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Ditch is getting some historical attention

Posted by: Maven on February 18, 2010 at 5:59 am

From the Riverside Press Enterprise:

“Parts of it are gone, but a 12-mile ditch is getting more attention these days as part a new book about its part in the San Bernardino area’s history.

The Mill Creek Zanja (pronounced sahn-ha), or ditch, is probably the oldest remains from the Mission Era of the San Bernardino Valley and was constructed by Serrano and Cahuilla Indians to bring water from the Mill Creek Canyon to the San Gabriel Mission Rancho in 1819-1820.

During its history, the zanja has supplied water for life and irrigation to the San Bernardino pioneer ranchers, the San Bernardino Estancia, Rancho San Bernardino, Mormon settlers and the Redlands water supply. And these days it is getting more attention from Tom Atchley, author of the newly released book “Mill Creek Zanja Driving Tour and Brief History.” … “

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February 18, 2010 · Filed Under History, Southern California

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