The Zanja in Redlands, California

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The Zanja

Sylvan Park, University St., Redlands, CA , USA

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Spanish missionaries introduced the principle of irrigation in San Bernardino Valley, thus opening the way to settlement. Franciscan fathers engineered, and Indians dug, this first ditch, or 'zanja,' in 1819-20. It supported the San Bernardino Asistencia, the Rancho San Bernardino, then pioneer ranches and orchards and finally Redlands' domestic water supply.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00