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- Collection: Idaho's Lakes, Rivers, and Canals
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Upper Embankment's Tracks
An image of Lake Lowell's upper embankment and the track that ran though it; these tracks were used by construction workers to bring in materials needed to build the dam.
Upper Embankment, Early Construction, ca 1906
An image of the early construction on the upper embankment at Lake Lowell (Deer Flat Reservoir). Work began in September of 1906 by the Reclamation Service.
Early Construction of Embankment, Deer Flat Reservoir
An image of a horse and wagon construction team working on an embankment for the Deer Flat Reservoir project.
Steam Shovel Building Lake Lowel
An image of a steam shovel building Lake Lowell (Deer Flat Reservoir). This was the height of modern construction equipment; there is also a dog within the frame.
Deer Flat Reservoir, Canal Gates
A boat in front of the canal gates for Deer Flat Reservoir, otherwise known as Lake Lowell.
Sunny Slope, 1912
A 1912 image of Sunny Slope with the Snake River in the background.
Early 1900s Black Canyon Project
An early 1900s image of the beginning of the Black Canyon Irrigation Project. Written on the photo are the following words: "Still waiting for the US loan to furnish water, for these trees and ranch." The loan the photo is referring to coincides with…
Lake Lowell Headgate, Flume Right, 100 Foot Drop
An image of Lake Lowell's (aka Deer Flat Reservoir's) headgate. The water drops 100 feet and flumes to the right. The photo above is a part of the early development of Lake Lowell.
Boise River, Normal Flow
A black and white image of the Boise River's normal current/directional flow.
Waterway for Farmer's Co-Op Ditch
An image of part of the Farmer's Co-Op Ditch--an important irrigation feature for Southern Idahoan Farmers.
Boise River, Sebree Diversion Dam
An image from the Romance of Water slideshow, depicting the Boise River and Sebree Diversion Dam. In the background of this picture, popular Oregon Trial crossing point--Canyon Hill--can be seen.
Sebree Dam and Old Canyon Bridge
An image of the Sebree Dam on the Boise River with Old Canyon Hill bridge.
Headgate on What was Once Keller Ditch
The headgate on what was once called Keller Ditch, which was once a popular co-op ditch for Idaho farmers.
Boise River Above Farmer's Co-op Diversion Dam
A photo of the beautiful Boise River above the Farmer's Co-op Diversion Dam--which was influential for Idaho farming.
Canoe in the Boise River, South Fork
A photo of a canoe traveling down the South Fork of the Boise River during winter. None of the identities of the men in the canoe are known at this time.
Boise River Canyon, 1902
A 1902 image of the start to the Boise River at the Sawtooth Peaks (aka the Boise River Canyon). The snow runoff from the mountains flows into the Boise River, providing the necessary water for its 55 mile run.
Anderson Ranch Dam
A sketch of the Anderson Ranch Dam which funnels from the Boise River.