A proud and undaunted group of men has just won a great victory in this 1885 photo. They have just harnessed some of the San Gabriel River water, funneling it toward the flatlands to irrigate the enormous citrus crops.
Agriculture--California--Covina Water-supply--California--Covina Irrigation--California--Covina San Gabriel River (Calif.) Covina (Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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