Imperial Irrigation District # 151
by Gene Parks
Title
Imperial Irrigation District # 151
Artist
Gene Parks
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Photograph
Description
The Imperial Valley is located 100 miles west of San Diego near the California and Mexican border.
The story of the Imperial Valley is synonymous with the dream of irrigating the desert.
The dream began in 1859 with Dr. O.M. Wozencraft, who had originally come to California seeking gold in the Gold Rush in 1849.
His goal was irrigation for farmlands and water for inhabitants of the Valley.
During the early years water was transported by horse and wagon.
By 1905, the residents numbered 12,000. Irrigated acreage had increased from 1,500 acres to 67,000 acres and the Southern Pacific Railroad built tracks into the Imperial Valley. Water was transported by rail with engines like # 151.
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February 4th, 2017
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