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Natomas Ditch System, Blue Ravine Segment - Folsom California
This is one of those historical features you would not know you were looking at unless you knew the history. The construction of this hand dug ditch began in 1853 for the purpose of transporting water from the American River to various dry digging sites throughout the area. It remained in use until 1942 when the gold deposits were exhausted and mining was no longer profitable. Today only sections of the ditch system remain, many have been destroyed by housing developments.
More information can be found here: www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/hh/item/ca1808/
Natomas Ditch System, Blue Ravine Segment - Folsom California
This is one of those historical features you would not know you were looking at unless you knew the history. The construction of this hand dug ditch began in 1853 for the purpose of transporting water from the American River to various dry digging sites throughout the area. It remained in use until 1942 when the gold deposits were exhausted and mining was no longer profitable. Today only sections of the ditch system remain, many have been destroyed by housing developments.
More information can be found here: www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/hh/item/ca1808/