Blythe Intake, Water intake structure in Palo Verde Valley, California, US.
The Blythe Intake diverts water from the Colorado River through an irrigation canal system to supply the agricultural lands of Palo Verde Valley.
Engineer William Calloway initiated the water intake development in the 1870s, leading to Thomas Henry Blythe filing the first Colorado River water claim in 1877.
The water management system transformed the desert region into productive farmland, establishing agricultural practices that define the valley's identity today.
The intake facility operates continuously to provide water for irrigation and residential use, with peak distribution occurring during summer agricultural seasons.
This water infrastructure, positioned at the Palo Verde Dam, earned recognition as California Historic Landmark Number 948 in March 1982.
GPS coordinates: 33.73180,-114.51584
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:08
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