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.
This is George Lawrence, one of the key figures responsible for the formation of the Whitney Irrigation project. George and his wife, Jenny, lived just east of Whitney. George was active in helping plan and then raise money for the project. He also provided considerable historical documentation about the project -- some of which we've included on the "Whitney Reflections" website. To go to that website, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the appropriate link.
This is George Lawrence, one of the key figures responsible for the formation of the Whitney Irrigation project. George and his wife, Jenny, lived just east of Whitney. George was active in helping plan and then raise money for the project. He also provided considerable historical documentation about the project -- some of which we've included on the "Whitney Reflections" website. To go to that website, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the appropriate link.
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