Irrigated Orchard
This file appears in: The Corbin Ditch
Once land had been irrigated it had the potential to be extremely productive. This postcard showcases the effect that proper irrigation has on potential agricultural land.
Image courtesy of fruitfromwashington.com
This file appears in: The Corbin Ditch
The Corbin Ditch
The main challenge for farming in the Spokane Valley was supplementing the meager local rain fall with manmade irrigation systems. Gravity ditches, such as the Corbin Ditch, formed the core of early efforts in this area. Developers understood that…