San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct
San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct, 18th century stone aqueduct in Ventura, California.
The San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct extends seven miles from the Ventura River, featuring stone and mortar construction with sections reaching ten feet in height.
Construction of the water system occurred between 1805 and 1815, with Mexican stonemasons directing Chumash Indians in the engineering and building processes.
The aqueduct represents the collaboration between Spanish missionaries, Mexican craftsmen, and Chumash Indians in developing water infrastructure for Mission San Buenaventura.
A remaining 100-foot section of the aqueduct stands at Canyada canyon, protected by fencing and designated as a National Historic Place since 1975.
The structure employed a specialized siphon system to transport water uphill through conduits, demonstrating advanced engineering techniques of the early 1800s.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.34194,-119.28972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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