Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct, Historic orchard and water system in White Pine County, United States.
Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct is a historic district in White Pine County, Nevada, with a seven-acre orchard of apricot, pear, peach, crabapple, plum and apple trees watered by a ditch from Lehman Creek. The two-mile channel encircles the orchard, and a reconstructed section stands near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
Absalom Lehman, who discovered Lehman Caves, planted an orchard of more than 7 acres (2.8 ha) and dug a ditch from Lehman Creek two miles (3.2 km) to encircle it. A branch fed a reservoir, now gone, used for ice, fishing and swimming. The orchard and aqueduct were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Absalom Lehman, who found Lehman Caves, planted the orchard and cut a ditch from Lehman Creek two miles to encircle it; a branch fed a reservoir, now gone, used for ice, fishing and swimming. Seven apricot trees and one peach tree remain of the planting.
The site is accessible near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center where restored sections of the aqueduct can be viewed. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water since the area is exposed and can be hot during the day.
The orchard peaked at more than 100 trees; about 40 apricot, pear, peach, crabapple, plum and apple trees stood in the 1930s. Seven apricot trees and one peach tree remain today. A branch of the ditch above the orchard fed a reservoir, now gone, that served for ice, fishing and swimming.
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