatio... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Rocky Point Canal, Duchesne, Duc...
Significance: The Rocky Point Canal is significant for its importance in supplying irrigation water to farms near the City of Duchesne. With the failure of the Blue Bench Irrigation District #1 (Knight Ditch),... More
Irrigation Canals in the Uinta Basin, Rhodes Canal, Duchesne, Duchesne...
Significance: Within a year after the Ute Reservation was opened for homestead entry in 1905, Thomas and Martha Rhoads built a homestead located about a mile north of the confluence of the west and north forks ... More