Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct

Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct is a historic agricultural site in White Pine County containing scattered fruit and nut trees supplied by water drawn from Lehman Creek. An irrigation channel roughly two miles long brings water across the terrain to support the plantings where rainfall alone would not be enough.

Absalom Lehman established this agricultural complex in the 1880s with an intricate water system designed to sustain over a hundred fruit trees across the desert. The project represented early engineering know-how applied to overcome the harsh environment of the region.

The way the orchard was laid out shows how settlers adapted to life in the desert and worked with water in a new landscape. Walking through it today, you can see the marks of that early agricultural vision still embedded in the land.

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.

From the original hundred trees planted in forty varieties, only seven apricot trees and one peach tree survive as living witnesses to the first plantation. These few remaining trees are over a century old and represent a direct link to the early settlement period.

Location: White Pine County

GPS coordinates: 39.00607,-114.21864

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02