The Whitney Irrigation District was formed in 1922 and construction of Whitney Lake and a network of pipelines and irrigation ditches that brought much-needed water to the area was completed in 1925. Our thanks to Dixie Thompson, Secretary of the district for making these photographs available.
The appears to be a "BEFORE" photograph of the terrain now occupied by Whitney Lake. The area was often soggy and collected rainwater as a natural dam -- but the irrigation project ensured a year-around supply.
The appears to be a "BEFORE" photograph of the terrain now occupied by Whitney Lake. The area was often soggy and collected rainwater as a natural dam -- but the irrigation project ensured a year-around supply.
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